Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...officer who is suing the city over alleged workplace discrimination) late last year, which was first reported by the..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...they couldn't teach about the history of racism and discrimination. And they tried to take it out of our..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...are meant to lift up the working class, combatting discrimination. And she emphasized that the struggle is larger than..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Third-Party Report Finds Police Academy Hasn’t Implemented Crucial Reforms

Council stresses need for internal audit process

"...use of force cases; patterns of racial and sexual discrimination within the department; and suppression of those who spoke..."

March 28, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back

"...in 10 pregnancy-related deaths in Texas were preventable, that discrimination contributed to more than one in 10, and that..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...is the ability for this technology to further perpetuate discrimination and division by upholding societal infrastructures that are not..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion on Opinion

"...rights of every human being facing any form of discrimination” and rejecting Israel’s atrocities [“Dear Israel: I’m Stuck in..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Postmarks

Opinion: Dear Israel: I’m Stuck in the Middle With You

My parents taught me that the existence of Israel is essential. My children taught me that support for their violently racist policies is fascistic. There’s a middle position, even if it sometimes feels contradictory.

"...rights of every human being facing any form of discrimination or bias, including religion, race, gender, sexuality, ableism, socioeconomic..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Cathy K. Brown

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...school districts in Texas implement gender, class, and racial discrimination in their dress code policies. The survey reviewed 1,178..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...a lawsuit against the city of Austin alleging workplace discrimination during the two years she spent working as an..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion

Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout

"...The civil rights complaint contends TxDOT is intentionally perpetuating discrimination by widening the highway and not accounting for disproportionate..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...identities of LGBTQIA+ persons that opens the gates for discrimination by both public and private actors.”..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Picture Problems

"...and escalation of already alarming levels of hate-fueled assaults, discrimination and violence toward the Jewish and Muslim communities. Israeli..."

Jan. 8, 2024 Postmarks

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000

And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately

"...disparities in the December meeting, saying “There’s evidence of discrimination: The breakdown from the JP districts indicate that the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...especially Jack Fisher, a veteran and lawyer who faced discrimination due to his disabilities and him being Jewish...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Opinion: Everything’s Bigger in Texas ... Until You Look at Supportive LGBTQ+ Public Policies

"I should feel safe, secure, and confident in myself to be a gay Texan student"

"...orientation or gender identity, can thrive without fear of discrimination or prejudice. We are here to stay, and these..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Guilleremo Gudino

The Austin Chronic: A Guide to the Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Weed-Walk

There is an etiquette to getting baked before the big meal

"...to centuries of genocide, land theft, broken treaties, and discrimination. Still, it's a top three American holiday for the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...media to not fuel the fire of misinformation and discrimination. Attendees will better understand how to spot the pitfalls..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

The Burial

Courtroom drama saved from legal tedium by Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones

"...up throughout the film. Issues of history, poverty and discrimination are front and center throughout the trial. The fact..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Rod Machen

AI Experts Gather in Austin to Consider Ethics, White Men, and Mass Layoffs

Preparing for an AI world

"...It included calls for “safe and effective systems,” “algorithmic discrimination protections,” and requiring a notice for when an automated..."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...fear human resources will handle the lion's share of discrimination complaints. AFSCME's Krissy O'Brien stressed, "We have been through..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre's The Laramie Project

Enhanced American Sign Language adds depth, dimension to "testimony's ambitious sister"

"...and – while the constructs and practice of prejudice, discrimination, and oppression are sadly evergreen and applicable to a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall

The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal

"...of Texas, an advocacy group dedicated to fighting transgender discrimination. This is no small task, as independent artists out..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...city's Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, which helps prevent employment discrimination against people with criminal convictions; regulations on predatory payday..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Feds Say Pflugerville ISD Failed to Investigate Rape of a Student at School

Pflugerville ISD disagrees with the Department of Education

"...complaints filed since 2021; they’ll conduct training on sex discrimination; and they’ll hire a new coordinator solely focused on..."

Aug. 22, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Neal filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gravell of racial discrimination that led to Neal's resignation. Neal alleges Gravell made..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature

South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room

East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region

"...secret that South Africa has a terrible history of discrimination and racial segregation that has affected all of its..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 21-27

"...the brain, is of assistance in developing alertness and discrimination, and helps to establish emotional balance." According to my..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...correctly see that that is a form of sex discrimination." [inset-1-left]..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Opinion: Austin’s Nature Gap

Access to nature isn't equitable, particularly for low-income and minority neighborhoods. We can do better for our kids.

"...to face these economic barriers. Research shows that historic discrimination is a large underlying factor in this nature gap...."

June 16, 2023 Column by Kathleen Schneeman

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