Will Austin Applicants Get a "Fair Chance"?

Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories

"...first city in the South to implement a Fair Chance Hiring policy. Casar first announced the plan, which would..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...if you want to join the as-excited-as-we’ve-ever-seen-them Williamson County Democrats on E-Night, they’ll be at Mesa Rosa on RR..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Page Two: Frogs Were the Second Plague

The Time of the Toad, and a time to dance

"...eating us from inside – immigrants, the media, teachers, Democrats, liberals, minorities – while outside much of the world..."

March 31, 2017 Column by Louis Black

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Bike Austin, Texas Latina List, TODO Austin, TARA, Stonewall Democrats, Dove Springs Proud, Left Up To Us, Hon. Amalia..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'If We're Back Anyway ...'

Lawmakers start wondering how much of the special session agenda is a blank slate

"...already said that if voter ID does come back, Democrats will have their own language ready to roll, and..."

June 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

There’s Never Been a City Council Candidate Like Lewis Conway Jr.

Grassroots organizer, convicted felon eyes Ora Houston's seat

"...speaker, and author. It wasn't until helping kick off Second Chance Democrats in 2015, and going to work last..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...into a completely different landscape, and one in which Democrats became, if not extinct, at least as docile and..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Politics of Debating

What Medina's GOP debate inclusion and exclusion means for White and Shami

"...debate affects the campaign cycle for both Republicans and Democrats...."

Jan. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan

House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment

"...any other state by far – California comes in second, but [it] emits only half as much," she told..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...Last night, Democrats were slapping themselves on the back after House Bill..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beto, Castro Come to Town

2020 Texans throw shade as rivalry heats up

"...live from Cheer Ups – Castro milked his rare second chance to make a first impression for all it..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place: You're Just A Babe

Political party, birthday party, art party, dance party ... Sort out your invitations, uniponies, this week's a non-stop party

"...Texas State Capitol and Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. $35-110 individual events; package deals available. www.texas.logcabin.org...."

April 5, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke Highlight Rivalry at Events in Austin

For now, there's room enough in Texas for both its 2020 favorite sons

"...live from Cheer Up’s – Castro milked his rare second chance to make a first impression for all it..."

June 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Night Parties

"...that, even when the candidate in question has no chance of winning) that we know of at the moment...."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Political Realist

An Interview With Ben Barnes

"...a two-party state trapped in a single-party body. Liberal Democrats (Ralph Yarborough, Sissy Farenthold) held camp on one side,..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...things work these days. Just you watch Florida; the Democrats won't stop whining till they get results they like...."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...McCaul appears to have a serious challenger who has Democrats excited. His name is Larry Joe Doherty. He's not..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Soul Searching

Asleep at the Switch

"...Malcolm, a former Republican who switched parties in 1992. "Democrats believed that Texans knew what Democrats stood for. What..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...result of St. Michael's Catholic identity, which is the second reason I attend...."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...violated. Think about that: A Republican judge ruled for Democrats protesting not only the Republican governor who appointed him,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in those positions, and Texas voters have a rare chance this year to create that necessary political space...."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in those positions, and Texas voters have a rare chance this year to create that necessary political space...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...in those positions, and Texas voters have a rare chance this year to create that necessary political space...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 18-28) and election..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...talk radio, Mr. Black ["Page Two," May 16]. Texas Democrats have been far too mild-mannered for the Republican sharks..."

May 30, 2003 Column

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...judge and fellow commissioners who maintain offices on the second floor. And we're still not convinced, as Gómez would..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...At least the Democrats were willing to compromise ... Perry just slashed and..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Light Rail: Another Chance?..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...position, which is responsible for fundraising and ultimately getting Democrats elected into public offices throughout the county (and driving..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In last week's "Postmarks" [March 12], after laying into Democrats for not running in districts 21 and 10, Krissy..."

March 26, 2004 Column

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