Pro-Immigration and Anti-Trump Rallies

Anti-Trump rally leads to arrests

"...Capping off a week of protest in Austin and around the country in reaction to..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...couple hundred people had marched up Congress Avenue to protest the incoming president. As they made their way toward..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...celebration of Austin's cultural diversity as well as a protest against Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric. Fuck Trump..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Hightower Report: Who’s Left for Trump to Tweet-bomb?

Maybe nobody. Maybe he should get off Twitter altogether.

"...Trump's two big corporate advisory panels abolished themselves in protest. The petulant president, clueless as usual about political symbolism,..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Scenes From Austin’s Massive Hands Off! Protest

"...gathered at the Texas Capitol Saturday, April 5, to protest the Trump administration's anti-democratic maneuvers. The nationwide protest included..."

April 7, 2025 Photo Gallery

Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...more across the country – donned “pussy hats” and protest signs in response to Trump’s inauguration. Less than 24..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Your Guide to the Weekend Resistance

A breakdown of inauguration weekend counterprotests

"...Donald Trump as president. It’s a long-haul weekend of protests, rallies, and marches calling for resistance against politics of..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested six protesters on Sunday, Nov. 13, for ripping up a pro-Donald..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature

“One Solution: Revolution!”

UT protesters took to the streets Wednesday for anti-Trump march

"...pessimism, but in 2016 it’s hard to believe that protests, cathartic as they are, actually bring about the change..."

Nov. 10, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Try This Approach

"...failure to appreciate the free speech rights of peaceful protesters who hold icky opinions, or saw how his editorial..."

Feb. 20, 2017 Postmarks

Next Week’s Rallies

The Resistance continues in Austin

"...Several anti-Trump marches are ready to take off next week after..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Equality March Hopes to Unify and Empower

Texas queers march on the Capitol Sunday to Demand Equal Rights

"...As the second half of 2017 approaches with eye-blinking..."

June 10, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Fake News Story Originates in Austin

See how easy it is to report fake news?

"...Austin street two Saturdays ago, noted that there were anti-Trump protests happening Downtown, put two and two together and..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Andrea Ariel Dances for Democracy

On Sunday, the artist's dancing mailbox was a Capitol surprise

"...Texas Capitol. And when authorities had warned of armed protests at every state capitol in the country. Fortunately for..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Coming Out in the Dark

Behind the creation of Friday's LGBTQ Human Rights Rally

"...call to action on Facebook to organize an LGBTQ protest on the evening of the inauguration. People from all..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

SXSW Expands Music Festival

Pussy Riot speaker announced along with badge latitude

"...up Tolokonnikova’s harrowing accounts of life as a Russian protest artist: serving 21 months in jail on hooliganism charges..."

July 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...can see your greedy side!" they later continued. The protesters stood alongside a 15-foot, cigar­-chomping, inflatable cat wearing a..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...the streets and speak up. The raids ignited daily protests at the intersection of Rund­berg and North Lam­ar, and..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...Arts of the Trump Era, as does her recent "Protest and Persist: Why Giving Up Hope Is Not an..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Hoping for an Electoral College Miracle

Capitol demos planned for Monday EC voting session

"...politics and economics, has decided to help fund the protests after surveying their one million members, 50,000 of whom..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...Immigrants and allies, also wearing white, had gathered to protest one of then-President-elect Trump's most alarming cam­paign promises: plans..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...spoke, the MRB helped mobilize one of the angriest protests in the city's history, the May 30 demonstration at..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

"...ICE: A grassroots coalition of artists announced plans to protest Amazon-sponsored events during this year's SXSW. A 2018 report..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...direct hand in the firings. And people are pissed. Protests have surged outside Tesla dealerships around the world, including..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protesting the Shitstorm: As part of a national demonstration Wednesday..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...to address the Committee Members’ questions surrounding the May protest incidents separately...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...state officials advocating for Daniel Perry, who killed BLM protester Garrett Foster, to be pardoned. “Mr. Perry should have..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature

Staying Hospitable During Our Nation's Division

Local restaurateurs discuss civility at the table

"...The subsequent online melee eventually manifested physically, with both protesters and supporters vehemently arguing in-person outside the restaurant, forcing..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...“The protests of 2020 were a turning point,” Courtney Vaughn, the..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines

"...Southwest Key Protest: On Wednesday, Feb. 20, onlookers watched from below as..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature

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