The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Point Austin: Nobody in Charge

For the Cap Metro chaos, blame a feckless board

"...compromised on health insurance and back pay in return for an increased bonus and small but consistent raises over..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Who We Are

Treatment of desperate immigrants a stark test of the American idea

"...the same president who had insisted he was only enforcing "Democrat laws" was considering reversing the policy that he..."

June 22, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Healthy Town Hall

While we wait for federal reform, the health-care work goes on

"...Time for some good news about health care...."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

A slow summer news week means we get to take some well-deserved potshots.

"...Summer's here, and the time is right for ... slapping some of the usual suspects upside the..."

July 11, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...estate salesmen, horse trainers, and dentists descends ceremonially on Austin in two great hordes -- also known as the..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: Queer-to-Queer Cheer

Get in the holigay spirit with Austin Gay Men's Chorus, Little Gay Shop, and more events

"..."Death Before Decency" – how's that for some holiday cheer? Blame..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: An Ode to Janna Zumbrun

In praise of our queer elders

"...their long-planned (and COVID-stalled) move to the Sunshine State. Austin's qmmunity owes so many of our protections today to..."

July 3, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Peck Young Goes Away Mad

Young likes to insult people behind their backs – and deny it later

"...Richards to Michael Dukakis, and "all the mayors of Austin from 1975 to 1997" (official bio) – is the..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Restaurants to the Rescue, Even When They Need Rescuing

We applaud Austin's badass service industry and its heroes

"...Places that’ve been dealing with their own pandemic-related challenges for almost a year now, pitching in like champions to..."

Feb. 24, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Page Two: Running With the Wild Gang

Self-proclaimed patriots don't seem to have much love for their country, except on their own terms

"...As if getting ready for an important test, I go through my note cards..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...are welcome in the city; APD plans to announce information on the body cameras for the force; Texans respond..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

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Bunch Replies

"...the Chronicle is the only regular source of reliable information about the ongoing struggle to preserve Barton Springs, I..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column

The Road to 10-1

The City Council districting destination is settled. Is anybody driving the bus?

"...Christmas present that would require extensive assembly. The night before had marked the dramatic victory of a ballot proposition..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...Feb. 21, 2008, at the University of Texas at Austin. No, I didn't type it up myself. The nice..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Page Two

Our 'rights' can be lost in many ways, one of which is to chip away at them because of health, community, decency, moral, and/or ethical standards

"...This column is for my liberal friends, neighbors, casual acquaintances, employees, total strangers..."

May 6, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Unreasonably Reasonable

Political arguments depend on mutual respect

"...Sadly, it is not unreasonable for Second Amendment advocates to argue against any restrictions on..."

June 27, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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Environs Observer

"...after Dick identified himself as being on official business for the CE-Bar fire department. (Incidentally, I saw no emergency..."

July 25, 1997 Column

Page Two: City Slights

In our civic dialogue, grace and respect have all but disappeared

"...servant trying to do his or her job in Austin. Offhand, I can't think of a single issue so..."

July 20, 2007 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers talk back.

"...about music stores), I realized how frustrating it is for me to see Austin's own locally flavored newspaper consistently..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...negotiation ... is actually the founding fathers' greatest triumph." Unfortunately, these statements precisely contradict each other. We will never..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column

Page Two

Denuded of ideological trimmings and vicious rhetoric, much of the agenda that motivates talk radio hosts is common to most of us.

"...listen to us fumble our way toward a workable format. The 'Chronicle' Radio Hour is Fridays, 6-7pm, on Talk..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column by Louis Black

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¡Bueno Wayno!

"...Mucho thanks for all the good stuff -- Best of '96 "Best..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Column

At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...feel my heart pounding against the gun and wait for my hands to steady...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Last Act Theatre Company's Postville

In Don Fried's drama, small-town Midwesterners face a clash of cultures when Hasidic Jews move in

"...coffee. And that cuppa joe can be a luxury for a guy like Ray, who's out of work and..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Page Two: The Art of Surprise

S.R. Bindler's Surfer, Dude continually pulls off the unexpected

"...The Austin Film Society is hosting a special premiere screening of..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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Perry rumors fly and the police controversy rages

"...Madness grips the land; all sense is lost; people form into mobs burning the very fields that would feed..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Burn, Baby, Burn

On Fahrenheit 451 and why good democracy should make you feel bad

"...Board had decided to ban a book called Amos Fortune: Free Man from all school libraries. They claimed the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Health Care Protest at Ted Cruz's Office

"...On Thursday afternoon, over forty people gathered outside Ted Cruz's office to share their..."

June 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Page Two: Proposition Puzzle

A series of shapes that all fit together, although not like jigsaw pieces

"...ignored them. When the content was acknowledged, it was for the most part quickly dismissed...."

Oct. 31, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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