The new chair of the Progressive Caucus wants to do for Democrats what he did for construction workers in Texas.
Texas
Posted inPolitics
Texas Redistricting Maneuver May Harm Republicans More Than It Helps
The map may produce a ‘dummymander’ that threatens more GOP incumbents than Democratic ones.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Texas Legislature Beats Back Assault on Clean Energy
With factions determined to crater renewables, Congress could pick up where state lawmakers left off. But rest assured, the energy markets will strike back.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Crypto Racket
Public officials at all levels are propping up a Texas Bitcoin mining boom that’s threatening water and energy systems while afflicting locals with noise pollution.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘Abolitionists’ Push Legislation to Criminalize All Abortions as Homicide
Measures introduced in 13 states this year would impose criminal penalties on people who obtain an abortion.
Posted inEducation in America
The Culture War Comes Home to Florida International University
Gov. Ron DeSantis installs another far-right ally to lead one of the state’s top schools as he tightens his control over public universities and colleges.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘Dobbs’ Solved Nothing
With New York’s shield laws under attack in Texas and Louisiana, a new assault on abortion rights is imminent.
Posted inLaw and Justice
ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account
The Observer has identified the operator of ‘GlomarResponder,’ an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Crisis Actors
The Alex Jones bankruptcy case revealed where the real hoaxes exist in this country: in our most elite courtrooms.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Texas Model
Wealthy oil and gas interests getting politicians to do their bidding: coming to a federal government near you.
