Texas Observer readers, As we were wrapping up edits on the stories in this issue, a few things happened in the nation’s politics. An incumbent president and presumptive nominee abandoned his reelection in the face of a historic pressure campaign. … Continued
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the ballot as a presidential candidate in Minnesota despite withdrawing from the race last week and endorsing Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy is on the ballot in more than 20 … Continued
A wild, groundbreaking statement: I love chicken. I love how readily available and relatively inexpensive it is. I love chicken breasts; I love chicken thighs; I love chicken wings. I often think about what Fuchsia Dunlop wrote in her cookbook … Continued
Raised in an Armenian household in Santa Clara, California, Levon Minassian recalls trips to the Middle Eastern spice shop where his parents bought Aleppo pepper, the mild, fruity red-chile flakes named after the Syrian city, to use in all manner … Continued
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down a cornerstone of administrative law known as the Chevron doctrine represents a seismic shift in the balance of power between the three branches of government. After 40 years of relying on federal … Continued
Barack Obama’s speech at last week’s Democratic National Convention marks what is almost certainly the high-water mark for the political visibility of the YIMBY movement. Taking a cue from one of the main themes of the week — “We’re not … Continued