House District 49 Update

Hinojosa campaign fast out of gate for Dem primary

"...The Christmas decorations aren't even back in the box yet,..."

Dec. 28, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Med School Campaign Goes High-Speed

The campaign for a UT-Austin medical school accelerates

"...Whatever the health care consequences and benefits implicit in the proposed..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...To Lila Rose, the founder and president of the anti-abortion group Live Action,..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Affiliates To Merge

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas will include 26 clinics from DFW to Austin

"...Three of the state's nine Planned Parenthood affiliates – covering North..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Komen Comes Through

PP among those to receive local grants

"...Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Austin Affiliate announced last week that it would..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...Dawnna Dukes' great-grandmother was a French Creole. She came to Austin from..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Clergy Supports WHP

Leaders disappointed in Gov. Perry

"...A diverse group of 58 religious leaders today delivered an open letter to..."

March 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Continues Assault on Women's Health Care

Perry ends the WHP and blames it on the feds

"...As the Chronicle went to press Tuesday evening (a day early)..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

About-Face for the Cure

Komen's stance on Planned Parenthood funding reverberates locally

"...When the news became public on Jan. 31 that Susan G...."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Quote of the Week

"..."This is so much more than just [hurting] Planned Parenthood. And it's so depressing."..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Column

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

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

"...Carole Belver, executive director of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, spent Tues­day, Jan...."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Energy's proposed rate hikes still high on everybody's agenda. The next public hearing on the hikes has been tentatively..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature

Targeting Planned Parenthood, State Hurts Texas Women

Small fraction of women in need will get services

"...For the first time in nearly 40 years, Austin's Downtown Planned..."

Jan. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...During an interview before a live audience in the KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Funding Travesty Cripples Health Clinics

The state severs its ties with Planned Parenthood

"...After nearly 40 years of partnership, the state has cut its ties to Planned..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Worst Fears Confirmed for Women's Health

Family planning providers formally told they've lost funding

"...The numbers are in, and the news is not good:..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin's Planned Parenthood Loses State Funding

Among a host of providers losing all state funds

"...As predicted, a host of family planning providers – including Planned Parenthood – have..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Rule would eliminate group from Women's Health Program

"...Today (Thursday) the state's Health and Human Services Commission's Medical Care Advisory..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Worst Session Ever

A look at the mess they've made

"...Not only did the Legislature pass a budget that cuts total spending by..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Plans to ban PP from Women's Health may be a problem

"...Tomorrow (Thursday) the Health and Human Services Commission Medical Care Advisory Committee..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...On April 1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLand: A Bill To 'Protect Our Women'

Yet another fight over abortion

"...One thing is absolutely clear after the Feb. 9 marathon hearing on Senate Bill 16, Houston..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Along with the welcoming arch and mosaic mural greeting entrants coming off..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...called Austin Music People. Modeled on advocacy groups like the Downtown Austin Alliance, AMP aims to provide a cohesive..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 9/30/10

Council in East Austin, by way of Dominican Republic

"...So what’s the big news out of the City Council meeting at..."

Sept. 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Women's Health Care in Political Jeopardy ... Again

Senator wants to reinvent the wheel on women's health care

"...If Sen. Robert Deuell, R-Greenville, has his way, Texas' Planned Parenthood clinics won't be allowed to contract with..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Helping Women Helps Texas

Women's Health Program saves Texas money, says report

"...borne out in a report prepared last month by the state's Health and Human Services Commission, charged with looking..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Making 'Pregnancy Centers' Tell the Truth

Proposed ordinance would require CPCs to provide full disclosure

"...On the Austin City Council's agenda for its April 8 meeting..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Making 'Pregnancy Centers' Tell the Truth

City of Austin considering ordinance that forces CPCs to post consumer notice

"...On the Austin City Council's agenda for its April 8 meeting..."

April 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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