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Jonathan McNamara
Jonathan McNamara joined the Observer in 2011. Previously, he worked for Phoenix New Times as the publication’s first web editor. Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in Multimedia Journalism. As a student, he spent most of his time reporting and editing feature stories, building multimedia packages and writing for the entertainment section of The Daily Texan. His work has also appeared in Spin Magazine, The Japan Times, Kansai Scene Magazine, Impose Magazine, and Houston Press.
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Observer Podcast: Checking In With Homestead Heritage, SXSWedu and Technology Adoption In Schools
For this episode, staff writer Patrick Michels and I returned to the Observer’s basement recording studio (read: fallout shelter) with freelance writer Alex Hannaford [...] Full Story -
Librotraficante
The Librotraficante Caravan returned books by notable Latino writers to those protesting the end of ethnic studies in Tucson public high schools. Full Story -
Observer Podcast: The Deadliest Place in Mexico and Women’s Health
Find out what happens when four talented, talkative journalists crowd into a basement room that doubles as a fallout shelter (no, really), open a [...] Full Story -
Javier Sicilia Leads a Protest Against Mexico’s Drug War
Poet and activist Javier Sicilia lost his son to the drug violence that has plagued Mexico. In June, he led a caravan 1,500 miles across Mexico, stopping in some of the most ravaged cities to hold rallies for the grief-stricken communities. Full Story -
Meet the Middle Man-Juan Hernandez
Meet the Middle Man: the story of how Juan Hernandez, a former Mexican cabinet minister, tries to steer Texas Republicans into the future. Full Story
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Observer Podcast Episode 23: A Mid-Session Look at the Texas Legislature
Our legislative interns Olivia Messer and Liz Farmer join staff writer Patrick Michels, editor Dave Mann and I for a mid-session look at the 83rd Texas Legislature. Full Story -
Observer Panel at SXSW Interactive: Survival of the Scrappiest
What wisdom could the Observer impart to other nonprofits struggling to keep up the journalistic fight in the age of pay walls and social media? Full Story -
Nonprofit Journalism: Survival of the Scrappiest
Nonprofit Journalism: Survival of the Scrappiest. Full Story -
An Introduction to The Texas Observer
An introduction to The Texas Observer from current and former staffers. Video shot and edited by Matt Gossage. Full Story -
Observer Podcast Episode 22: Getting a Lege Up
Observer staff writers Patrick Michels, Forrest Wilder and editor Dave Mann join the show for our first podcast about the 83rd Texas Legislature. What’s [...] Full Story
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Observer Podcast Episode 23: A Mid-Session Look at the Texas Legislature
Our legislative interns Olivia Messer and Liz Farmer join staff writer Patrick Michels, editor Dave Mann and I for a mid-session look at the 83rd Texas Legislature. Full Story -
Observer Panel at SXSW Interactive: Survival of the Scrappiest
What wisdom could the Observer impart to other nonprofits struggling to keep up the journalistic fight in the age of pay walls and social media? Full Story -
Nonprofit Journalism: Survival of the Scrappiest
Nonprofit Journalism: Survival of the Scrappiest. Full Story -
An Introduction to The Texas Observer
An introduction to The Texas Observer from current and former staffers. Video shot and edited by Matt Gossage. Full Story -
Observer Podcast Episode 22: Getting a Lege Up
Observer staff writers Patrick Michels, Forrest Wilder and editor Dave Mann join the show for our first podcast about the 83rd Texas Legislature. What’s [...] Full Story
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