Another Texan for President?

"...that a genuine movement for peace, social and racial justice, genuine ecology, and grassroots democracy cannot take root within..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Supremes Turn Down Perry and Dewhurst

The Texas Supreme Court rejects Perry and Dewhurst's request for a writ of mandamus against the fugitive Senate Democrats.

"...court would provide (unspecified) sanctions against the 11 Senate Democrats who prevented a quorum July 26 and fled to..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

If he were CEO, and not governor, of Texas, Rick Perry's lazy disloyalty would never be tolerated; look for new "Postmarks" online daily; Screens Editor Kimberley Jones decamps for graduate school; and we honor the righteous life of Marjorie Hershey.

"...demand for redistricting. The only downsides are those miserable Democrats who, having fled the state, endanger Perry and the..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Keystone Kops Hunt Killer D's

The Dept. of Homeland Security barely breaks a sweat investigating its own role in the May manhunt

"...in the May search for the missing Texas House Democrats. The reports hide the identities -- including deleting all..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...small chance. A tumultuous five-way race for an open justice of the peace seat -- featuring three former peace..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...all Republican, and of which Cornyn is a former justice...."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...Act from two different Senate committees on Thursday, frustrated Democrats brought action on the floor to a dead halt..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...against the populist leader.” Did Pelosi worry about the Democrats becoming simply anti-Trump? Pelosi said no...."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Plea Reached in Arson of Democratic Party Headquarters

On further review: No terrorism

"...Travis County Democrats are alarmed at the sentence being contemplated for the..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

From Georgetown to Austin, a March to Defend Democracy

Barber, O’Rourke hosting 27-mile trek to force action on voting rights

"...Why are they doing this? Like the Texas House Democrats currently breaking quorum in Washington D.C., the marchers are..."

July 27, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Fumbling, Bumbling Letdown of the 87th Legislature

Sine dead

"...on the right-wing scorecard. (This goes for less progressive Democrats as well, particularly in the Senate.)..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...a donor to both Paxtons as well as to Democrats. Ken Paxton in December filed a criminal complaint with..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...all of Texas, and carry with it the first Democrats to win a statewide election since Bill Clinton was..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Read The Platforms

"...lives.” They pledge to support “the defunding of 'climate justice' initiatives, the abolition of the Environmental Protection Agency, and..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

Longtime House rep foregoes run-off, emphasizes Dem party unity

"...this week. "Instead, we should concentrate on electing more Democrats, and hopefully more people of color to the House...."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

March 3 Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice: Amy Clark Meachum..."

Feb. 13, 2020 News Post

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...race in TX-25 (San Marcos to Fort Worth), where Democrats Julie Oliver and Heidi Sloan are facing off to..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...by the Travis County Democratic Party, the Black Austin Democrats, and the University Democrats, spent a couple of hours..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: The Work Goes On

A mixed election bag nationwide, but real reasons for optimism

"...his presidency. Between rambling threats to retaliate against House Democrats who might dare to investigate him and protracted arguments..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the run-off

"...February on the basis of his background in criminal justice, commitment to pro bono activism, and organizational support, but..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...over Susannah Woody. Across town in the race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, incumbent Susan Steeg has..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Will Austin Applicants Get a "Fair Chance"?

Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories

"...and more people find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system, more have found themselves unable to find work..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

"...guns, guns. So it was tough times for Senate Democrats, but Watson still saw victories on issues like in-state..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...In 2010, Democrats gathered at the Driskill Hotel for an electoral bloodbath,..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...None of this is news to Texans for Public Justice. In 2010, the watchdog group issued a scathing report..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Prosecutor Named to Probe Perry's PIU Motives

Attorney Michael McCrum has worked both sides of the legal arena in white-collar crime cases

"...will investigate a complaint filed by Texans for Public Justice that Perry broke state law by threatening to defund..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

McAfee To Be Remembered at Childhood Home

Longtime activist dies Saturday, July 13

"...was raising her voice for women's rights and social justice." And Tax Asses­sor-Collector Bruce Elfant posted on his Facebook..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Ticker: May 14

All the news that's fit to blog

"...fee paychecks. Journalistic golden calf Carl Bernstein called the Justice Department's secret tracking of Associated Press phone calls "inexcusable."..."

May 14, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Partisan

"...owner John Jay Myers (L) and Houston peace and justice activist David B. Collins (G)...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...fell through when documentarian Glenn Bass filed for a justice of the peace race, leaving ex-Denver Bronco and GOPAC-TX..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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