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The Latest Breaking News from Ann Richards

A satirical show about the Texas governor in his youth offers a giant Ann Richards puppet, dancing Matthew McConaughey heads, and a moment of catharsis.

Texas Observer

Democrats are enjoying their gender gap

"Keep going": Democrats' tough lesson from Hillary Clinton's failure to break the "highest, hardest glass ceiling"

Salon

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

The Conversation

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Legendary Texas Observer shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience

Salon

Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022

How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.

Texas Observer

The Woman Behind Ann Richards

In her memoir "Hope and Hard Truth," Mary Beth Rogers reveals the political grit and big heart that helped elect a legendary governor.

Texas Observer

Ann Richards’ Legacy Is a Light for Dark Times

The One Ann Only, a new collection of photographs and quotes, captures the unforgettable singularity of Texas’ last Democratic governor.

Texas Observer

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Texas Democrats will ponder how to win at this week’s convention in Dallas

DALLAS — Texas Democrats will gather this week in Dallas to figure out the best way to push a boulder up a hill.

Tribune News Service

Abbott's lead over Beto shrinks: poll

Abbott's lead now smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994

Salon

Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds

The Republican incumbent’s lead over his Democratic challenger shrank last month, according to a Texas Politics Project poll. The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.

The Texas Tribune

More People Will Die If Texans Don’t Speak Up for Women’s Bodies

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of America’s long, shameful history of punishing women for having sex.

Texas Observer

Will Uvalde Be Enough?

The body count linked to Texas’ lax gun laws continues to mount.

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