AltWeeklies Wire
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
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
Texas Needs to Break the Chains of Too-Large Prison Systemnew
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.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
11-19-2007 |
Commentary
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
Texas Pols Need to Get Off the Fencenew
Our governor and two U.S. senators know a fence is pointless -- but since short-term political expediency seems to demand one, they are desperately trying to obscure their barren leadership with comb-overs.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
09-10-2007 |
Commentary
The Bush Administration: Unhinged and Dangerousnew
Seldom if ever has a White House been as untethered from the will of the people, or reality for that matter, as the administration of George W. Bush in its second term.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
07-16-2007 |
Commentary
Gov. Rick Perry Strikes Againnew
Perry has proved again that the 61 percent of Texans who voted against him in the last election were right - the governor is more than willing to put revenge and ideology before sound public policy.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
07-03-2007 |
Commentary
When It Comes to Immigration, Fear Killsnew
We will never know how many have perished over the years beneath the waters of the Rio Grande, or the Florida Straits, for that matter -- but on the Texas border the situation has worsened as the U.S. cranks up the security.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
06-06-2007 |
Commentary
Ya Basta!new
As we watch the immigration marches -- and there will be more -- we can't help but wonder: Hey, America, what about the rest of you?
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
04-12-2006 |
Commentary
