The Army Saves the Day
The Corps of Engineers speaks, and Travis County and TXI hang fire
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City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
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Michael King, Jan. 15, 2010
Health Care Is the Least of It
The debate in Washington and at home is about how to be a workable country
Michael King, Jan. 8, 2010
What History Teaches
There are different ways of counting social costs
Michael King, Dec. 25, 2009
The City's Tired Story
Fleet Services may be cleaning up those tires, but there's still a big mess
Michael King, Dec. 18, 2009
When a House Is Not a Home
Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders
Michael King, Dec. 11, 2009
Twilight of the Empire
Waist-deep in the big desert, the orders arrive to march on
Michael King, Dec. 4, 2009
Angels Wanna Wear Our Red Shoes
When elephants fight, the ants should look for allies
Michael King, Nov. 27, 2009
Once More Into the MUD
What we get when we annex unplanned development: expensive entertainment
Michael King, Nov. 20, 2009
Not About the Cameras
The video is important – but the Sanders shooting has not been justified
Michael King, Nov. 13, 2009
Abandoning Illusions
Chris Hedges on the inevitable consequences of empire
Michael King, Nov. 6, 2009
Living in Illusion
Chris Hedges on the American empire
Michael King, Nov. 6, 2009
Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...
A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same
Michael King, Oct. 16, 2009
Some Spare Change on Panhandling
Can Austin find ways to meet the real need?
Michael King, Oct. 9, 2009
A Green and Democratic Place
Local activists kick off co-op project with a visit from Omar Freilla
Michael King, Oct. 2, 2009
More From Omar Freilla
Oct. 2, 2009
More Water Under the Bridge
Reading the political currents flowing through WTP4
Michael King, Sept. 25, 2009
A Few Choice Words for Capital Metro
Wyatt firing just the latest in string of management fiascoes
Michael King, Sept. 18, 2009
Did You Work Last Weekend?
Reflections on the value of Texas labor
Michael King, Sept. 11, 2009
It's Not About Sharon Keller
The Texas system of justice is found wanting once again
Michael King, Sept. 4, 2009
Another War for Sale
NPR covers 'Iran and the Bomb' – from A to B
Michael King, Aug. 28, 2009
Correspondence With National Public Radio
Michael King, Aug. 28, 2009
Let Them Eat Sprouts!
John Mackey weighs in on health care – and recommends lots of spinach
Michael King, Aug. 21, 2009
Mackey Annotated
Michael King, Aug. 21, 2009
Healthy Town Hall
While we wait for federal reform, the health-care work goes on
Michael King, Aug. 14, 2009
Work in Progress
Susan Herman of the ACLU on the long fight for liberty and justice
Michael King, Aug. 7, 2009
The Bottom Line on Health Care
Tell the Dems to create a real public plan
Michael King, July 31, 2009
Stepping on Your Punchline
When free speech becomes hate speech
Michael King, July 24, 2009
Who's Accountable?
State 'accountability' judgments only move downward
Michael King, July 17, 2009
The Supremes Bail Out
Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day
Michael King, June 26, 2009
They Died in Your City
Austin is built by workers subject to institutionalized injustice
