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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...trying to rebuild. Naked City• Chalk one up for free speech and public discourse. Austin High art teacher Tamara..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Librarians Battle For Freedom; and a Gusher From Exxon Mobil

"...LIBRARIANS BATTLE FOR FREEDOM Let's hear it for a rugged bunch of two-fisted,..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...might meet your demise as a result of your (freely chosen) days as a bartender ["Postmarks," Nov. 25], all..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Column

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by Cindy Sheehan – violate their constitutional right to free speech. Veterans Richard Underhill and Benjamin Hart Viges, along..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and his chief deputy Randy Plemons violated the activists' free speech rights, as well as their right to be..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TV Eye

In an unusual union between an indie-rooted movie network and another cable network specializing in sensational courtroom dramas comes a sustained, multifaceted discussion on one of the most pressing issues of our time: free speech

"...one of the most pressing issues of our time: free speech. The opposites in this case are the Sundance..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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"...the "new choice for this underserved legion of Bush-loving free thinkers."..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column

Austin @ Large: Access of Evil

It's a conspiracy! Defending Austin from the music network.

"...them into ACTV's sandbox – with an eye toward freeing up Channel 15, current home of the Music Network,..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...nanny gate ideas to yourself. Since this is a free country then you get to choose what you eat...."

March 12, 2004 Column

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"...that everyone has the information and means to decide freely and responsibly whether and when to have children. The..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

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"...smoking ban as a blow for common sense and free enterprise ["Austin @ Large," July 18]. As a nonsmoker..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Naked City

T.A.B. Heads to D.C.?

"...T.A.B. claims it exercised constitutionally protected free speech in its massive distribution of "issue ads" targeting..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.

"...last show, in light of the Dixie Chicks' recent free-speech adventures, argued on the necessity for all involved in..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

APD 'Documents the Instigators'

The behavior of APD's undercover cops raises questions about First Amendment rights.

"...where he saw his friend Ron Deutsch, a local freelance journalist who has written for both the Chronicle and..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Brave New Web

In the wake of Sept. 11 and the hard-line USA Act, the Internet has become a very unfriendly place for hackers.

"...debate over the nature of the Internet as a free system. In the post-WTC world, utopic hopes for a..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

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The war on Afghanistan isn't just wrong, it's stupid, and it's not going to work, either.

"...don't want anything to do with it. This includes free speech, equal rights, education, and equality. If we should..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Miracle on Thirty-Fourth Street

"...O'Hara role. Her Dorie, determined to raise a daughter free of futile dreams, has the weary, reluctant strength peculiar..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

People Talk Funny at Austin Sketch Fest

The annual jubilee of jokes leads off with a spoof of a Trump-Biden debate and a speech on toxic femininity

"...(His riff on Biden's "CornPop at the swimming pool" speech spins into a Twilight Zone of hilarity.) Having these..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...I have a very laissez faire attitude about speech. People should be able to say whatever they want,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...8:57pm: Flannigan just delivered his victory speech to a loud, cheering crowd. "I'm not usually at..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Page Two: The Undoing of Due Process

Why Republicans, Constitutionalists, Libertarians, and committed pro-lifers should oppose Gov. Abbott's attack on Planned Parenthood

"...This is for them. The fight for free speech should and must begin with the ideas we..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Judge Yeakel: Hyatt Lawsuit Can Proceed

Judge okays wrongful termination lawsuit against TWDB

"...On May 13, in a tentative victory for free speech rights, U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel rejected a..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Black Ally To Islamist Theocratic Megalomaniacs

"...Editor, I admire Louis Black’s willingness to protect constitutional freedom of speech, allowing me to constantly counter him publicly..."

Oct. 18, 2010 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...[the public officials'] constitutional attack is about protecting not free speech, but secret speech," reads the A.G.'s brief. There..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature

TV Eye

At this year's Emmy Awards, cable won, and reality lost. Sorry, Heidi.

"...all the time he needed to give his acceptance speech. He used his moment, somewhat clumsily, to defend free..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Hey, We're Part of the Big 4!

Gays rate alongside abortion, guns, and immigration in Obama's acceptance speech. At least we were mentioned.

"...In his acceptance speech at Invesco Field in Denver, Barack Obama stuck a..."

Aug. 28, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

People Who Agree With Me Are Godly; Those Who Don't Are Not

"...This country is full of a lot of expensive speech instead of free speech, and that is going to..."

Jan. 6, 2004 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Free Speech Spurned: Texas is facing a new lawsuit from..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”

"...decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech,” the statement said...."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

UT Teaching Assistants Fired Over Letter Supporting Palestinian Students

Faculty lend their support, citing censorship concerns

"...an isolated issue," says Kennedy. "The university is proclaiming free speech, but failing to protect it in reality."..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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