Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion

City faces two lawsuits for supporting out-of-state travel

"...the city of Austin’s abortion fund, the city moved forward with allotting $100,000 on Thursday to a local nonprofit..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...nearly $3 billion in government subsidies, is at fault for the death of electrician Victor Gomez in Austin. The..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...laws, so the members cannot be called to account for whatever “discussions” might ensue over a particular death penalty..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

"...impeachment of current President Joe Biden. While we wait for that other shoe to drop, a regional channel –..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Amarillo Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pills

Supreme Court may be the next step

"...Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk last week struck another blow against reproductive freedom in the United States, ruling that the Food..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...that attempts to effectively decriminalize abortion in Austin. Planning for the meeting is still under way, but it could..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Making Sense of the First Days of a Post-Roe Era

Whether this week was a shock or felt like a long time coming, we look at an uncertain horizon

"...D.C. insider tip sheet published a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, apparently written in February, in which he..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

"...Though pro-choice Texans have lost a few battles to Texas' near-total abortion..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas'..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...say they feel “heartened” by skeptical questioning from conservative justices about the law’s impact on other constitutional rights...."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...A short-lived victory for reproductive rights advocates and the U.S. Department of Justice,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...abortion ban, slamming it as an “offensive deprivation” of Texans' constitutional rights...."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

While Abbott loses his marbles, Casar and other urban progressives band together

"...freeze. Yes, the session did make Texas more ready for the Rapture with no abortions and unlimited firearms, which..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Science-Based “314 Action” PAC Attacks Congressional Candidate for Her Legal Work

PAC pitches hardball against Shannon Hutcheson in TX-10 Race

"...endorsement of “314 Action … the nation’s largest resource for scientists and STEM professionals running for public office.” On..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Top 10 Hits of the 86th Texas Legislature

What antics did those state senators and representatives get up to this year?

"...his job go up in flames after an incompetent effort to strip the vote from tens of thousands of..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Filings for the March 3, 2020, primaries closed Monday, and while..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...That’s the question before City Council after Council Member Leslie Pool suggested a..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...Empowered by a few more progressive seats this session, reproductive rights and justice advocates at the Capitol on Wednesday..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...Austin City Limits Festival nearby, the contingent of protesters formed a human chain that blocked Lamar Boulevard for several..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...The nomination of a certain Supreme Court justice (who shall remain unnamed) has left many people, this..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Thank You

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for running “Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB..."

July 24, 2017 Postmarks

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...Reproductive health advocates, progressive groups, and state legislators are gearing..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...on Mental Health, and committing the House to a reform of the state's approach to mental health. Hyper-conservative dogma..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated fight for pro-choice advocates and LGBTQ allies beginning Jan. 10, the..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

An Undue Burden: Supremes Vindicate Pro-Choice Texans

Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

"...had stormed the Capitol to protest the bill during former state Sen. Wendy Davis' epic 13-hour filibuster and beyond..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Notes on Kamp: What Choice?

Abortion access is just one component of reproductive justice

"...Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, a case that as..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

HB 2 Oral Arguments

Justices press both sides of Texas abortion law

"...than two decades, could very well define abortion rights for the entire country...."

March 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements

"...Here are the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the March 1 party primaries. We endorse only in..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

How To Assemble Your 50-Foot Uterus Mask

"...was growing faster, stronger, smarter – and it's coming for you, Gov. Greg Abbott...."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...messages of openness in the Church hierarchy, and respect for all of God's creations, have given the Catholic Church..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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