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"...The successful, grassroots Barrientos campaign contrasts sharply to the state Democratic Party's corporate establishment and their high-priced political consultants..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...this city work -- whether they're teachers or construction workers, city employees or musicians, firefighters or nurses -- ought..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...employees and police officers at most agencies in the state, most of whom don't routinely complain that their rights..."

March 22, 2002 Column

Wasn't It FABulous?

Economic and environmental consequences of high tech plant closings are potentially grim.

"...Tramex Travel, to Sun City -- laid off 20,562 workers this year. And those are just the well-publicized layoffs...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Politics News Items for the Week

"...reasons" -- one of the challenges allowed under the state law -- based on the fact that such developments..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"...its coinciding headiness and headaches, passes by the United States for now...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

Exile on 48th Street

Attorney General John Cornyn files a lawsuit against the Rio Motel, a bane to the neighbors of this North Central Austin establishment.

"...move prompted the city to join forces with the State Attorney General's Office to file a nuisance suit against..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...gainful employment. I'm working to help put together a statewide radio network. The official announcement should be out this..."

July 2, 1999 Column

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...Commission welfare-to-work program, and lost its relationship with the statewide Family Pathfinders welfare-to-work program, a relationship which was the..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...eliminated all race-based awards of admission and scholarships at state-supported schools. The report is expected to include $600 million..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature

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Apology Demanded

"...State Senator..."

June 13, 1997 Column

Back to the Baths?

Return of Bathhouses Sparks Debate

"...and prevention materials to customers and allow AIDS outreach workers into the facility...."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Get on the Bus

Austin Latinos March on Washington

"...Hernandez yells into the microphone. "We have been the workers, we have fed the millions of people in this..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature

Dame Todos!

Act II: The Mayor's New Career

"...governmental mechanics. You cultivate lofty contacts at the local, state, and national levels. Then the capitalistic spirit prevails, and..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...will continue to have the lowest unemployment in the state - a mere 3%. Job seekers responding to the..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rat Headquarters Fall: The William P. Hobby Jr. State Office Building on Guadalupe, a longtime target of disdain..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...stakeholders, and volunteers are all uniformly disappointed with the state of animal rescue in Austin. So how did the..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...Public-sector responders and essential workers – police officers, firefighters, medics, teachers and librarians, park..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Turning Up to Talk About Low Voter Turnout

Get Out the Vote campaigns kick into high gear

"...early?). Make a voting plan. Buddy up with friends, co-workers, or family members (online or in-person) to create mutual..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...The medics, officers, social workers, and others who comprise outreach teams do more than..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Paid Sick Leave Fight Continues

Paxton, Texas Public Policy Foundation take effort to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...Conservative business interests – and the state of Texas – are continuing the fight against Austin's..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Feds Shut Down Backpage.com

Alt-weekly founders charged with facilitating sex trafficking

"...have claimed the shutdown as a victory, many sex workers are seeing Backpage.com's demise as an end to safeguards..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“It’s About Damn Time”

City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South

"...began, at about 7:30pm, with José Garza of the Workers Defense Project, telling Council: “Tonight you are on the..."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...4) Obama Protects Workers ... The U.S. Department of Labor established a rule..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Hours to Burn

When they promote you to "supervisor," their hands are in your pocket

"...22, a lawsuit filed by Texas and 20 other states (joined by business groups) against the federal government won..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Where the Money Went

Report targets Texas Enterprise Fund and other incentive programs

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Workers Defense Project, in collaboration with the LBJ School’s Ray..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Lege Targets the Undocumented

Lawmakers would restrict access to work, education, etc.

"...by Rep. Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, which would require state contractors to use E-Verify, a federal electronic employment verification..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Chronicle Endorsements

"...successful support for single-member districts, his effective advocacy for workers' rights, working conditions, and wages ... and even his..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Labor: Playing Defense

"...employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States." Austin, of course, operates the successful First Workers Day..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

'Rush Limbaugh-Style Name-Calling' Instead of Informing

"...absolutism,” “demagogic environmentalism,” and not caring about the plant workers who would lose their jobs if the boondoggle plant..."

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