What Is Civil Society’s Role at COP28?
On influence outside of the negotiating table
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Dec. 8, 2023
After Long Day of Testimony, Council Votes to End Single-Family Zoning
New rules will allow three homes on every lot
Austin Sanders, Dec. 8, 2023
Travis County Commissioner Offers a Texas Perspective on Climate Action at COP28
WATCH: Brigid Shea on local government efforts
Dec. 7, 2023
COP28: “Maybe You Should Ask a Woman”
Hillary Clinton and women climate leaders inspire in Dubai
Dec. 7, 2023
Horror of Austin Shooting Spree Sparks President’s Call for Gun Reform
Shane James shot his parents and four others seemingly at random
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 7, 2023
UPDATE: Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Decision That Allowed Pregnant Woman to Abort Fetus With Lethal Diagnosis
State of Texas argued “frivolous assertion of harm”
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 7, 2023
Death Watch: As Execution Falls Out of Favor Nationwide, Texas Accelerates
State continues to execute priests and the intellectually disabled
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 7, 2023
A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies
For the loved ones fighting the good fight and those you have yet to indoctrinate
the News Team, Dec. 7, 2023
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Dec. 7, 2023
State Health Care Agency Urging 55-Hour Christmas-Themed Work Weeks
The request is an effort to address Medicaid and SNAP backlogs
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 7, 2023
How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm
Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"
Lina Fisher, Dec. 7, 2023
5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban
Law makes booksellers deem books “sexually explicit” with vague standards
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 7, 2023
As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?
Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger
Austin Sanders, Dec. 6, 2023
Rental Assistance Arrives: Applications Open to Austinites Making Roughly $65,000 or Less
City partners with religious nonprofit to provide funds to tenants
Hannah Rossi, Dec. 6, 2023
Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance
Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants
Austin Sanders, Dec. 6, 2023
Texas GOP Leaders Won’t Criticize Antisemites, Nazis
What does “tolerate” mean?
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 5, 2023
At COP28’s Global Stocktake, Countries Look Inward
Process checks progress on Paris Agreement targets
Dec. 5, 2023
COP28: Smaller Players Like Cities and States Are Taking Big Steps to Combat Climate Change
“Subnationals” speak to the implementation crisis
Dec. 5, 2023
Health Finally Gets a Seat at the COP28 Table
VIDEO: “The climate crisis is a health crisis”
Dec. 5, 2023
D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response
D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department
Austin Sanders, Dec. 4, 2023
COP28: The Elephant in the Room
Why is fossil fuel phaseout not being discussed more seriously?
Dec. 3, 2023
An Historic Moment at COP28 As Loss and Damage Fund Is Established to Help Countries Impacted by Climate Change
VIDEO: U.S. pledges $17.5 million to effort
Dec. 1, 2023
National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes
City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments
Austin Sanders, Dec. 1, 2023
City Staff Says Resilience Hubs Will Be Ready This Winter
Winter storm response has been a Council priority
Austin Sanders, Nov. 30, 2023
Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting
Austin Sanders, Nov. 30, 2023
Hundreds of Thousands Denied Medicaid and Food Assistance in Texas
It's a department of dysfunction, and it isn’t getting better
Brant Bingamon, Nov. 30, 2023
Far-Right Pro-Natal Conference Will Proceed in Austin as Planned
Line Hotel hosting anti-democracy, pseudoscientific speakers
Brant Bingamon, Nov. 30, 2023
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Nov. 30, 2023
Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant
Locals continue to get coal for Christmas
Lina Fisher, Nov. 30, 2023
Ascension Seton Nurses Prepare to Strike Again Amid Supply Shortages
Management responds with promised three-day lockout
