Texans Show Up in Force to Protect ‘Roe’
The Supreme Court is about to overturn the 1973 landmark reproductive rights ruling. Austinites are not here for it.
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The San Antonio Border Security Expo Is Decadent and Depraved
Robot dogs, cocktails, a shooting competition, and more taxpayer money than you can shake a drone at.
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Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth
The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.
Right-Wingers Gain Ground in Texas School Board Elections
Anti-“critical race theory” crusaders picked up seats in May elections around the state as part of a nationwide movement.
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Here Are the Latest Environmental Reasons You Must Stop Eating Meat
Climate change is happening. What you eat may mean more for our futures than the car you drive.
Texas’ White Guy History Project
The 1836 Project—the GOP’s taxpayer-funded “patriotic education”—will indoctrinate unsuspecting domestic migrants with fables about Texas history.
Is Gay Marriage Safe?
There are many reasons to hope that the freedom to marry victory remains secure—even while there is reason, of course, to fear.
Environment
Here Are the Latest Environmental Reasons You Must Stop Eating Meat
Climate change is happening. What you eat may mean more for our futures than the car you drive.
How the War in Ukraine Could Slow Texas’ Energy Transition
Europe’s demand for non-Russian energy is supercharging exports of Texas natural gas.
Texas’ Firestorm Future
The Eastland fires in March were the worst in more than a decade. As climate change dries out the state, residents must prepare for more—and larger—conflagrations.
Culture
Houston’s Hayan Charara Plumbs the Politics of the Personal
A new collection of poems by the author is plainspoken, yet profound.
‘What We Leave Behind’ Is a Beautifully Understated Migration Story
And an exciting feature debut for Texan director Iliana Sosa.
‘The Mexican American Experience in Texas’ Takes a Deep Look at Our Sordid State History
Martha Menchaca’s new book examines events that have shaped the lives of so many in the Lone Star State.
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