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The feds punish transit authorities for carrying drug-reform ads

"...a recently enacted federal appropriations bill violates constitutionally protected free speech...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge on Pregnancy 'Clinics': Signage Ordinance 'Vague'

Anti-abortion centers evade medical service signage requirement

"...City to Court," Oct. 14, 2011). Citing infringements on free speech and religious liberty, the Roman Catholic Diocese of..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

APD Infiltrates Occupy

Activists say cop encouraged them to break the law

"...any person in Austin wanting to engage in "protected free speech" would be free to do so...."

Aug. 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

"...it was impermissibly vague and that it violated doctors' free-speech rights. After a hearing last summer, Sparks agreed the..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Take City to Court

Lawsuit claims city ordinance violates free speech

"...do not provide is an illegal infringement on their free speech and religious freedoms. The lawsuit – brought by..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 10-17

"...FREE SPEECH DIALOGUES Experts from New York University and The..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Column

On Second Thought

City will establish clear, nondiscriminatory, "objective" procedure for media credentials

"...producers. Also, the Austin Police Depart­ment will establish a "free speech perimeter" around City Hall – basically defined by..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Anthony Graves Update

10th Court of Appeals says if it has to, it will vacate the gag order that is improperly curtailing the free speech of Graves, awaiting a retrial for capital murder

"...to vacate the gag order that improperly curtails the free speech of Anthony Graves, who is awaiting a retrial..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Fattenin' Frogs for Snakes

Wave a white sheet at City Hall, and the Keystone Kops kome running

"...Legendary Austin freedom-fighter John Henry Faulk still looks symbolically down upon City..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Ashcroft's Porn Wars Come to Texas

Adult-video magnate's bust part of DOJ anti-obscenity effort

"...Typically, commercial pornography is protected by the First Amendment's free speech provisions, but is subject to so-called "time, place,..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...this creep is cussing Alex using his right to free speech, and yet at the same time negotiating in..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column

Scumbags Shouldn't Curse

"...this creep is cussing Alex using his right to free speech, and yet at the same time negotiating in..."

Aug. 9, 2004 Postmarks

T.A.B. to Earle: Drop Dead, Democrat!

The Texas Association of Business sues the DA and claims "partisan politics" are behind the T.A.B. ethics case.

"...identities are protected by the First Amendment right to free speech, the court ruled, if the campaign materials do..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bush Demo Lawsuit Fails

"...primarily an attempt to require the APD to provide "free speech training" to officers -- to make it part..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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UT's Dept. Of Amplification

"...in issuing its 45-page report and recommendations on UT-Austin free speech rules...."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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Hometown Zeroes

"...the Insight section under the heading, "The cost of free speech," the paper quoted a Wall Street Journal op-ed..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Off the Desk:

"...Contrary to the expectations of some free-speech advocates, Cyber Patrol will not be removed from the..."

July 11, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Payne on drums. I would describe the Bros as freestyle psychedelic blues/raga/fusion. Note: It should be pointed out that..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...passes the ordinance to make public places in Austin smoke-free. Workers and nonsmokers in these places have a right..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Public Notice

Public Notice notes a few great ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend by helping a good cause.

"...can check live coverage on the Internet, courtesy of Free Speech TV, Deep Dish TV, and Philly Independent Media..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

A Revolutionary Letter to Employers

"...the system was fair, we could speak to you freely -- we wouldn't hesitate to express ourselves honestly to..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Column

Page Two

"...Let us set aside the First Amendment/free speech argument because its use has become so unseemly..."

July 18, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Hanging Up the Horns

"...ideologies. Moreover, one cannot argue that there was a free speech rationale for hosting this conference. After all, hate..."

April 1, 2025 Postmarks

Seek a Conversation

"...and tepid fashion – the central role played by free speech in the maintenance of a democratic civil society..."

June 1, 2017 Postmarks

Blocked by the Cops

Choose your words carefully before tweeting at APD

"...Regarding concerns of governmental free speech restriction, Austin civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin explained,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Facebook "Threat" Case Proceeds

Judge declines to dismiss case against Carter

"...counted as a terroristic threat, overstepping what is considered free speech...."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Unknown

In this psychological thriller, a man awakens after a car accident to find his wife doesn't recognize him and another man has assumed his identity.

"...with his pretty wife, Elizabeth (Jones), to deliver a speech at a biotechnology conference – and then immediately calls..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Strippers to the Supremes

Texas Supreme Court gets into major First Amendment case

"...performed partially clothed or fully nude, a form of free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution? Strip club owners..."

March 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Return to Forever

From creationism to red-baiting, the right kicks it old school

"...There is no free market, nor does anyone rationally desire one. Sure, the..."

May 29, 2009 Column by Louis Black

The Topless Tax Sequel, Part III

The Lege's Titty Tax refuses to die

"...that the tax is not an attempt to restrict free speech. The businesses have choices: Lose the alcohol, put..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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