Through an Afghan Lens Darkly

In Frame by Framefour photojournalists navigate a newly free press in Afghanistan

"...Most of what we know about Afghanistan has been framed for us through someone's viewfinder. Against..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...have been expanded to ten films each. While today’s press release doesn’t explicitly spell out the reasons for the..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Cypress Realty's efforts to develop the old Rutherford Ranch in..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Was It Good for You?

The year in books

"...Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original (Free Press) by Robin D.G. Kelley. In what is surely..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Books Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...of violence are ineffective responses to terrorism. Such arrogant expressions of self-love might be excused if it were not..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...They have no offices in New York, Washington, or Afghanistan. They have no Mideast reporters, no access to top..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Letters at 3AM: Too Much of Nothing

The United States pacifies Afghanistan just enough so that China can profit

"...To get basic about it, Afghanistan is a landlocked nation bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

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Our readers talk back.

"...awards from the Texas Daily Newspaper Association and the Freedom of Information Foundation. No member of the Texas Senate..."

April 18, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Bowing to Terrorist Pressure..."

March 28, 2003 Column

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...& 2 were kicked unceremoniously to the curb. Feel free to take a deep breath – no more elections..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...contemporary minds regarding the purpose and integrity of academia, repressive actions such as yours have historically assured that the..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...have heard include; religious fanaticism, evil, forces opposed to freedom and democracy, and a desire to undermine our way..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

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A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...They have no offices in New York, Washington, or Afghanistan. They have no Mideast reporters, no access to top..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...See press release below for the complete lineup...."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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Our readers talk back.

"...(especially Leeann Atherton every Friday night) is Maria's Taco X-Press. With the Chronicle's long-standing support of that establishment, why..."

April 2, 2004 Column

Journalist George Crile on His 'Charlie Wilson's War'

Journalist George Crile believes that "something about Texas and its oil heritage seems to permit its citizens to reinvent their histories and to carry out their lives as if they were part of an ongoing theatrical experience." So, how does this relate to legendary Lufkin Congressman Charlie Wilson, the CIA, and Afghanistan?

"...on the story of the CIA's covert war in Afghanistan, which started after Soviet troops invaded the country over..."

June 27, 2003 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Get Your Brain on with Cartoonist David Rees

A profile of cartoonist David Rees, coming to Austin to promote his book Get Your War On

"...scandal, and other contemporary problems in a profane, often depressed, and very cynical tone. Take this line from a..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...these local bands to start grabbing headline slots and press attention. Way too young to drink, their hearts pound..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...For me, the spirit of Liberty Lunch has always expressed itself through its relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, encouraging you to..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Hersh Visits Austin

Journalist Seymour Hersh began a week's visit to Austin Monday night

"...Hersh pointed directly to the recent story out of Afghanistan, of U.S. Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, charged with killing..."

March 20, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Record Reviews

"...and the roadhouse raucous "Nacho Mama." In the album's press, Ely is quoted as saying, "My whole life is..."

May 8, 1998 Music Review

Naked City

"...former Gov. Ann Richards and founder of the Texas Freedom Network (which tracks the activities of the Religious Right),..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Our readers talk back.

"...board of trustees is one-sided. I got the distinct impression that it was Mr. Kennedy and his attorney who..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column

Record Reviews

"...just what I am. For this fair land of freedom I do not care a damn. I'm glad I..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Kalling Kathy's Bluff

Kathy Acker and the Lucky Ones

"...writer Kathy Acker's Pussy, King Of The Pirates (Grove Press, $12 paper), critic David Kelly wrote of its hardback..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Books Feature by Tom Aiken

Braver Newer World

The Year in Albums

"...Meat Beat Manifesto, Leftfield, and Loop Guru gathering good press and fans outside of the clubs as well. Trip-hop,..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez