From our magazine: Rural #Texas wears a friendly facade. You know everyone, and everyone treats each other so kindly, but, if you’re Black, you just ignore the stares when you walk into the local steakhouse for fish fry night.

The Texas Observer

Racism Wrapped in Rural Warmth

Staying in my hometown means facing subtle prejudice in day-to-day life.

#racism #politics #USpol #culture #rural

From Monday: “What are they hiding, if they will break the law and not let a member of Congress in? What are they hiding if they’ll violate constitutional rights and not let a lawyer in?”

The Texas Observer

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing.

As immigration enforcement spending ramps up, oversight mechanisms have been stifled—including for members of Congress.

#ICE #immigration #politics #USpol #news