Is Brandon Gill the Future of MAGA in Texas?
The young-ish right-wing Republican has rapidly gone from freshman lawmaker to one of Trump’s top attack dogs.
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Congressman Denounces ICE Response About Prosecutor Operating Racist X Account
In response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses to clarify the prosecutor’s current job status.
Congressmen Demand Investigation of ICE Prosecutor Running Racist X Account
Following the Observer’s reporting, three U.S. House members have demanded accountability, while James Rodden still appeared on an ICE court schedule this week.
ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account
The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.
Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show
The Texas agency’s policy may be ripe for a lawsuit.
Border Vigilantes Are Blurring the Lines of Law Enforcement
Armed groups in Arizona and Texas are collaborating with and courting police and immigration agents—with alarming results.
Parker County ‘White Nationalist Fight Club’ Leader Exposed
The Texas Active Club leader blurred his face but forgot to scrub his socials.
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Unmasking the Klansman
A new book reveals the untold story of a Ku Klux Klan member’s literary double life.
Texas GOP Rejects Ban on Association with Nazis
It’s the latest instance of the state party’s right-wing officialdom embracing extremism, and vengeance, above all else.
These Are the Right-Wing Ideologues Taking Over School Boards
Conservative consultants and PACs are turning Texas school boards into partisan battlegrounds.