The age that girls hit puberty has dropped to third grade. Girls need access to books like Judy Blume’s, which was banned in Katy ISD elementary schools.
Maggie Gordon / Columnist
Maggie Gordon is a columnist who has worked at newspapers across the country, including the Stamford Advocate and the Houston Chronicle. She has covered everything from the hedge fund industry and education to craft beer and alligator hunting. No matter the topic, Maggie’s favorite stories combine quirky characters, adventure and humanity. Bonus points if she can find a love story. Maggie grew up on a cow farm in upstate New York, and graduated from nearby Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. These days you can find her at her home in Houston’s East End – or on Twitter.
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What do we miss when we talk about Houston’s mayoral election in terms of ‘likely voters’?
Most political polls zoom in on issues that are deemed critical for likely voters. But that leaves out the desires and needs of many Houstonians.
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I’d heard Galveston isn’t worth visiting because it’s dirty and crowded. I saw the opposite.
For years, columnist Maggie Gordon has heard the stereotypes about Galveston beach being dirty and crowded. None of that felt true during her visit.
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Public officials need to be transparent when they’re asked to back up claims
Something didn’t sit right with me when, earlier this summer, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Thomas S. Ramsey issued a pre-written statement to explain his reasons for asserting during a public meeting that members of Houston’s LGBTQIA+ community “deal with the grooming of children.” Obviously, there’s the fact that these views are demonstrably false. And […]
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Houston Public Library employees are leaving in droves, citing a ‘toxic’ culture of fear
The Houston Landing obtained hundreds of pages of documents, which illuminate a ‘hostile work environment’ within the city’s public library system.
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It’s been six years since Hurricane Harvey. Gen Z can’t solve climate change alone.
In her new book, “Down Came the Rain,” Houston author Jennifer Mathieu dives into Gen Z’s climate activism. But she warns: They can’t save us.
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I asked for Lina Hidalgo’s emails after she announced her leave. What I found surprised me.
We requested the emails Lina Hidalgo received after she announced a leave of absence to treat her clinical depression. Here’s what they showed.
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As Columbia Tap Trail use grows, neighbors see positive changes. But could that speed up?
Columnist Maggie Gordon joins Third Ward neighbors, parkgoers and advocates for a walk to see the Columbia Tap Trail’s challenges and opportunities
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I suggested Houston hire 15-year-old lifeguards to open more pools. They can. Why don’t they?
The city of Houston’s Parks and Recreation Department is legally able to hire 15-year-olds to serve as lifeguards — a move that could erase racial and wealth disparities in access to pools first brought to the city’s attention by the Houston Landing last month. They’re just not willing to. Last week, I reported that households […]
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I asked Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles how he defines success for Houston students
How Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles told Houston Landing Columnist Maggie Gordon he defines student success and his unfolding plans do not jibe