Letters at 3AM: An Extraordinary Silence

Oddly, American progressives don't protest Obama's war in Pakistan

"...Note that date: seven months before President Obama announced his escalation of the Afghan war which,..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters at 3AM: The Sixth War

America is engaged in hostilities on six fronts

"...Says" (The New York Times, June 12, p.A20). Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has received millions in cash from Iran..."

July 15, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hightower Report

Perry Peddles Texas Snake Oil; and Obama Goes Courting

"...I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention." Obama Goes..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...Nicks is the president of the Austin Fire­fight­ers Association and principal author of..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...42% tax credit, but, as Texas Motion Picture Association President Don Stokes explained it, "We created a sliding-scale incentive..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Long on Ideas ... Short on Funds

AISD looks for answers to budget dilemma

"...a $54 million shortfall. On Jan. 21, Education Austin co-President Rae Nwosu was told by district staff to expect..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 12/10/10

The Marshall debate, in speakers own words

"...support was former Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods president Rudy Williams, also speaking broadly to larger questions affecting..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Page Two: Running With the Wild Gang

Self-proclaimed patriots don't seem to have much love for their country, except on their own terms

"...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights," President Obama left out the words "their Creator."..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Doggett vs. the Doctor

Will right-wingers oust the liberal congressman? Tea party on, dudes.

"...seven of Congressional District 25's counties are rural and President Obama's popularity has taken a tumble, Doggett is vulnerable..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bowing to Business Wheels, AISD Cans Tax Hike

Board passes new budget but drops ballot proposal

"...been high for continued friction. Instead, Education Austin's vice president for classified employees, Rae Nwosu, told the board during..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...board more time to make their case, while Board President Mark Williams and Vice-President Vince Torres both came out..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writings

James Baldwin, the oracular writer and spectacular wordsmith of mid-20th century America, is revivified in this new collection

"...thirty years, if I'm lucky – I can be president too." However, one needn't wonder what Baldwin would make..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Books Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...increase in their property tax bill. Outgoing Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said, "If you're going to do a..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness: A Crack at Correcting Sentencing Disparity

New law may indicate course change for drug sentencing

"...and powder cocaine. And without delay, on Aug. 3, President Barack Obama signed the new sentencing scheme into law...."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Perry vs. Texas Teachers

Is the governor standing between educators and federal stimulus money?

"...summer recess to pass the measure on Aug. 10. President Barack Obama signed it into law later that day...."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who's Your Candidate?

"...is set to select the agency's new chief executive officer/president this week, possibly today (Thursday). Here are snapshots of..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AWPC: Women's Caucus = Women's Endorsement

AWPC returns to its feminist roots, but not everyone's happy

"...for Lulu Flores, a longtime AWPC member and also president of the National Women's Political Caucus, the brainchild of..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Record

Round five for the Cactus Cafe and the Texas Union board: The gloves come off

"...John Meller. Following a motion made by Student Government President Liam O'Rourke, the proposals were sent to the office..."

March 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

UT Axing Cactus Cafe, Informal Classes

Union board "phasing out" two campus institutions in August

"...The press release cites UT President Bill Powers' recent request, following the edict from the..."

Jan. 31, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...clean up the Bhopal site." A petition urging UT President William Powers to act on those resolutions is at..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

Page Two: Not Rocket Science

Public discourse has abandoned reasoned debate in favor of irrationality and insult

"...the extreme and absurd response to any action by President Obama...."

Dec. 4, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...of directors on Monday named Doug Allen as interim president and CEO of the transit agency. Allen will begin..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

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

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Work in Progress

Susan Herman of the ACLU on the long fight for liberty and justice

"...sees the record so far as a mixed bag. "President Obama really started wonderfully," she said, and his promises..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...To be honest, says GOA's Pratt, neither candidate for president in 2008 – Sen. John McCain nor Barack Obama..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD: Carstarphen Seals the Deal

Folks, we've got ourselves a new school superintendent

"...new chief executive. After a brief introduction by board President Mark Williams, Carstarphen was nominated by board secretary and..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...In 2000, Bush ran for president on a platform that included a pledge to expand..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: First Do No Harm

Our Constitution allows elected officials to follow principled beliefs while limiting the power of demagoguery

"...beliefs earnestly and with conviction. Consequently, most people, including ex-President George W. Bush and ex-Vice President Dick Cheney, act..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Up, Up, and Away

Do Obama's sky-high approval ratings and unprecedented support indicate unrealistic expectations?

"...been yet another peaceful change of administrations. The new president's widespread and enthusiastic support among the American people is..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Inauguration Day, Scholz Style

Snapshots from the watch party at Scholz Garten this morning: Texans for Obama, Travis County Dems speak

"...Austin's role in the elevation of President Barack Obama has yet to be measured, but the..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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