Point Austin: Prog Blogs

The progressive bloggers are establishing a political agenda

"...that ... [the] problem wasn't just that the [Democratic National Committee] couldn't get its act together, but that no..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Michael King

It's Not What Karl Knows

Right-wing publishers kick Turd Blossom $1.5 million for his autobiography.

"...boss?); Bush's ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton; Bush-appointed Republican National Convention chair and White House counselor Ed Gillespie;..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Could Texas Send One More Dem to Congress?

"...was gerrymandered by Tom DeLay in 2003 to favor Republican Henry Bonilla, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The Democratic National Committee plans to spend some $3 million in Texas..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of UT/Lockheed Martin Corp. to run the Los Alamos National Nuclear Lab. The lab has been plagued with security,..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...corroborated by other sources will pass out of Senate committee soon. And two House bills calling for a moratorium..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"..."I'm Vince Young, and it's halftime." – Ben Bentzin, Republican candidate for state House District 48, predicting in the..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"..."Before telling his readers that Barrientos' relative lack of committee chairmanships suggests Senate leaders don't respect him, Oppel might..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...Republicans will be watching election returns at the GOP Headquarters..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...I contacted the other candidates for the Commissioners Court, Republican and Libertarian, and found that Mr. King hadn't talked..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...to study capital punishment has been left pending in committee. SB 544 would create the Texas Capital Punishment Commission..."

April 8, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Tom DeLay's Texans for a Republican Majority PAC took its first bow in court this..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...something we generally avoid. The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

Beneath the partisan rancor over re-redistricting boils a fight over minority rights.

"...do what they want to do -- send more Republicans to Congress -- without disenfranchising minority voters all across..."

July 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

In setting up a "shadow" government, the Bush administration has flouted its obligation to obey and enforce the Constitution. September 11 may be the best thing to happen to Bush totalitarians.

"...Democrat of West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, one of the most powerful and knowledgeable elected officials..."

March 22, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...as a staunch supporter of President Bush's failed policies, Republican Sen. John Cornyn now has the gall to run..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Cole has experience working on the city's Citizen Bond Committee, and if elected, would be the first African-American woman..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...John McKiernan-Gonzalez — he's been so preoccupied with the state/national races he said he hadn't taken a look at..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...statement detailing the findings of the Texas House Select Committee on Mental Health, and committing the House to a..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...Earlier this year, the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League gave Texas a..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

On the Lege

The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped

"...The state Republican leadership has heartily embraced proportional representation in its crusade..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...Over two years ago, you published an article about National Labor Relations Board allegations that I had committed violations..."

May 2, 2003 Column

The House Democrats on Ending Robin Hood

"...to HB 604, passed out of the Public Education Committee on Feb. 4, 2003..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...Texan a painful dose of double vision déjà vu. National headlines have been all about President George W. Bush's..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...to Indifferent to What the...? Most will die in committee and disappear without a trace -- for which we..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...and political candidates, most of them Democrats. But one Republican -- George W. Bush -- has benefited handsomely from..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...District 6 state representative -- Tyler incumbent Republican Leo Berman, and Democratic challenger Bill Bowen;..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Impeaching the Empire

The House Judiciary Committee considers high crimes and misdemeanors

"...most prominent of which would be conspiring to violate international law, engaging in illegal wars, and imprisoning and torturing..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Michael King

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