Letters at 3AM: That Word 'Oligarchy'

Oligarchy is upon us, claw and beak, and has been for some time

"...On September 15, 2012, The Economist ran a two-paragraph item..."

July 11, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hightower Report

Thanks a lot, Sheldon

"...Champagne, but the triple-R rich can buy entire presidential campaigns. Take Sheldon Adelson, the moneybags who's pumped $11 million..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...The most harrowing aspect of the monthly Saxet Gun Show at North Austin's Crockett Center is..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It's the Stupid Economy

Fact-checking Perry's campaign against Texas' financial realities

"...It's pretty plain to see what Gov. Rick Perry's election platform will be: Texas, the greatest economy since money..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Pouting Political Funders; and Nutty for Health Care

"...People are miffed. Many of Barack Obama's strongest supporters are getting angry at his policies, and they..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Off the Record

The politics of Austin music in 2008: Barack Obama boogies back to Texas, a Man From Plains, and the Live Music Task Force

"...From the housing crisis and Wall Street bailout to fluctuating gas prices and the presidential..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Hightower Report

Bob Dole scolds us from his taxpayer-funded penthouse; and, "This police rescue is brought to you by: Hooters!"

"...past few years, there has been a rush by corporations to plaster their ads on any and every square..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

The "Prosperity Dividend," Bush's Energy Fraud, and the War on Colombia

"...We Need a Real 'Prosperity Dividend' Bush the Second wants to give a fat tax cut to America's..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Readers respond to Zero Tolerance, the Longhorn Pipeline, and Being John Malkovich.

"...Misinformation Pipeline..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column

Cultural Coolness Around Texas This Month

"...Son of Art of the State '98..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...set down - officially kicking off the summer movie season. After months of teasers, the original Bigfoot has arrived..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Give Us News, STAT!

Clooney's Cute, But Not After 10pm

"...illustration by Doug Potter It was, as KXAN anchor Robert..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

No Parking at Pease

Griffith: Don't Even Think of Parking Here

"...access Kingsbury Road After a three-week hiatus from the desperations of government, the council displayed a decidedly recuperative tone..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...named Bogus, played by Gerard Depardieu, in this Norman Jewison film. (Sept. 6)......"

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Civics 101

Civic events calendar, Nov. 17-22

"...HERITAGE TREES The Envi­ron­mental Board Development Com­mittee discusses heritage trees and development scenarios...."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Column

Top 9 Quotes of the Week 2009

"...– Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat on new House speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio (Jan. 16..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Stand Up To War; and Ignoring Paris

"...not been good for America, either, for our global reputation has been trashed, and we are more vulnerable to..."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

How Glamorous is Child Labor?; and A Sweet Fix

"...be ever so pleased to learn that a new, high-fashion superstore has opened in America. It's called Wal-Mart. Yes,..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...Between setting the ballot for the city charter election (see p.18) and voting third reading on the Villas..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Murder, Mayhem, and the Underbelly of Life

Friends in Low Places

"...killer's actual name is Justin Thomas. Regina wasn't overly concerned with calling people by their rightful name.For Justin, it..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Books Feature

Austin at Large: In Control, but Not In Charge

Amid the ruins of the Texas power grid, following two different paths to failure

"...When I was working in consulting back in 2015, right as Bill Magness was ascending..."

March 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Dark Right Rises

Rhetorical lows of the fringe right after Aurora attack

"...and worst in people was sorely tested. You also don't have to wait too long for really offensive media..."

July 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

Bush's proposed economic reforms highlight the divide between Republican theory and practice.

"...he argued that if Barry Goldwater was a true conservative and not just a convenient one, he could vote..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Hightower Lowdown

Treasury Sec. Paul O'Neill pitches Bush tax breaks, Newt Gingrich is a business consultant, Congressional fundraising among freshman is out of control

"...Bush's Drug Problem "We must leave no one behind," is the compassionate-conservative mantra of George W. But..."

March 2, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Hickenlooper Lobbies for 'Casino Jack'

George Hickenlooper on his Jack Abramoff film

"...this Friday at the Arbor Cinema) was in town one day in late October to present a preview of..."

Jan. 5, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...history, Hyde Park seems an unlikely outpost for a contingent of religious pioneers. The neighborhood, built in 1889 in..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...was not a drug dealer, but he died like one. Before dawn on May 24, nine law enforcement officers..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...America is one giant brewery mill. It's the place where they made..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin’s Popular Gallery of Graffiti Searches for a New Location

Keeping HOPE alive

"...meant to be permanent. Even the most elaborate and professional murals are covered, sooner or later, with new layers..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

The Hightower Report

Bush tries to squelch democracy; and the scandal is deeper than Abramoff

"...suddenly calls for a dollop of autocracy or even monarchy...."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

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