Producers are the backbone of POLITICO's newsroom. The journalism we do is not possible without them. They deserve pay that matches their invaluable contributions — and management’s proposal doesn’t come close. Our current and former producers share why that needs to change👇🧵

EXCLUSIVE: The Texas Observer, the crusading liberal magazine founded in 1954, which Molly Ivins edited in the ’70s, is closing down and laying off its staff. The board voted on Wednesday, and again today, to proceed with the shutdown. texastribune.org/2023/03/26/tex…

Last year, Naomi Andu thoughtfully chronicled the turmoil at Texas Observer. Sadly, her prediction of its collapse came true. objectivejournalism.org/2022/03/fall-o…

NOW: "Our board is committed to reinventing the Texas Observer...our strategy for now is a hiatus...the Board agreed yesterday to try to avoid making this a funeral...but we can't engage in dialogue now..." Full time staff were just given what appears to be five days notice.

Coming soon: The 40 most powerful people influencing race and politics you need to know. You can love them or hate them, but their impact on American culture can’t be denied. politico.com/recast

🎉 "Thanks to the extraordinary success of the staff’s fundraising this week," the publication's board of directors voted to rescind layoffs and shutdown." texasobserver.org/texas-observer…

Smalls is on our next annual Recast Power List of the 40 most influential people who shaped race, culture and politics in America – dropping tomorrow. More from our Q&A 👇 politi.co/3ZxRfPo

It's incredible to make history, particularly as the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate. But what's more important for me is making sure I'm opening up the door for the next generation of Latinas to have a seat at the table when policy is being made. politico.com/interactives/2…

It’s finally here! The last project I worked on at Politico — the Power List, highlighting 40 power players shaking up conversations on race, identity and politics. Stunning photos and design, plus some surprising picks👇👇👇 politico.com/interactives/2…

It’s here: Our annual Recast Power List of 40 people who shaped identity, culture and politics in 2022 is out. Love them or hate them, their scope and reach on American politics can’t be denied. A quick thread highlighting a couple names on the list 🧵 politico.com/interactives/2…

CW: This story contains mention of hazing, sexual assault and suicidal ideation. BREAKING: A former Northwestern football player is alleging that some of the hazing conduct that took place on the team involved coerced sexual acts. 🧵 dailynorthwestern.com/2023/07/08/top…

Sending all the love to the Texas Tribune staff today amid the announcement of these layoffs. I hate to see such talented journalists and editors lose their jobs. Hire them! Names here👇 austinchronicle.com/daily/news/202… via @austinchronicle #txlege

I was laid off by The Texas Tribune yesterday after more than 10 years there — most spent centering communities of color in my reporting. This is my last story, which was set to run before I was called in. This is the kind of reporting I was doing: texastribune.org/2023/08/24/kar…

Yesterday, I was laid off by Texas Tribune after nearly 9 years. New leadership got rid of its longest-tenured reporters and said they’ll no longer cover the criminal justice beat. No one on police, prisons, courts, the death penalty. In Texas. Here’s some of what we’ll lose:

Huge loss for DC. I loved his grumpy little signs around the story and hearing him lovingly heckle customers. (If you left without buying anything, he'd dryly remark: "Sorry we failed you.") May his memory be a blessing.

So sad news, I’ve been impacted by the layoffs The Messenger due to the company’s closure. Buuut, good news! A super talented social media expert with years of experience is now on the job hunt - and it’s me! My DMS are open and would love to chat :)

we really living in the the most difficult section of someone’s AP gov exam in 2053

Why Joe Biden dropped out ti.me/3SiC6km

Read our new cover story on Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race: ti.me/46voGHL The cover at left was published on July 21; the one at right was published digitally June 28, the day after the first presidential debate.

AP lede for the history books: