Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...corporate-backed group with ties to the right-wing Koch Brothers network that drafts "model policy" for member legislators to use..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...a 2010 Oscar for their work on The Social Network and a 2013 Grammy for The Girl with the..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Despite "Flawed" Process, SBOE Votes for Social Studies Textbooks

Vote on books falls along party lines

"...said Kathy Miller, president of SBOE watchdog Texas Freedom Network. "This board adopted textbooks with numerous late changes that..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the usual protests. New this week, a Recommit to Climate Protection petition is gathering signatories "to show our support..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Your make-a-difference calendar for Sept. 4-10

"...OAK HILL PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK convenes its very first meeting tonight, open to anyone..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...By the early Eighties, both the American political climate and the drug itself were undergoing massive changes. Jimmy..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Closeted Curriculum

It's Elementary Brings Gay Issues to the Classroom

"...for educators on the subject. The current conservative political climate, which is incredibly hostile to the mere mention of..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Roseana Auten

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...The flurry of Council action on LDC changes began in May, when District 9..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chrome Underground' Goes Classic Car Hunting

Motoreum's Yusuf & Antonio talk about the biz and their reality TV debut

"...felt like he was made up. He's like an action figure...."

May 22, 2014 Screens Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Catherine Gund Born to Fly pushes the boundaries between action and art, daring us to join choreographer Elizabeth Streb..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Invaluable Information

Technology, privacy, hacking, and legislating in the new Digital Age

"...and it seems to represent something significant about the networked world. Many who knew him, especially those who loved..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...dumped most of $1.4 million (and growing) into political action committees that are funding opponents to those targeted for..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Page Two

SXSW looms, Seton's dubious deal, the war moves closer, the city silences the music, and the new GOP loves deficits.

"...the Looking Glass I: Seven years ago Seton Healthcare Network assumed the administration of Brackenridge Hospital because of its..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Health Scare

Citizen Group Looks Out for Health Clinics

"...city staff has already decided on a course of action. In the case of the Indigent Care Team, the..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...Austin Bikeway Plan, which called for a comprehensive citywide network to include 160 miles of new bicycle lanes, and..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Headlines

"...some way (not yet finally drafted) to legalize Transportation Network Com­panies. Also on tap: several dozen zoning cases and..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 23-30

"...ENERGY ACTION RALLY Join MoveOn.org today in encouraging the Senate to..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

TV Eye

In an unusual union between an indie-rooted movie network and another cable network specializing in sensational courtroom dramas comes a sustained, multifaceted discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time: free speech

"...commercial from the United Church of Christ that the networks deemed "too controversial." The commercial – which can be..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...packed 165-item agenda addressing the adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and proceeds from Zilker Park's Zilker Eagle..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature

SXSW Schedules Supernatural Retrospective, Stephen Colbert, and More

2020 fest adds Samantha Bee, Diplo, Jack Dorsey, Disney Imagineers

"...platform that provides healing and authentic connection through storytelling (Climate & Social Action)..."

Jan. 13, 2020 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Fun: Cold, Dark Holes to Crawl Into

Escape the Texas sun in these underground getaways

"...Texas’ solid limestone interior have carved a Swiss cheese-like network of caves and caverns, many of which are available..."

May 20, 2017 Chronolog Post by Tucker Whatley

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, Feb. 16, considering action on additional legal aid for immigrants, a contract for..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...chauffeur permits as well as driver standards for transportation network companies, and second reading consideration for the proposed taxi..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

SBOE Evades an Initial Vote on Social Studies Books

Right-wing claims books too pro-Islam, promote Communist values

"...The non-action, a surprise to most onlookers, came after hours of..."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Then There's This: Highway to Heaven or Hell?

Precinct 3 voters have two distinct choices for the future

"...In the climate-conscious city of Copen­hag­en, the first of a network of..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Not So Hot TODs

Sputtering rail, sputtering economy – the uncertain fate of Red Line development

"...to low- and middle-income families. Still, there's no discernible action toward the dense commercial center originally foreseen for the..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...cast their votes for Kinky. It's the sort of reaction that encourages Friedman to keep plowing forward on his..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...Again, such harsh reactions may be unfair. Austin is a community – and..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta has been having trouble watching television lately. It's what isn't on television that's keeping her up at nights --the conspicuous absences, the loud silences.

"...(Fox affiliate KTBC also carried it). The other major networks carried their regular prime-time programming. Why? The president didn't..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...The previous night Gunn had put these words into action with a groove-heavy set that practically tore the roof..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

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