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"...on the Airwaves: KUT has removed The New York Times-produced podcast The Daily from its programming, following Daily host..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...Colorado, Oregon, and Utah, and more recently Nevada in conducting its June 9 primaries entirely by mail. Indeed, at..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...least 30 more days to live after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday stayed his execution, which..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Rosie's Law" Takes Bold Stand for Choice, Women's Health

Sheryl Cole's bill would cover abortion care for Medicaid enrollees

"...expand abortion care for women enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program...."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...Shortly following the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, a dozen..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Rockwell Schizophrenic or Faker?

One execution stayed, another set for Oct. 24

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals has spared the life of Texas..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Jane Doe v. the DOJ, Continued

Trump admin appeals ruling in undocumented minor's abortion case

"...Jane Doe, an undocumented minor in Texas, struggled for a month to access..."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Rules Undocumented Minor Held “Hostage” by Trump Administration Can Access Abortion

Decision "rights a grave constitutional wrong," says judge

"...In a whirlwind of court rulings, Jane Doe – an undocumented minor in..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Delays Undocumented Minor's Right to Abortion

Jane Doe again faces government engineered obstacles to abortion

"...past month, a pregnant, unaccompanied Texas minor in need of abortion care has again been delayed from accessing health..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...The largely conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday (Sept. 25) partially rolled..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Represented by Wikipedia

Taichin Preyor did not get the legal expertise he deserved

"...The exact details of the crime that delivered Taichin Preyor to death row..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...forecast and staff budget preview, and this week's beginning of the departmental briefings. Interim City Manager Elaine Hart has..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...Adler on Immigration Mayor Steve Adler was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to meet with Secretary of Homeland Security..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 5. In his dual role as lieutenant..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Obama Announces SCOTUS Nom

Pres picks a moderate; Republicans still not happy

"...Barack Obama announced that he is nominating Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of..."

March 16, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Scalia's Dead, But It's Politics as Usual

Scalia's body was barely cold before arguing about his successor got started

"...On Feb. 13, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead, and Repub­licans immediately..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...After nearly a decade as a single mother raising a son, born from..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Smoking, Austin: 10 Years Later

Chronicle revisits smoking ban at bars, music venues

"...This was the latest in a series of gradual restrictions; in 1991, smoking was banned from UT,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...Priority Enforcement Pro­gram (PEP), supposedly a kinder, gentler version of S-Comm, less likely to result in the deportation of..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Marriage Equality Comes to Texas

But is it here to stay?

"...who quietly wed in a ceremony outside Travis County offices last week, ignited a firestorm of opposition from state..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

2014 was a busy year for crime

"...ON RED RIVER Rashad Owens' DWI-crash into a crowd of festival­goers on Red River Street, killing four, may have..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...there should be enough chairs. (The first regular meeting of the new Council is scheduled for Jan. 29.)..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...totals in the municipal, school district, and community college run-off elections through Dec. 12, the final day. The total..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...jobs to support the household. There's Margarita Campos, mother of two, stopped and detained for driving 10 miles an..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Complaint About Judge's Alleged Racist Comments Moved to D.C.

Jones' conduct will be reviewed by D.C. Circuit

"...U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday removed from the..."

June 13, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...night with 303 electoral votes (likely 332 when he's declared the winner in Florida) and 50.4% of the national..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...Al Armendariz, Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin this summer to..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Letters at 3AM: A Pattern of Subversion

President Obama regularly oversteps his bounds of office

"...Obama's administration, when this president issued his first flurry of signing statements...."

April 6, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Headlines

"...› Last week, a Travis County grand jury declined to indict Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner in the..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...Dem Rep. Barney Frank filed legislation to end the decades-long prohibition of marijuana. That's right: Frank – and his..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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