Texan Palestinians Protest Israeli-American Council

Protesters and conference speakers clash

"...gathered at Austin's Fairmont hotel for the fifth annual Israeli-American Council summit. The IAC, a business conference centered around..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Immigrants Flex Muscle

Day Without an Immigrant work stoppage and boycott draws more than a million people into the streets nationally; thousands turn out locally

"...to immigrant and workers' rights. Billed alternately as the Great American Boycott and A Day Without an Immigrant by..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Cesar Chavez

The United Farm Workers leader and civil rights activist who managed to get housewives to stop buying grapes is the subject of this biopic.

"...a figure whose primary tactics involved nonviolent demonstration, economic boycott, and personal fasting (although 1982’s multi-Oscar-winner Gandhi proves that..."

March 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From Freedom Fries to Fess Parker

Rebecca Chastenet de Géry reflects on french fries, Grey Poupon®, and good old American apple pie.

"...On French Fries, Grey Poupon, and Good Old American Apple Pie..."

May 30, 2003 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Whip It Real Good

Whip In's reincarnation continues with its award-winning Kamala beers

"...says Dipak. Lively commentary online led to calls to boycott the Delaware-based Dogfish Head, but ultimately, the larger craft..."

June 20, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

People Get Ready

Excerpt from Kevin Phinney's 'Souled American'

"...From Souled American: How Black Music Transformed White Culture by Kevin Phinney...."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Feature by Kevin Phinney

SXSW Eco: The Culture War to Save the World

Punk, hip-hop and literature sign up for the eco fight

"...Maybe it's the fixation on burlap. but American environmentalism has long been associated with hippydom. But in..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

QueerBomb/Pride Roundtable: Extended Remix

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...was happening. College in the 1960s was really pretty great. [laughter] No final exams; everything was canceled; classes were..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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"...up-and-comers wonder if such coverage is possible. And last, great writers (who will remain anonymous here) have repeatedly quit..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Anti-sex Crusader

Christian Virgin Wyatt Roberts Keeps It Clean

"...Roberts, executive director of the American Family Association of Texas (AFA), has been called a..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

Readers seeking "objectivity" won't find it here; the Chronicle is dedicated to advocacy and opinion, and always has been.

"...last week's cover story by Amy Smith on the boycott of the new Planned Parenthood clinic really brought this..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Salt of the Earth

Local activists remember Cesar Chavez on the seventh anniversary of his death.

"..."[Because of Chavez] there has been a greater tolerance, if not acceptance, of Hispanics. But there are..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Paul Ciavarri

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"...in history, anyone who opposes the Villas has a great deal of suspect credibility to overcome outside the echo-chamber..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column

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"...and nightmarish. Isn't it well past time for the American Psychological Association to declare this kind of religious extremism..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column

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"...Great. Your biased, ignorant viewpoint will be lauded by the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

Point Austin: Astroturf and Grass

More than one way to spark a demonstration

"...I hope y'all had a great time down at the tea parties!..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Keeping Cesar Alive

Actor Ed Begley Jr. explains how he was inspired to write a musical honoring his friend Cesar Chavez

"...listening to another song, and that would be a great song to tell this part of the story. And..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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"...school spirit but of the wonderful qualities of North American housing. The students could live in the structures for..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column

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VanScorned

"...of views conservative people have about the UFW's grape boycott. Because the taste of grapes is not offensive, should..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Column

Off the Desk:

"...from conservative radio talk-show host Wyatt Roberts of the American Family Association. Roberts, upset about some cartoons in the..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"It's not up to the American Cancer Society or Lance Motherfucking Armstrong to tell me..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...read past installments of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” here. Boycott Bogus Skunks LP..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...fire about your support for the BDS, the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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Hey, who put a vegetarian in my aquifer?

"...divided on these issues, but I haven't seen a great reason or vision that shows how old airport hangars..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Column

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"...distills down to a categorical animus against all things American. In Mahajan's blinkered, Manichean world-view, America can do no..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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"...-- meaning mostly visitors to town. This is a great opportunity for an Austin central park...."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

'Secuestro Express'

Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on 'Secuestro Express'

"...Venezuelans, they all know what it is. But an American audience just sees a shooting and that introduces you..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Michael King

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"...Ambition is great, driving will is better, but failing to learn the..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...Seymour Fogel, whose credits included an apprenticeship with the great Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and a mural commissioned by..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...be 76 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and 13 Texas Premieres. Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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