SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...passing.) The one digression in the ruling was from Justice Clarence Thomas, who took the opportunity to argue that..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Virgin Walks Into a Civil Rights Debate ...

The State Board of Ed circus is back in town

"...that civil rights leader Cesar Chavez and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall be removed from guidelines suggesting them as..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...the outlaw out of town and dispense some Texas justice. ......"

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

This week's civic agenda, Sept. 11-18

"...MISSING The Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice and UT's Nettie Lee Benson Latin Amer­i­can Collection host..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...1524 S. I-35 #218, 444-0900. www.camelotcommunitycare.org EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Naked City

"...to action. The equal emphasis on "environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment" reflects a growing trend among environmentalists..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Okay, We're a Bit Biased on This One …

"...while at the same time allowing prosecutors to seek justice." Recently there have been high profile cases involving journalists..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Republicans objected to provisions requiring Southern states to get Justice Department preclearance before changing voting procedures and requiring bilingual..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

The president and his people have broken the laws governing warrantless wiretapping of U.S. citizens and furthermore, lied about it, repeatedly and knowingly

"...was impossible to screen out domestic calls. Even a Justice Department official admitted, "You're talking about access to such..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Power, Forward

Dave Zirin on 'What's My Name, Fool?: Sports and Resistance in the United States'

"...no kind of joint organization like Athletes for Social Justice, where they can meet and commonly discuss what it..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Point Austin: Halloween Masks

Everyone had a role to play, and some performed better than others

"...a conflict with an event previously scheduled by the League of United Latin American Citizens. It was moved to..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

People Get Ready

Excerpt from Kevin Phinney's 'Souled American'

"...Blues might as well have been on the Ivy League's recommended list of school supplies. Their devotion betrayed a..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Feature by Kevin Phinney

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Don't mess with Texas elections." – Texans for Public Justice Director Craig McDonald, commenting on the TRMPAC ruling. See..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...delivered his State of the State address with a Bush-league refrain: We've kept taxes down and profits plentiful. Schools,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...working for TARAL [Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League] in 1989. I think this was two days after..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

A statewide study shows that racial disparities in vehicle stops are commonplace

"...On Feb. 3, the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition released its first comprehensive statewide report on..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...$500, the ABC grants are sponsored by the Junior League of Austin, Advanced Micro Devices, and the 3M Corporation...."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...of Frankston High School in Anderson County, the Tyler League of Women Voters had assembled several state and federal..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Texas Learn a lot about the Lege and social justice. Make lobbying your hobby. PO Box 2579, 78701. 474-5475...."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is back, and this time it may be a bit more bulletproof.

"...loud at RFRA, calling it (in the opinion of Justice Anthony Kennedy) an "intrusion at every level of government,..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...Lobby Learn a lot about the Lege and social justice. Make lobbying your hobby. PO Box 2579, 78701. 474-5475...."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Unlikely Allies

Eastsiders and Suburbanites Unite to Fight City

"...records, must undergo "preclearance" by the U.S. Department of Justice whenever any change in voter demography or voting systems..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...became hotly criticized last spring, Watson began speaking with Justice Department officials about creating a new position on officer..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Texas Records

"...career and puts Nava on the map in the league with Ricky Trevino and Emilio Navara. And while Nava..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...she works as a police detective alongside her partner Justice (Payne). Once ensconced in a Brooklyn tenement, Maximillian creates..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...she works as a police detective alongside her partner Justice (Payne). Once ensconced in a Brooklyn tenement, Maximillian creates..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Bucking the System

Erik Moebius Faces Possible Disbarment

"...others like it convinced the Texas chapter of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC) that Moebius had..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Sheriff Deegan (Smith) to bring the men back to justice. Gates deduces that the men are most likely dead..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...involved in Senior Trip really thinks it's in the league of the franchise's first hit, National Lampoon's Animal House,..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...favorites this Saturday at Ground Control Touring and reproductive justice nonprofit NOISE FOR NOW’s third annual abortion access benefit..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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