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Uneasy Money: An Observer Panel On Reforming Texas’ Payday and Auto-Title Loan Industry
Texas Observer Staff Writer Forrest Wilder hosted a public panel on reforming Texas' payday loan industry. Full Story -
Workers Defense Project Commemorates Construction Workers During “Day of the Fallen”
The Workers Defense Project held its Day of the Fallen march on Feb. 27 to commemorate Texas construction workers who have been killed on the job. Full Story -
Life On the Fence Line
Suffering from chronic illnesses and cancer, Corpus Christi residents can't afford to relocate. Full Story -
New Fields: A Job Training Program Prepares Farmworkers For The Modern Economy
Motivation Education & Training, Inc. helps farmworkers find better jobs in the modern economy. Full Story -
Come As You Are
The Metropolitan Community Church of Austin has trumpeted the message of radical inclusion since it opened its doors more than 30 years ago. Full Story
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Uneasy Money: An Observer Panel On Reforming Texas’ Payday and Auto-Title Loan Industry
Texas Observer Staff Writer Forrest Wilder hosted a public panel on reforming Texas' payday loan industry. Full Story -
Workers Defense Project Commemorates Construction Workers During “Day of the Fallen”
The Workers Defense Project held its Day of the Fallen march on Feb. 27 to commemorate Texas construction workers who have been killed on the job. Full Story -
Life On the Fence Line
Suffering from chronic illnesses and cancer, Corpus Christi residents can't afford to relocate. Full Story -
Kochworld
Until her son got sick, Latricia Jones never thought much about the air she breathes or who was polluting it. At 31, she’d spent nearly her entire life in Corpus Christi’s Hillcrest neighborhood, living next to two oil refineries, one owned by Citgo and the other by Flint Hills Resources, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. Full Story -
The Texas Observer Interviews Bill McKibben
Texas Observer reporter Forrest Wilder meets with author, educator and activist Bill McKibben to discuss politics and the environment. Full Story
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Save Our State Texas Rally
The Observer heads to the Capitol to witness the Save our State Rally, April 6, 2011. Full Story -
The War at Home
Hear Leila Levinson talk about her book, Gated Grief, which explores how the trauma of war affects Veterans and their families. Full Story -
Ask A Legislator: What Is a Sanctuary City?
Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared sanctuary cities an emergency item for the 82nd Legislature, exempting the issue from a 60-day wait normally required to [...] Full Story -
Ask A Legislator: In What Situation Would You Use the Rainy Day Fund?
Question for our legislators: "In what situation would you use the Rainy Day Fund?" Full Story -
Ben Barnes on the Texas Legislature
Former Lt. Gov and Speaker of the House Ben Barnes shares his thoughts with The Texas Observer on tax bills, education and leadership in the Texas Legislature. Full Story
