Supreme Court Decision Validates Local Strategies to Decriminalize Homelessness

SCOTUS passes on camping bans

"...The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday, Dec. 16, to hear a case..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...Abbott's letter lists a number of state agencies that he says would have authority to..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding Austin's Homelessness Strategy

"...unless doing so "materially endanger[s] the health or safety of another person or of themselves," or if doing so..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, April 13, with a theme of housing that includes potential adoption of the Strategic Housing..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...immigrants, a contract for APD body cameras, and plenty of land use discussions, including the return of Plaza Saltillo..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...out at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to welcome a family of migrants. They were the first Syrians to resettle in..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...Shattered and violated, her future plans quickly fell out of focus...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Matter of Intent

Attorney representing Jackson's family optimistic about civil trial

"...known for firing a fatal shot into the back of Larry Jackson Jr.'s neck – sat down for an..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

HB 2 Goes to Washington

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...fight against draconian state regulations to the U.S. Supreme Court. "It's been a long and arduous road to get..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...fight against draconian state regulations to the U.S. Supreme Court...."

Sept. 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...Priority Enforcement Pro­gram (PEP), supposedly a kinder, gentler version of S-Comm, less likely to result in the deportation of..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?

Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court

"...Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a devastating blow to already..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...in Arizona was struck down as unconstitutional by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.) Also dead on arrival..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: December 26

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals puts the kibosh on..."

Dec. 26, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill

Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20

"...bill that would outlaw all abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy...."

Dec. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Dec. 6

Catch up with local and international LGBT news with Gay Place

"...was a total success, and I partied my tush off! But now it's back to the grind. Let's do..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Nov. 8

Catch up on the queer news beat with Gay Place

"...is gone. In news from the Michigan Attorney General's Office, Andrew Shirvell, e-bully extraordinaire and now ex-assistant attorney general,..."

Nov. 8, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

DADT Gets a WITTness

Margaret Witt's endurance changes the face of DADT.

"...Maj. Margaret Witt finally had one helluva day in court this past Friday. Appearing before the same federal judge..."

Sept. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Supremes to Consider School Strip Search Case

Was it unreasonable to check a 13-year-old student's bra for ibuprofen?

"...According to officials at the Stafford United School District in Arizona, the..."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

When Not Asking and Not Telling Isn't Enough

Lesbian wins what may turn out to be a first "Timber!" in the Don't Ask Don't Tell tree.

"...a poster girl on the service's promotional materials." So, of course they discharged her in 2006, one year within..."

May 23, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Reefer Madness: North Dakota Hemp Heads Toward Federal Showdown

State's farmers stuck in web of federal bureaucracy

"...all the reasons it's impossible to expedite the applications of two North Dakota farmers seeking federal approval to farm..."

May 11, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Ninth Circuit Rules Against Raich

"...law has gone all the way to the Supreme Court and back – was dealt a legal blow March..."

March 23, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"Hoy marchamos, mañana votamos" – Rallying cry of..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "The job of majority leader and the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Weed Watch

Previously losing at Supreme Court on narrow ruling, Raich now argues medical necessity

"...California medi-pot patient Angel Raich began a second round of federal appeals on Nov. 28, when she filed a..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "This indictment is nothing more than prosecutorial..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...containing hemp seed and oil. In February, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the HIA, and..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...ominously, to prohibit – the cultivation, possession, and consumption of marijuana by seriously ill patients who use the drug..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Medi-Mari at Supreme Court

Patients challenge federal right to prohibit medical marijuana use under state law

"...ill medical marijuana patients argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 29 that the federal government is banned..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Supremes' Fall Season

Criminal justice, medical marijuana – and maybe redistricting? – on the high court's plate

"...On Oct. 4, the U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its fall term by hearing arguments in..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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