Letter from the Editor
5 articles
A Field Guide for Texans to the New Wellness Frontier: Cannabis, Psilocybin & Functional Mushrooms in 2026
Federal policy is shifting. The VA is expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy pilots, FDA Phase 3 trials are wrapping up, and Oregon and Colorado are open to any adult 21+. Here's the rational Texan's guide to what's legal, what's not, and where to start safely.
Why Austin Looks Different Now
The H-1B visa program imports 85,000 foreign workers per year — 72% from India — into U.S. tech jobs. Austin is ground zero. This sourced editorial names the companies, explains the mechanics, and shows why the system hurts American workers and H-1B workers alike.
Oracle Is Laying Off Austin
Oracle terminated up to 30,000 employees via a 6 AM email on March 31, 2026 — 18% of its workforce — to fund a $156 billion AI data center buildout. This sourced editorial examines the layoffs, the debt, the H-1B controversy, and what Austin families need to know.
Dell Is Laying Off Austin
Dell has cut 36,000 jobs — 27% of its workforce — while posting $113.5 billion in revenue and spending $7.5 billion on share buybacks. This sourced editorial examines the layoffs, the outsourcing, the legal record, and what Austin families need to know.
HEB Is Failing Austin: A Letter from the Editor
HEB controls nearly half the Austin grocery market. This sourced editorial examines the evidence: copycat products, zip-code pricing, $5.12/hr Favor wages, and what our city deserves instead.