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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...or expression. This year, 66% now specifically prohibit gender-identity discrimination, and 99% offer protections based on sexual orientation. In..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

Racism Alleged at TCEQ

Lawsuit filed by two former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality employees accuses agency of racial discrimination, contends agency denied them promotion because they are black.

"...Commission on Environmental Quality accuses the agency of racial discrimination, contending that TCEQ denied the plaintiffs a promotion in..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Backassward Birth Control Ruling

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says contraceptives are intended for use prior to pregnancy, meaning employers don't have to cover cost of contraceptives for female patients under health plans

"...insurance plans. The opinion comes in response to several sex-discrimination suits brought by employees of the Union Pacific Railroad..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Senator Farewell

Gonzalo Barrientos steps down from his place as the people's senator

"...among the mostly minority senators was the consequent racial discrimination in voting rights, for Barrientos a very personal subject...."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Committee on State Affairs. These proposed amendments would write discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Texans into our..."

March 4, 2005 Column

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Progressive lawmakers seek to protect gay, lesbian, and transgendered students

"...Discrimination and harassment are rarely, if ever, cited among the..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Withhold federal money until police resolve race crisis, group demands

"..."remedial measures" that address APD's "systematic practice of racial discrimination and police misconduct."..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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The United Way and the Boy Scouts have both acted admirably in their parting of ways; their decisions call for a sense of moral nuance that is lately all too rare.

"...policy created to address more than 100 years of discrimination and institutionalized racism. In the same way, "politically correct"..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Barbecue and Good Ol' Boys

A promotions scandal suggests the good ol' boy network is alive and well at DPS.

"...figure is a good indication of DPS's record on discrimination; the Texas state police are apparently habitual offenders. In..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Capitol Chronicle

The imposition of probation is the latest attempt of the GOP leadership to put minority senators in their place.

"...re-redistricting controversy are tainted by any implication of racial discrimination. The latest occasion for this melodramatic defensiveness was the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...than a social prejudice. Thirty years after centuries of discrimination, we're expected to concede that the playing field is..."

July 4, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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Supremes Back Miller-El

"...reasoned that there was not even the inference of discrimination to support a prima facie case. This was clear..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

War by the (Text)book

The State Board of Education's first public hearing on social studies textbooks confirmed that, underneath the thin cloak of bureaucratic civility, an ideological battle is raging over whose story the textbooks should tell.

"...teacher is then directed to ask the class how discrimination affected her life," Hutcheson said. "Times were hard for..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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The Screwed Can't Sue

"...forcing employees to forgo their right to sue for discrimination or other claims. The ruling has fueled labor leaders'..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Human Rights Complaint Filed Against State Senate

Three former Senate staffers have filed suit for discriminatory firing.

"...Human Rights against the Texas State Senate, charging sexual discrimination and retaliation. Staat was dismissed from her job Aug...."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The Father's Day Massacre

A brief analysis of a number of Gov. Perry's vetoes

"...HB 259: Ban on Discrimination Against Bikers..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Bush League lambasting, locally-grown concerns, and a side of jazz.

"...Texas' Public Accommodation Act. That law would have prevented discrimination by public businesses against persons because of race, color,..."

June 22, 2001 Column

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...as part of their show of support for several anti-discrimination bills pending before the 76th Legislature -- including the..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Academic Angst

UT Clams Up

"...of several of the schools most affected by gender discrimination has been to hunker down and wait for the..."

April 30, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Bloody Murders

Gay Rights Lobby's Quiet Fight for Hate Crimes Bill

"...even more fire. Her bill prohibits employment and benefits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Danburg admits chances for the..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Puerto Rican Literature The Land of the Brave Lord

"...control of it. As a document of protest and discrimination, it is wonderful; as a record of a proud..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Books Feature

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Off the Desk

"...be forwarded to the national organization. -- R.A. Sex Discrimination Claims at TXDoT Three female employees allege that they..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

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"...now, his supporters say his sentence amounts to racial discrimination and point to a whole body of case law..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature

Allowing Doctors and Delivery Drivers to Stop Providing Birth Control

New framework makes it easier to refuse to offer medical care

"...Partly because federal law already prevents religious discrimination, and doctors can determine the scope of their own..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas’ Maternal Mortality Committee Loses Advocate, Adds Anti-Abortion Doctor

As committee expands, former advocate role is eliminated

"...one in 10 deaths were caused in part by discrimination...."

May 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts

D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

"...officer who is suing the city over alleged workplace discrimination) late last year, which was first reported by the..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...a lawsuit against the city of Austin alleging workplace discrimination during the two years she spent working as an..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Burial

Courtroom drama saved from legal tedium by Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones

"...up throughout the film. Issues of history, poverty and discrimination are front and center throughout the trial. The fact..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Rod Machen

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...fear human resources will handle the lion's share of discrimination complaints. AFSCME's Krissy O'Brien stressed, "We have been through..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...city's Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, which helps prevent employment discrimination against people with criminal convictions; regulations on predatory payday..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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