In Gainesville, the Past Is Repeating Itself
Criminal charges against protesters, intimidation from counterprotesters, and the threat of violence by right-wing groups numbed protests against monuments in the North Texas town.
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The Strange, Record-Setting Weather Extremes Texans Faced in 2018
Scientists predict temperatures, seasonal extremes and flooding will continue to intensify if carbon emissions aren’t immediately reduced.
Rainbow Rodeo
The Texas Gay Rodeo Association has been busting stereotypes for more than three decades.
When Islamophobia Backfires
While Muslim-bashing is relatively common in Texas and other red states, two recent incidents from North Texas show that it’s not always political gold.
Lawsuit: Texas Art Teacher Suspended Because She Told Students About Her Wife
Stacy Bailey’s year-long suspension has triggered calls to update Mansfield ISD’s nondiscrimination policy, which in turn has prompted backlash from conservatives.
The 10 Best Observer Stories of 2016: ‘Who Guards the Guardians?’
Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their rights — and then forgotten about them.
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Who Guards the Guardians?
Texas counties have stripped thousands of elderly and disabled citizens of their rights — and then forgotten about them.
