Texas ObserverMar 27, 2023

We just found out the Texas Observer is shutting down this week. Unfortunately, we found out via our friends at @texastribune.

It's been an absolute pleasure interacting with everyone in the Fediverse as the Texas Observer, and we'll miss you.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/26/texas-observer-shutting-down/

(Edit: We're not dead yet! There's life in this old pub still. See update at: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/110101912371078713 )

Texas Observer, the legendary liberal magazine, is shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication, which published Ronnie Dugger, Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott, hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.

The Texas Tribune
Show threadTexas ObserverMar 27, 2023
Texas Observer, legendary crusading liberal magazine, is closing and laying off its staff https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/26/texas-observer-shutting-down/?utm_campaign=trib-social-buttons&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social via @texastribune
Texas Observer, the legendary liberal magazine, is shutting down

The 68-year-old progressive publication, which published Ronnie Dugger, Molly Ivins and Kaye Northcott, hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.

The Texas Tribune
Show threadTexas ObserverMar 27, 2023
We understand some staff may be setting up a GoFundMe to support us. Stay tuned for info as we are able to share it.
Show threadTammy Gentzel
@TexasObserver Perhaps give us a private account to follow all of you just in case the BoD shuts down this one.
Mar 27, 2023 at 12:59pmWeb