Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...The northwest border of the 51st House District of Texas begins and ends..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Opinion: Force Out Hartzell at Your Own Risk

An incoming UT student urges caution on the recent campaign to force University of Texas President Jay Hartzell to resign. His replacement could be much worse.

"...Like many of my fellow lifetime Austinites, I was quite disturbed by..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Dash Kostka

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...Defense Project and other labor organizations celebrated the passage of Austin's first wage theft prevention ordinance, the third in..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Local Legal Leaders Come Out Swinging Against Anti-Abortion Bills

Proposals let literally anyone drag providers into court

"...letter addressed to House Speaker Dade Phelan and members of his chamber strongly opposing a duo of anti-abortion bills..."

April 30, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Hunt

Scathing action-satire is more than Elites versus Deplorables

"...shootings last year, The Hunt is the latest iteration of Richard Connell's 1924 novella "The Most Dangerous Game." A..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Bombshell

Finding sympathy in Fox’s #MeToo moment by ignoring everything else about Fox

"...female on-air talent at Fox News and the first high-profile sparks of resistance – which led to the ouster..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...it’s time for Buddy Holly’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas, and a host of activities in between...."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...broke the news Friday evening after receiving a copy of Moore’s resignation letter, sent to Texas District and County..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

RBG

Loving look at the Supreme Court member, and unlikely pop culture icon

"...An improbable pop culture darling, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg is having..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Queer Fundraisers Heat Up January

Who says the holidays have to be the only season for giving?

"...There’s no end of queer events in sight, but our motivation to go..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...common method during the second trimester (around 15 weeks of pregnancy) by health professionals...."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...joint plans to file suit against the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Toxic Masculinity Drops the Hammer

Standing up to anti-choice rhetoric during a three-bill frenzy at the Capitol

"...silence their women counterparts for standing up against anti-choice bills. Take last Wednesday, for example, during an all-day Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...successful U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down parts of Texas anti-choice law, House Bill 2...."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Trapped and the War on Women's Health Care

Doc highlights impact of anti-choice laws in the South

"...nothing I could do to save her,” Marva Sadler of Whole Woman’s Health Center in Ft. Worth says with..."

March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...conservative House Republicans sought to tack on a duo of anti-abortion amendments to a largely unrelated, mundane bill (HB..."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: April 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...pizza wedding, and Rand Paul erases a big chunk of humanity, as your AggreGAYtor regrets hir genital mutilation...."

April 2, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

HB 2 Ruling Reactions, Local Impact

Only one Austin abortion clinic survives HB 2

"...Circuit Court ruling that allowed Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2, to take effect, only one out of three..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Take Me to the River

Memphis and Stax Records music artists from an earlier era mentor a younger generation in this ambient documentary.

"...to the River, the scruffy documentary about the recording of a new album featuring three generations of musical talent..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

'Grandfathering' Politics

Council tentatively passes new development rules

"...A new vested rights ordinance – also known as the “grandfathering” or project..."

May 6, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Review: 'Vessel'

Diana Whitten takes viewers inside the fight for reproductive rights

"...Dr. Rebecca Gomperts is committed to the wisdom of women...."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Post SB 5 Debate, No Word From Perry

Governor silent so far after abortion bill fails

"...press scurries to catch up with the astonishing filibuster of Senate Bill 5, local Democrats and reproductive rights activists..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Plowing Forward

Local food bills signed into law

"...When Rick Perry isn't busy systematically desecrating the rights of women to manage their reproductive health, sometimes he..."

June 19, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

The AggreGAYtor: April 17

Your dose of LGBTQIA news

"...unrest, and Ban Ki-moon respectfully disagrees. In the place of a Dark Lord you would have today's AggreGAYtor...."

April 17, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: January 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...a daisy. There is no confusion like the confusion of today’s AggreGAYtor...."

Jan. 3, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Pirate Radio

This British import exudes about as much outlaw swagger as Tom DeLay in a dance competition.

"...Directed by: Richard Curtis. Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh, Tom..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anchia Makes an Overture

Amended version of bill would require both extra ID and substantial voter education and outreach

"...filed an amendment to SB 362, the voter ID bill, that could basically be described as a counter-offer. The..."

May 24, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

McLeroy, Smoking, and Voter ID

A bullet-point list of recent dome doings

"...My ADD is out of control today, plus my car broke down, so I’m..."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Capitol Chronicle: A Profile in Courage

After 10 years in the Texas House, Glen Maxey retires and reflects. A profile of Austin's New Black Panther PartyA surprisingly small crowd turns out to demand safety guarantees from Longhorn Pipeline.

"...will have announced his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives...."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion

City faces two lawsuits for supporting out-of-state travel

"...In the face of two ongoing lawsuits against the city of Austin’s abortion..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

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