Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated
With support from readers, a legendary progressive publication lives to fight another day.
Apr 3, 2023 / Jim Hightower
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State
If a liberal flips a conservative seat on Tuesday, a new majority would have the power to draw fair maps and renew Democrat prospects in a key battleground state.
Mar 31, 2023 / John Nichols
Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election
The GOP’s defense of the former president means the election will be a referendum on the rule of law.
Mar 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The War Against Abortion Rights Is Also a War Against Democracy The War Against Abortion Rights Is Also a War Against Democracy
Facing a ballot backlash, the anti-choice movement is now resorting to lawfare and to limiting voter initiative.
Mar 27, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Brandon Johnson Is Surging in the Chicago Mayoral Race Brandon Johnson Is Surging in the Chicago Mayoral Race
The progressive has closed the gap with conservative front-runner Paul Vallas, thanks to a string of high-profile endorsements.
Mar 27, 2023 / John Nichols
Letters From the April 3/10, 2023, Issue Letters From the April 3/10, 2023, Issue
He was a mensch… Get out the message… The paleo approach…
Mar 21, 2023 / Our Readers
Why Is the Republican Party Suddenly Weakening Child Labor Laws? Why Is the Republican Party Suddenly Weakening Child Labor Laws?
Rolling back restrictions on child labor and dismantling public education will make the country far more unequal. For today’s GOP, that’s a feature, not a bug.
Mar 16, 2023 / Jack Schneider and Jennifer C. Berkshire
The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart The Progressive Takeover of Nevada’s Democratic Party Is Falling Apart
The state’s voters may be open to radical ideas, but they want to see results.
Mar 10, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Ron DeSantis Is Destroying Florida’s New College Just Because He Can Ron DeSantis Is Destroying Florida’s New College Just Because He Can
The worst thing is, he doesn’t even understand the value of what he’s breaking.
Mar 10, 2023 / Michael Rothbaum
Why Do Republicans Keep Pretending to Be Jewish? Why Do Republicans Keep Pretending to Be Jewish?
The GOP keeps running candidates who have discovered they can benefit from these highly cynical identity hoaxes.
Mar 4, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell