Qmmunity

Trump and other things that go bump in the night

"...Network of Texas, says in response to the Trump administration's latest attack on the trans community. According to The..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...Ever since the company filed its paperwork with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis­sion in May of 2015, a broad..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

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

"...trans government official in the U.S. By directing all federal agencies with sex discrimination protections to interpret such protections..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...communities. Though neither are direct responses to state and federal discrimination, both will attempt to counter the work being..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...Perry as an independent. "And then we had the [federal] Dubai Ports issue, and this was such a misleading..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Department’s payment system, and the power to deny any federal spending. An early victim is the congressionally created and..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...12 for the third time, this time before a federal judge, 84-year-old David Hittner. “He was very sharp,” Bandit..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...the ACA, now with the blessing of the Trump administration...."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Run Out on a Rail

Capital Metro fires its freight rail carrier, Longhorn Railway, and its litigious owner, Don Cheatham, and finds a temporary replacement.

"...service shippers needed -- and were entitled to under federal law. "For whatever reason" is a mild way of..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whoops, Dropped My War Plans: The Trump administration is continuing to spin the accidental release of top..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Patrick Bullies School ISD Over Transgender Policy

Lt. Gov. calls for resignation of Ft. Worth superintendent

"...in a long series of efforts by an unaccountable federal executive branch.”..."

May 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Codename the Calendar

The QT Calendar Austin gives Qmmunity the details on presenting events for the queer community

"...want to see queer people: “I am a former federal and local government employee, and frequently when I’d attend..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

The AggreGAYtor: June 20

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

"...shows that trans-inclusive medical care (even that provided with federal money) has a long way to go, and this..."

June 20, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...up its no-sprawl message, lobbying in D.C. for new federal law that promotes sustainable development patterns through urban reinvestment...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the fast-approaching race for governor Headlines• At press time, federal Judge Sam Sparks declared that the term "necessary steps"..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Paxton Sues Obama Over Transgender Rights

State officials continue their anti-trans crusade

"...back against a recent transgender-inclusive directive from the Obama administration...."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...this April lawsuit was intended to block the Biden administration’s “Assault on Women’s Rights and Title IX,” as the..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...ban trans people from serving in the military, the administration implemented a new Department of Defense policy in April..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Seal '14 With a Kiss

Seal '14 with a kiss

"...2) PRESIDENT OBAMA banned workplace discrimination by federal contractors. Werq!..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...the Highland sub-corridor, and Everhart confirmed that the UT administration prefers the eastern route, especially since the west side..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Much to the chagrin of bozos in state and federal government, transgender people continue to live, laugh, love our..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Fight for Queers’ Title VII Rights in SCOTUS’ hands

Plus GayCL returns and local stylists host benefit for Cheer Ups’ Maggie Lea

"...2015 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decided we are federally protected. But three cases (Zarda v. Altitude Express, Bostock..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...The modern era of federal highways began with the Intermodal Surface Trans­portation Efficiency Act..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...officials are currently in the process of suing the federal government over trans health benefits and trans-inclusive restrooms policies..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"..."urbanized area," and the minimum size required by the federal legislation that creates and empowers MPOs. This boundary has..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive

The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans

"...we saw in the 2022 decision by a Texas federal judge to allow employers to deny coverage of PrEP..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase

Qmmunity: The Rainbow Agenda

Start of the new year – and a new Lege – with some digital drag

"...particularly in the wake of SCOTUS's historic ruling on federal workplace protections last summer. And if the discrimination-is-bad-for-business argument..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...did so in a way resulting in re-instatement via federal court. ADDITIONAL FICTION FILMS..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Keeping Life Queer in 2020

A Guide to Gifting Queerly for the coming decade

"...icon whose lawsuit against the U.S. government – seeking federal recognition for her marriage to longtime partner Thea Spyer..."

Dec. 5, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Postmarks

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

"...that transgendered people do not belong in the proposed federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act than would ever be necessary to..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

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