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Litigating the Republican Civil War
The crusade against Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the rise of conservative lawfare reveal a new side of Texas’ ruling party.
Houston Underdogs Beat Established Democrats in House, Senate Runoffs
Two community organizers-turned-candidates see their wins as a progressive blueprint for taking on the establishment and mobilizing the Democratic base.
70 Years of Skewering
The “magic dust” of adding funny drawings to words has been an important part of the Texas Observer.
Top 20 Stories From the Year We Nearly Went Under
After roaring back with an issue on women’s health, we exposed heat deaths at Tesla and USPS, went after Angela Paxton, and broke news on queer rights.
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Texas Transportation Advocacy Revs Up at the Lege
After the passage of a road safety bill in 2021, proponents see another opportunity.
Disaster Dollars: Abbott’s Big New Donor Got Half-Billion in COVID, Border Contracts
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the governor's pandemic and Operation Lone Star disaster declarations has now kicked Abbott a cool $250,000.
Abbott’s Attack Dog
For 20 years, New Hampshire political consultant Dave Carney has been winning races for Republican governors in Texas and shellacking hapless Democrats.