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"...disabled, and poor who got the ax by the Republicans? Maybe I'll send it to Afghanistan or Iraq for..."

May 30, 2003 Column

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Bush League lambasting, locally-grown concerns, and a side of jazz.

"...and in content the classes are very similar to college classes. When students enter my Dual Credit class, they..."

June 22, 2001 Column

Page Two

Despite the Supreme Court's recent decision, affirmative action is alive and well -- for the dominating elite.

"...College admission is not a science; no matter how formally..."

June 27, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...October 1 edition included an article about Austin Community College's new administrative computing system, Datatel. As your writer noted,..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...UT’s University Democrats to rally the youngsters. Sanders acknowledged college students’ frustration with Kamala Harris’ approach with Israel. “Short..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...Republicans did too, but took aim at renewable energy. Rep...."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Letters at 3AM: The System Ain't the System

The goal of oligarchy is to utterly disempower the workforce

"...see. Since 1973, we've had eight presidents – five Republicans and three Democrats (one of those Democrats deregulated the..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...Texas Legislature feared that the new majority of 99 Republicans would be able to steamroll through any policy they..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kerry on, Perry

"...Republicans found their voice again this week, and boy is..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

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"...most attendees were Democrats, there were at least half-a-dozen Republicans there ranging from Asian business leaders to Republican activists..."

June 24, 2005 Column

The Texas Five Minus Four

The Congressional races perform almost as the GOP designed

"...Leader Tom DeLay wrong that he called himself "the Republicans' worst nightmare" – was 17 points behind Sessions in..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

'It's Time to Give Them Another Jolt'

Ralph Nader stops to chat in Austin

"...RN: We're all hostages to an electoral college, winner-take-all system that forces people to go and vote..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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"...believe that being patriotic means supporting President Bush and Republicans. There's the media that has turned news into entertainment..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Column

The Gavel Comes Down on Redistricting A-Go-Go

The Lege returns, and the gentlemen start their engines.

"...the Ardmore exodus was a one-time option, that the Republicans have the House votes to do whatever they wish,..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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"...will certainly elicit the usual claims of bias from Republicans and Libertarians [see p.6]. As a Libertarian candidate for..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

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"...you Greenies -- can you tell the difference between Republicans and Democrats yet?..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...the popular vote, but who won in the Electoral College by two votes, delivers his State of the Union..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Save the Arts

"...– though not surprised – to read that Texas Republicans are simultaneously circulating bills that aim to restrict enrollment..."

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Re-Forming AI$D

What's behind the national involvment in local school board races?

"...Teach for America, the national organization that puts recent college grads into struggling schools...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Candidates Get 'A' for Attendance

SBOE debate clarifies candidates' differences in one race, similarities in another

"...The Democrats and Republicans running for Austin's two State Board of Education seats..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Our Undemocratic Constitution'

"...(instead of standing and fighting for important issues) and Republicans being their usual jackbooted, goose-stepping selves. There is the..."

Feb. 22, 2010 Postmarks

Smart People

Smart people, dumb choices: It's true for both the characters and the filmmakers in this acerbic comedy that stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page.

"...old man's, and James (Holmes), who lives in the college dorms, probably in an attempt to get away from..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...out that he has prosecuted more elected Democrats than Republicans, a reminder that through most of those 32 years,..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Legislative delegation, chipped away by Republicans in recent years, flipped back blue on Tuesday, with..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

District 50

Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points

"...His audience is a government class at Austin Community College's Northridge campus, and Strama is recalling his days with..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...South Austin neighbors to vote for both Austin Community College propositions on Saturday's ballot -- if they pass, South..."

May 2, 2003 Column

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"...Thanks for your excellent article on Austin Community College in today's Chronicle ["May 3 a Turning Point for..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Coach's Corner

Coach pretty much stays out of political discussions these days -- but did you catch our president at the Olympics the other night? What a doofus!

"...with me. But back in the mother's-breast world of college we were encouraged to exchange ideas. There were groups..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...dual credits (ACC courses for both high school and college credit); Scholarships awarded to Reagan seniors more than doubled..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

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Politics & music & the politics of music.

"...turn your back on a nice business career and college and all and hang out till all hours of..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column

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