Soifer Transitions From Lawyer to Judge

Noted women's advocacy lawyer moves to the bench

"...In exchange for social justice cases and advocacy law, Soifer will preside over..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Angry Hornets

Happy ending to Grove saga leaves questions

"...preferred land use policies represent a struggle for economic justice, desegregation, urban re-renewal. And I do not for a..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Film Review: The Bandit

More like The Badasses, actually

"...Moss’ previous docs have mainly focused on social justice issues (The Overnighters, Full Battle Rattle), so it’s..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...An unprecedented array of medical professionals, legal experts, social justice organizations, women’s rights groups, religious leaders, economists, more..."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...Yet it is the social justice cases, in particular, that helped propel Soifer's profile..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Unpacking Serial

Co-creator / reporter Sarah Koenig on how the groundbreaking podcast came to be

"...their dogged pursuit of the story and yen for social justice. Now, I have a new addition to my..."

July 31, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Concrete Vigil

In transforming buildings into altars, Sally Jacques offers a place to keep watch

"...and before that, her work was often rooted in social justice, though already large in scale: 64 Beds, a..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Fantastic Fest 2014: Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

Marvel? DC? Pshaw! 2000AD is the law

"...In many ways, 2000AD's visual style and socially conscious storylines began to echo those of the infamous..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

SMTX Pride

"...not fall, the world did not end, and Lady Justice did not drop off her perch atop the Hays..."

Sept. 8, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Hightower Report

In death, Margaret Mary Vojtko reaches out to the Pope

"...are resorting to devious, legalistic ploys to deny simple justice for their faculty. Bizarrely, they've even demanded a religious..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Will Texas Do Better?

First things first: Who's taking over the jurisprudence committee?

"...who retain online privileges to declare their status on social media sites)...."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...nearly every marginal political taste. On the left, there's Justice Party candidate and former Salt Lake City mayor Rocky..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...issues with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the Equal Justice Center. She said: "Right now, there's a tremendous opportunity..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Informant

Revolutionary to rat: The uneasy journey of Brandon Darby

"...employer doesn't buy in to the whole "how much justice can you afford" system and does a lot of..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Diana Welch

Point Austin: Bare Necessities

Budget decisions are about money ... and justice

"...is one of the only districts around that pays Social Security benefits, and he's aware that whatever the board..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Happenings

"...FREEDOM SUMMER: A HIP-HOP FOR JUSTICE CONCERT brings together area social-justice organizations for an evening..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...participants to action. The equal emphasis on "environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment" reflects a growing trend among..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Spotlight: Nightwatchman

Tom Morello doesn't have to preach revolution through Marshall stacks

"...arms against an "unrepresentative government, illicit war, and economic injustice."..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Faith Network may be involved some day on criminal justice reform issues, where the Freedom Network may not go...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...2002, has invited Jews and non-Jews who care for social justice to sign on at www.tikkum.org...."

July 26, 2002 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Jim waves the flag; George Dubya plays his health-care shell game; the U.S. gets into bed with thugs.

"...democratic values and ambitions, the place where "Liberty and Justice for All" is not a throwaway line, but a..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

March 30, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...of interesting subjects on his LP, thematically railing against social media and serving falsehoods.  – Derek Udensi Ekkstacy..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Till

Oddly glossy version of the quest for justice for Emmett Till

"...the great Angela Bassett, but softer.) Movies about the social or political awakening of everyday people (think Norma Rae)..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 1-7

"...Till her last day, she articulated one-of-a-kind truths about social justice; she maintained her uncompromising originality. But it wasn't..."

July 1, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Two Promising Challenges to SB 8 Forge On, as More Abortion Funds Face Legal Threats

Abortion advocates say the fight is a social one and long from over

"...rights. That precedent has the potential to unravel our justice system and constitution, he said; in fact, a gun..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Opinion: Future of STEM Needs Collaboration and Diverse Voices

Why it's important to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology

"...sets that transcend all industries, to explore culture, identity, social justice, and more. [inset-1-left]..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Laura Donnelly

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