The Trial of the Chicago 7

The famous anti-protestor show trial recounted

"...against eight protestors attending anti-war demonstrations surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The result was an infamous show trial,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

National political conventions: bought and paid for; and vets need Bush to put the money where his mouth is

"...of American politics will be on display at the national conventions of the Republican and Democratic parties this summer..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

After a Fashion

Bettie Naylor's got 'em … but what are they? Also learn about a culture of men who chase the AIDS epidemic in a most personal fashion. Oh! And guess who turns 4???

"...active in the women's movement as well as the Democratic Party. She was a founder of the National and..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...After a House committee on Friday quietly approved three bills that would further..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Beyond City Limits

"...• The Texas Democratic Party is considering reforming the "Texas two-step," the complicated..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

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.

"...At its highest levels the Democratic Party is in disarray. Democrats have about $80 million..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...be paid on school district construction contracts. A citizens committee recommended the benefits be included, but AISD administrators say..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...Rove went to work for Bush's Houston-based political action committee -- the Fund for Limited Government -- which later..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...All left-leaning eyes are on Boston for the Democratic National Convention, for tonight's (Thursday) acceptance speech by presidential..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Daryl Slusher debates Max Nofziger on light rail; Garnet Coleman fights with Hugo Berlanga at the St. Louis presidential debate; Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins support a soft money campaign for Ralph Nader; the Statesman buries a Bush funeral scandal story.

"...presidential debate when he bragged about the support of Democratic House committee chair Hugo Berlanga. Hugo was a Democratic..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...file to run for speaker. Finally, on Dec. 29, Democratic House Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam released his list of..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Oh, the Joy of Double Dipping

Perry staffers serve double duty

"...Perry's political action committee, Texans for Rick Perry, announced two weeks ago that..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

On the right wing's ideological sleight-of-hand, unenlightened self-interest, and the humanitarian legacy of Cousin Eli

"...can go to the site of the Republican Natl. Committee www.rnc.org and see them both!..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...time with help from Fannie Mae, aka the Federal National Mortgage Association...."

May 28, 1999 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...of yourself as independent voters, or (legitimately) feeling the Democratic Party takes your support for granted as it gestures..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...utilities consultant; council's battle over property appraisals continues; another Democratic candidate enters the Travis County Sheriff's race; and more...."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"..."indefinitely postponed" – that is, canceled – the "blue-ribbon committee" to study quality-of-life issues for African-American Austinites, but the..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Shapleigh on the Border

El Paso senator lays down the law on what's really important on cross-border crime

"...the traditional interim trip around the state, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security was in El Paso..."

July 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 25th annual National Convention and Business Expo in Austin Sept. 15-18 at..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...Nelda Laney while her husband Pete was Texas' last Democratic House speaker; she designed the first seven herself, and..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Austin High art teacher to salacious local scandal to national cause célèbre. Now Kansas City artist Harold Smith has..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...Israel, D-Austin, former vice chair of the House Elections Committee, has tried several times to change this law...."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tea Party Versus Black Voters

Right wing activist claims GOP doesn't want minority voters

"...County, the GOP's response to Battleground Texas, the new Democratic group aiming at the grand target of turning Texas..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News Short

"...Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said, "I don't know anybody in this country who's..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...State address, the new chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus almost sounded conciliatory. The Grand Prairie representative opened..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rooting Out the Causes of Wrongful Conviction

Commission would investigate wrongful convictions

"...in Texas. Although she's not the first, San Antonio Democratic Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon hopes to be the last..."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Congressional District 21

Who's the most Dem?

"...on the overcrowded GOP side, but an original eight Democratic contenders have steadily whittled down to four. Although CD..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Where the Money Goes

Uber & Lyft spending freely on Prop. 1 campaign

"...network companies are lavishing major bucks on local and national consultants to help pass regs favorable to their ride-hailing..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Filming the Detectives

Bill would protect cop watchers

"...R-Wichita Falls, told members of the Senate State Affairs Committee on April 29...."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...would give balance to the paper's fixation for highlighting nationally prominent music/art folks and their projects...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column

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