Jonesin' for an Office at the Capitol

Kirk Watson formalizes plans to roll into the state Senate; and a roundup of area House races

"...Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson generated a fair amount of..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Stealing America: Vote by Vote

This documentary account of Election Day 2004 thinks it has the answer: conspiracy and treason, Republican-style.

"...whose loyalties lie on the left side of the American political spectrum remembers Election Day 2004 with dread. The..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Act for the Good of the People

"...about it is creating a sense of helplessness among Americans. When people feel helpless, when they think their vote..."

Nov. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Democracy Incorporated

Writer Ed Burns on education, totalitarianism, and the possibility of community

"...what you would call a traditional career path. Working for the Baltimore Police Department, then as a public school..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Oil Painter, Former President George W. Bush Still Bullish on Democracy

SXSW chat touches on immigration, Jan. 6 attack, and MLB’s misstep

"...Former President George W. Bush walked the tightrope on immigration..."

March 18, 2021 SXSW Post by Benton Graham

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...and authors through story times, Q&As, and interactive programs for all ages...."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...in between, the Lone Star State possesses unmatched potential for progress and leadership. The vast area of Texas alone,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Hightower Report: Incredible Shrinking Democracy

The No. 1 news source in America is full of copycats

"...What's the No. 1 source of news for most Americans? The Internet, you say? Nyet. The New..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Strive for Human Virtue

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for writing phrases like "[Trump’s] long record of outright racism,"..."

June 26, 2018 Postmarks

MLS Boss to Matthew McConaughey: We Want Austin FC at the “Front Porch” for the League

Commissioner, ATXFC co-owner outline the future of soccer

"...Soccer commissioner Don Garber on Thursday expressed unbridled optimism for Austin FC’s future ahead of the club’s first season...."

March 19, 2021 SXSW Post by Eric Goodman

Austin at Large: The Front Lines of Democracy

As voting's become a battlefield, Dana DeBeauvoir has stood up for all of our rights

"...Texas, would have appeared on the Demo­cratic primary ballot for the 10th time next March. But she's not going..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fishing for Change

Hightower's latest is a collection of inspirational tales

"...week, Swim is the first of High­tower's six books for which DeMarco gets an author credit ("with" Susan DeMarco),..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: America’s Civic Literacy Crisis: Are We Losing the Foundation of Our Democracy?

Why we need to prioritize civic education

"...As an educator, researcher, and advocate for civic engagement, I am deeply alarmed by America’s dwindling..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Toyosi Stephen Adedara

America Gone Awry

Philip Roth's strength as a novelist, Tom Grimes says, is that he never writes as if he's finally reached a point of permanent self-definition. He's always searching for that definition, as a writer, as a Jew, and now, through the aging, reclusive Nathan Zuckerman, as an American.

"...Despite the good economy, people in America are terrified. Like a paranoiac's brain, which invents scenarios..."

June 23, 2000 Books Feature by Tom Grimes

Curriculum II: America Is an Artist

Letters at 3AM

"...illustration by A.J. Garces Some thoughts about the election before this column really begins:..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

Dismantling Democracy

"...Dear Editor, Government and democracy are being dismantled. Why? Is it to stop waste,..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Postmarks

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

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

"...That's the bluntest formulation of "catch-22" – the illegitimate, naked power at the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Liberation and Justice for All

Black Panther William Lee Brent's Exile

"...a narrative that strikes at the very core of American democracy and what it means to live in America..."

June 14, 1996 Books Feature

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...Selma and Montgomery in Alabama, but it's long enough for what the organizers of the four-day Moral March for..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Democracy' Does Not Mean Mob Rule

"...confused ["Postmarks" online, March 25]. She seems to think "democracy" means "mob rule"; that is, whatever the majority says..."

March 29, 2004 Postmarks

Doggett on 1/6: "I Continue to Think Our Democracy Hangs by a Thread"

Reflecting on the Big Lie, the Trump Coup, and what comes next

"...had climbed up on the TV camera [mounts] installed for the inaugural, up over the banners," he told the..."

Jan. 6, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Let's Not Let Democracy, the Constitution, and American Traditions Get in the Way of Winning the War on Terror

"...world war begun on September 11, 2001, by the forces of international Islamist despotism. Al Qaeda, Iran, and millions..."

April 30, 2007 Postmarks

Detainees Strike for Freedom

Hunger strikes call attention to plight of women and children refugees

"...immigrant advocates to take action on several fronts, calling for the closure of such facilities...."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

America, Wake Up!!

"...Editor, Re: “Letters at 3am” [Oct. 5]: Thank God for Michael Ventura. The actor Samuel L. Jackson is coming..."

Oct. 4, 2012 Postmarks

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...Our shtick for many years was to recommend voting down any and..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Warm Welcome Waiting for Deviant, Morally Blind Neoleftist Ideologues If They Just Agree With Letter Writer

"...Mr. Black, In your Jan. 20 “Page Two,” "Prayer for the Common Man," you are guilty of astounding ignorance..."

Jan. 23, 2006 Postmarks

I Partook in America's Participatory Democracy (and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt)

UT's got the best swag.

"...If for an instant you thought the University of Texas –..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Ways To Fix America

"...Dear Editor, An economic guide for those who cannot see and do: 1) Break all..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...the rewrite should have appeared – revised at least for clarity – no doubt re-triggering all the arguments over..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

A Cure for the Two-Party Hangover

Washington rally offers political street rally

"...twin exercise in engaged entertainment – was laughter therapy for the left. In a massive display of political street..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Abe Louise Young

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