Point Austin: Justice Demands Affirmative Action

In UT admissions case, 'diversity' is important – but justice more so

"...of the Texas Legislature (and one nominee). All are Democrats, by the way, which doesn't speak terribly well of..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Justice Pemberton's Earned Re-Election – Ignore 'Chronicle's Knee-Jerk Call

"...with today's Texas Republican Party. But I do support Justice Bob Pemberton for re-election to the 3rd Court of..."

Oct. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...the dominant Travis County party is of course the Democrats. Last week, seven Democratic clubs held a four-hour clusterfu..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...by a land commissioner punch-up between former Henderson County Justice of the Peace Bill Burton and ex-state senator Hector..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Innovative Justice: Lipscombe vs. Seelig

Both candidates push alternatives to incarceration

"...first experience with the wrong side of the criminal justice system; as a consequence, they're also the courts where..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...25 years," said Amy Clark Meachum, campaigning for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. An Austin-based jurist looking to..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Democrats File Suit Against Tea Party Group

Claims King Street Patriots are engaging in voter harassment

"...Similarly, Texans for Public Justice, a nonprofit that tracks the influence of money in..."

Oct. 19, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

No Difference Between Republicans and Democrats

"...Dear Editor, The Obama Justice Department has once again shown its sensitivity and understanding..."

Aug. 17, 2010 Postmarks

Soechting Exactly the Kind of 'Loose Cannon' the Democrats Need

"...have been filled, sustaining memberships have skyrocketed, long dormant Democrats have been rejuvenated, and our party exudes a vibrant,..."

June 4, 2004 Postmarks

Even if a Republican Appointed a Supreme Court Justice, the Democrats Are to Blame

"...are that all the liberals on the court and Justice David Souter ruled for it. That's the fact, Jack,..."

July 6, 2005 Postmarks

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...Austin." Conversely, Brown said his top priority is criminal justice reform. "I want to do everything I can to..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Democrats Take Vote by Mail to the U.S. Supremes

Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters ask Court to extend VBM to all Texas voters

"...(via an online press conference) that the filings ask Justice Samuel Alito (who oversees the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Democrats Take Vote-by-Mail to Supreme Court

TDP and voters request Supremes to lift stay on VBM for all

"...(via an online press conference) that the filings ask Justice Samuel Alito (presiding over the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court..."

June 16, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...rights and paid sick leave, abortion access funding, criminal justice reform, and the decriminalization of homelessness have made him..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The People's Court

Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful

"...to figure out which of the three races for Justice of the Peace will be the least peaceful. The..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...www.siegelfortexas.org ENDORSEMENTS: Texas AFL-CIO, Our Revolution Texas, West Austin Democrats, Texas Students United, Stonewall Democrats of Austin, Austin Central..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...You won't see much of Justice O'Connor in El Paso these days, but Tony Sanchez..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...positively as a judge, as only one-seventh of the justice system, because there are seven felony judges. Everything that..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...unanticipated shot at an U.S. Senate seat, the national Democrats are actually spending money in Texas, instead of (as..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The People's Courts

Dems square off in three races

"...Travis County's five justices of the peace oversee, essentially, the "people's courts" –..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...Last year, both of these lifelong Democrats resigned their respective county commissioner seats - Biscoe in..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin at Large: We Knew This Was Trouble

Institutional Democrats fail their parenting tests at the dawn of the Dobbs era

"...that they thought would overturn Roe v. Wade. But Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy, and David Souter turned..."

July 1, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AOC Brings the Texas Heat

Progressive star stumps for Casar, Cisneros campaigns

"...heat to rallies firing up supporters of two fellow Justice Democrats aiming to join her in Congress, Austin's own..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Watson Says 4-Way Travis Split Unnecessary

Senator submits own map that keeps most of Austin in Dist. 14

"...chair Kel Seliger saying he met legal requirements, and Democrats warning him he’d better try again. Among them was..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Pride Brought Low

Remorseless as ever, Tom DeLay finally encounters a little bit of justice

"...Antonio Democrat appointed to this task by Republican Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson) wasn't buying it. The judge noted that..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Column by Michael King

UPDATED - It's Done: Voter ID Passes Senate

After marathon all-nighter, Republicans now send bill to House

"...instead of a normal committee, began yesterday morning. The Democrats immediately began delaying tactics...."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...in a forum hosted by the Circle C Area Democrats, in a packed and lively event that contrasted the..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...bargain system in place, the work of the criminal justice system would grind to a halt...."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races

On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph

"...on City Council. But on election night, as both Democrats celebrated easy victories in their contests for Congress (Casar..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

"...attorney Keith Hampton joined the primary race for chief justice of the 3rd Court of Appeals, and Amy Clark..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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