Texas Observer
Newspaper | Independent
The Texas Observer (also known as the Observer) is an American political newsmagazine published bi-weekly and based in Austin, Texas. Though nonpartisan, the publication has historically been an advocate for liberal political policies. [1] The Observer was founded by Frankie Randolph and founding editor Ronnie Dugger in Austin in 1954 to address topics ignored by daily newspapers in the state such as issues affecting working people and concerning class and race.[2] Upon its founding, Dugger declared the paper's manifesto as "We will serve no group or party but will hew hard to the ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Media:
Newspaper
Audience:
(English)
Political Viewpoint:
Center
Owners:
nonprofit_organization
Research
Location:
Austin, US
Editorial
Edited By:
Kaizar Campwala
Last Edit:
Jun 17, 2008 - 9:06 PM PDT
Story Stats
Top Topics:
Politics (6), U.S. (5), Immigration (3), Religion and Politics (2), Business (2), Religion (2), World (2), Bush Administration (2), Democrats (1), Law (1), U.S. Economy (1), Global Economy (1), Republicans (1), Election Reform (1), Money and Politics (1)...
Top Authors:
Robert Wilder (1), Melissa Del Bosque (1), Jon Roberts (1), Forrest Wilder (1), Patricia Kilday Hart (1), Josh Rosenblatt (1), Abby Rapoport (1)
Top Formats:
Special Report (3), Opinion (1), News Analysis (1), Review (1), Investigative Report (1)
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The Mainstream Media's Shallow Coverage of The Response
There was probably a time when an evangelist calling for the mass conversion of Jewish people to Christianity at an event "initiated" by a mainstream presidential contender ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
As Texas Gov. Rick Perry Enters GOP Race, New Exposé Reveals His Close Ties to Radical Evangelicals
The Texas Observer has just published an explosive article titled "Rick Perry’s Army of God." It exposes how a group of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets from ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
Rick Perry's Army of God
"A little-known movement of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets wants to infiltrate government, and Rick Perry might be their man"Posted by Dwight Rousu -
The Battle of Harris County
Before this election it was rare to hear of even one complaint from a voter. So far this cycle, there have been more than 55 in Harris County—many of which allege voter ...Posted by Jon Mitchell -
The Immigration Dilemma
If we could secure the border against Mexican workers, it would still have no effect on the drug cartels. They are too powerful and too sinister to be stopped by fences or by ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
John McCain's Gramm Gamble
() Gramm serves as co-chair of the McCain 2008 presidential campaign. As one of the candidate's chief economic advisers, he is mentioned as a possible secretary of the treasury ...Posted by Kaizar Campwala -
Holes in the Wall
() Homeland Security won't say why the border wall is bypassing the wealthy and politically connected.Posted by Melva Hackney -
Buy Some Stuff, Enslave Somebody by Josh Rosenblatt
() This is the world John Bowe stumbled into in 2001. Bowe, a regular contributor to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and National Public Radio's "This American ...Posted by Dwight Rousu -
Juan Quixote Behind Bars
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