When I was in Austin for some speaking events, I had the pleasure of stopping by the Texas Observer offices and sitting down to interview with Michael May, the managing editor. As an aside, the first piece I wrote on what (ten years later) became my book was for the Texas Observer. In my totally unbiased opinion, it is one of the best muckraking, ass-kicking publications in the country, and serves a vital role both in Texas and nationally. My time at the Observer had a huge influence on how I view the craft. In short: please support them, and the good work of Texas Observer reporters like Forrest Wilder.
Texas Observer Managing Editor Michael May interviews Will Potter, the author of “Green is the New Red,” a book about the heavy-handed law enforcement efforts aimed at environmental activists.