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City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Politics
"Efficiency audit" petition campaign could use an independent audit
Michael King, Aug. 9, 2018
Ground Zero for Zero Tolerance
Southwest Key becomes the local symbol of brutal U.S. policy
Michael King, Aug. 2, 2018
Loaded Dice
If we can't pull together on climate change, we face an unlivable future
Michael King, Jul. 26, 2018
Of Frogs and Children
Do what you can to defend imprisoned refugees
Michael King, Jul. 12, 2018
Left Pending
Council's summer daze leaves plenty of work in progress
Michael King, Jul. 5, 2018
The Wages of Civility
The Supreme Court confirms that elections have consequences
Michael King, Jun. 28, 2018
Who We Are
Treatment of desperate immigrants a stark test of the American idea
Michael King, Jun. 21, 2018
The Struggle Continues
The Poor People's Campaign renews the long-term fight
Michael King, Jun. 14, 2018
Suffer the Little Children
Is Southwest Key providing child care at the border, or collaboration?
Michael King, Jun. 7, 2018
The Art of the Possible
A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects
Michael King, May. 31, 2018
Gun Crazy
More massacres, more conversations, more sanctimony ... more nothing
Michael King, May. 24, 2018
Purging the Commissioners
If you can't win the argument, blow up the process
Michael King, May. 17, 2018
Can This Code Be Saved?
Plan for a common future, or pretend it just won't happen
Michael King, May. 10, 2018
Slaves for Rent
Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers
Michael King, May. 3, 2018
Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
City Hall begins budget prep with a fair-to-middling forecast
Michael King, Apr. 5, 2018
In Search of a Plan, Not a Master Plan
Council divisions taking shape on CodeNEXT
Michael King, Mar. 22, 2018
Welcome to the Future
Texas is just like America, only more so
Michael King, Mar. 14, 2018
Primary Afterthoughts
Waking up wondering if Texas will ever be purple
Michael King, Mar. 8, 2018
The Daily Carnage
Another month, another mass shooting ... will this one make a change?
Michael King, Mar. 1, 2018
“Austin Will Still Be Austin”
Adler’s “state of the city” imagines a bulwark against “a giant honking mess”
Michael King, Feb. 22, 2018
For Your Consideration
When you enter the poll, make your best choice ... these are ours
Michael King, Feb. 15, 2018
Sick and Tired
Council moves toward commonsense ordinance, despite business resistance
Michael King, Feb. 8, 2018
If You Build It, They Will Come
Arguments over infrastructure reflect community visions
Michael King, Feb. 1, 2018
Amazon in Austin's Pocket
A business model built on public subsidies shouldn’t have its hand out
Michael King, Jan. 25, 2018
The Heroic Legacy of Martin Luther King
In a dark time, looking to King's example for inspiration
Michael King, Jan. 18, 2018
Beyond Fire and Fury
Trump's White House follies obscure a deeper trail of corruption
Michael King, Jan. 11, 2018
Adler's 2017 Austin Checklist
As 2018 dawns, the mayor compiles a list of accomplishments
Michael King, Jan. 4, 2018
Unfinished Business
Working Austin's weirding ways to New Year's resolutions
Michael King, Dec. 14, 2017
Double Top Secret Probation
City Council goes on a snipe hunt, and is left holding the bag
Michael King, Dec. 7, 2017
This Week in Trumpism
The accelerating reactionary assault on truth, humanity, and community
Michael King, Nov. 30, 2017
Reasons to Be Thankful
At holiday time, mixed blessings are all we have
Michael King, Nov. 21, 2017
What to Do About CodeNEXT
Opponents offering plenty of fear but precious few solutions
Michael King, Nov. 16, 2017
Building Cathedrals
Public libraries and schools sustain a common culture
Michael King, Nov. 2, 2017
A Turning Point?
Flake, Corker, and Straus ... does the new GOP have room for decency?
Michael King, Oct. 26, 2017
The Amazon Invasion
We could handle another giant, but let's let 'em open their own wallets
Michael King, Oct. 19, 2017
Postponing the Code
CodeNEXT rewrite generating inexplicable panic
Michael King, Oct. 12, 2017
Another Night of Blood
One more episode in the culture of the gun
Michael King, Oct. 5, 2017
Rounding Up the Usual Suspects
Targeting immigrants is only one step in an era of repression
Michael King, Sep. 28, 2017
As the Budget Goes, So Goes Council
Turf battles over uncommitted funds may prefigure 2018
Michael King, Sep. 21, 2017
Looking For a Magic Bullet
CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems
