The Ant Bully

Childhood's fascination with all things small and squirmy makes this story of a boy who becomes an ant a pleasant, if undernourished, tale.

"...Directed by: John A. Davis. Consider the allure of the ant: Nowhere..."

July 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

It's My Party

"...Directed by: Randal Kleiser. Starring: Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Margaret Cho, Bruce Davison, Lee Grant, Devon..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"...Yet here was Chief Justice John Roberts two weeks ago, dismissing out of hand the..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

"...From: Shawn Badgley To: John Razook Time: 9:49pm, Jan. 15 John: I dip my..."

Jan. 15, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Hobby Lobby and the Supremes

Company asserts religious freedom from birth control

"...to provide health care for its employees," Chief Justice John Roberts interjected...."

March 26, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

President Obama's Oath Mishap

"...defend the Constitution of the United States." Chief Justice John Roberts recited the oath to Obama incorrectly by putting..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...4 of the Voting Rights Act – because the Roberts court majority believes it discriminates against those states that..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Franken v. Roberts; and Stomping on America's Workers

"...Franken v. Roberts..."

July 16, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: MUD Rising

Canyon Creek voting-rights lawsuit goes to the Supremes

"...them thus far, but just the fact that the John Roberts court has accepted the appeal suggests they'll get..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King

World Court Ruling Not Enforceable

Supremes stiff death row inmate

"...In the Tuesday ruling penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, a 6-3 majority of the court agreed that..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Biden Joins Fight to Revive Voting Rights Act

Bill would require Texas to get federal clearance

"...preclearance. Arguing that the map was outdated, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Congress could simply pass a new..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It Was 20 Years Ago Today

The Eggmen celebrate two decades of holding hands

"...but it's turned into somewhat of a career,” muses John Burgess of the Eggmen. “Somewhat” is putting it mildly...."

Oct. 23, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

There Be Dragons

Roland Joffé wrote and directed this drama set during the Spanish Civil War in which one of the protagonists is Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá.

"...Jacobi and Rusty Lemorande. With the beatification of Pope John Paul II last week, the timing could not be..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jim Gaffigan

Pack up the kids: Comedian Jim Gaffigan is back, taping his Austin shows for cable

"...kind of a unique experience in that the typical John Hughes high school experience, I didn't really have. I..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...court said (in the opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts), "Our usual practice is to avoid the unnecessary..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Texas Book Festival

Photos by John Anderson

"...RootsWith Mitch Cullin, Dave Oliphant, Edward Swift, and Jane Roberts Wood..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Books Feature by Tom Doyal

Point Austin: The Victory of Tom DeLay

With redistricting ruling, SCOTUS says it’s OK to cheat to win

"...and state legislatures. The court majority – Chief Justice John Roberts (who wrote the opinion) and Justices Clarence Thomas,..."

July 5, 2019 News Column by Michael King

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...need for diversity measures in university admissions, Chief Justice John Roberts made an argument for the Voting Rights Act..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: March 27

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts's lesbian cousin attended yesterday's Prop 8 hearings, where..."

March 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: Revenge of the Cyborgs

Speech may be free, but justice costs real money

"...Kennedy's self-flattering effusions are followed by Chief Justice John Roberts (joined by Samuel Alito), primarily to insist that..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

News/Print

The 14th annual Short Story Contest: If you haven't heard, hear here, as we've gone from 550 to 10, count them, 10 stories! Count them again! Still 10? Not for long ...

"...Marlin (Austin); "Chlorine," Gail Miller (Albuquerque, N.M.); "Lit Up," John Roberts (Herndon, Va.); and "Mojo Nixon Is God," Susan..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking

Miers nomination pushes right-wing spin machine into disturbing, delicious overdrive

"...candidate search and consulted with Harriet Miers on Judge John Roberts' appointment, I can't help thinking "Mommy" and Daddy"..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...announced the appointment of D.C. Court of Appeals Judge John Roberts as his nominee to replace Justice Sandra Day..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

scanlines

Gabriel Over the White House

"...War of the Buttons D: John Roberts; with Liam Cunningham, Gregg Fitzgerald, Colm Meany, Eveanna..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Screens Feature

What Lies Beneath

John Cusack talks about putting a human face on Hitler in Max.

"...John Cusack may not be the greatest actor of his..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Common Law

The flood of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions

"...into consideration as a specific factor in admissions. Justice John Roberts, writing the majority opinion, did not entirely exclude..."

July 7, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...this cynicism proved so glaring that even Chief Justice John Roberts – who dissented in the ruling to strike..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Spread Your Wings With The Peanut Butter Falcon

The story behind an unlikely filmmaking adventure

"...are. "Mick Foley and, of course, Jake 'the' Snake Roberts," he said...."

Aug. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Wages of Civility

The Supreme Court confirms that elections have consequences

"...series of contortions (delivered this time by Chief Justice John Roberts), the majority concluded that whatever candidate and President..."

June 29, 2018 News Column by Michael King

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John Krasinski – leads today's massive announcement as the opening..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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