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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to an analysis released last week by the Texas Freedom Network. "Leininger is so obsessed with forcing taxpayers to..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

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"...this is read) blows my mind. What happened to freedom and capitalism? Business owners are losing their rights, and..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Texas musicians report from NYC and D.C., Nick Cave and others cancel shows, and the Trail of Dead headline a Red Cross benefit at the Mercury

"...music, especially large public gatherings like the quickly renamed Freedom Fest (aka KLBJ's Shore Thang), served as an ideal..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...and continues to perpetrate -- in the name of freedom and God -- on the peoples and countries around..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Media Bills Chill

Reporters Get the Cold Shoulder From Legislators

"...and any other interests that may be concerned with freedom of information (which, when you get right down to..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

311 Story in Error

"...Refreshingly, theirs is not your usual campaign. You won't..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Luv Doc: Prohibition

God help the affable, chubby, slow kids with thick glasses

"...of anarchy, we live in a culture that values freedom above all else, and any abridgment or denial of..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Beyond City Limits

"...call the rules vague and ripe for misinterpretation. Texas Freedom Network Deputy Director Ryan Valentine said, “The State Board..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

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"...of 'em. It's your right as a citizen to freedom of speech. So why would you become so enraged..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Naked City

Songs of Freedom in Tulia

"...Review, reportedly designed to celebrate the 12 defendants' newfound freedom. Attorney Jeff Frazier, who volunteered to help Texas ACLU..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Freedom of Speech Forbids Free Speech..."

March 21, 2003 Column

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...that they know what I'm about," says Robison. "The freedom comes from that they liked what I was doing..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...Film” series and tying in with the ongoing exhibition “Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN,”..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...New names will be present, too, including the Beagle Freedom Project, a nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates beagles from..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Special Speedbump

CDAs, Texas Transportation Revolving Fund could trip up the plans to get lawmakers home by Saturday

"...Anti-toll road groups like Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom and Texans for Accountable Government never wanted the exemptions..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Ian McLagan's Bump Band. His most recent album, Byzantine (Freedom), was an unheralded highlight of last year's Austin releases...."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...Texas House Democrats scored "exemplary" ratings on a Texas Freedom Network report card, while all but one of the..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

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"...Court is just one vote away from eliminating the freedom to choose. The Senate is just one vote shy..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

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Sweep Them Out

"...of zealots in congress clamoring for a so-called religious freedom amendment and return to (Christian) prayer in school. Smacks..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Off the Desk

"...and to speak "clearly to the principle of academic freedom."..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill

SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies

"...Rights Project, MOVE Texas Action Fund, and the Texas Freedom Network, and activists stood outside the Capitol to denounce..."

May 16, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Sincere” Bigotry at the Senate

Religious-refusal bill moves to the House

"...of Texas – from doctors to mold assessors – freedom to discriminate based on their "sincerely held" religious beliefs...."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

"Rape Insurance" Bill Close to Becoming Law

HB 214 bars private, state-offered, and ACA abortion coverage

"...Bill authors claim the legislation is about “economic freedom” and allowing those who "philosophically disagree" with abortion to..."

Aug. 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...the House, particularly among the bratty obstructionists within the Freedom Caucus. On Aug. 4, the far-right group held a..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...Texas version of the Indiana religious intolerance (sorry, religious freedom) bill, we're not too surprised – especially considering this..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...Not as Bad as It Looks on local indie Freedom Records topped local Top 10 lists. His latest project,..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...ground in the debate by giving state authorities the freedom to make their own judgment calls on privatization while..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...court. Gumbo, hot dogs, a barbecue sandwich, maybe some "freedom fries," a curious sentiment in these French-blooded parts where..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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"...you would have written some nice things [on] this "Freedom Iraq." What a victory for him...."

April 25, 2003 Column

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"...we offer to the nearly 59,000 who missed the "Freedom Bird." Further, Fred Casteneda, our veteran consultant and friend,..."

July 19, 2002 Column

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