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

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...the United Nations accusing Texas of violating the human rights of LGBTQ+ Texans...."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...courtroom. "In fact, that is exactly what the Voting Rights Act is designed to prevent. To claim 'no intention'..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

"Witness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixties"

"Witness" brings the Civil Rights Movement to the Blanton Museum of Art

"...were saddened and solemn, lamenting that while the Voting Rights Act of 1965 may be behind us, there is..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

LBJ Library to Host Civil Rights Summit, April 8-10

Carter and Clinton to Deliver Keynotes

"...Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – which President Lyndon Baines Johnson..."

Feb. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Casar Ends His Council Career with Final Push for Renters’ Rights

Resolutions include a renters bill of rights and eviction protections

"...could result in a kind of "renters' bill of rights," ensuring that tenants across the city have the right..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally

27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday

"...Capitol tomorrow, July 31, during a rally for voting rights. Both join the Moral March for Democracy event, beginning..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Opinion: In Permian Highway Pipeline Fight, Property Rights Are the Answer

Eminent domain reform allows us to protect our environment and the rights of Texas landowners simultaneously

"...There are few things Texans value more than property rights and few things closer to our collective imagination than..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Cutter W. González

Gun Rights Activist Says Lawmakers "Punishable by Death"

Open carry advocate threatens legislators in video

"...In the news again, gun-rights activist Kory Watkins recorded a threatening YouTube video, pressuring..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

AIRC, S-Comm, and the Fight for Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' rights activists call on Commissioners to defund Sheriff

"...budget requests to the Commissioners Court. Supporters of immigrants’ rights will be there as well, demanding that Commissioners withhold..."

Aug. 13, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...waved signs for hours in support of national voting rights and democracy reform bills...."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Congress Putting Teeth Back in Voting Rights Act

New Section 4 would put Texas back under preclearance

"...Last Summer, the US Supreme Court defanged the Voting Rights Act by striking down Section 4, the clauses defining..."

Jan. 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...gearing up for another long fight to defend pro-choice rights under the dome this session...."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the Supreme..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...abortion law this morning, a major victory for reproductive rights amid the intense hostility of the Trump era. In..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Civil Rights v. Hip-Hop

Martin Luther King v. Jay Z

"...had done more for race relations than most civil rights leaders, using the “turn-up” as proof of change. “If..."

Jan. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Carter Family Files Civil Rights Suit Against Officer and City

Suit claims officer used excessive force

"...a May police shooting, today filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the shooter, Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner,..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Paxton Sues Obama Over Transgender Rights

State officials continue their anti-trans crusade

"...As part of their crusade to restrict LGBTQ rights, state officials are fighting back against a recent transgender-inclusive..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lit-urday: Civil Rights Are Always Timely

Graphic novel talks Freedom Rides and a shout-out to UT

"...have you hungering to know more about the civil rights movement...."

Jan. 31, 2015 Books Post by Jessi Cape

SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act

Roberts court rules that VRA so successful, no longer necessary

"...Supreme Court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act – which determines state coverage -- is unconstitutional...."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Celebrate Reproductive Rights While You Can

A Planned Parenthood benefit party and props for Jordan Smith

"...sure-to-be-outrageously-entertaining upcoming benefit for that tireless guardian of reproductive rights, it could be a week for guarded optimism...."

July 8, 2011 News Post by Cindy Widner

Texas Legal Services Center's Assertion of Rights Work Gives a Voice to Victims

Advocates stand up for victims' rights

"...gaps for vulnerable Texans, began offering formal assertion of rights support for victims of violent crimes. Though some national..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...oppression occurring around the world. People are demanding their rights in society: equality for women and men, children's rights,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Confusing 'Rights' With 'Wants'

"...Dear Editor, Tom Cuddy ended his letter on rights and health care with "to claim that the right..."

Aug. 5, 2009 Postmarks

Human Rights Are Indivisible

International Human Rights Day activities in Austin strung together workers' rights, social services, and Texas' awful death penalty.

"...Austin's celebration last week of International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, was small but earnest. A determined..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"..."voter ID" law just as the Canyon Creek Voting Rights Act lawsuit reaches the U.S. Supreme Court? Not really..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Seven Straight Nights to Shine Light on Gay Rights

Straight folk go to bat for queer folk

"...growing movement to speak out on behalf of gay rights – even though the latest Gallup Polls show support..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Know Your Rights! The City Can Help

Workshops aimed at housing, employment discrimination

"...primary beneficiaries was its newly created Office of Civil Rights. Many of last summer's shifts to the city's budget..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Midland Tangles With a Rare Bird Republicans Fowl Property Rights

"...over the past 25 years. Whereas in most property rights cases, landowners are fighting government for the right to..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office

Things fall apart

"...Carol Johnson, head of the city's Office of Civil Rights, remains on administrative leave as the city determines what..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

LBJ Library to Host Civil Rights Summit

Carter and Clinton to deliver keynotes

"...Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – which President Lyndon Baines Johnson..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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