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The Texas Observer is a progressive bi-weekly magazine that has covered politics, arts, and culture in Texas for 53 years. The Observer pursues stories that are ignored or unreported in the mainstream press and publishes a wide variety of book reviews, essays, poetry, and commentary. With a devoted readership and a history of courageous journalism from the likes of Molly Ivins and Jim Hightower, The Texas Observer has been at the forefront of Texas politics since 1954.
"The Observer is the finest example of pure journalism I know. It does, in fact, comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. If you've ever wondered whether there's more going on out there, try the Observer. There is." - Molly Ivins
Product Description
Covers Texas news, politics and culture.
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Texas Observer
- Magazine: 0 pages
- Publisher: Texas Democracy Foundation
- Label: Texas Democracy Foundation
- Format: Magazine Subscription
- Studio: Texas Democracy Foundation
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Magazines: #2269
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Summary: Worth your time to read 2008-08-24
Comment: The Texas Observer is the kind of critical news paper that should be required reading by anyone who has reached teen-age and/or older. Most people read words but don't attempt to understand their meaning, but the authors of articles in the Observer write on subjects that should be near and dear to those living in Texas and words of warning to those living in other states. It's unfortunate that many articles describe the results of things perpetrated by unscrupulous persons but are eagerly used by others as a plan of action in their own state. It's too bad my state, Missouri, has no such publication.
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Summary: I gave one star more than it deserves! 2008-07-15
Comment: Is this magazine supposed to be balanced and informative?
Between Molly Ivins and Jim Hightower, there are no bigger liberals in Texas.
I recommend passing on this one.
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Summary: Can't do without the Texas Observer 2008-07-10
Comment: I have lived all over the country and never let my subscription to the Texas Observer lapse. I send gift subscriptions to my friends overseas. Where else can you get clear perspective, the unvarnished truth, and the highest quality of writing and investigative reporting - all delivered with sass and wit? And it's a great bargain! There's also a collection from past issues, Fifty Years of the Texas Observer. Stay informed and entertained, get it today.
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Summary: Best Journalism in Texas... and Beyond 2008-07-10
Comment: You don't need to be a Texan, or give a damn about Texas politics to find the Texas Observer useful, insightful, outrageous, and downright fun to read. The Observer is the juicy peach of political journalism and good writing, bursting with flavorful stories and tidbits every two weeks.
Jim Hightower
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Summary: The Texas Observer provides vital reporting. 2008-07-07
Comment: For more than half a century, The Texas Observer has been the source of information for people who want to know what's REALLY going on in Texas politics and culture. If people around the country had been reading the Observer during George W. Bush's tenure as governor of Texas, he never would have become resident-in-chief. Molly Ivins always referred to Texas as the "National Laboratory for Bad Government" and the Observer reveals how tru that is. Many of the policies GWB put into effect in Texas have since been ruining the USA under his secretive, self-serving administration.
Subscribe and read this independent journal of investigative reporting if you'd like to be informed. Your bonus is helping support and learn from these scarce independent voices who do the real muckraking and tell us all about it. If we wish to be the informed citizenry needed to retrieve and keep our democracy intact, real information is vital.
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