Quote of the Week

"...– Brigitte Amiri, staff attorney with the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, on the Texas abortion restrictions subject..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column

Black Entrepreneur Talks About the Future of Cannabis

The cannabis industry to come

"...While Texas may not be the nation's model example of marijuana..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week criticized the state's governor and..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ACLU Fights Abbott's Immigration Bill: Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature

The Hightower Report: Police Destroy the 'Garden of Eden'

Police destroy the 'Garden of Eden'

"...The Bible tells us that the Garden of Eden was heaven on Earth – until Adam ate..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...issued by a grand jury against 19 Austin police officers, each charged with two counts of aggravated assault with..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trans Day of Visibility Rally

"...Saturday to support transgender rights during the Trans Day of Visibility Rally...."

April 4, 2022 Photo Gallery

A New Pro-Choice Leader at NARAL Pro-Choice Texas

Aimee Arrambide takes over advocacy group

"...In a state as anti-choice as Texas, leading reproductive rights advocates to victory is no easy..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...(if We Ain't Got Those Records): Nine Democratic members of the Texas House on Tuesday called for Attorney General..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mobility Mutiny: The Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors made a move for independence from Capital Metro..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature

Bill of the Week

Legislator wants lawyers for "the unborn"

"...Anti-choice lawmakers often seem more adept at prioritizing unborn life over actual..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Making Fun of 'Liberals'

"...the recent controversy over illegal immigration, allow me to offer a few "liberal" proposals. The problem could be easily..."

April 13, 2006 Postmarks

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...This spring, the board of trustees for the Texas Civil Rights Project, a community..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

'Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins'

Twin sisters revive the feisty Austin journalist in a new solo play in Philly

"...smart and funny as ever, thanks to the miracle of the stage. Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of..."

March 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Terms of Engagement

If 'We Can't Make It Here,' then James McMurtry's in big trouble

"...There's fear and loathing in Crawford, Texas. You can see it in the brake lights of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Accountable Now Launches a National Effort to Track Uses of Force

A national effort to track uses of force, starting with Austin

"...to gather information from police departments about their uses of force, as an attorney with the ACLU, the U.S...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Justice Advocates React to Felony Bond Order

Advocates say order “needs improvement to maximize impact”

"...the felony District Court Judges earlier this week. The Texas Fair Defense Project, Texas Appleseed, Austin Justice Coalition, and..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

I Pee With LGBT

Richard Linklater debuts ad denouncing the Texas bathroom bill

"...Trans rights activists and allies around Texas are “rolling up their sleeves, pulling down their pants,..."

Feb. 22, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...A federal lawsuit filed against the state of Texas this morning by reproductive rights advocates on behalf..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Water Flows Downhill

WTP 4 opens, ACLU sues Obama, and Brown awaits his fate

"...The still-debated Water Treatment Plant No. 4 opened, the ACLU sued the Obama Administration, and journalist/activist Barrett Brown learned..."

Dec. 22, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...that could have bought Texans a few more weeks of legal abortion care – at least in pregnancies up..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

"...Three abortion support organizations - The Lilith Fund, the Texas Equal Access Fund, and The Afiya Center - are..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon,..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

The Drag Ban Has Been Blocked for Now. Its Foes Are Not Backing Down.

Judge finds SB 12 unconstitutional

"...for now. Federal Judge David Hittner granted the requests of the Texas ACLU and a variety of entertainment companies,..."

Aug. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm Covington & Burling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Lawsuits Challenge Pro-Israel Loyalty Oaths

Pflugerville speech therapist challenges anti-boycott requirement in Texas law

"...speech and language pathologist is suing the district and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for ending her employment after..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

American Violet

This moving message film tells a story about a miscarriage of Texas justice.

"...Dee Roberts (Beharie) found that to be a load of bunk when she was arrested by the police in..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

ICE Strikes Deal With Surveillance Firm

What does Vigilant Solutions’ license plate reader deal with APD mean for the city’s stonewall of ICE?

"...As part of their ramped-up deportation efforts, the U.S. Immigration and Customs..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Law Banning Trans Youth Health Care Slated to Take Effect Sept. 1

Unless a judge blocks it

"...Hearings over the constitutionality of SB 14, the Republican law banning medical treatment for..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Trans Visibility, Y’all

What does trans visibility mean this Trans Day of Visibility?

"...decent selfie and ride the brief online clout wave of being trans for about 20 likes on Twitter. For..."

April 1, 2022 Column by James Scott

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