Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...lot of teachers are going to do work around social justice." [inset-3-right] "You Can't Plan Ahead"..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

Point Austin: The Struggle Continues

The Poor People's Campaign renews the long-term fight

"...is that "war on poverty" programs failed; in fact, social welfare programs created in that period dramatically reduced the..."

June 15, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...very much into things like civil rights and civil justice, and social service. So that was always part of..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...and in his work with many local artistic and social justice nonprofits. The implication has been that he's not..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Going Down Slow

The fading numbers of Austin's African-Americans

"...has noticed in recent years a diminishment of the "social scene": "cultural venues and opportunities to socialize with other..."

June 27, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Graceland

Ron Morales’ hostage thriller is a fluorescent-lit tour of the city’s seedy underbelly.

"...a fast-paced, tough, and twisty film that confronts real social problems...."

April 26, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Point Austin: One, Two, Many Occupations

A movement being born is many things

"...Austin participants – a Marine, a registered nurse, a social worker and grandmother – gives a quick portrait of..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the inmates are illegals. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, incarcerated illegals cost the Feds $624 million and..."

June 23, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...not just environmental protection but also parks, libraries, and social services...."

May 12, 2006 Column

May

"...weird," announces Adam (Sisto), the guy on whom the socially awkward and budding sociopath May (Bettis) has set her..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...the ins and outs of the Hays County criminal justice system as a Texas State University police officer from..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...the community. Fighting for reforms and improvements to the justice system would be a natural transition for me.” (Garza’s..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News

Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

"...desk, and two reporters and an editor covering criminal justice, voting rights, and communities of color – staffers were..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...with it. Picked up for review by the nine justices in November, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (formerly v...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Civics 101

"...A march in solidarity with the protests of growing injustices all over the nation. 11:30am. Seventh Street & I-35..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...that he can continue to work on the rehabilitative justice programs he vowed to embrace in the last election...."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

East of Hope Street

"...but ineffectual drama that treats the importance of its social issues as though they're all that matters in telling..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...executive director. She worked her way up in the social services sector, beginning in 1973 at the Texas Rehabilitation..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...Ground Game Texas mobilizes communities on a variety of social justice efforts – including raising living wages, climate charters,..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...than 7% in a few minutes after Trump’s Truth Social post announcing the delay, and that jump sharply reversed..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

After Years in Jail for a Crime He Was Never Convicted of, Cyrus Gray Is Free ... for Now

Living in the free world, but the case just won't go away

"...was telling the truth. He pestered a newly created social justice group, Mano Amiga, to support Gray at his..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...through their music that they’ve changed lives. Environmental and social justice activism is front and center for the duo,..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kat McNevins

Joan Baez I Am a Noise

The public, private, and secret lives of the folk icon

"...the Quaker faith, Baez strongly gravitated toward civil rights, social justice, and antiwar activism early on, here confessing an..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Killer of Moroccan Immigrant Will Likely Get Probation

Terry Turner’s suspended sentence devastates victim’s family

"...Adil Dghoughi was killed on Oct. 11, 2021, after..."

Nov. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries

Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.

"...John Rawls, a prolific writer about social justice, wrote that the benefits and greatest protections in..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

Austin at Large: The Lessons of Cady Lofts

An unusual zoning case may lay out the future contours of land-use politics

"...it's still not helpful, because while there are real social justice issues, worth being passionate about, underlying our intricate..."

June 17, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

"...Nathaniel Rateliff: Music has been a crucial component of social movements throughout history. A thoughtful partnership of musicians, organizers..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Female Leaders of Color Honored in Mosaic Art at Austin Public Library

The Legends Mosaics will be a permanent installation

"...Lozano Long (educator, philanthropist), Dr. Bertha Sadler Means (educator, social justice advocate), Sylvia Orozco (founder Mexic-Arte Museum), and Peggy..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Joe Bell

Earnest true story of a father's guilt and contrition over his gay son's death

"...that in the time since this topical slice of social justice-y, quasi-biopic film premiered as part of the 2020..."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Council Forum Covers “R.E.A.L. Solutions” to Gentrification and Displacement, Affordable Housing, and Public Safety

Candidates commit to addressing racial justice and equity

"...ask candidates not only about their commitment to racial justice and equity but also their plans for implementation...."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

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