CSA: The Confederate States of America

Scathingly satirical, often horrific mockumentary examines what America might look like if the South had won the Civil War.

"...to wonder why you don’t.) Presented by Spike Lee, CSA is a virtually unmarketable film that plays the race..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Medi-Pot Patients Win Again

California judges say medi-pot laws don't conflict with federal pot prohibition

"...an obstacle to the Congressional intent" embodied in the CSA, they argued...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Tuxedo

"...of injured super-spy Clark Devlin (Isaacs) and teaming with CSA agent Del Blaine (Hewitt) to quash the plans of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Weed Watch

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for small sect of O Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao Do Vegetal church to continue sacramental use of ayahuasca tea.

"...use of the brew was a violation of the CSA because it contains diemethyltryptamine, or DMT, which is a..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farm Aid

Community supported agriculture: the proof is in the produce, and Central Texas consumers are noticing

"...The philosophy behind Community Supported Agriculture (CSA for those in the biz) is simple: Individuals and..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

All Over Creation: One Movement Ends, and One Begins

As one chamber music ensemble takes its final bow, another makes its start

"...remained high. Indeed, in only its fourth year, the CSA was playing the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts..."

March 16, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

DEA Won't Waive Registration Requirement for NoDak Farmers

The DEA wants to keep the hemp all to themselves. Selfish bastards.

"...term to use when discussing this issue, since the CSA only talks about “marihuana” and “’cannabis’ and defines marihuana..."

Feb. 12, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Get Your Culinary Week in Shape With Austin's Meal Prep Club

Club Home Made's veggie-sitters club

"...Made naturally grew out of meal prepping with our CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] boxes," said Hume, a Johnson's Backyard..."

July 19, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Food-o-File: Monday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...the time to sign up for community supported agriculture (CSA) shares at local farms. Green Gate Farms offers $25..."

April 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Bid to Reschedule Pot Denied by Federal Court

Pot-law reformers to seek rehearing

"...care in Oregon because the VA abides by the CSA and may not refer patients for drugs deemed to..."

Jan. 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Announces Grant Winners

Culinary innovation and community projects rewarded with $20,000

"...owned by David and Katie Pitre, has the longest-running CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)program in Texas. The Pitres will use..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Local Investment Fuels Expansion at Johnson's Backyard Garden

Local investment fuels expansion at local garden

"...audience members were young farmer Brenton Johnson and his CSA member and investment partner Michael Krug. When they described..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Reefer Madness

The 8th Circuit has ruled in favor of the DEA's opposition to hemp farming

"...main psychoactive substance in the drug marijuana. "Under the CSA, marijuana is defined to include all Cannabis sativa L...."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Court Says No to Hemp

After years of legal wrangling, appeals court rules against North Dakota farmers

"...the main psychoactive ingredient in drug marijuana. "Under the CSA, marijuana is defined to include all Cannabis sativa L...."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: The DEA's Dopiness

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is blocking North Dakota farmers' right to grow industrial hemp

"...The farmers agree that marijuana is regulated by the CSA, but they argue that the nonnarcotic portions of the..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

NoDak Farmers Continue Fight for Hemp in Federal Appeals Court

"...situation, in his 22-page opinion, he concluded that the CSA does regulate industrial hemp and that if Monson and..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Vitality: A Baroque Thanksgiving: Music to give thanks by

Opening your concert season on Thanksgiving weekend might seem odd, but it's worked out well for Chamber Soloists of Austin

"...– Vitality: A Baroque Thanksgiving, the first concert in CSA's 21st concert season...."

Nov. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Food-o-file

Young couples keeping CSA fresh; plus, openings around town

"...Beth Johnson entertained friends and members of their new CSA (community supported agriculture) operation with a potluck party at..."

April 6, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Raich Still Fighting for Medi-Pot Rights

Medical marijuana patient - not to mention its fiercest advocate - Angel Raich, back in federal court

"...feds may use the Commerce Clause to enforce the CSA in states that legalize and regulate medi-pot...."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...to enter individual states in order to enforce the CSA – in this case, by arresting sick people using..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

We Have an Issue: From the Ground Up

How we accidentally ended up with an Earth Day issue

"...markets and farm stands, or signing up for a CSA box, developing a one-to-one, sustaining relationship with local farmers...."

April 17, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Alternative Fresh Food Options Still Serving Austin

The usual grocery suspects are crowded. Try these instead.

"...own health to provide us access to fresh food. CSAs and Farmers' Markets..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Community-Supported Agriculture Pioneer

"...say that my farm is more profitable as a CSA; I drive less, grow more, enjoy my family life..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Postmarks

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...50 hens that provide fresh eggs for the hungry CSA members. In addition to the CSA, the Foores also..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A bounty of new restaurants has popped up like spring blooms

"...for shares in area community-supported agriculture farms. Ottmers Family CSA (www.austincsafarm.com) offers produce from both Ottmers Farm and Oma's..."

March 12, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Needle-Exchange Pilot Stung by Prick

Bexar D.A. thumbs her nose at new law to reduce drug addiction and disease

"...to determine whether a criminal violation of the Texas [CSA] has occurred." And that would be fine and good..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

DEA agents do their best impression of the Grinch this month by carrying out a string of medi-pot dispensary raids and by denying a group of American Indians the ability to grow and sell industrial hemp

"...the U.S. until the 1970s (when changes to the CSA made continued cultivation untenable), and the feds actually encouraged..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...of the Vegetable) – the feds say that the CSA prohibits the American branch of the Brazilian church from..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sahara

Based on the popular Clive Cussler book, Sahara may be asinine, but it’s also goofy, good fun.

"...that vanished with all hands and a gutful of CSA gold. Through a series of events too circuitous to..."

April 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...for abuse and no "medically acceptable" use. Under the CSA, therefore, the feds are legally responsible for halting all..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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