Texas Observer

Video From Death Row: Possibly Retarded Prisoner Faces Execution

Renee Feltz | Posted 12.01.2009 | Politics


Renee Feltz

As Texas reopens its execution chamber after a Thanksgiving break, the first man set to die may be mentally retarded.

What Would Molly Think?

Betsy Moon | Posted 03.03.2009 | Living


Betsy Moon

Molly Ivins made us want to be our better selves and stand up and use our power. Two years after her death, she would be so proud that we finally woke up and worked to make this happen.

Stiglitz on War Cost, Economic Outlook

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 12.16.2008 | Business


John Tepper Marlin

conomics Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz spoke Friday at a fundraiser for Economists for Peace and Security (EPS), which was created to study the "full costs of war and conflict."

McCain Owes Us More Than Gramm's Resignation

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 07.28.2008 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

McCain wants us to put him in charge of the world's leading economy, but he is outsourcing his intellectual and philosophical responsibilities in that area. It seems to be part of who he is, just like Bush.