Mayor Forms Racism Task Force

With Austin's long history of systemic racism, why did it take this long?

"...impetus, but the task force's goal is broader than criminal justice reform. Five subgroups will tackle:..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Incarceration Nation

The U.S. prison system has exploded beyond all reason

"...more generally on the excesses of the entire U.S. prison/criminal justice system. Together, Chris­to­pher Petrel­la and Nicole Porter provided..."

March 28, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Large: Hanging Guns on the Wall

As Abbott tries to keep the drama alive, whose behinds will end up busted?

"...Abbott has also said he'd put "bail reform" back on the agenda, since it was one of..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Gimme Shelter

Austin's housing market is rough. It's even worse if you have a criminal record.

"...threat of civil liability for renting to people with criminal records, took effect. The bill was crafted by criminal..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Opinion: We Need to Break the Barriers for Texans With Old Records

Maggie Luna, an Austin resident and mom of three, writes about her experience in the Texas prison system and how a rehabilitation center changed her life

"...The majority of individuals who have been through the criminal justice system are eager and prepared to embark on..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Maggie Luna

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...to provide more equitable job opportunities for people with criminal records – permitting local companies with 15 or more..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona Noam Chomsky, with senior..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...Austin Chronicle (Austin Sanders): What does comprehensive school finance reform mean?..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...video, written reprimands and memos, and other details that justice advocates think should be accessible to the public...."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Freshman State Senator Sarah Eckhardt Lays Out Her Agenda

Sarah Eckhardt prepares for an uncertain session

"...include issues Eckhardt wants to champion, like Medicaid expansion, criminal justice reform, and universal broadband access. "I recognize I..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Notes

"...pulled out the axe last week to veto several criminal justice reform measures, including the much hyped HB 2193,..."

June 24, 2005 News Column

Bill of the Week: Republicans Tell D.A.s to Bang Cymbals Together Like Animatronic Monkeys

New bill throws prosecutorial discretion out the window

"...(During an October hearing of the House Committee on Criminal Justice Reform, Republicans expressed frustration with these five.)..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...they're really concerned about their property taxes, property tax reform. And then you have younger people, younger families, who..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

Bill would save state $6 million per year, author says

"...On May 23, a bipartisan measure that would reform the state's probation system, save the state millions, and,..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The National Council of La Raza issues a disheartening report on Texans of color and the state's justice system.

"...Members of the newly formed NCLR Texas Criminal Justice Project, composed of community-based organizations from across the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Lewis Conway’s Complex Candidacy

Eligibility questions, vague accusations plague Council candidate's early campaign

"...victory for the millions of Texans caught in the criminal justice system. "I have served my time," he said,..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Notes on Kamp: Culture Shift

Too many people are finding themselves caught up in the criminal justice system

"...was a much-needed corrective to the discrimination people with criminal records face. It was, however, also a reminder, in..."

April 1, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Point Austin: Recalling Eroy Brown

Groundbreaking Texas inmate murder case reflects long fight for justice

"...lawsuit that had recently ended in sweeping orders for reform from federal Judge William Wayne Justice. Little substantive change..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Panel Targets Roots of Wrongful Convictions

Recommendations on improving witness identification and evidence testing head to the Lege

"...conviction and making recommendations to avoid future miscarriages of justice. Among those were recommendations that state police agencies record..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unlocking the Texas Vote

Felon disenfranchisement hits more than 3% of the state's potential voters

"...Since spring, volunteers with Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition have added 10,000 new voters to..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Green Party's Roy Williams is a long-time Dallas racial justice activist who led the fight there for single-member council..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...workers' rights and paid sick leave, abortion access funding, criminal justice reform, and the decriminalization of homelessness have made..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Fumbling, Bumbling Letdown of the 87th Legislature

Sine dead

"...best chance in a generation for meaningful (and bipartisan) criminal justice reform, or to at least begin the conversation..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Democracy, Dollars

Austinites for Progressive Reform, opposition PACs report campaign finances

"...Reform Doesn’t Come Cheap..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel has dismissed the sexual..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

A statewide study shows that racial disparities in vehicle stops are commonplace

"...On Feb. 3, the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition released its first comprehensive statewide report..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Prison reformers protest plans for a for-profit detention center near Laredo.

"...According to Carlos Villareal of the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, a group of like-minded reformers have..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...city budgets and school finance and aquatic contaminants and criminal justice and transportation policy and energy regulation and now..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Prog Blogs

The progressive bloggers are establishing a political agenda

"...of what Klein posted on Tuesday, on a health-care reform effort ("Health Care for America Now"): "When I was..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...vocal on a lot of issues related to welfare reform, where the Freedom Network wasn't involved at all. I..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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