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A Texas Agency is Defending the Confederacy

As cities and counties across the state try to take down their Confederate memorials, the Texas Historical Commission keeps making their job harder.

by Michael Hardy

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The Ghosts of Jefferson

by Asher Elbein

Texas Republicans’ Push for a Religious ‘License to Discriminate’ is Depressingly Familiar

by David R. Brockman

Cruz’s Reaction to ‘New Jim Crow’ Comments Ignores the Racist Roots of Mass Incarceration

by Michael Barajas

confederate Aug 12, 2017

Hundreds Clash over Confederate Monument in San Antonio

“At any type of rally we hold, we always encourage people to bring their rifles,” said an organizer with a group that defends Confederate monuments.

by Gus Bova

Texas State relocated Jefferson Davis monument to Hunter and made an attempt to scrub it of graffiti. Sep 30, 2016

Texas State Quietly Removes Confederate Monument

by Jordan Buckley

Protesters oppose Georgetown's "Old South Ball," a Civil War-themed dance that many residents of color said glorified slavery. Feb 02, 2016

Will Georgetown’s ‘Old South Ball’ Rise Again?

by John Savage

A drawing by Felipe

Inside this month's print issue

Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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Aug 13, 2015

After Decades of Debate, UT-Austin Finally to Move Confederate Statue

by Teresa Mioli

Confederate Soldiers Feb 17, 2015

The Hidden Confederate History of the Texas Capitol: An Unofficial Guide

by Kelsey Jukam, John Savage, and Alisa Semiens

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