AltWeeklies Wire
Inside the Mind of Texas' Most Powerful Fundamentalistnew
Rep. Warren Chisum wants Bibles in schools, abortions outlawed, and state-backed marriage counseling for couples wanting to take the plunge -- and now he holds the state's checkbook in his hands.
The Texas Observer |
Megan Headley |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
Congressman Pete Sessions: What, Me Worry?new
For Teflon Pete, a Dallas divorce case is a political problem.
The Texas Observer |
Allen Pusey |
04-24-2007 |
Politics
Why the Bell Not?new
Can Chris Bell turn his serious mien into a campaign plus?
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
11-07-2006 |
Politics
Don’t Let Yer Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboysnew
Observer correspondent rides the Perry trail in Haskell County.
The Texas Observer |
Eileen Welsome |
11-07-2006 |
Politics
It Only Hurts When He Laughsnew
Kinky's bravado hides a dark vision of politics and life.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
11-07-2006 |
Politics
Park and Parcelnew
The underfunded Texas Parks and Wildlife Department struggles to sell itself.
The Texas Observer |
Joe Nick Patoski |
04-12-2006 |
Politics
Wrath of the Soccer Momsnew
How did a group of parents take on Tom Craddick and Texas' Republican leadership?
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
03-29-2006 |
Politics
The Redistricting Thicketnew
Do Texas Democrats have a prayer with the Supremes?
The Texas Observer |
Dave Denison |
03-15-2006 |
Politics
Party Crashernew
Can Houston's king of right-wing talk radio bust into the Texas Senate?
The Texas Observer |
Paul Sweeney |
03-01-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect, Dan Patrick
Thin Reednew
Will Abramoff's "Deep Throat" swallow God's mouthpiece?
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
01-27-2006 |
Politics
The Nursing Home Crisis to Comenew
After Texas capped the amount medical malpractice victims could win in court, the state’s oversight of nursing homes grew increasingly lax -- an outcome that might be linked to the nursing homes' role in financing campaigns.
The Texas Observer |
David Mann |
09-30-2005 |
Politics
Houston Mayor Reflects on First Year in Officenew
Democrat Bill White has a 76 percent approval rating at the end of his first year. He tells the Observer how he'll tackle the city's problems, including emergency-room overcrowding and air pollution.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Washington Lobbyists Shake Down Indian Casinosnew
When Ralph Reed, the former director of the Christian Coalition, led a Christian anti-gambling crusade in Texas, he was secretly being paid $4.2 million by lobbyist Jack Abramoff for his work. Abramoff, who represents a tribe running a casino in Louisiana, didn't want the Tiguas to have a competing casino in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Lou Dubose |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Religious Right Tries to Topple Texas Congressman Chet Edwardsnew
In Texas' newly formed 17th District, Republican Arlene Wohlgemuth, backed by an array of right-wing, special interest groups, takes on seven-term Democratic Congressman Chet Edwards.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Memo Suggests Link between Donations and Lawsnew
A fundraiser's notes leave clues about possible connections between campaign contributions and laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein and Dave Mann |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
