Headlines

"...homeless policy – Abbott is threatening to take state enforcement action if Council doesn't re-impose more stringent restrictions on..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature

Top of the Ticket: Third Party Options

The presidential election isn't just a choice between a racist demagogue and an institutional hawk

"...an institutional hawk. If those descriptions are too harsh for your sensibilities, consider the "record-breaking" lack of favorability among..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...Before all the votes were even counted, Gov. Greg Abbott's..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 28-June 4

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday28..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Point Austin: The Bottom Line on Health Care

Congress needs to act for universal health care

"...this kid's tonsils out.'" This utter commonplace about the "fee-for-service" system that distorts so much of our health care..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Michael King

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...up myself. The nice folks at CNN did that for me...."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fact or Fiction

"...I rely on the Chronicle to print enlightening and informed political endorsements. However, I am still staggering from the..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Postmarks

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...Young Texas Democrats yearning for more aggressively transformative policy positions were likely underwhelmed; Texas..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir sounded optimistic Monday when..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Clergy Supports WHP

Leaders disappointed in Gov. Perry

"...to Gov. Rick Perry, expressing their disappointment in him for letting the Medicaid-waiver Women's Health Program come to an..."

March 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Nader's Novel Idea; and Reining in the Gods of the Fed

"...Nader's presidential campaigns – but give the guy credit for his lifetime of confronting corporate arrogance, his inventive thinking..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Greg Casar’s Landslide Win Virtually Ensures TX-35 Seat

Plus where other races stand

"...Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar won big on..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Everything’s Different Now

The new normal requires a lot of willpower, but also the chance to do things better

"...rules will always be great, and though both law enforcement and public shaming have their purposes, the only policing..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...Among the several run-offs now scheduled for May 26 in the Democratic primary, the one for..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...presidential frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at Vic Mathias (formerly Auditorium) Shores Sunday (Feb. 23) afternoon...."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...Electronically ChallengedOn Monday, Jan. 6, the Texas Democratic Party filed..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...All the cool kids, me included, were up in arms..."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...29-year-old political superstar who can’t stop dominating the headlines for her bold progressive views criticized our tendency as a..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...new Major League Soccer team to begin play at McKalla Place sometime in 2021 – although there's still that..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature

Sendero’s Path Forward

Community health plan gets one-year budget reprieve

"...it quite clear that this was the last chance for Sendero to get past its financial woes. "I say..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Med-Mal Down, Doctor Shortage Up?

Tort reform was supposed to cure our ills. It hasn't worked.

"...According to the Texas Medical Association, the 2003 tort reforms they pushed so hard for are paying off –..."

Oct. 21, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...a premature leak to the Statesman last week – former state Sen. Wendy Davis announced via a campaign video..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

Page Two: Madness in General

A film review and recommendation for this blur of a year

"...two issues of the Chronicle left (after this one) before the new year begins. There are always many things..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The Way Home

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf

"...When All the Way opened at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...The GOP is still in charge and itching to finally score right-wing scalps that it's failed to grab in..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...two remaining clinics, "the phone was ringing off the wall," she says. Three staff members have been terminated, and..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...neither Vietnam nor IraqHeadlines• Sleeping off a tryptophan hangover, all city of Austin offices will close Thursday and Friday,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Mackey Annotated

"...John Mackey's essay was first published in the Wall Street Journal, Aug. 11. A slightly longer version is..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Hotel Artemis

A bleak but stylish future, where only criminals can afford healthcare

"...stands in plain sight as a secret, members-only hospital for criminals. And business is practically breaking down the door..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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