Laura Marie Thompson

Laura Marie Thompson is a freelance journalist, former Observer intern and Houston native. She writes about race, gender, politics and more.

Texas Republican’s Attempt to Hijack CPS Reform with ‘Racist’ Amendment Backfires

A GOP member of the Texas House went rogue with an anti-immigrant amendment, and it wasn’t pretty.

Texas’ child welfare system is caught in a cycle of crisis. Will lawmakers learn from their past mistakes?

It was a year of fake news, nonsensical tweets and non-apologies galore.

Students of color and children with special needs were disproportionately affected by law enforcement’s involvement in schools.

The agency’s blanket ban on issuing certifications puts an already vulnerable group in a precarious situation.

Advocates say Patrick's faith-based plan to offer foster care 'support' isn't a substitute for shoring up the state program.

Protesters in Halloween gear gathered outside the governor’s address to an anti-abortion lobby group in Austin.