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http://www.texasobserver.org 05-06-2008 19:00:27
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Hey y'all, the Texas Observer is doing a mini-donation drive right now, aiming to raise $5K in 5 days! Link: texasobserver.fundjournalism.org/donate/ I mean, just look at the stream of hard-hitting, unique magazine and investigative journalism we've published just in the last 2 weeks:
As we rapidly approach election day, having as many eyes on the halls of power is critical, but that need doesn't go away on Nov. 6. Reporting like Justin Miller's cover story on the Paxton's is the result of months of watchdog reporting. texasobserver.org/paxtons-lobbyi…
New today from Lise Olsen: Ultraconservative sheriffs who believe they’re above the law threaten our democracy, says #NewBook by investigative journalist and attorney Jessica Pishko @jesspish. texasobserver.org/lawmen-above-t… #books
New today from @lisedigger: The sheriff is a position that serves no legitimate purpose in modern America, and the United States should abolish it, Jessica Pishko concludes in her new book. buff.ly/3B9YXsI
"The towering fire that continued to burn on Tuesday points to the perils of Texas’ emphasis on deregulation and development over safety—and how that atmosphere exposes Texans to needless dangers, environmental activists say." texasobserver.org/pipeline-explo… Lise Olsen
Roberson is scheduled for execution October 17, unless the Board of Pardons and Paroles and Governor Greg Abbott heed calls to reconsider from his attorneys and from scores of Texas lawmakers: texasobserver.org/robert-roberso… Michelle Pitcher #txlege
From Michelle Pitcher: The strong showing of support from both sides of the aisle for a condemned person is unusual in Texas, which has executed more people than any other state since the death penalty was reinstated in the 1970s. buff.ly/3zqAIpA
Our top story, from Justin Miller: State Senator Angela Paxton served on the board of a company called Multiband Global that is alleged to have been "nothing more than the proceeds of a sophisticated fraudulent scheme.” buff.ly/4grjPvy