Honoring Allies: The Home Edition

A very personal memory of two important allies

"...about bullying and suicides, breaking news about DADT, and politics at large, I want to take the political and..."

Oct. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Darfur Update

International Criminal Court pushing for war crime prosecution in Sudan, local activists respond.

"...International Criminal Court would bring more charges against the people behind the genocide in Sub-Saharan Africa...."

July 16, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Maldonado on Krusee Retirement

Democrat responds to state rep's announcement

"...52, on the resignation of Craddick Lieutenant Mike Krusee People have grown increasingly suspicious of politics. Unfortunately, their fears..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...daughters, too. As most of you know, just days before his State of the State address Tuesday, the governor..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Weed Watch

Fight to "equalize" penalties associated with the use of booze and pot in Colorado continues

"...Judge John McMullen on Sept. 13 tossed the case before considering its merits, ruling that the court was without..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...host of primary care services to indigent clients – before awarding the money to other providers. More egregious is..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

After the fall

"...to foolishly give away to others (read minorities, lazy people, and illegal immigrants). In the most common left-wing take,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Never Mind the Bollocks

Ray Benson decides to cut a solo album

"...Austin in '73-'74, it was still the same thing. People didn't understand. We were booed off stage. We were..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Luv Doc: Elon’s Boring Phallus

When people say the word "subway" in Texas, they're usually not talking about underground mass transportation

"...Look, I think I've said this before, but it bears repeating: A Subway is only a..."

April 28, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: Water, Water (Plant) Everywhere

The arguments over WTP4 have petrified

"...a petrochemical facility. Like too much of our current politics, the debate has steadily degenerated into variations of, "You're..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: A Small Hurricane of Emotions

Jonathan Demme's Bob Marley Stay With the Rhythm pushes beyond the boundaries of the screen

"...music. Reggae music is for dancing, listening, inspiring, bringing people together, and celebrating – but it also is a..."

July 17, 2009 Column by Louis Black

TSOP

"...shop front. Closed, of course, and no Sunday hours before my flight home. One particular CD rested against the..."

June 13, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW 08: It's a Wrap

"...the street. Inside was no less chaotic, dozens of people crowding the stage at any given time, including some..."

March 19, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

We Have an Issue: Time to Cast Your Vote in the The Austin Chronicle's "Best of Austin" Readers Poll

Shout-out the people and places that make Austin so special

"...with this annual rite, in which we celebrate the people and places that make Austin so great. But if..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Here's Where You Draw The Line: City, State Redistricting Hearings

Both ICRC and Texas House face the public Sept. 18

"...House Redistricting Committee is holding its final public hearings before the next special session of the 87th Texas Legislature..."

Sept. 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

"Nobody's Right"

Latest Ken Burns documentary to explore all sides of Vietnam War

"...epic story of the war as it has never before been told on film.”..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Political Humility, Pandering, and Money

Donald Trump is a very humble man – just ask him

"...catch up with The Donald’s madcap campaign, consider the politics of pro-police pandering, and summarize the early money in..."

July 18, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...Austin Bar Association. A lunch audience of about 100 people heard answers to questions running the gantlet of issues..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: From Resistance to Sabotage

Obstructing health care navigators is GOP politics, not patient protection

"...and continues despite the fact that nationwide, millions of people have now acquired health insurance under the law, in..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Hard Proof Afrobeat: Honoring Its Moniker

Local horns rile the Continental Club Thursdays in August

"...of African history that transcends music, borders, language, and politics...."

Aug. 7, 2013 Music Post by Andy Bianculli

Court Issues Congressional Map

Updated: Democrats respond to new boundaries

"...UPDATED: With only two working days before filing for the 2012 primaries opens, the three-judge panel..."

Nov. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 7/20/10 (Updated)

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez makes an entrance

"...Some people know how to make an entrance...."

July 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

147th Court Race: Beckie Gammon Attacks

Wife of candidate goes negative

"...Just as politics makes strange bedfellows, campaigns can make bedfellows strange. That’s..."

March 1, 2010 News Post by Michael King

Ana Sisnett, 1952-2009

The place to post remembrances of local community activist, Ana Sisnett

"...Jus Come! and sweets had been assembled the night before, and those who attended the event gathered before it..."

Jan. 18, 2009 News Post by Belinda Acosta

Got the Red State Blues?

Down-home election eve concert hopes to bring change – and fire-hot tunes – to Austin

"...Antone with the idea of fusing music along with politics for a rally for the people before election day."..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Big Chill

Wild Thing Chip Taylor waxes political on 'New Songs of Freedom'

"...particular political or moral position or try to convince people to lean in one direction or another. I'm a..."

June 27, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sundance: A Good Start

"...the presidency is inciting a closer examination of identity politics...."

Jan. 21, 2008 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gimme (Animal) Shelter

Swirling city politics, site selection, and – oh yes – animal welfare

"...– heard a staff presentation on the shelter relocation. Before packed council chambers enlivened by sign-carrying demonstrators, animal advocates..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

TV Eye

This year's political campaigns have been just as stupid and offensive as previous ones, but at least Jon Stewart knows how to wrangle a good punch line out of them.

"...has to laugh at what lengths some of these people will go to get elected. Fortunately, I'm not the..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Will Texas Outlaw IVF Following Alabama Ruling?

Abbott not pushing legislation, but signals support for IVF

"...for years – such legislation, which defines embryos as people, would make in vitro fertilization (IVF) untenable...."

Feb. 27, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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