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City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
Awake in the Hurricane
Enduring the last few days of the Lege's biennial cataclysm
Michael King, May. 25, 2017
Saved by Billionaires?
The fight against climate change gathers allies high and low
Michael King, May. 18, 2017
It's Getting Harder to Stay Weird
Amid state and federal nonsense, it's getting harder to stay weird
Michael King, May. 11, 2017
The Best of Times …
Remaining optimistic in a world spinning into darkness
Michael King, May. 4, 2017
On the Backs of Immigrants
In the war over "sanctuary," the victims are most vulnerable
Michael King, Apr. 27, 2017
Prisoners of Success
The ever-elusive Austin determination to "manage growth"
Michael King, Apr. 20, 2017
Discrimination Station
Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls
Michael King, Apr. 13, 2017
Race Matters
The Mayor’s Task Force on racism provides a lengthy to-do list
Michael King, Apr. 6, 2017
The Mayor's Tightrope
Tip-toeing our way toward a consensus on housing supply
Michael King, Mar. 30, 2017
Cold as ICE
For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand
Michael King, Mar. 23, 2017
A Victory for Travis
Court decision on districts raises possibility for fairer politics
Michael King, Mar. 15, 2017
Through the Lege Looking-Glass
Alice's tea party was never as mad as the Lege this session
Michael King, Mar. 9, 2017
Waxing "Presidential"
Trump delivers the same threats in a more polite package
Michael King, Mar. 2, 2017
What We Think of Us
City's "community survey" an annual public selfie
Michael King, Feb. 23, 2017
Living In Emergency
One day at a time in the former republic
Michael King, Feb. 16, 2017
The Whiplash Generation
On trying to maintain humane sanity in a dangerously insane era
Michael King, Feb. 9, 2017
Driving the "Austin Bargain"
Mayor Adler's dream of a compromise on housing supply
Michael King, Feb. 2, 2017
Slamming the Golden Door
The sheriff, the governor, the president – and the new politics of fear
Michael King, Jan. 26, 2017
It Ain't Just About Trump
This week's marches begin a long and difficult resistance
Michael King, Jan. 19, 2017
Keeping Hope Alive
Obama and Doggett on our renewed responsibilities
Michael King, Jan. 12, 2017
The Age of Trump
As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward
Michael King, Jan. 5, 2017
Changing of the Guard
The mayor and the next City Council will have plenty to do
Michael King, Dec. 22, 2016
Losing Control ... of Your Bladder
The Lege knows what's best for you and your privates
Michael King, Dec. 15, 2016
Down in the Grove
Agreement on latest PUD portends … a little progress?
Michael King, Dec. 8, 2016
Hours to Burn
When they promote you to "supervisor," their hands are in your pocket
Michael King, Dec. 1, 2016
What's Past and What's Present
Capitol events provide a snapshot of current predicaments
Michael King, Nov. 23, 2016
Circle the Firing Squad
When you look for villains, look in the right direction
Michael King, Nov. 17, 2016
Dark Thoughts on a Dark Day
What will Trump do? Watch what he's done.
Michael King, Nov. 10, 2016
Only a Few More Days
The campaigns last forever, and the battles never end
Michael King, Nov. 3, 2016
Let Us Begin
The transportation bond represents useful and necessary progress
Michael King, Oct. 27, 2016
Your Vote Is Your Voice
Austin prides itself on civic engagement: It's time to prove it
Michael King, Oct. 20, 2016
American Horror Story
What can you say when you can't say "It's Only a Movie"?
Michael King, Oct. 13, 2016
All Grove All the Time
In Austin's housing toolbox, all we've got are hammers
Michael King, Oct. 6, 2016
Vote Your Brain
In a crazy political year, the choices for sane voters should be obvious
Michael King, Sep. 29, 2016
Unbalancing the Budget
Council makes final spending decisions with one hand behind its back
Michael King, Sep. 8, 2016
Return on Investment
Austin Energy rate cuts are both a financial and political dividend
Michael King, Sep. 1, 2016
Zimmerman's Hypocrisies
Denouncing "subsidized" Austinites, council member should try a mirror
Michael King, Aug. 25, 2016
Thinking About Budgets
We are short-term planners with long-term problems
Michael King, Aug. 18, 2016
November Mobility Bond Begins to Take Shape
Consensus on the proposed $720 million bond remains a work in progress
Michael King, Aug. 11, 2016
The Budget Wrangle Resumes
City Council attempts to spend more, cost less, and ... sustain services
