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Review: Former student David Theis remembers writer Donald Barthelme, with a little help from biographer Tracy Daugherty.; by David Theis; Comments (1)

Hiding Man

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Contributing writer James E. McWilliams explores America’s love affair with fat.

by James E. McWilliams

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Steven G. Kellman on Pete Seeger, the man with the golden hammer.

by Steven G. Kellman

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Tom Palaima on the unjust rewards awaiting America’s latest veterans.

by Tom Palaima

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New contributor Liliana Valenzuela considers Mexico Unconquered, by former Austinite John Gibler.

by Liliana Valenzuela

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La Linea by Melissa del Bosque

Day 5 on Mass Deportations to Presidio Melissa del Bosque
More Immigrants Dying in the Desert and the Band Plays On Melissa del Bosque
Unraveling the mystery behind the "terrorist patches" in Hebbronville Melissa del Bosque

Purple Texas by Bob Moser

Small-Tent Politics: New Texas GOP Chair Tacks Right. Way Right. Bob Moser
Political Death Bob Moser
Doing the Kay Bailey Shuffle Bob Moser

Forrest for the Trees by Forrest Wilder

Scientist Takes Over at EPA Region VI Forrest Wilder
The Texas Climate Change Taboo Forrest Wilder
Was the TXU buyout such a great idea after all? Forrest Wilder

The Contrarian by Dave Mann

The Fort Hood Tragedy Dave Mann
Why You Can't Blame TMA for Endorsing Perry Dave Mann
Women More Likely to Be Uninsured Dave Mann

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The Conservative Empire Strikes Back Josh Berthume
Board of Education Takes Up Church and State on Constitution Day Josh Berthume
"We Hate the United States": Secessionists rally at Capitol while Perry stays home Forrest Wilder

Texas Bound: A books blog

Poe's Woes, Revisited Sara Haji
Government forays into social media regulation Sara Haji
Tales from Guantanamo Sara Haji

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Texas Political Combat. By former State Rep. Lloyd Criss

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