Disagreeing to Agree

With contract negotiations suspended, Austin firefighters look inward for a change

"...increased flexibility in hiring procedures to broaden the demographic diversity of the department, and the union countered that undefined..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...Music Census, a first-of-its-kind effort to examine the needs, diversity, general numbers, etc., of the expansive local music industry,..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

The Fire at AFD

Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr leads a department flaming with labor, race, and gender politics

"...to say that the principle and potential effects of diversity are more important than someone's specific ethnicity or gender...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Gentlemen's Disagreement

Martinez says community needs to look at council districting once again

"...can improve our government and improve the opportunities for diversity. If it doesn't improve our government and the opportunities..."

July 28, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...business-friendly legislators about "values" that embrace, rather than condemn, diversity?..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fanning the Flames

Did TV News Reports Jeopardize Out Youth Austin's Partnership With AISD?

"...seemed on track to meet its goal of making diversity and sensitivity information and resources available to every middle..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Suzy Spencer

Law of the Land

The Present: Has Hopwood Changed the World?

"...Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals contradicted Bakke, declaring that diversity is no longer justification enough for consideration of race..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Nicole Kleman

Cream of the Crop

Ten Percent Plan Takes True Grit

"...well as U.S. Supreme Court Justices) counter that promoting diversity is a benefit not just to minorities who have..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Postmarks

"...or 2075? Then, this disingenuous statement, "You want a diversity of voices because you want a diversity of experience...."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...Bill 17, a muddy and convoluted bill that ended diversity and inclusion offices on university campuses around the state...."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Right-Wing Activist Chris Rufo Calls for “Siege” of University at UT

Professors were there to shut him down

"...like SB 17, the new Texas law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the state’s public colleges..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...for selecting members, who are required to "reflect the diversity of the City of Austin, including, but not limited..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...installation art. So what are they most excited about? Diversity. “Too often, modern identity politics limits the true meaning..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

2016 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program B

Be the most knowledgeable voter at your Oscar party

"...While the uproar over the lack of diversity at the Oscars grabs all the headlines as awards..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Hero Returns

Vince Young carves out a second career at UT-Austin

"...you'll find the offices of the university's Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE), and it's there that Young..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...often in this mostly white area of town is "diversity." Proponents say one thing that gives North Central Austin..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Desperately Seeking Commissioners

City Auditor Looking for 10-1 Map Drawers

"...the applications we have received do not reflect the diversity of the City of Austin.”..."

Feb. 7, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Fiery Colors

Reorganizing the AFD is about money ... and justice

"...more progressive." (The other word of the day was "diversity.")..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

"...in the Texas Senate. 8-9pm. Main Mall, UT campus. www.utexas.edu/diversity/barbarajordan. Friday24..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Shining Light on Campus Discrimination

New UT Queer Student's Alliance report says administration hasn't done enough to discourage homophobic behavior

"...top administrators. Gregory Vincent, the recently hired vice-president of diversity, says the university is still considering which recommendations can..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Minority legal associations grade city's law firms on racial hiring practices

"...by assessing what steps the firms take to promote diversity – like having a "firm-wide diversity plan," said Paul..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Confederacy of Love

The Sons of Confederate Veterans take a stand for the old dominion at UT

"...it both ways, Faulkner claims the move isn't about diversity as much as it is about realizing the original..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...claim that asssimilation and normalcy kills the spirit of diversity. Yet diversity is about intrinsic human differences. Nothing distorts..."

June 21, 2002 Column

The Watson Way

Mayor Kirk Watson talks about challenges for austin during his next term.

"...districts. I favor them for more reasons than just diversity, but I do favor them for diversity. I think..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Southern Living

A Vested Interest

"...property in the area a hot commodity -- its diversity, funkiness, and relative affordability...."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Minorities in the Mainstream

"...their staffs have yet to reach a level of diversity that they consider satisfactory...."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature

Exhibitionism

Tres Proyectos Latinos & Young Latin Artists: Vibrant Dialogue

"...Laguna Gloria, the Austin Museum of Art explores the diversity of expression within the Latino/Latina community...."

July 4, 1997 Arts Review

Austin's Juvenile Court Resists Publicly Addressing Criticisms of Racial Bias

A quiet court

"...over similarly qualified candidates of color. This lack of diversity and transparency, they say, is especially problematic given the..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Trust Is the Vibe at Fallout Theater

The Downtown comedy club celebrates its fifth anniversary by looking to the future

"...There's not just longevity but diversity at Fallout, and that starts at the top, with..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...went a little further than most. "[Y]ou won the diversity lottery," he told the board. "I mean, you got..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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