Will New Policy Reduce the Burden of Cash Bail?

In principle, the order authorizes those accused of most nonviolent offenses to be released on personal bonds

"...(in which the Texas Fair Defense Project was a party) that led to a consent decree on bail policy..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...West all appear to have adequate resources for final Democratic primary runs. Hegar has raised more than $3 million..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Monday. Previously, Limon-Mercado, who also chairs the Travis County Democratic Party, served as interim executive director of PPTV, the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...focus on bottom-up matters – the upcoming March 3 party primaries. Democratic Highlights..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...her loss to Paul Workman in the 2010 tea party tsunami, Bolton paid a $2,000 fine to the Texas..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...City Council members have weighed in on the TX-25 Democratic primary battle between Julie Oliver and Heidi Sloan. Sloan..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want

Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020

"...(?), moving forward with (?), fixing (?) "whether our democratic system is fundamentally broken," and the NYT editorial board..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...Saturday evening at Opal Divine’s featured a TX-21 Democratic primary candidate showcase between Wendy Davis and Jennie Lou..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Women's March Returns to Signal Boost All Women’s Rights

UPDATED: Event looks to rally the vote in 2020

"...Rodriguez DeFrates, trans activist Naomi Wilson, and Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado (also with Planned Parenthood Texas..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Punching Down in Our Names

Abbott’s refugee rejection confirms the triumph of Trumpism

"...For decades, under Republican as well as Democratic administrations, the U.S. admitted more refugees than the rest..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Gov. Abbott Says No to Refugees

UPDATED: Texas first state to refuse refugees under new Trump policy

"...Most of the reaction to Abbott's decision – from Democratic officials but also representatives of charitable organizations – has..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...Electronically ChallengedOn Monday, Jan. 6, the Texas Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...Use Code, in progress for 30 years. The Center-Prog Democratic Party, riven by faction, will dominate state politics; the..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

"...an actual, not an electronic, signature. The Texas Demo­cratic Party just filed suit against the state this week to..."

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

The Beto-Castro-Meter Comes to an End

Both Texans have left the Democratic candidate building

"...are receiving the news: as a failure of the Democratic coalition, not of the former San Antonio mayor and..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...TX-10 Democratic primary candidate Mike Siegel announced his endorsement by United..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...connection with voters. Not everyone is worried; Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker: "I think..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...and that she shared confidential information with a third party. This fall, Borchardt filed a separate lawsuit against Moore..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Elsewhere on the Democratic ballot, Realtor Shiloh Newman joined the three existing candidates..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

End of an Era at Travis County as Gerald Daugherty Retires

County commissioner will depart at the end of 2020

"...3 seat. Four candidates have filed for the March Democratic primary: Valinda Bolton, Ann Howard, Shiloh Newman, and Sheri..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...(Feb. 29). Nationally, the 2020 primaries – particularly the Democratic primaries of most interest to Travis County voters (and..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Political Guide to Gifting in 2019

Give the gift of hope!

"...the town that gives back to the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee – the group chaired by Rep. Celia..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Noises From the Primary

The latest on local and state races

"...the results of an initial robopoll of 502 likely Democratic primary voters. In response to the question, "If the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...with limited means of transportation. In October, the Texas Democratic Party filed a similar suit, arguing that the law..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature

Suit Filed Against Mobile Voting Law

Young, old Democrats sue Secretary of State over mobile voting limits

"...former city of Austin attorney Mike Siegel (currently a Democratic congressional candidate for TX-10) and Austin attorney Renea Hicks...."

Nov. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...as a young and eager aide to Texas' last Democratic leader. "I know what it used to be like,..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...posts overall totals, disbursements, and cash-on-hand (COH) for the Democratic and Republican primary candidates, as well as Libertarians and..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo

GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans

"...This morning, the Texas Republican Party was busy imploding, and the enemy came from within..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas, D.C. Dems Raise Funds and the Roof at Johnson-Jordan Dinner

DNC chair: "Opportunity everywhere" in "largest battleground state"

"...Gilberto Hinojosa clarify your mind. The chairs of the Democratic National Committee and Texas Democratic Party, respectively, fired up..."

Oct. 6, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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