Patriots for Peace: Doggett on Congress and the War

Rep. Lloyd Doggett responds to anti-war critics on congressional action against the Iraq war

"...The Chronicle asked U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett a few questions..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Fighting the War: Wilkerson sentenced, activists press Congress

Soldier faces seven months in prison for refusing Iraq service

"...Spc. Mark Wilkerson faced a choice between his freedom and his conscience. He chose the latter, and now he's..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Congress and Iraq: Two steps back

Congress votes to appropriate more funds for Iraq war as requested by the Bush administration, without timetables for withdrawal or other constraints on occupation, other than nonbinding security "benchmarks" for Iraqi government

"...Last week the U.S. Congress voted again (House Resolution 2206) to appropriate..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

El Paso Council Wants to End the War on Drugs

El Paso council is calling for an honest discussion on how to end the failing War on Drugs

"...Although the El Paso city council wants an open and honest..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Zealot and the Emancipator by H.W. Brands

This history by the UT professor offers a new look at John Brown and Abraham Lincoln: side by side

"...When you see a book is called The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...has wrangled it from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a string of budget amendments seeking..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gonzales and the WMDs

US Rep. Waxman condemns former AG over intelligence abuses

"...former U.S. Attorney General, former Texas Secretary of State and former board director for the State Bar of Texas..."

Dec. 22, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of High Noon

Glenn Frankel’s new book on the classic film explores a very timely history

"..."The anxiety goes nuclear," Glenn Frankel says of those who..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Austin and the 7-10 Split

Candidates in west and west-central districts find common cause

"...talking about shifting Austin to single-member City Council districts, the logic was simple. You add more geographic representation, more..."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Impeach the War

Kucinich's formal move against Cheney one more political weapon

"...to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney for high crimes and misdemeanors. Certainly I've got no quarrel with the bill..."

May 11, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Act Against the War

Doggett:"We have to do everything we can"

"...Nobody knows what the Bush regime is up to in Iraq, least of..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Column by Michael King

The War Report: Reportage From the Front Lines

"...Directed by: Various. Police chiefs and their wives, in Waikiki circa 1968, discuss Black Panthers,..."

Oct. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

End the War

"...written about a hundred letters because I feel that there has been, at best, almost no responsible coverage of..."

July 29, 2007 Postmarks

Bringing the War Home

No More Victims works for peace, one wounded child at a time

"...At the time of this writing, 2,157 Americans have died since..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Emily Pyle

FotoATX: Pics and the City

This new arts festival celebrates Austin as seen through the lenses of local photographers

"...Click! The Houston and Texas Central Railroad depot, bringing the Iron..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Post

Hanks, Spielberg, and Streep unite for the Washington Post's version of the Pentagon Papers

"...Greenwood, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Rhys and Bradley Whitford...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...speak at a fundraising event for Texans in Man­hat­tan. The room was hypnotized. Everyone had been instantly impressed. It..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

Point Austin: The Perps Walk

FISA, Congress, and the rule of law

"...One of the core, almost religious bases of America's strength is this..."

July 18, 2008 News Column by Michael King

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...During the week of March 19, legendary journalist Seymour Hersh was..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Military-Petroleum Complex

The Second Iraq War and the cronies of state capitalism

"...Twelve years after the end of the First Iraq War, George H. W...."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Tillman Story

Documentary about the high-level cover-up of the circumstances surrounding the death of NFL star turned Army Ranger Pat Tillman.

"...Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev. What the military did to the memory of Pat Tillman, the..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"..."They can do anything we can't stop them from doing."..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

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?

"...Does the federal government have the power to regulate – or,..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bloggers and Pamphleteers

Karl Frisch and Lawrence Lessig on netroots politics

"...When it comes to politics on the Internet, there are three common stereotypes: angry bloggers from..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...The two of us asked each other this question back..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Telling' the Truth

Austin veterans perform their pasts to bridge the civilian-military divide

"...Regina Vasquez saw the haircut as a practical choice. Her fellow Marine recruits..."

April 26, 2013 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...Forget merger. Think wedding. Yes, the union of the Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin at Large: Forget the Alamo

It’s strike three for Texas in the white-power rebellion game. Time to call folks out.

"...Last week, I was writing just as the U.S. Capitol was breached; this week, the House has..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Flight of the Night Bird

Harry Akin opened for business on Christmas Eve, 1932, selling hamburgers for 15 cents apiece. Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals how Akin turned his hamburger stand into Austin's former restaurant empire.

"...By the time beloved Austin restaurateur Harry Akin died in 1976,..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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