GOP Attempts Stunt to Upstage Davis Filibusters

State reps, twiddling thumbs, pick up office supplies

"...as she continued her filibuster to derail the backdoor abortion ban in Senate Bill 5. As Davis took questions..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Interstellar, Actually Less Than StellarAustin's downsizing vision for an urban rail system by 2030 has a new challenge: Companion..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature

State Board of Education Brings a New Anti-Sex Circus to Town

Anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and creationism advocates to help revise Texas public schools’ sex education

"...is often tapped by the state to defend its abortion laws in court and routinely testifies in favor of..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Department of State Health Services' request to reinstate a ban on Delta-8 products...."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Fifth Circuit Upholds Abortion Ban: On Tue., April 7, the Fifth Circuit Court..."

April 10, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...of rulings, including the overturning of the federal marriage ban. How do these events impact the movement for LGBTQ..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Texas Women's Health Program Back in Court

Planned Parenthood files new suit in state court

"...to reconsider its prior ruling, allowing the state to ban Planned Parenthood from participation in the Texas Women's Health..."

Oct. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...announcing they will refuse to prosecute doctors who provide abortions, parents who get transgender care for their kids, and..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Public Notice: Meanwhile, Back on January 6

Congressional hearings are demanding a reckoning

"...reality. (Surely, absent the immediate life-and-death threat of the abortion ban, this would be all anyone would be talking..."

July 1, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...High School and a neo-Nazi group hanging an antisemitic banner over MoPac. Read more here...."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Let’s Talk About Sex

The pioneering adult toy shop Forbidden Fruit turns 40

"...issue alone, we've got Mary Tuma's piece on the abortion ban and the state's starting gun to vigilantes to..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...Bitch, I'm fucking reptilian.” Nonstop movement met a high-voltage band, keeping momentum with an unexpected streamlined arrangement of “Kiss..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...half of each ticket benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. Attendees will be prescreened on whether they're fully vaccinated..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...to get into federal court, the 5th Circuit contemplates abortion and marriage equality, and more...."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

'We're Not Gonna Take It': HB 2 Passes Senate Committee

Moves to full Senate; can be heard as early as tomorrow

"...Orange-clad opponents of the controversial abortion regulations House Bill 2 rose from their chairs while..."

July 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

"...the Legislature back for another shot at his repressive abortion plans, starting at 2pm on July 1. THE OTHER..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

FIfth Circuit Lifts Stay, Planned Parenthood Remains in WHP...For Now

Three-judge panel reverses stay

"...the stay imposed by Judge Jerry Smith, which would ban Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program...."

May 4, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...to push hateful, exclusionary legislation – like a state-level ban on gay marriage, the most extreme abortion ban in..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Supreme Court to block the enforcement of Texas' six-week abortion ban after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature

Lawmakers Promised a "Bread-and-Butter" Session. They Served a Repressive Agenda Instead.

Here are just a few laws taking effect Sept. 1

"...pleaded for), as well as exceptions to the state's abortions bans for victims of rape and incest and pregnant..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...D.A.s to prosecute people accused of violating the state's abortion ban, along with low-level drug offenses and instances of..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...are reserved for what state leaders consider priorities, like banning abortions (last session's SB 8) and punishing pro sports..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...late 2024 at the site of the now-demolished BBVA bank and Maiko Sushi restaurant...."

March 18, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First

A time for gratitude and discernment, and for enjoying both cake and ice cream

"...say, pointing to monstrosities like the Senate Bill 8 abortion ban, "this is what Republicans are like all the..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...many weeks, after defending the state's Senate Bill 8 abortion ban. (As he did with SB 8, Stone's boss,..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Morph Into Texas' Hounds of Hades With This Year's Halloween Mask

Halloween mask instructions

"...your great state became home to the most restrictive abortion ban in the country, constitutional rights are unraveling by..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Features Feature

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...Rascoe Megan Thee Stallion’s “Big Fuck You” to Texas’ Abortion Ban..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Live From (Your Laptop on) Congress Avenue, It's #TribFest2021!

The virtual Texas Tribune Festival kicks off on Sept. 20

"...the Biden Justice Department over Texas' new draconian six-week abortion ban (read more)...."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dewhurst Versus the First Amendment

Lite guv briefly blames press for SB5 crowd

"...who were the people who shouted down the backdoor abortion ban in Senate Bill 5? First, it was feminazis...."

June 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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