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City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
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
Michael King, Sep. 14, 2017
About That Puzzle
Council seeks consensus on a still-hatching Downtown project
Michael King, Sep. 7, 2017
Hot Over HOT
City Council wrangles over Convention Center, hotel taxes, and Downtown's future
Michael King, Aug. 31, 2017
Celebrating the Kellers’ Exoneration
On a happy day, too many others endure criminal injustice
Michael King, Aug. 24, 2017
What History Teaches
Charlottesville resistance an inspiration here and everywhere
Michael King, Aug. 17, 2017
Priority Problems
While the world burns, City Council does what it can
Michael King, Aug. 10, 2017
Through the Looking Glass
City Council considers its threatened budget in a topsy-turvy Texas
