Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Final Senate Bill 8 Challenge

Paving the road to the end

"...their own body," Julia Kaye, staff attorney at ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a statement...."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW Film Review: Shouting Down Midnight

Years after Wendy Davis’ filibuster, doc follows those still fighting

"...stands for women’s social and economic opportunity, access to reproductive health, freedom from sexual assault, and equal representation” and..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Vivie Behrens

VR Documentary Invites You to an Intimate Conversation on Abortion

Making the choice

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...police spending, and blocking state infringements on workers' and reproductive rights are too far left for Texas voters to..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Attorneys at the Center for Reproductive Rights are hoping for a ruling that would block..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature

Greg Casar’s Landslide Win Virtually Ensures TX-35 Seat

Plus where other races stand

"...an hour [federal minimum wage], Medicare for All, and reproductive rights would carry the day, and it did. But..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...avant-garde movie producer, and multimedia artist Sutu and civil rights activist and partner of Breonna Taylor Kenneth Walker..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Anthea, Terry Allen, the Greeting Committee, Hellfury, Dorian Electra, and Olson St. Clair

"...punk into you like a knife, addressing matters like reproductive rights and social justice. Fighting alongside them is Austin's..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...the harmful legislation passed last year attacking voting and reproductive rights...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...the current version that Doggett represents, violates the Voting Rights Act...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Longtimer Doggett and Three Political Outsiders Vie to Represent the Newly Formed 37th Congressional District

This compact new district encompasses almost all of Austin west of I-35

"...Meanwhile, Doggett's top priorities address voting rights, which he sees as fitting within an overarching commitment..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

"...statement. “We’re fighting for Medicare for All, affordable housing, reproductive rights, and progressive vision for Texas.”..."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...in American history, and in the defense of human rights, will come into greater relief as we mourn. During..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

"...quietly – and ominously – restricts the free speech rights of all Texans...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rachel Osterloh

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...conservative justices about the law’s impact on other constitutional rights...."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fast-Tracked SB 8 Hearing Set for U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS to hear arguments against Texas abortion ban

"...In a rare move, the U.S. Supreme Court fast-tracked..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood CEO to Headline SXSW 2022 Conference

Lucasfilm, Patreon, WWE all sending speakers for 2022

"...these values as our communities continue to fight for reproductive freedom and civil rights for all people."..."

Oct. 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...A short-lived victory for reproductive rights advocates and the U.S. Department of Justice, which..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...slamming it as an “offensive deprivation” of Texans' constitutional rights...."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...War on Abortion Rights: The Center for Reproductive Rights has filed a federal..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

The Other “ACL” – Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta – Hits Sagebrush on Saturday

Austin all ears for Hickoids, the Beaumonts, Hamell on Trial, the Krayolas, Kathy McCarty and more

"...timed to not interfere with the March for Women's Reproductive Rights at the State Capitol, protesting Texas' new abortion..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin at Large: And Our House Is Your House

What did you do today to provide decent housing where it's needed for everyone?

"...action, and is happening right now in Texas over reproductive rights, the big shifts in what constitutes "centrist" opinion..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...filing. "This relief is necessary to protect the constitutional rights of women in Texas and the sovereign interest of..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: The Pleasure Is Not Ours, Sir

If GOP bad boys like Chip Roy dislike Austin so much, why not just leave us alone?

"...Westside constituents irate by standing up for democracy, civil rights, reproductive rights, safe streets, public education, and what have..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Live From (Your Laptop on) Congress Avenue, It's #TribFest2021!

The virtual Texas Tribune Festival kicks off on Sept. 20

"...Texas lawmakers and leaders, and discussions of redistricting and reproductive rights and racism and COVID-19 and crime rates and..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...the Constitution” and calls it a “flagrant deprivation of rights.” The Biden administration is asking the court to halt..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...For the fourth time this year, the rights of trans kids are yet again being targeted by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

We Have an Issue: Here’s to 40 More

It's The Austin Chronicle's 40th anniversary issue

"...great anger and sadness that Texans today have fewer reproductive rights than they did 40 years ago. On Wednesday,..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Memories of Queers Past

Plus, QTBIPOC dance party Fuego turns up the heat and more queer events

"...in Austin," News, Aug. 9, 2019), including longtime LGBTQIA rights advocate Janna Zumbrun. As I've mentioned here before, Zumbrun..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...Amanda Williams, executive director of the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity. “In fact, it incentivizes attacks on us with..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

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