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1)The Occupation of Austin: The ’99 percent’ takes a stand against corporate greed

News, Oct. 14

2)Will Texas Be Safe for Romeos and Juliets?: Senate committee recommends not implementing federal sex offender law

News, Jan. 14

3)Just Say No!: Rick Perry’s approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

News, Oct. 28

4)Why Rail?: The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, ‘Who needs it?’

News, April 8

5)Republicans Wrong On Health Care: Dear Editor, The present Republican posturing has enormous implications in opportunity costs …

Postmarks, Jan. 11

6)Safety Net or Dead End?: The politics of Austin animal welfare

News, Feb. 18

7)Sturgeon’s Revelation: Beating the music business odds at SXSW

Music, March 4

8)Perry the Executioner: Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

News, Sept. 16

9)The War on Women’s Health: To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care … and promote more abortions

News, April 22

10)One Last Visit for Mother and Son?: Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though he’s behind bars

News, July 15

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