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Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

by Rachel Osterloh December 22, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Be Kind With Refugees

Immigrants should be celebrated for the contributions they bring to society, not feared or despised

by Derrick Bonyuet December 9, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Why I’m Not Sweating the STAAR Test Anymore

A Texas student explains why standardized testing seems like a big waste of time and money

by Aina Marzia December 2, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

by Paul Robbins November 24, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Surviving Whole in a Broken System

Caregiver violence is a form of abuse that affects thousands of Texans with disabilities. And yet, there is a constant need for more caregivers.

by Renee Lopez and Nancy Crowther November 18, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Why Local Farms Matter

Lucia Sewing-Cole of Good Apple on how to be a more ethical food consumer

by Lucia Sewing-Cole November 11, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Where Did the Money Go?

Rep. Vikki Goodwin questions why more than $5 billion in federal funds intended to help students has been diverted into the state coffers

by Vikki Goodwin November 4, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: PACE Program May Provide Pandemic Lifeline to Businesses, Nonprofits, Private Schools

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea and Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant make the case for a clean energy program

by Brigid Shea and Bruce Elfant September 30, 2021September 30, 2025

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Opinion: Austin’s Sustainability Efforts Need Anti-Displacement Tools

An environmental policy advocate explains why urban planning and increased sustainability efforts must address gentrification as Austin’s people are just an integral to Austin as its infrastructure is.