Democracy for Texas Party Tonight

"...Hey all, Democracy for Texas (a spinoff from the 2004 Dean for..."

Dec. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Luv Doc Recommends: Texas Freedom Network's 10 Years for Texas Gala

Palmer Events Center, Saturday, October 1, 2005

"...Democracy is a bit of a sticky wicket. On the..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Moral March for Democracy at Texas State Capitol

"...The "Selma-to-Montgomery"-style Moral March for Democracy reached its final destination on Saturday, July 31,..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Photo Gallery

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...O’Rourke led crowds from across the state to the Texas Capitol on Sunday evening, June 20, where a close-packed..."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Time for Party Lines

Dems condemn voter ID debate, Republicans turn it into Austin-bashing, fund-raising opportunity

"...here come the press releases explaining why this saves/damns democracy in Texas...."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Point Austin: Texas Brinkmanship

State report card shows plenty of room for improvement

"...Browsing through the latest edition of "Texas on the Brink" does not exactly evoke pride in..."

April 19, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"..."This case is fundamentally about democracy," insisted Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz, inside and..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...It’s official this morning: Jolt Texas founder and Workers Defense Project co-founder Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez..."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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

Andrea Ariel Dances for Democracy

On Sunday, the artist's dancing mailbox was a Capitol surprise

"...attention. So it was with the one at the Texas State Capitol this past Sunday. She figured she’d show..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally

27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday

"...Country music legend Willie Nelson will perform and Texas political legacy Luci Baines Johnson will speak..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin at Large: Democracy by Other Means

Contemplating our resistance as Ken Paxton wears out everybody’s welcome

"...published our long-gestating recap of the curious relationship between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and financially challenged real estate..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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 “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...A new state law that would limit the ability for local elected officials to regulate industries was ruled unconstitutional..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Guns n' Roses’ Texas-Sized Reunion

You know where you are? You’re in Jerry World baby. You’re gonna die!

"...flannel shirt knotted around the waistline of Axl Rose. For the mercurial frontman, the accessory hangs symbolic of his..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...of 20 college students – including one from Central Texas – ended a 15-day hunger strike next to the..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

From Georgetown to Austin, a March to Defend Democracy

Barber, O’Rourke hosting 27-mile trek to force action on voting rights

"...it’s long enough to focus attention and activism on Texas’ proposed “election integrity” laws and the GOP’s attempts across..."

July 27, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full list of authors..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AISD Versus Representative Democracy

Board to push back union representation deal another two months

"...as the exclusive consultation representative. After all, it's selected for the job in the same way they're elected to..."

Feb. 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Former Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw Announces New Media Project, the 19th

Austin headquartered media outlet looks to start publishing by summer

"...announced in November that she would be leaving The Texas Tribune. Following an announcement early Monday, Jan. 27, it..."

Jan. 27, 2020 News Post by Liliana Hall

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Proposition A (Firefighters): FOR..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Amid Chaos and Crisis, the 87th Texas Legislature Gets to Work

Can we rebuild a democracy?

"...purely rote ritual but instead became a collective gasp for breath, as American democracy stared death in the face...."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas on the Brink UPDATED

Sixth edition ranks Texas nationwide

"...On Monday morning, the Legislative Study Group, a Texas House Caucus issued the Sixth Edition of "Texas on..."

April 15, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Texas Charters, Turkish Coup?

Crackdown on Gülen movement comes to Texas

"...Charter schools have been blamed for many things, but never insurrection. Yet Turkish President Recep..."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge Throws Out Texas Voter ID Law

Compares photo requirement to Jim Crow, poll tax

"...ruling is in. A Federal judge has found that Texas' voter ID law is "an unconstitutional poll tax [and]..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...in court. Here's SOS' press release: SOS Alliance Files for Reorganization in Face of Collection Efforts by Sweetwater Ranch..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Glow for Molly

A remembrance of Molly Ivins will be held tonight at City Hall.

"...(Cesar Chavez & Lavaca). Press release reprinted below: GLOW FOR MOLLY Community gathering hosted by fellow Austin women peacemakers..."

Feb. 1, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

PBS in Central Texas

"...I just watched the coverage of the Texas Congressional District 31 race on PBS's NOW, and it..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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