Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...Monica Loera’s killer, JonCasey Rowell, was convicted of murder Monday..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Remembering Monica Loera

Murdered trans woman has been treated callously by the media

"...Monica Loera was shot and killed in front of her..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Monica Loera’s Killer Gets 20 Years

JonCasey Rowell received his sentence on Tuesday

"...JonCasey Rowell, who shot and killed Monica Loera in her North Austin home on Jan. 22,..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The community mourns the loss of Monica Loera and Ceci Gratias

"...in the throes of emotion. The murder trial for Monica Loera's killer began last Tuesday (Oct. 31). After five..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Justice Down to the Pronoun

APD, media blunder in portrayal of transgender murder victim

"...Monica Loera was shot and killed outside of her Powell..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

"It Won't Stop Until We Stop It"

Monica Loera vigil a call to action for transgender rights

"...Alamo Park basketball court last Friday night to remember Monica Loera were asked to write one thing they promise..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...I am writing to express my support for Monica Loera in the race for Place 7 on the..."

April 28, 2000 Column

Stabbing Attack on Waller Creek Highlights Dangers Faced by Those Experiencing Homelessness

"...murder – and subsequent misgendering and dead-naming – of Monica Loera in 2016, APD announced the creation of "victim-neutral"..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: A Decade of Austin’s Queer History

Plus Iron Bear says farewell to Eighth Street and Joterias returns!

"...election. It was also the year that we lost Monica Loera, and awful conservative politicians near and far began..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...of the LGBTQ community is the fatal shooting of Monica Loera, a local trans woman killed in January (see..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City to Examine APD's Transgender ID Policy

Department admits there's room to improve on how it identifies trans people

"...people. Less than a month into the new year, Monica Loera was shot and killed outside her home. The..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

APD Readies Trans-Inclusive Victim ID Policy

Department will adopt a victim neutral affidavit by year's end

"...The reform stems directly from APD's misgendering of Monica Loera after she was murdered last January. The use..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...the year we watched the house burn down. From Monica Loera's death to the nightmare that was our presidential..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 Social Justice Stories

The year in equal rights

"...2) Monica Loera Loera was shot and killed in front of..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Trans Day of Remembrance

Countries across the world prepare for the 18th annual Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday

"...Monica Loera was murdered on Jan. 22, 2016. She was..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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Our readers talk back.

"...make any endorsements. In particular, you need to interview Monica Loera, who is running for Place One, and Dr...."

April 5, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Readers hash over the war on drugs in response to an AISD principal's being busted for marijuana possession.

"...them at candidate forums, I have decided to endorse Monica Loera. All of the candidates in this race are..."

April 21, 2000 Column

Naked City

Four candidates compete for the Place 7 position on the Austin Community College Board, which Hunter Ellinger is vacating.

"...McLendon, an ex-Round Rock ISD superintendent turned education consultant; Monica Loera, an ACC student and former student government vice..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Meiling Guentzel

Gay Place

Austin’s 10 most defining headlines of 2017: the good, the weird, and the unexpected

"...8) A glimmer of justice for Monica: In November, a jury found Monica Loera's killer guilty..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Notes on Kamp: Left Out

Austin's economic inequality is a crisis

"...but all too often, it does. On Jan. 22, Monica Loera was murdered outside her home. (See "Justice Down..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

"Trans in Texas" Comes to HBO

HBO's Vice series returns to the Lone Star State to cover trans rights

"...conduct mandatory LGBTQ training for all officers after misgendering Monica Loera in 2016.)..."

Aug. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...have faced this year. Instead, it stems back to Monica Loera's January 2016 murder and the subsequent misgendering of..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...I am writing to express my support for Monica Loera in the race for Place 7 on the..."

May 5, 2000 Column

Training APD on LGBTQ Communities

Department seeks feedback before finalizing new coursework

"...this training and the new reporting stem directly from Monica Loera’s murder in 2016. APD “did a horrible job..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...transgender and gender nonconforming individuals, in the wake of Monica Loera's death in January, after which Loera was initially..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature

Local Drag Queen Viciously Assaulted Sunday

"I can’t help feeling that – because I’m trans, I’m less valuable"

"...a thing. This isn’t new to Austin – remember Monica [Loera]? Transwomen need to be treated with dignity and..."

May 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Honoring those we've lost at the Transgender Day of Remembrance

"...were cut too short by hate, including our own Monica Loera. Sun., Nov. 20, 6:30pm. Austin City Hall Plaza,..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The East Austin Studio Tour signifies fall

"...were cut too short by hate, including our own Monica Loera. Sun, Nov. 20. Austin City Hall Plaza, Cesar..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Vote early! Vote on Election Day! Just vote!

"...were cut too short by hate, including our own Monica Loera. Sun, Nov. 20. Austin City Hall Plaza, Cesar..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Halloween is our fave holiday of the year

"...were cut too short by hate, including our own Monica Loera. Sun., Nov. 20. Austin City Hall Plaza, Cesar..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

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