The Hightower Report

Newt Fakes It; and From Democracy to Plutocracy

"...that grizzled old cowpoke working the far-right-wing corral of American politics declared that he's raring to go for the..."

March 25, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

TV Eye

Tube tops

"...Thief (FX): It only ran for six episodes but deserves a longer run...."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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"...Eckhardt's commitment to sound government ["Sheriff's Unions Back Eckhardt for Precinct 2 Comissioner," News, Dec. 9]...."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

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"...about music stores), I realized how frustrating it is for me to see Austin's own locally flavored newspaper consistently..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

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The mainstreaming of extremism

"...In the midst of an acrimonious, negative electoral campaign, Americans are being encouraged not just to vote, but to..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Louis Black

My Religious Beliefs More Important Than the Laws of This Republic, Vote Bush!

"...dives headfirst into the heart and soul of the American citizen, lines are drawn, boundaries created, and motives established...."

March 26, 2004 Postmarks

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"...of a firefighter who told me he was responsible for getting me taken out of the Restaurant Poll. He..."

May 23, 2003 Column

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"...overwhelmed and upset. Often administrators make decisions and choices for the staff, and a sense of community, trust, and..."

March 29, 2002 Column

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"...is physically located, we supported a modified MF-6 Zoning for the Villas on Guadalupe development with conditions, which among..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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"...Goetz Speaks for Villas..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Here Comes the Naderhood

Preview of Ralph Nader and Democracy Rising's visit to Austin

"...Greens' presidential nominee in the 2000 election. "I voted for him," the gray-haired, bespectacled Moore enthused the other day...."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...about the nastiness of political campaigns, and many yearn for the "good old days" when the political arena was..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

Revolutionary Bits and Pieces

As befits anything

"...Tonight I've realized, A) that it could go on forever, and B) that a 1500-word column is not the..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Column

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"...Thank you for the cogent coverage of the proposed AMD move into..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column

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"...adequate K-12 preparation is crucial to enlarging the pipeline. Unfortunately, the state has refused to invest in the single..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Hey, rich people steal, too! And, in Bolivia, the U.S. takes the wrong side ... again.

"...Stand by for this breaking news: Rich people can be criminals, too!..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Welcome to the "Best of Austin," in what in some ways feels like the worst of times.

"...lot of folks wrote letters that chided the Democrats for leaving the state, pointing out that, as working people,..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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"...is some writer! Her article about Mr. Sanchez ["Looking for Tony," Dec. 8] was filled with really important information,..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column

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"...Thanks for your consideration...."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

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Full Disclosure; and Feisty Grannies Keep It Honest

"...dictate allowing oceans of corporate campaign cash to flood America's elections. And – ta-da! – here it is: The..."

June 4, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Letters @ 3AM

Republican stewardship of our government has miserably failed. Polls show that Americans finally realize this, but we don't know if that will translate into votes.

"...How's this for insanity? The NSA can tap my phone without a..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Call and Answer

It's been a hard spring of politics in Texas; now it's time to relax with a book.

"...After following the Legislature for five months, I welcomed the request from Chronicle Books..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Giving Hate a Microphone

"...The program is titled American Dissident Voices, and its introduction describes it as a..."

March 19, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Super Soldier, Super Spy: Eugenio Mira on García!

The Spanish filmmaker unpacks the inherent fascism of the superhero

"...has been a seeming recluse since creating the soundtrack for Pazo Placa's 2017 horror, Verónica...."

Dec. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...more election resources – including news, analysis, and voting information – at our Elections hub. You can find the..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Black Ally To Islamist Theocratic Megalomaniacs

"...everyone, and freedom of speech. Conservatism vigorously protects liberty. Foremost, it rids the civilized world of tyranny and exposes..."

Oct. 18, 2010 Postmarks

Page Two: Variation on a Theme

Following the logical threads of a revolution

"...– Arthur Lee's "The Red Telephone," Love, Forever Changes The Day After..."

July 24, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Review Skewed

"...Dear Editor, Your review of the movie Stealing America: Vote by Vote was a disservice to all [Film..."

Sept. 22, 2008 Postmarks

Letters at 3AM

Statistics on American education tell a dreadful story, the story of an advanced technological society slipping back to a state of ignorance and superstition

"...Statistics on American education tell a dreadful story, the story of an..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Republicans Have Figured It Out

"...Republican spouted that "Kerry would make a great date for the country, but was no one to marry and..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Postmarks

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