Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...her ancestors include congressmen and U.S. and state senators. For much of her life, she chose a different path...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

We Have an Issue: Under Construction

Time to roll up the sleeves and start rebuilding our democracy

"...cover, which Art Director Zeke Barbaro had originally designed for our Election issue – a "let's get to work,"..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Looking From the Outside
With Selim Özdogan

Turkish-German author talks politics in the U.S. and Turkey

"...author, Selim Özdogan recently made the temporary move to America, working in residence at the University of Michigan. While..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Katarina Brown

My Country, My Country

Using the Iraqi democratic elections in early 2005 as its focal point, this powerful documentary is the sad lament of Iraqis who truly want the best for their homeland, despite seemingly overwhelming odds.

"...in that beleaguered nation who truly want the best for their homeland, despite the seemingly overwhelming odds against such...."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...special election approaches, campaigning continues to heat up both for and against the package of "pro-democracy" charter amendments –..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Hightower Report

The comprehensive energy bill is comprehensive theft; and put on your burqua -- the Taliban is back.

"...might to usher in a bright new day of democracy for this forlorn land...."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...Thanksgiving weekend is usually cause for joy, but for thousands of filmmakers, it's the annual..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Hightower Report

The wrong side of democracy; and taxpayers' bucks fill corporate piggy banks

"...CREATING ENEMIES FOR AMERICA The first George W. to be president, George..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the room, watching so many people yell and chant for my father, I could not help but get tears..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's at Stake?

The federal redistricting trial will reverberate through national politics for years.

"..."The best thing for the state of Texas," said Gary Bledsoe Friday outside..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Eyes on Congress

"...Dear Editor, As an activist and Courage for America Council Member in Austin, Texas, I know that..."

Sept. 23, 2024 Postmarks

SXSW Announces First 2023 Speakers

Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, Cecile Richards, more

"...calendar together: SXSW has just announced the first speakers for its 37th annual conference, running March 10-19...."

Aug. 30, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum

Authors and activists address the state of Black culture

"...The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 11th year and, like years..."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...1993, served one term; this year she ran unsuccessfully for mayor and remains active in environmental causes..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in its new City Hall, and left some mementos for our great-great grandchildren to ponder. See "Point Austin."..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...which keeps secret the names of its financial supporters, for both carelessly and consciously misrepresenting my public record...."

April 18, 2003 Column

Review: John Oliver

'Senior British correspondent' explains why America rules

"...What makes America “America”? Is it how we use the word itself..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

The Hightower Report

Corporate 'citizenship' triggers amendment movement

"...A year from now, Americans will be caught in an unprecedented blizzard of campaign..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Burn, Baby, Burn

On Fahrenheit 451 and why good democracy should make you feel bad

"...Board had decided to ban a book called Amos Fortune: Free Man from all school libraries. They claimed the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi schoolteacher files on the Democratic side

"...millionaire trial lawyer Mikal Watts dropped his Democratic candidacy for the U.S. Senate, Houston state Rep. Rick Noriega probably..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

Just before I threw out her TV (or at least thought about it), I looked back at television in 2004

"...earnest, and often very funny. This is a series for children of all cultural backgrounds...."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...was gathering inside the high-end hotel: the 46th annual American Legislative Exchange Council conference...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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Our readers talk back.

"...of them along with all the battles we waged for people, regardless of the outcome...."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...and parents gathered at Ridgetop Elementary School Friday afternoon for a nonpartisan GOTV walk led by Austin Interfaith, voting..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Among the prominent guests for this milestone festival will be Matthew McConaughey, to talk..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...Yorker and is currently working on a book about former Vice President Dick Cheney. On March 19, he engaged..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Where There's Smoke, There's Firing; and Plenty of American Jobs

"...Now tighten your skis, for here we go down a very slippery slope. Not..."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Support our indie coffee houses; and join the fight against library budget cuts

"...CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S LIBRARIES Whoa! I've learned that Laura Bush and..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Concerned About Our Government's Future

"...officials and elected representatives should be aware that our democracy is also urgently threatened in a way even more..."

April 8, 2004 Postmarks

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