Collateral Damage

Assessing the cost of service for minority veterans

"...compared to Whit­field's generation, "subtleties" remain. The RAND National Defense Research Insti­tute's 2012 report, "A New Look at Gender..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Civics 101

"...information session with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett about Workers Defense Project's immigration processing services. 11am. WDP, 5604 Manor Rd.,..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Budget Breakdown

"...Big cuts for the Texas Indigent Defense Commis­sion, whose 2014-15 boost becomes a one-off deal. Continuing..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...the Families and Children Task Force she sponsored, and environmental issues like the Integrated Water Resource Management Plan. But..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Science-Fiction Cinema

Water wars

"...internship with High Country News, a not-for-profit newspaper covering environmental issues in the American West. "It took me a..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 3: Divided Powers

"...a battle between deep-seated, intra-community political powers. Almanza, of environmental/social justice group PODER, is recognized for her role in..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...day in court. District Judge Bert Richardson rejected a defense motion that special prosecutor Michael McCrum was not properly..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature

Science Groups Demand Textbook Publishers Remove Climate Change Denialism

Social studies textbooks under fire for climate change errors

"...Many people, however, worry that climate change might cause environmental problems, such as increased storm activity and rising sea..."

Nov. 12, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Who's Backing Whom

"...District 10: Dealey Austin Environmental Democrats..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

10-1 Ticker... election updates!

D4 race heats up, gives D3 competition for "most contentious"

"...his opponents as a former "lobbyist" (for the Workers Defense Project)... Finally, Pressley's campaign released a video of her..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Under the Big Tent

SXSW Eco brings together engaged people and active projects

"...of research into a clash between national security and environmental concerns. At his SXSW Eco panel, Our Deafening Oceans,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...her years of political experience promoting health care and environmental protection (a co-founder of Save Our Springs Alliance), and..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Road to 10-1: District 2 Steppin'

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...transportation (better bus service), affordability (economic development), equity, and environmental protection, and has received a number of endorsements, from..."

Sept. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

D3: Ethics Charge Filed Against Almanza

The infighting among candidates in the crowded District 3 City Council race continues

"...motivated. In an email to members of PODER, the environmental organization she heads, Almanza accuses Wray – a supporter..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Unending Folly

"...of both major political parties serve their corporate and defense industry masters to our detriment. As horrible as all..."

Aug. 14, 2014 Postmarks

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Everybody in the Pool!

"...campaigns. Early name ID favorites would be former Workers Defense Project organizer Greg Casar, associate state insurance commissioner Katrina..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...campaign. He’s best known as an organizer for Workers Defense Project, lobbying Council on workers’ rights issues and improving..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Mayoral Candidates

"...(has argued civil rights cases, focuses on eminent domain defense); Anti-Defamation League Austin Region board chair; Texas Tribune board..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature

Fun and Games With Stratfor

APD and DPS collaborated with private 'geopolitical intelligence firm'

"...was four years ago; despite federal budget cuts, this quasi-"defense" economic sector has continued to grow...."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by John Anderson

Urban Farm Skirmish Moves to Mediation

Council postpones vote on urban farm ordinance

"...Team and member of PODER – People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources – a courtesy postponement..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...opinion that read like a full-throated re-enforcement of the Defense of Marriage Act, forcing Austin to back down on..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Council's Version of Sine Die

Packed agenda address affordability, wages, waivers, and more

"...Construction workers – represented by advocacy group Workers Defense Project, which staged a demonstration in front of the..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...Board meeting, Susana Almanza of People Organized in the Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and Daniel Llanes..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Urban Farm Story Slanted

"...the story against the neighborhood. The People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources [PODER] and the Govalle/Johnston..."

April 15, 2013 Postmarks

Headlines

"...forward today, but not without plenty of resistance from environmental and consumer activists. See "Then There's This."..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...the creek of its biggest threat (to development) or defense (from development) – its 100-year floodplain. The flood control..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...Close at 5" Keller faces progressive challenger and local defense attorney Keith Hampton, who's been widely endorsed by both..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Our Neighbors' Keepers

More than one way to save a neighborhood

"...community values. Sustainability in this case not only means environmental conservation but "community preservation," said Ramirez, enabling residents who..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements 'Lockstep With the Establishment'

"...management experience, cost-reduction leadership in the technology industry, strong environmental stewardship, and volunteer service as a board member of..."

May 8, 2012 Postmarks

Headlines

"...there's some uplifting news from the Texas Com­mis­sion on Environmental Quality, which has denied granting oil giant Valero massive..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature

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