Photo Essays

Bearing Witness

Alan Pogue has spent his life documenting progressive struggle. Along the way, he captured the history of the Observer, too.

In Maverick County, losing a grant meant stretching crews to cover extra shifts and lots of territory.

Seniors, center stage!

Apr 02, 2023

After a terrifying near-death experience, we live to muckrake another day.

Across four generations, one family of photographers has captured the history of Texas workers.

Since 1980, migrants fleeing poverty, violence, and natural disaster have come here for refuge from an intolerant world.

In Jesse Freidin's photos, viewers glimpse the bravery of transgender youth and the power of unconditional family support.

Amid record temperatures, state residents struggle to keep cool.

Women reflect on the illegal abortion they received before the Supreme Court's 1973 decision—and their fears for the future.

The City of Austin is back to playing whack-a-mole with its large unsheltered population.