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.
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Dragging Democracy into the Future
As the Texas Observer survives to muckrake another day, Steven Monacelli highlights the battle for fundamental rights happening in the Lone Star State.
Olive Klug’s Melancholy Mood: A Visit with TikTok’s Nonbinary Folk Music Star
“They're trying to sell us and sell to us, but they're also trying to kill us.”
Confronting Queer Oppression in Moscow … And America
Queendom, a documentary that recently premiered at the SXSW film festival, should leave viewers—especially LGBTQ+ viewers—shaken.
Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’
What the historic race for mayor meant for her, for Austin, and women in Texas politics.
Texas Is Failing Queer Students
Some of the state’s most vulnerable young people are at risk during the 88th session of the Legislature.
‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling
The campaign's "gentle savior" image is cynically designed to attract those who are normally repelled by their right-wing views.
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Michael Urie Just Can’t Resist Texas
The Shrinking actor talks mental health, being queer, and why the Lone Star State is the perfect home for his new play Silver Foxes.
Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation
Wesley G. Phelps’ new history book reveals how gay persecution in the Lone Star State spurred the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights nationwide.
Mexico’s Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk
As low-cost options disappear from shelves in Mexico, those who rely on the drug grow increasingly desperate.