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Patrick Strickland

Patrick Strickland is the former news editor at the Dallas Observer. He’s worked as a senior reporter at Al Jazeera English. His reporting has appeared in the New York Review of Books, The Guardian, Politico EU and The New Republic, among others.

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As Violence Spikes in Middle East, Ted Cruz Targets Israel Boycotters

As Violence Spikes in Middle East, Ted Cruz Targets Israel Boycotters

By Patrick StricklandMay 14, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has lashed out at the Biden administration, saying violence in Israel and the Palestinian territory is the “direct result” of U.S. policy.

‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge

‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge

By Patrick StricklandMay 13, 2021

Christian Michael Mackey belonged to a now defunct neo-Nazi group called Iron Youth. Now, he’s pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge that could put him in prison for up to 10 years.

Rights Groups and Activists To Rally Outside Texas Capitol over ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills

Rights Groups and Activists To Rally Outside Texas Capitol over ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills

By Patrick StricklandMay 8, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has organized a protest against a slate of so-called ‘election integrity’ bills, which rights groups say would result in widespread voter suppression.

Abortions Will Soon Be Much Harder to Get in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott ‘Can’t Wait.’

Abortions Will Soon Be Much Harder to Get in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott ‘Can’t Wait.’

By Patrick StricklandMay 6, 2021

The so-called ‘heartbeat bill’ would also open up the possibility of lawsuits against abortion providers and those who help individuals obtain abortions.

In Texas, More Companies Speak Out Against Proposed Voting Restrictions

In Texas, More Companies Speak Out Against Proposed Voting Restrictions

By Patrick StricklandMay 5, 2021

Hewlett Packard and other companies have condemned Texas legislators’ attempts to restrict voting in a state that’s already one of the hardest to vote in.

Texas Gets Another Anti-Abortion ‘Sanctuary City,’ This Time in Lubbock

Texas Gets Another Anti-Abortion ‘Sanctuary City,’ This Time in Lubbock

By Patrick StricklandMay 3, 2021

When voters went to the ballot box this weekend, Lubbock joined around two dozen cities in Texas that have passed local ordinances seeking to ban abortion.

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Will Texas Allow You To Carry a Gun Without a Permit? Many Police Hope Not.

Will Texas Allow You To Carry a Gun Without a Permit? Many Police Hope Not.

By Patrick StricklandApril 30, 2021

Police departments around the state have spoken out against permitless carry, but Republican lawmakers have pushed forward with it.

Employment Is Bouncing Back in Many Cities. In Dallas, Not So Much.

Employment Is Bouncing Back in Many Cities. In Dallas, Not So Much.

By Patrick StricklandApril 29, 2021

Of 180 cities around the country, Dallas clocked in at no. 143 when it came to recovering from pandemic-related unemployment spikes.

Ken Paxton Went to the Border to (Again) Blame Biden for Immigration Crisis

Ken Paxton Went to the Border to (Again) Blame Biden for Immigration Crisis

By Patrick StricklandApril 28, 2021

Ken Paxton traveled to Mission, Texas, on Wednesday to hold a press conference lamenting the Biden administration’s immigration policies.

The Far-Right ‘White Lives Matter’ Rally Flopped in Fort Worth. Now, They Want a Redo.

The Far-Right ‘White Lives Matter’ Rally Flopped in Fort Worth. Now, They Want a Redo.

By Patrick StricklandApril 28, 2021

Three or so people came out for a far-right ‘White Lives Matter’ rally in Fort Worth earlier this month. But the neo-Nazis are planning another gathering on May 8.

Corporate Donors Bankrolling Texas Lawmakers Behind ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills

Corporate Donors Bankrolling Texas Lawmakers Behind ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills

By Patrick StricklandApril 21, 2021

Three of Texas’ largest corporate donors have ‘given $493,000 to Texas state Senators who sponsored SB 7, many of whom had troubling prior histories of racism, discrimination or voter suppression,’ says Accountable.US.

Texas Nationalists See Secession Looming. Does Anyone Else?

By Patrick StricklandApril 21, 2021

State Rep. Kyle Biedermann filed a bill to allow Texans to vote on independence from the U.S. The Texas Nationalist Movement sees an opportunity to push secession.

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Texas Officials Signed Last-Second Agreement to ‘Hamstring’ Biden Immigration Policies

Texas Officials Signed Last-Second Agreement to ‘Hamstring’ Biden Immigration Policies

By Patrick StricklandApril 17, 2021

Hoping to thwart Biden’s immigration reforms, Louisiana, Texas and Arizona entered agreements with DHS during the last days of the Trump administration.

Feds: North Texas Militia Supporter Plotted to Blow Up Amazon Data Centers

Feds: North Texas Militia Supporter Plotted to Blow Up Amazon Data Centers

By Patrick StricklandApril 14, 2021

According to the FBI, Seth Aaron Pendley attempted to buy explosives from an undercover agent in Fort Worth.

Far-Right ‘White Lives Matter’ Rally Coming to Fort Worth This Weekend

Far-Right ‘White Lives Matter’ Rally Coming to Fort Worth This Weekend

By Patrick StricklandApril 10, 2021

The Southern Poverty Law Center describes the ‘White Lives Matter’ movement as a ‘neo-Nazi group’ and a ‘racist response’ to Black Lives Matter.

As Doctors Decry Gun Violence, Texas Republicans Push Lax Restrictions

As Doctors Decry Gun Violence, Texas Republicans Push Lax Restrictions

By Simone Carter and OthersApril 7, 2021

When Dr. Sue Bornstein called for gun policy reform, she quickly attracted backlash from guns rights advocates, including the NRA.

For Longtime Civil Rights Advocates, Proposed Voting Restrictions Echo the Past

For Longtime Civil Rights Advocates, Proposed Voting Restrictions Echo the Past

By Patrick StricklandApril 6, 2021

U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, among others, has spoken out against Republican bills seeking to impose more restrictions on voting in Texas.

Millennials Are Moving to Frisco in Droves. We’re Sorry, Frisco.

Millennials Are Moving to Frisco in Droves. We’re Sorry, Frisco.

By Patrick StricklandApril 5, 2021

Frisco was already the fastest growing city in the country. Now, it’s the sixth most moved-to among millennials.

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Taking Aim at Abortion, Texas Republicans Want Attorneys to Represent Fetuses

Taking Aim at Abortion, Texas Republicans Want Attorneys to Represent Fetuses

By Patrick StricklandApril 2, 2021

With dozens of anti-abortion laws in the Legislature, reproductive rights groups worry that Texas could effectively ban abortion altogether.

In Texas Senate, Republicans Float Debunked Claims to Back Voting Restrictions

In Texas Senate, Republicans Float Debunked Claims to Back Voting Restrictions

By Patrick StricklandMarch 27, 2021

As SB 7 moves into the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee Friday, Republican legislators defended the bill against claims that it amounts to voter suppression.

Feds Nab 20th U.S. Capitol Riot Suspect From North Texas

Feds Nab 20th U.S. Capitol Riot Suspect From North Texas

By Patrick StricklandMarch 26, 2021

On Friday, FBI agents arrested David Lee Judd, a 35-year-old from Carrollton, on charges related to his alleged participation in the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

As Texas Republicans Blast Biden, the President Defends Border Policies

As Texas Republicans Blast Biden, the President Defends Border Policies

By Patrick StricklandMarch 25, 2021

As arrivals on the southern border continue to swell, President Biden defended himself against Republican criticism.

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