What Local News’ Decline Means for Austin’s Criminal Justice System

Keeping honest people honest

"...not immune to that trend. If you've followed the efforts of unionized journalists at the Austin American-Statesman, you may..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...conduct, Internal Affairs investigations, and the punishments meted out for misconduct. Most officers won't have much or any disciplinary..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...contested races, so if you're not seeing an endorsement for a position, that's because a candidate is running uncontested...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...This spring, the board of trustees for the Texas Civil Rights Project, a community lawyering organization..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Pro-Choice Protest Planned for HB 2 Lawsuit

The orange army will peacefully protest outside the HB 2 trial

"...the package bill (House Bill 2), a requirement that forces clinics to comply with the same building codes as..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Studying for Justice

Austin students get a summer immersion in activist history

"...Down a silent and dusty hallway on the second floor of Lanier High School, a..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

Caroline Rose Ditches Spotify and Live Nation for an Old-School Album Rollout

Alt-pop artist embraces a “slug mentality”

"...“It’s not really a new concept at all. I don’t think I’m..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Opinion: House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.

"...state or federal level and is a blank check for some of the most harmful immigration policies ever considered...."

May 26, 2023 Column by Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...City Council vote on an ordinance that would require all employers to pay employees when they miss work due..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Broken Justice

Wrongly convicted exonerees come to the Texas Capitol

"...In the Texas criminal justice system, eyewitness misidentification is by far the leading cause..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TV Eye: Crazy for Cop Shows

Cracking The Chicago Code

"...Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. But now, I've finally found a police drama that I do not simply..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Jail Numbers Down ... for Now

As Austin grows, jail population could inch upward

"...showing local jail populations dropping over the last year for the first time in more than a decade, according..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice System Needs Overhaul

"...by identity errors or by prosecutors in their quest for convictions who withheld evidence that maybe would have had..."

Oct. 15, 2009 Postmarks

Here Come the Judges -- Again: Round Two for Owen, Pickering

Texas progressives mobilize against federal judicial nominees Priscilla Owen and Charles Pickering

"...the Senate floor," said Craig McDonald, director of Texans for Public Justice, of the Bush administration's renomination of former..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

'What Is Justice?'

A state program that enables offenders and their victims meet face-to-face has helped Andrew Papke take full responsibility for the drunken driving-related deaths of Beth Early and Daniel London.

"...send them back to earth, where they will be forced to communicate with words...."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

The Justice's Closet Case

A "Deeper Faith"

"...Justice Raul Gonzalez photograph by Taylor Johnson This crusade is..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

Women Fight for Abortion Access at Texas Supreme Court

What exactly does “life-threatening” mean?

"...endangered by Texas’ ban on abortion presented a lawsuit challenging the ban’s provisions at a packed Texas Supreme Court..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...yes. Teen throws phone at Mom, bruising her. Mom calls 911. Should that teen go to prison?..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Stacey Abrams, Lawrence Wright Announced for Texas Book Festival

First wave of authors spans poetry to novels to kids books

"...Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has just been announced..."

July 31, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students

A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard

"...When it comes to staying civically engaged, there’s no shortage of opportunities here in the..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Kat McNevins

Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

"...as the "people's court," the chambers of our local justices of the peace are the only place many Travis..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...Austin Police Depart­ment’s own racism and use of lethal force dovetailed with nationwide unrest and outrage, sparked by the..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...A coalition of grassroots groups has called on city leaders to fire Austin Police Chief Brian..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Stands Still on Justice Reform

But God forbid we take your guns away

"...on cannabis possession reflected its general hideboundness on criminal justice reform, even as President Trump, the TPPF, and other..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

"...the eminent domain ruling by the USSC are that all the liberals on the court and Justice David Souter..."

July 6, 2005 Postmarks

Bob Libal Launches Bid for Commissioners Court

Former Grassroots Leadership executive director challenges Brigid Shea in 2022 Dem primary

"...Bob Libal, former executive director of Grassroots Leadership, announced his run for..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Fireworks for the Fourth

Reflections on Independence Day from Frederick Douglass

"...This year, for the Fourth of July, the rhetoric of patriotism has..."

July 7, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Marriage for Everyone

Travis County "overjoyed" to comply with Supreme Court decision

"...Last Friday, the Travis County Clerk's Office transformed from bureaucratic building into a site of momentous liberation..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Redistricting Commission Moves On ... With All Deliberate Speed

First order of business for the ICRC is the organization, not maps

"...Citi­zens Redistricting Com­mis­sion, the body charged with drawing maps for the eventual 10-district City Council. James Peter­son, who lives..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Baird Announces for D.A.

Former judge vows to bring reforms to office

"...Charlie Baird, a former Travis County district judge and former judge on the..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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