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Texas Needs to Break the Chains of Too-Large Prison System

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The Texas Observer | November 19, 2007

If all the people in the Texas criminal justice system lived in a single community, it would be the fourth largest city in the state.

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Republicans are Pandering at the Pumpnew

We must face a difficult truth. With global oil reserves on the decline, the age of cheap gas is over. While government can provide some short-term fixes, nothing will permanently reduce gas prices. What we need is political leadership to formulate a realistic energy policy. Too bad the GOP can't deliver.

The Texas Observer | Editorial | 07-02-2008 | Commentary

Tags: oil, John McCain, George W. Bush, Republicans, energy policy, fuel costs, offshore drilling, ANWR, Newt Gingrich

Four More Years for Gov. Rick Perry?new

The soon-to-be longest-serving governor in Texas history says he wants to extend his run. If Perry wins again in two years, his administration will be on track to last 14 years -- longer than the lifespan of most dogs. Every dog has its day. Let's hope Perry has had his.

The Texas Observer | Editorial | 05-07-2008 | Commentary

Tags: Texas, Rick Perry

Too Much Hot Air on Climate Changenew

An unassailable majority of the world's scientists believe that climate change is real, that human activities contribute to it, and that the consequences will be devastating. Yet our president and our governor -- such learned men as they are -- insist it's not true.

The Texas Observer | Editorial | 11-05-2007 | Commentary

Tags: change, climate

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Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Defeatednew

In the end, after the 13-hour filibuster and all the wrangling over rules, Wendy Davis and her fellow Texas Democrats could do only so much. In the end, it was the citizens in the gallery who made the difference late Tuesday night.

The Texas Observer | Carolyn Jones | 06-26-2013 | Politics

Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5