In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...film manages to address larger questions: What is nationality, birthright, home, and culture? When given a human face, particularly..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

Upcoming food and wine festivals, updates on local culinary news.

"...a staple grain that has for centuries been their birthright. Shiva abandoned a career as a physicist in the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sterling's Creed

In 1971, it was unusual to hear a six year old use the "F" word. Especially in the context in which Sterling had used it.

"...years, five months and eleven days), it was his birthright to curse before this young upstart. He was entitled...."

Sept. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Steven M. Salzman

Brown Paper Packages

"...been putting their belief that "sexual pleasure is everyone's birthright" into practice. Since 1977, back when it was just..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Letters at 3AM

What does a Dark Age demand of a good person?

"...to be ennobled -- to be reminded of their birthright as human beings, so that they can carry their..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Coach's Corner

The Longhorns are back, and Austin media should be ashamed.

"...The fanatic Orangebloods, demanding the Texas birthright of a perennial Top-10 football team, have their wish..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

A Way With Guns

Young writer Kevin Wood grew up with BB guns, and rifles and hunting, so it was a bit of a shock for him to discover that he wasn't as comfortable with a handgun.

"...guns even before I did, like it was their birthright, and pretty much all of us had guns by..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Features Feature by Kevin Wood

A Change of Scenery

What It Looks Like

"..."the last Chicano neighborhood west of I-35" as its birthright, even after it was clear that Rainey Street didn't..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

"...liberty, give these men your vote and reclaim your birthright of freedom...."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Rainbows at Your Feet

Letters at 3AM

"...He is speaking of his birthright, which my civilization has diminished in his own eyes...."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

Soup's On

Eat Warm in Winter

"...soup, the Old Testament story of Esau selling his birthright to his younger brother Jacob in exchange for a..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Motoramas in Pink Pajamas

And Other Illusions From When Life Was Mighty Swell

"...idea that a streamlined, push-button, suburban future was the birthright of every American...."

Dec. 13, 1996 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Festival Snapshots

The Toronto International Film Festival

"...public who seem to regard this festival as their birthright, often organizing their lives, work, and vacations around its..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The ARA Steps Up

East Austin Redevelopment Money Approved

"...coming full circle to reclaim what they consider their birthright, scores of those former East Austin residents-turned-suburbanites packed like..."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Column

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