Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...has been spirited and surprisingly successful thus far, but military experts still seem unanimous in their opinion that the..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Letters @ 3AM

On September 28, key rights guaranteed by our Constitution, plus the central tenet of the Magna Carta, were nullified by an act of Congress – specifically, the Military Commissions Act of 2006

"...tenet of the Magna Carta, were nullified by an act of Congress – specifically, the Military Commissions Act of..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters @ 3AM

Democrats may vote for laws like the PATRIOT Act that gut the Bill of Rights, but Democrats do not initiate laws that abolish our freedoms – an important distinction.

"...heading of "justice for all." But revising the PATRIOT Act and the Military Commission Act is on no politician's..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Inside

"...girlfriend Christine (Eser) have turned against him for his actions. Complicating this carefully executed psychological drama is the shift..."

March 21, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...scorched by the liquid fire of the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...heels despite continuing bad news from Baghdad. And peace activist Cindy Sheehan went to Crawford to announce her intention..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...The Texas Legislative Black Caucus introduced the George Floyd Act in August, at the height of protests against police..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Doing What We Can

Public Safety Commission takes a stand against gun violence

"...engaged in a plot to "seize Americans' guns." The actual evidence seems to suggest a quite successful plan by..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 4

With the consent of the governed, the United States government has gone rogue and violated international law

"...Let us confront the fact – or, if you like, the possibility – that..."

June 14, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two: Kool-Aid for the Sheeple!

Burning the Reichstag in a hall of mirrors

"...either the official report on 9/11 or the Warren Commission on Kennedy. One can distrust all of these.)..."

June 4, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

"...more like a suggestion." – Sen. Jane Nelson's new characterization of Gov. Perry's HPV-vaccination order after a conversation with..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

Captain America, 1941-2007

RIP Steve Rogers, AKA Captain America. 1941-2007

"...Guantanamo Bay and was asked to serve on a military commission. It culminated with the icon taking on the..."

March 8, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...riding high on the commodities boom, thanks to the fact that Grasberg is the world's richest gold and copper..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...4 Council Member Greg Casar's appointee on the city's Commission on Veterans Affairs. "I didn't really have a purpose."..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

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Our readers talk back.

"...write to say that I disagree with Marc Savlov's reaction to The Passion of the Christ. In fact, let's..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Letters at 3AM

In the next presidential election, only the Democrats can be counted on to preserve the Bill of Rights

"...attack on the Bill of Rights: his USA PATRIOT Act, new FBI guidelines, and his imprisonment of American citizens..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

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Our readers talk back.

"...Louis Black's comments in "Page Two" [Feb. 14] characterize those of us who support a 100% smoke-free ordinance..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...2003 re-redistricting of CD 23 violated the Voting Rights Act..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

Most of Austin’s Police Oversight Investigators Are Former Law Enforcement. Advocates Fear They Can’t Be Impartial.

Civilian oversight pro: Ex-cops investigating cops is common

"...Equity Action, the justice advocacy organization that wrote the voter-approved Austin..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...top administrator, the court is poised to decide an action-packed docket that will likely chart a course for the..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...were on March 24, the International Day of Direct Action Against the War. In all my years of protesting..."

April 11, 2003 Column

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Former TFSC Counsel Responds

"...the former General Counsel for the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) for approximately two years, I must correct some..."

April 9, 1999 Column

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...Governor] Mark White told me, and the Texas Highway Commission had seen the 'Give a hoot, don't pollute' campaign..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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The Sweet Science

"...Military Helped King..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...he espouses making examples out of lawbreakers, likening the practice to Romans conquering villages in the Mediterranean: "They'd find..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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"...how did the city leave neighborhoods directly abutting these tracts out of the deal? What's the harm of temporarily..."

July 19, 2002 Column

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...people know it, but somehow the breadth of his impact seems understated and underappreciated. Yet, as he retires after..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

"...of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war. Raise hell. Make our..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...helped block a vote to renew the Voting Rights Act last week. Texas Republicans objected to provisions requiring Southern..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

The Government Shutdown Hits

Affordable Care Act takes effect as Tea Party throttles government

"...the GOP's stated goal of dismantling the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. That took effect today, so no matter..."

Oct. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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