The United States doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips, or military technology. Authorities want to change that as quickly as possible.

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Douglas Menjivar is a survivor and activist. He’s also married to a U.S. citizen, but he was caught up in the president’s ...

Congressman Marc Veasey arrived at an ICE facility Monday in his latest attempt to follow up on the Observer's reporting.

The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented ...

The Satanic Panic ruined reputations and led to years of mistrust. Today’s Rainbow Panic risks dehumanizing our neighbors and ...

And what Prop Q could mean for the future of local governments in Texas ...

The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented fourth term—and the chance to further entrench his “corruption.” ...