Linder vs. Davis: The Past and Future of Pct. 1

Austin NAACP head Nelson Linder paints a bleak portrait of Pct. 1

"...An Aug. 25 Statesman op-ed by Austin NAACP head Nelson Linder – mostly warning against "power brokers" and political..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated Mayor Steve Adler and the City Council..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

A Consent Decree for APD?

Civil rights activists say it's needed

"...force and other issues at the Austin Police Department, Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington with..."

June 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Department of Strange Clarifications

Fire chief sets the record straight

"...2010, City Council meeting. I interviewed Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder (by phone) about the ethics complaint, and among..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Willie or Won't He?

Willie Lewis Draws Two Opponents in Place 6

"...African-American seat. "Nobody likes to talk about race," says Nelson Linder, one of three candidates running for the seat...."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council E-mails Prompt Ethics Complaint, Lawsuit

The consequences of hitting the send button

"...response to an open records request. On Feb. 28, Nelson Linder, president of the Austin NAACP, filed an ethics..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

“A Bitter Pill”

APD begins life under Chapter 143

"...everyone involved. "It's too raw right now," he said. Linder Takes His Shot..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...than generational differences," Aug. 25) from Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder, who, without directly naming Butts, accused "political consultants"..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Excessive Force Has Increased, NAACP Leader Says

Groups ask DOJ to reopen APD investigation

"...force and other issues at the Austin Police Department, Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington with..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: A Life of Quality

In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice

"...all over again, or more simply, as the NAACP's Nelson Linder put it, "Hopefully this opportunity will not be..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office

Things fall apart

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin branch of the NAACP,..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...take a security job in Afghanistan, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder joined representatives of more than a dozen local..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Ribbonless

On or off the dais, looking for a little wisdom along Austin's color line

"...and then, after the services, for the Austin NAACP's Nelson Linder...."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Owens Shooting

Competing scenarios fly through the community, and APD's staffing and procedures come under scrutiny

"...Nelson Linder, president of the local chapter of the NAACP,..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Trying To Fix the World

Five-year review of APD Chief Art Acevedo

"...of public pressure. But even longtime department critics, including Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP, offer some praise for..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...activists were enraged. "No one is present or visible," Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Nelson Linder, the longtime president of the Austin branch of..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

NAACP Blindsided by Condemnation of Longtime Offices

After spending a year in a portable office, the NAACP feels the rug pulled out from under them

"...condemnation that will force the branch to relocate, President Nelson Linder announced on Facebook...."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

State Enviro Agency Accused of Racism

Three longtime African-American employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality go public with charges that they were denied opportunities for advancement and systematically blocked from salary increases

"...NAACP President Nelson Linder flatly denies that claim. He said the three..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Tasers Helped Reduce Use of Force, APD Report Says

But critics still worry about physical effects

"...That troubles Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder, who says that so far Tasers represent a..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 City Council Moments

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Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...Clark's family and supporters, including Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP,..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...[Bradley's office offers] harsh sentences across the board," said Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP...."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Charter Committee Single-Membered, Not Single-Minded

The CRC reports to City Council – not with one voice

"...Kitchen, presenting the minority report, and local NAACP President Nelson Linder. Kitchen said the seven-member minority strongly preferred a..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder called Garganta "a symptom of a larger problem,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...agreed to look into complaints made in 2004 by Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington with..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teacher Accused of Making Student Eat Soap

Parents say their 5-year-old was forced to ingest soap by a special ed teacher at Sims Elementary

"...and only occurs in East Austin schools," NAACP President Nelson Linder said...."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Engineering Quality – and Equality

The African-American Quality of Life plan gets aired out; NAACP unsatisfied

"...of city-sanctioned and city-sponsored racism," said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder to an overflow audience Thursday evening, as city..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Death Puts Tasers in Spotlight Again

Officers quickly returned to duty, ME's report still out

"..."a lot more intense" than police have described, says Nelson Linder, head of the Austin chapter of the NAACP,..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pointing Fingers

Local NAACP leaders recently announced the results of their inquiry into the June shooting death of 23-year-old Sophia King, leveling much of the responsibility on the Housing Authority of the city of Austin.

"...Authority of the City of Austin. Local NAACP leader Nelson Linder says inadequate security measures at the Rosewood Avenue..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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