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Mexican-American history

‘The Mexican American Experience in Texas’ Takes a Deep Look at Our Sordid State History

Martha Menchaca’s new book examines events that have shaped the lives of so many in the Lone Star State.

by Martha Menchaca

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The 66 Percent: Erasing Mexican Americans in the United States

by Dagoberto Gilb

"Mexican American Heritage" cover May 11, 2016

Proposed Mexican-American Studies Textbook: Chicanos Want to ‘Destroy This Society’

Textbook is first from former State Board of Education member’s publishing house.

by Patrick Michels

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Apr 11, 2014

Observer Radio Episode 53: Civil Rights 50 Years Later

by Jonathan McNamara

Tony Diaz Jan 03, 2014

Observer Radio Episode 39: Texas Gets Schooled In Mexican-American History and Central Americans Seek Asylum

by Jonathan McNamara

Children hanging out

Inside this month's print issue

Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy

A riveting new book about foster care and adoption exposes just how the state lost six kids to out-of-state mothers who murdered them.

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