Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...“community service.” That the state’s attorney general needs special education in legal ethics is its own commentary on Paxton’s..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...to remove a respected nonprofit partner, Austin Voices for Education and Youth, from five of the six schools where..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Hays County Buses Get Belts: Hays County school officials..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...organized the discussion. Moderated by the organization’s Advocacy & Education Manager Sarah Hall, the roundtable pulled together musicians and..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Truth at a Premium

"...trying to keep everyone safe, especially children. Texas public education suffered but not out of malice. So I will..."

April 17, 2024 Postmarks

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...are “for purposes of relevant criticism, social commentary, or education.” Which, in fact, Section 107 does not actually do..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...Evans fears these layoffs will cause students’ quality of education to drop: “Students lost staff who provided academic advising,..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...AISD Buses Have Belts: In the wake of that..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...said Allen Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth. “You know, if our work is so..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...But now, just one semester in, Arnold’s losing her..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Luv Doc: Be Patient

What next? People with “Baby on Board” stickers?

"...get a question from someone who is against adult education. Uneducated adults have been getting off too easy for..."

April 5, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...17, which bans DEI initiatives in institutions of higher education. This followed a March 26 letter from state Sen...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...around diversity, equity, and inclusion in institutions of higher education, according to the Austin American-Statesman...."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

New Report Quantifies How Racism Impacts Black Austinites

And demands action from city government

"...sections: Arts and Culture, Business and Economics, Employment and Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhood Sustainability, and Community Safety. A..."

March 29, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...NASA JPL solar system ambassador and Astronomy in Chile education ambassador, who’ll dive into the science of eclipses and..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Not Evil Enough for Texas: The State Board of Education chairman withdrew an $8.5 billion investment in global asset..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...was time to ban critical race theory from higher education – was viewed as politicians interfering in academic freedom...."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...Studios will serve as a fundraiser for AFS’ ongoing education and artistic programs (find out more about the event..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Learning About Education

"...AISD,” [News, March 22]. The article was interesting and educational. It showed what AISD struggled with and the negative..."

March 26, 2024 Postmarks

Shayda

An Iranian mother and daughter find refuge from family violence in a Melbourne women’s shelter

"...haircut or a tapping foot, Ebrahimi provides an astonishing education of what it means to be a woman fleeing..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...elementary school kids in Austin whose first years of education have involved at least some remote learning. And it’s..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 22-28

"...22): You are gliding into the climax of your re-education about togetherness, intimacy, and collaboration. The lessons you’ve been..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...author and Dallas native Sean Enfield brings a hefty education on the subject to his recent essay collection Holy..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...a pop-up from the Falasteen Street Museum, a public education project detailing the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...a state program mandating that Texas institutions of higher education assess prospective students for college readiness – specifically, whether..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...as far as 1909, when the museum hosted an education program with the New York City Department of Public..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 15-21

"...organized form of play that rouses fun, entertainment, and education. Playing should be one of your prime modes, Scorpio!..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Kids With Disabilities, Same Resources: Texas has underfunded special education and Medicaid for generations. Now, research from the University..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW

“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”

"...the other side ultimately achieves their goal of disemboweling education and turning students into sheep.”..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

Advocates, Researchers Detail the Damage Being Done by Crisis Pregnancy Centers

SXSW panelists urge it’s time to “dismantle, defund” CPCs

"...nonprofessional counseling, free supplies like diapers, an abstinence-only sexuality education, over the counter pregnancy tests, “keepsake” first trimester ultrasounds,..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

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