Weekend at Casey's

Thousands converge in the president's back yard to make a stand with Cindy Sheehan

"...the last bend on the lazy, meandering road to Camp Casey, a modest white church peeks out from the..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Sheehan's Field of Dreams

Hundreds gather at Camp Casey to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living

"...along the ranching road from downtown Crawford, Texas, toward "Camp Casey," the makeshift but exceedingly well-provisioned camp where Sheehan..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sir! No Sir!

The GI anti-war movement during the Vietnam war is recounted in this revelatory documentary whose current implications cannot be underestimated.

"...be found just down the road from Cindy Sheehan’s Camp Casey in Crawford, the distance separating the past from..."

May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Terms of Engagement

If 'We Can't Make It Here,' then James McMurtry's in big trouble

"...song – and McMurtry has that song. Onstage at Camp Casey, the Crawford vigil organized by Cindy Sheehan, whose..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Sparking a Prairie Fire: Cindy Sheehan at City Hall

The founder of Camp Casey and her "Bring Them Home Now" Tour arrives to a big Austin welcome

"...an answer to one question: Why did her son Casey have to die in Iraq?..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Get on the Bus

A guide to anti-war events nationally and in Texas on Sept. 24

"...this weekend can take part in conference calls with Camp Casey's new D.C. headquarters. Contact debstuff@hotmail.com to join the..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

War Watch

Cindy Sheehan and others who have lost loved ones in Iraq come to Austin

"...Sadr City. Two of them were Mike Mitchell and Casey Sheehan. Upon news of Mike's death, his sister sent..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Everything Old Is New Again

A Texan's in the White House, we're in a quagmire war – and 'The Rag' returns to Austin

"...– various strikes, rallies, and protests on or around campus, the South Texas Nuclear Project, and the United Farm..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Pro- and anti-war factions faced off during the final weekend of Camp Casey in Crawford

"...for the return of troops. The weekendlong rally at Camp Casey in Crawford, Texas, was the culmination of Sheehan's..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Naked City

An Iraq war vet responds to the senseless attack on Camp Casey

"...of a slain Iraq war soldier, has set up camp outside President Bush's ranch in Crawford, demanding a meeting..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Kristi Willis, a former campaign staffer for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, was sentenced to..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...just down the road from Bush's place, where Sheehan's Camp Casey was originally erected. – J.S...."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Angry White People for Peace

"...into an Austin Chronicle reporter on the way to Camp Casey today [“Sheehan's Field of Dreams," News, Aug. 19]...."

Aug. 30, 2005 Postmarks

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James may be the world’s first epic of misguided hero worship.

"...Directed by: Andrew Dominik. Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider, Garret Dillahunt, Jeremy Renner,..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I really enjoyed the article on Camp Casey ["Weekend at Casey's," Web Extra, Sept. 2]. My..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column

Cindy Sheehan – Authentic American Hero

"...Dear Editor, I really enjoyed the article on Camp Casey [“Weekend at Casey's,” Web Extra, Sept. 2]. My..."

Sept. 6, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...StephanopoulosHeadlines• Cindy Sheehan, mother of slain Iraq war soldier Casey Sheehan, briefly suspended her vigil outside President Bush's Crawford..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."monitor the relief effort" in Washington, peace activists broke camp at Crawford's Camp Casey and Gold Star Mother Cindy..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Praying for The Overnighters

Director Jesse Moss stands and rests with the fracking migrants

"...Reinke isn't its Tom Joad. He's more like Jim Casey, Tom's clergyman friend who tries to organize some defense..."

Oct. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Final Lineup for Old Settler’s Announced

The Hill Country’s rite of spring diversifies – again

"...announced its final lineup for the 26th annual four-day camp out in Driftwood. It’s the most diverse roster ever..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Shami's Shale Flail

Dissecting the latest attack on Bill White

"...There are few sadder sights than a political campaign caught in a death-rattle flail: But the latest attempts..."

Feb. 10, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ruins of the Realm

Talking turkey with James McMurtry

"...Long in the Wasteland, which was produced by John Mellencamp, he's received critical raves, but a broader audience has..."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Fighting the War: Wilkerson sentenced, activists press Congress

Soldier faces seven months in prison for refusing Iraq service

"...told a crowd of anti-war protesters at Cindy Sheehan's Camp Casey that he planned to turn himself in. In..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Soldier of Morality

Spc. Mark Wilkerson learns that it's a lot easier to get in the Army than it is to get out

"...months ago, Cindy Sheehan announced that she intends that Camp Casey III – land she recently purchased in Crawford..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...her opposition to toll roads a hallmark of her campaign, linking arms with toll road foes in cities across..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

Katrina Aftermath Radio: A Brief, Dysfunctional Life

Attempts to set up a low-power FM for Astrodome residents killed by bureaucracy

"...to a call for LPFM transmission at Cindy Sheehan's Camp Casey – which was ultimately decided against because of..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Unnecessary feature length adventure for the childhood friend

"...Directed by: Walt Becker. Starring: Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, Izaac Wang, John Cleese, Tony Hale, Kenan..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...your focus toward the presidential race, where Hillary Clinton’s campaign against Donald Trump at present remains too close for..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Stop the Loss

Austin veterans turn away from Iraq and war

"...Eight years ago, Casey Porter and his father started rebuilding a '68 Chevrolet..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...It Is In Us All (Ireland) Director/Screenwriter: Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Producers: Emma Foley, Tamryn Reinecke, A formidable man who..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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