The Hightower Report

What moved marriage equality from taboo to justice?

"...and mutual respect – as well as love – for all. The moment came on June 26, when Justice..."

July 17, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: Recalling Eroy Brown

Groundbreaking Texas inmate murder case reflects long fight for justice

"...Brown, provides an illuminating study of recent but nearly forgotten state history. Subtitled The Murder Case That Shook the..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

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

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Q&A Hole: Killing a Human?

With Jon Lebkowsky, Marc English, Rowan Hagemann, and more

"...Whimsical, and we reckon the answers will tend to fall along those same lines...."

Jan. 26, 2015 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It Ain't Over Yet

City and Circle C Wait for Justice

"...by Doug Potter The courtroom scene on December 30 before a three-judge panel headed by federal District Judge Sam..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...Nearly two years after Travis County officials suspended a..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?

An Anti-abortion Exhibit Produces Protests and a Free Speech Controversy at UT

"...the February visit of a Kansas anti-abortion campaign that calls itself "Justice for All." Invited by a newly formed..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...the murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor allege in a court filing that over the past three..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Affordable Housing With CodeNEXT

Also starring the People's Plan and Housing Justice Agenda

"...land development code at least tries to create some affordable housing for people who make 60-80% of the median..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 5

Our Bill of Rights guarantees are breaking down in state justice systems across the country

"..."Italy's former military intelligence chief was sentenced to 10 years in..."

July 12, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...The verdict came too fast for it to be anything but an acquittal. The five..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Laying Down the Law

"...the rule of law, defend judicial independence, and advocate for equal access to justice for all. The independence of..."

April 16, 2025 Postmarks

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...Garza and County Attorney Delia Garza demand an explanation for why Austin police are declining to investigate reported crimes..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County D.A. Moore Pushes Back Against Firefighters' Claims

Says the job of her office is to "see that justice is done" for victims and the accused

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore has called the videos released last week by the Austin Firefighters..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...For more than a decade, lawyers for death row inmate..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...The best and worst of the criminal justice system was on display in the Williamson County case..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Civil Action

"...Zeljko Ivanek, James Gandolfini, Dan Hedaya, Bruce Norris, Robert Duvall, Kathleen Quinlan, John Lithgow, Sydney Pollack and Stephen Fry...."

Jan. 8, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

SXSW Film Review: Baby Doe

An empathetic look at pregnancy denial and its consequences

"...an empathetic, gut-wrenching exploration of pregnancy denial, secrecy, and justice...."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...as a new community advisory board, won't be finalized for another month or two. The office’s three-page announcement highlights..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Education Austin Calls Out AISD Police

Austin Justice Coalition, the NAACP, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and more insist on “roundtable discussion” to address policing in schools

"...of community activists gathered on Friday, Sept. 20, to call on Austin ISD leaders to think about how the..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Metallica

"...Lined with trauma, Metallica's 1988 double album ... And Justice For All remains..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Justice for All? Artists Reflect on the Death Penalty

The Texas Moratorium Network's juried exhibition Justice for All? Artists Reflect on the Death Penalty is a must for anyone with feelings about capital punishment

"..."Justice for All? Artists Reflect on the Death Penalty"..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Naked City

"...BLINDSIDING JUSTICE: If Congressional conservatives get their way, the Legal Services..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Outrage Over APD's Refusal to Discipline Alex Gonzales' Killers

Officers face no consequences after chaotic 2021 encounter

"...Criminal justice advocates say that the Austin Police Department has once..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...officers in civil lawsuits stemming from APD's use of force. With at least eight more suits pending, the costs..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Q&A with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sanders talks a possible presidential bid, income inequality

"...In a multi-state tour gauging his prospects for a 2016 presidential run, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont,..."

April 2, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Michael Clayton

This smart and thoroughly entertaining film asks the question of where a lawyer’s ethical responsibility to zealously represent a client ends and the societal interest in achieving justice begins.

"...Ken Howard. “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” That oft-quoted line from one of Shakespeare’s..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Senators Debate Life-Without-Parole Option

Death penalty proponents trot out predictable arguments against it

"...On March 15, legislators on the Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony related to SB 60, Brownsville Democratic..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bush Claims Vs. Reality

"...than the Bush administration. Our government fed us known misinformation on nuclear aluminum tubes, uranium from Africa, hundreds of..."

Feb. 10, 2004 Postmarks

My Pledge

"...Dear Chronicle, The following version of "The Pledge of Allegiance," to my eye, more accurately conveys what our country..."

Jan. 7, 2004 Postmarks

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