The New APD Execs (or, Art and Debbie, Sitting in a Tree)

Art Acevdeo unveils his executive team; will the ACLU be on board?

"...to procure the officers' use-of-force records. Just recently, their Debbie Russell sent out this press release: Acevedo Putting Money..."

Aug. 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Support Our Troops – Plink a Quarter in Their Cup

ACLU firebrand Debbie Russel on homeless vets in Austin

"...Debbie Russell, head of the Austin ACLU, is no stranger..."

Aug. 20, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Single-Member District Drama

SMDs to die tomorrow?

"...This dispatch from the ACLU's Debbie Russell, on an item before City Council tomorrrow:CALL TO..."

Feb. 27, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"..."We figured it out pretty quick," said Debbie Russell, a criminal justice reformer who's been scrutinizing APD..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...the nine candidates looks well-qualified, Linder said. Nonetheless, says Debbie Russell of the Austin ACLU (who thinks that Linder,..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Not to Pick a Police Chief

As the search reaches full speed, so do complaints about the process

"...American Civil Liberties Union Central Texas Chapter President Debbie Russell (a member of the city's Public Safety Task..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out Against Tasers

Austin activists coordinate efforts on police tactics, war, and other issues

"...Taser] for every single cop in the city," said Debbie Russell, who, along with fellow members of the Austin..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"..."one expensive 'we told you so,'" ACLU Austin head Debbie Russell writes, "Taxpayers coughed up $48,000 for the City..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Re: Debbie Russell's curiosity about this being the time to stand..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Point Austin: Expiation Day

If apologies are in order, the line forms here

"...Or consider the ACLU's+ Debbie Russell, who makes it her self-righteous avocation to denounce..."

March 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Sanders Report Still Under Wraps

Pressure mounts for city to release full report

"...Debbie Russell crafted and posted the petition with the backing..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point

'I always feel like ... somebody's waaatching me'

"...Not so, says the ACLU's Debbie Russell. Aside from their uncertain constitutionality, due to differing..."

July 28, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Props Forum Gets Down and Dirty

Props 1 and 2 supporters and opponents prove themselves talented beer-drinkers, chip-eaters, and yellers at Democracy for Texas forum

"...Leffingwell, frazzled, snapped at one of his challengers, activist-about-town Debbie Russell, who was seated in the front row of..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Election Notes

Props 1 and 2 supporters and opponents prove themselves talented beer-drinkers, chip-eaters, and yellers at Democracy for Texas forum

"...Leffingwell, frazzled, snapped at one of his challengers, activist-about-town Debbie Russell, who was seated in the front row of..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Travis County Races

A big day for the Democrats locally, as usual

"...third-party candidates, Libertarian Eric Guerra and Green Party candidate Debbie Russell) to succeed Greg Hamilton as sheriff. Bruce Elfant..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Franklin Enters Precinct 1 Race

Announces for Commissioners Court at Victory Grill

"...Almanza and Daniel Llanes, the Sierra Club’s Roy Waley, Debbie Russell (a Del Valle ISD trustee), Rev. Jim Rigby,..."

Aug. 4, 2015 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

City politics and the people way over there

"...Council listserv and an angry AustinPost blog from activist Debbie Russell, it seems the Hustle rattled a few cages..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Counseling: CU L8R, Texters!

Technology takes a backseat to safety

"...speaking last time – as did local ACLU leader Debbie Russell. However, the black box known as the city..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Some Spare Change on Panhandling

Austin tries to balance street-level charity and public order

"...for money is protected free speech – the ACLU's Debbie Russell has written to the supporting organizations appealing to..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 9-15

"...features a talk from ACLU's Central Texas chapter President Debbie Russell. 10am. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th, 835-9008. Free...."

July 10, 2009 News Feature

Green Party Leader Holloway Dies

Local activists mourn the loss of one 'passionate and steadfast' friend

"...ACLU of Texas Central Texas (Austin) Chapter President Debbie Russell praised Holloway as "passionate and steadfast." She recalled..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

@ Chronic

Rick Perry surges against those sleeper cells on the Capitol-route bus line

"...guv, American Civil Liberties Union Central Texas Chapter President Debbie Russell puts it succinctly:..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

What awaits council under the tree

"...American Civil Liberties Union Aus­tin prez and BTP groupie Debbie Russell), and Will Wynn chided, "We're here to discuss..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Acevedo Chosen as New Police Chief: Let the sun shine in

City Manager picks Art Acevedo, a California Highway Patrol division chief, to be Austin's next top cop

"...stretch to say he managed to dazzle them all. Debbie Russell, with the Austin ACLU, was impressed by Acevedo's..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...what the shareholders were representing inside," said Spokescouncil member Debbie Russell. "We definitely held Halliburton accountable, [which is] where..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

New rules clarify when weapon may be used; opponents still dissatisfied

"...Still, Taser foes are not pleased. According to Debbie Russell with the Austin Spokescouncil, which has spearheaded an..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In Other Election News ...

Nader still off Texas ballot, Pete Sessions' naked butt, sexing up GOTV, and more

"...the two-party system and weakens democracy," said campaign spokeswoman Debbie Russell. "Texans will still have the option to write..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

"...and inimical to the welfare of local citizens. Said Debbie Russell, "Corporations that directly profit from the death of..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Oops!

"...Last week's "Point Austin" ("Expiation Day," March 11) identified Debbie Russell as associated with the ACLU, based on her..."

March 18, 2011 Column

How Would You Like Four More Years?

"...Dear Editor, Re: Debbie Russell's curiosity about this being the time to stand..."

May 14, 2004 Postmarks

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