God’s Army Gathers in Fort Worth
Self-described Christian nationalist prophets, an election conspiracist, and the wealthiest pastor in America collide for a week of right-wing politics.
Steven Monacelli
Steven Monacelli is a special investigative correspondent for the Observer and a freelance investigative journalist based in Dallas. His reporting has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, The Real News, Dallas Observer, Dallas Weekly, and more. He is also the publisher of Protean Magazine, a nonprofit literary publication.
Articles by Steven Monacelli
$1M Donation to Glenn Youngkin Linked to Associates of Austin Area Billionaire Investor
Democratic politicians and reformers say the donation shows a major loophole in campaign finance law.
Homegrown Neo-Fascist Movement Marches in Austin
Researchers have identified dozens of members of the white nationalist group—and no, they’re not “feds.”
Texans Die from Heat After Governor Bans Mandatory Water Breaks
House Bill 2127 preempts local governments from enacting legislation in eight areas—with potentially deadly results.
Texas Sets New Hate Crimes Record, DPS Data Show
Data from the Department of Public Safety shows that bias incidents against queer people occur at more than four times the rate of all hate crimes.
Allen City Council Member Condemns Nazis, Also Compares Pride Flags With Fascist Flags
"I cannot say for certain he held Nazi views," Dave Shafer tweeted about the Allen gunman, who had swastika and SS tattoos.
Texas Republicans Refuse to Condemn Allen Shooter’s Extremist Beliefs
“I think if we substitute Muslim, undocumented ... many of these politicians would leave skid marks in their haste to offer condemnation.”
Documents Reveal ‘How to Defund Trans Pediatrics’ in Texas
The American College of Pediatricians—which has been designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center—found common cause with Republican megadonor Monty Bennett.
How (Not) to Mourn a Mass Shooting
Two local churches in Allen offered contrasting visions of how the community can heal in the wake of mass murder.
Abbott Aims to Pardon Racist Murderer Who Sent Explicit Texts to Apparent Minor
The governor didn't even wait a single day before calling for the potential pardon of racist murderer Daniel Perry.