Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist

Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote

"...voter ID law was passed in 2011 along partisan lines. At the time, Democrats said that its terms would..."

April 11, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Patrick's Latest Terrible Tweet

Lite Guv social media debacle over San Bernardino murders

"...all those people are dead (or something along those lines). Of course, that explanation misses that Patrick's seeming intent..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...About Those Lege Lines: A group of Latinx advocacy groups filed suit..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature

Point Austin: Happy New Year?!?

Looking forward ... 2020 could go either way

"...That's where we are, as the new year turns..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Winter Is Coming! Embrace the Cold as Night King Greg Abbott.

The Texas governor (dis)graces the Chronicle’s annual Halloween mask cover

"...3) Don't forget to poke the eyes out, as..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Features Feature

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo

GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans

"...Right-wing activist Michael Quinn Sullivan of influential lobby group..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Joaquin Castro and Lloyd Doggett Demand Voter Purge Documents

If state leaders have "nothing to hide, why wouldn't they turn those documents over?"

"...Calling state officials "Trumpettes" trying to avoid accountability and..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Voter Purge Leader David Whitley Resigns

Embattled SoS calls it quits after discriminatory voter purge

"...When Whitley advised counties to investigate a list of..."

May 27, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Businesses Stand Up for Sick Leave

Committee hears bills that would prevent Austin from regulating certain employment practices

"...On Wednesday, May 1, the House State Affairs Committee..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...A common-sense amendment by Democrat Sen. José Menéndez, D-San..."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"..."To set the record straight, Chairman Leach is falsely..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week

"...protect Confederate monuments from the verdict of history. See "Lege Lines," Apr. 19...."

April 19, 2019 News Column

Congress Wants to Look at David Whitley's Books

Investigation to look into Texas' voter list fiasco

"...The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Not Our Fault: Having distributed and proclaimed as "actionable"..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature

Texas Secretary of State Defends Voter Purge Fiasco

Whitley ducks blame during contentious confirmation hearing

"...Rather than tuck his tail between his legs, promise..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

During Austin Visit, A.G. Jeff Sessions Rehashes Immigration Myths

Activists protest Sessions and the DOJ's "racist" agenda

"...Predictably, Sessions applauded the Texas Legislature for passing one..."

Oct. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...But for the time being, state law enforcement agencies..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Moore, paving the way for her October trial. See "Lege Lines," Aug. 4...."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature

Dukes Deal Off. Next Stop: Court.

District Attorney confirms state rep will stand trial

"...The big condition was that Dukes had to accept..."

Aug. 2, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Updated: Plea Deal for Dukes Expires

State rep had until close of business Tuesday to accept D.A.'s offer

"...The suspicion (or fear) among Democrats is that Dukes..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...on local control, anti-choice measures, and school vouchers. See "Lege Lines."..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today

Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol

"...The Sandra Bland Act, authored by state Rep. Garnet..."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

PWR BTTM Will Not Play Austin

Queer punk duo faces erasure in light of sexual assault allegations

"...heard of the allegations. However, an interview on Jezebel alleges a survivor reached out to Bruce shortly after Hopkins..."

May 19, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...SB 4 imposes civil and criminal penalties on law..."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Still No Vote on the Bathroom Bill "Compromise"

After five hours of public testimony, HB 2899 sits in limbo

"...Wednesday saw another late night at the Capitol. The..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...The Trump administration's Department of Justice has reversed the..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature

I Pee With LGBT

Richard Linklater debuts ad denouncing the Texas bathroom bill

"...The commercial, Taking a Seat, Making a Stand, directly..."

Feb. 22, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Women's March in Austin Does Its Part in Historic Day of Protest

As many as 50,000 participated locally in anti-Trump demonstration

"...On a day of massive protest worldwide and as..."

Jan. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...Vela acknowledged that it’s not at all clear exactly..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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