Loon Star State: Gutting

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here.

Read more from the Observer:

• The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas: Senior Staff Writer Gus Bova unpacks House Bill 2127, which attacks local ordinances and community-driven democracy.
• Texans Die from Heat After Governor Bans Mandatory Water Breaks: The record-breaking summer heat is already killing people, and the toll is likely to worsen after HB 2126 goes into effect, reports Special Investigative Correspondent Steven Monacelli.,
• Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections: Workers, unions, and politicians like Texas Congressperson Greg Casar demand increased protections for construction workers. McHam Investigative Reporting Fellow Josephine Lee brought us their story.
• Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts: The thirst strike is only the beginning, according to organizers interviewed by Staff Writer Michelle Pitcher. They plan to continue to pressure both OSHA and state governments to protect workers from the heat.