Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"...Not really – both proceedings are fundamentally about racial discrimination, and race has been the primary undercurrent of Texas..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...has been troubled by serious employee allegations of job discrimination, persistent favoritism, and the reckless disclosure of employees' health..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Law of the Land

The Present: Has Hopwood Changed the World?

"...University of Texas Law School applicants in their reverse discrimination case is pursuing two similar cases in other states...."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Nicole Kleman

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...the U.S. By directing all federal agencies with sex discrimination protections to interpret such protections as inclusive of gender..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Cut Throat City

RZA takes on New Orleans' history of racism through a B-movie lens

"...are many factors – from climate change to institutional discrimination – that make New Orleans an untapped space for..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...in "women's" restrooms. If passed it will trump local nondiscrimination ordinances and put in place serious penalties for schools..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Trans Experience in Comedy

Local comics use comedy to spin difficult subjects into gold

"...biggest issue the trans community faces now is continuing discrimination and hate. The problem is it’s still socially acceptable,..."

April 20, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Faye Fearless

Collateral Damage

Assessing the cost of service for minority veterans

"...problems will be on top of the normalized, day-to-day discrimination minorities will likely face, in and out of uniform...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

The AggreGAYtor: November 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...In the U.S., LGBTQ latinos face double-discrimination on many issues from employment to healthcare...."

Nov. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Execution Assembly Line Gets Rolling

12 executions are currently scheduled through July

"...the tainted sentencing hearing would be to "condone" racial discrimination in the courtroom...."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: October 18

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...the “truthes [sic] of his word” after constituent criticizes anti-discrimination vote. The AggreGAYtor is not sure what “truthes” are,..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

TP&W Responds to Racism Allegations

Department director was 'deeply disturbed by the explosive ... allegations'

"...Texas Legislative Black Caucus is investigating allegations of racial discrimination in the Texas Parks & Wildlife Depart­ment, reported by..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Fri., April 8

Wherein the GP resurrects the News AggreGAYte

"...For a while it looked like Maryland's Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Bill (HB 235) might die quietly in the Senate..."

April 8, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Point Austin: Capitol Craziness

April Fools' can't compete with this year's legislative follies

"...whose HB 2454 would ban workplace (i.e., university research) discrimination against creationists (aka, ignorance is bliss). The threat of..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

NAACP and LULAC: Texas Education System Violates Federal Law

State board members say they're just whining

"...of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in federally supported programs. The document, submitted by the..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Trial Date Set for Nona Allen

Case moves forward with evidence of potential gender-based discrimination

"...right to sue the city of Austin for gender discrimination. Nona Allen alleges that, after she was hired in..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

The Hightower Report

Jennifer and the Pork Board; and Women of Wal-Mart Fight Discrimination

"...WOMEN OF WAL-MART FIGHT DISCRIMINATION Get ready for another touchy-feely Wal-Mart ad to saturate..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination, or discriminatory practices, in federally funded programs. PODER wants..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

DPS Slapped in 'Troopergate' Verdict

Jury finds that agency rigged a 2001 promotional exam to favor good ol' boys

"...rigged a promotional examination and engaged in both gender discrimination and retaliation against the plaintiffs...."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

Despite the Supreme Court's recent decision, affirmative action is alive and well -- for the dominating elite.

"...Race is easy, especially because this country's history of discrimination has led to an often-dramatic inequality beyond heritage or..."

June 27, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Former City Forester Charges Harassment, Sex Bias at PARD

Susan Murray alleges her career as Austin's urban forester fell apart after she complained about her boss' conduct.

"...and the city of Austin alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. Soeur filed his response to the complaint..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Technical Difficulties

Older professionals face a hard choice: leave Austin or go tech?

"...Of course, almost no one talks openly about age discrimination in Austin, and given the liability implications that surround..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Non-Discrimination in Education: Rep. Harryette Ehrhardt, D-Dallas, is expected to..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...Discrimination Question..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

The Whole Woman

The profound underexposure of women among Austin's food luminaries causes one to wonder whether a certain locker-room mentality still prevails in kitchens around the city.

"...take offense, and insist that they have never encouraged discrimination in their kitchens. Obviously the issue is a sensitive..."

May 5, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...have worked hard to keep under the circumstances and discrimination that articles like yours put them into...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...TxDOT argued in federal court that I-35 didn’t “cause discrimination.” But, KUT reported, the state agency’s own historical assessment..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: In DEI Purge, Who’s UT Coming After Next?

And why is university leadership willing to stand down in the face of direct interference in our academic and intellectual freedom?

"...to describe this mass firing is censorship and viewpoint discrimination – a slippery slope that will inevitably lead to..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Jim Kuhn

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...identities of LGBTQIA+ persons that opens the gates for discrimination by both public and private actors.”..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Texas' Anti-LGBTQIA Bills Are Cruelty Aimed at My Transgender Patients

A physician caring for transgender patients and the sister of a transgender man explains how discriminatory policies impact lifelong health

"...how anti-trans rhetoric increases the bullying, physical attacks, and discrimination aimed at transgender people. When politicians use hate as..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Aliza Norwood

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