The Interview
Texas Observer Founding Editor Ronnie Dugger Reflects on 65 Years of Publication
The Interview: Beto O’Rourke on Trump, the Border and How to Revive the Democratic Party
The El Paso congressman is a new breed of Texas maverick.
El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke is a new breed of Texas Maverick. ...Read More
The Interview: Tom ‘Smitty’ Smith
After more than three decades championing environmental causes in the Legislature, Tom “Smitty” Smith is hanging up his trademark straw hat.
After more than three decades championing environmental causes in the Legislature, Tom “Smitty” Smith is hanging up his trademark straw hat....Read More
The Interview: Lupe Valdez
Dallas County’s gay Latina sheriff on changing the good ol’ boy system.
The gay Latina sheriff on changing the good ol’ boy system, mental health services in jails and excessive force allegations against her officers....Read More
The Interview: Paul Quinn College’s Michael Sorrell
The president of Paul Quinn College on bringing a historically black institution back from the brink.
The president of Paul Quinn College discusses police violence, student debt and bringing a historically black institution back from the brink....Read More
The Interview: Judge John Dietz on Texas’ School Finance Crisis
Now that he’s retired, the judge who found Texas’ school finance system unconstitutional has a few things to say.
“Goddamn! What is more important than education?” says Judge John Dietz, who found Texas' school finance system unconstitutional. The Texas Supreme Court ha...Read More
The Interview: Frank Jackson
Prairie View’s longtime mayor on Sandra Bland and Texas’ legacy of racial trauma.
Prairie View’s longtime mayor talks about Sandra Bland and Texas’ legacy of racial trauma, including 'post-traumatic slave syndrome.'...Read More
The Interview: Cecile Richards
Planned Parenthood’s president talks reproductive justice, Donald Trump and health care victories.
Planned Parenthood’s president talks reproductive justice, Donald Trump and health care victories....Read More
The Interview: Anthony Graves
Life after death row and the search for justice.
Graves spent 18 years in prison, 12 on death row. Now that his former prosecutor has been disbarred, Graves talks about forgiveness and life going forward....Read More
The Interview: Elliott Naishtat
Parting words from the Lege’s ‘New Yorker.'
Elliott Naishtat, who served 26 years in the Lege, has advice for the aspiring reps in the seven-way contest for his seat: Be persistent, and be polite....Read More
