Mastodawn

Texas Observer Mar 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.

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Texas Observer Mar 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

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Texas Observer Mar 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.

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Texas Observer Mar 27, 2023

We will share updates here as long as possible. At the least, a GoFundMe should launch soon.

In case this account / instance is shut down, follow @kitoconnell or @oconnell for updates. #JournoLife #SaveTXO

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✨🏳️‍⚧️Timelordiroh

🇵🇸Mar 27, 2023

@TexasObserver @kitoconnell @oconnell I don't have much, but I would be honored to do pitch in a bit to support your great journalism. I discovered the observer from here on the fediverse but I have come to enjoy reading (even if I'm not from Texas. In many ways, somehow, where Texas goes, the rest of the country does). I hope something can be done to keep the observer going.

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Kit O'Connell

@timelordiroh @TexasObserver @kitoconnell yes I wish more realized how important what happens here is to the rest of the country. We were sounding the alarm about so much that's happening nationwide or even worldwide... We will try to keep going a little longer if we are allowed and at the least will try to give the workers a good cushion to land on.