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Texas Observer
U.S. left / progressive (Texas-focused)
The Texas Observer is a nonprofit, Austin-based magazine and website that covers Texas politics, justice and social issues from an openly progressive, investigative angle. It is run by the Texas Democracy Foundation and depends on donors and readers. Its coverage of the second Trump administration is generally critical, mostly through its effects on Texas.
Owned byPublished by the Texas Democracy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin. It has no corporate parent or individual owner.
LeaningU.S. left / progressive (Texas-focused)
On the administrationbroadly critical
6average bias score across 1 story
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun