Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate

Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate

"...While the first gubernatorial debate featured a seemingly rehearsed – some would..."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...Sarah Davis in her House bid. It was the first time the organization threw official support behind a GOP..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

State Holding Public Hearing on Texas Women's Health Program

Will the new program work without Planned Parenthood?

"...claiming that banning them from the program infringes on First Amendment free speech and free association rights as well..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

When You Say 'Planned Parenthood' You Say 'Abortion,' Court Rules

State may regulate speech in Women's Health Program

"...move to block it from the program violates their First Amendment right of free speech and association and Fourteenth..."

Aug. 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hightower Report: Limiting Rights at the National Conventions

New regulations are intended to suppress protest

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Jamie Stewart: The Sent Down Boy

Rob yaks with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu

"...In the decade since Xiu Xiu released their first album Jamie Stewart and co. have churned out a..."

May 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Planned Parenthood Back in the WHP – Again

In the latest move in this tennis match, 5th Circuit overturns last-minute stay

"...that the ban on their participation violated both their First Amendment right of free speech and association as well..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

FIfth Circuit Lifts Stay, Planned Parenthood Remains in WHP...For Now

Three-judge panel reverses stay

"...The clinics are arguing that Texas is violating their First Amendment right of free speech and association and their..."

May 4, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood in the WHP: On Again, Off Again

Judge thinks it's unlikely Texas will be able to justify the rule banning PP from the Women's Health Program

"...affiliates to sue, arguing that the rule violates their First Amendment rights to free speech and association, as well..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will State Be Allowed to Exclude PP From WHP?

That question is now before federal court

"...the program, saying that the exclusion violates the nonprofit's First Amendment rights of free speech and association, and 14th..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Today in Campaign Fail

Rick Perry takes a YouTube tumble

"...to be about Gov. Rick Perry versus the Tenth Amendment. Instead, it's become Perry versus copyright law – and..."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ruling: 'A Raging Flashflood of Corporate Money'

"...of corporate money." Decrying the decision to afford corporations First Amendment protections, she added, "A corporation is not part..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Hey, Perry, Veto This!'

With deadline looming, forces mobilize to push governor's red pen

"...First up is House Bill 4294, which gives school districts..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Talking Travis: Donna Howard

District 48 rep on the pros and cons of getting studies passed

"...a better fate than most bills manage: But the first rule of lawmaking is that bills change...."

May 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Finance Fireworks Flare For Leffingwell, McCracken (Updated)

Leffingwell says McCracken grossly exceeds out-of-town contributions; McCracken's crew shoots back

"...In his latest campaign finance report, on first blush it appears Brewster McCracken exceeded the legal limit..."

May 3, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...First up, Patrick successfully amended his abortion-related ultrasound bill in..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

House Passes Journalist Shield Law

Will law protect bloggers and their sources, too?

"...has been applauded by media groups, county attorneys, and First Amendment watchdogs. It even received the support of the..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The comedian says his jail term for selling bongs is really punishment for his attitudes about U.S. drug policy

"...a strong appeal of his sentence, citing his Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment and perhaps his..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...For Dusterhoft, an Iowa farm boy who was the first in his family to leave home and get a..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...and King were both midway through the street when first told to stop walking. Ramiro also told the officer..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Meeker and Former Treasurer

Former lobbyist and Leffingwell supporter alleges ad violated Texas election law

"...The complaint centers around two main points: First, the original ad appeared to be a part of..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...chance I get," he says. "Screwing around with the First Amendment scares me a lot more than Don Henley..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin's city leaders need to encourage first a workable facility for the recording and production of..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"..."There is a First Amendment to the Constitution." Ari Fleischer on Bill Maher..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...alone. But the only witnesses to his murder, the first murder of a Texas prison guard by an inmate..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Postmarks

We Get What We Want

"...is a volunteer mediator in juvenile court. She has first-hand knowledge of the difficulties that at-risk youths face. And..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...hustled their jockstraps, dildos, and harnesses over to South First...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Texas ACLU Readies for Abortion Battle in Cities and Towns

The struggle starts at the local level

"...People joining the network will first go through the 10-week TAAN Academy, a series of..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...boy and who's a girl? I remember the very first time I saw a butch lesbian – it blew..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...ISD, which reaches down into Austin. The school board's first regular meeting of the year came complete with a..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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