Addressing Sexual Assault by Student-Athletes

Campaign hopes to eradicate rapes on high school campuses

"...Texas is poised to become the first state with an..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Bill of the Week: Surviving Sexual Assault

Bill would ease ability of victims to get medical care

"...find a hospital ready to collect evidence of the sexual assault that any evidence that she was drugged was..."

May 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sexual Assault and the City

District Judge Lee Yeakel will hear arguments on whether to dismiss the class action suit filed by rape survivors against the city

"...will hear oral arguments over whether to dismiss the sexual assault class action suit filed by eight women rape..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"..."One in five women is sexually assaulted in college."..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...has resigned from the not-yet up and running statewide Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force. The Statesman broke the news..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

After Mishandling a Student's Assault, AISD Stalls on Training Staff

Austin High alum recalls feelings silenced, ignored, and blamed

"...out of class several times already after reporting a sexual assault by another student, although this was the first..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

'Texas Tough' Sex Crime Wave Hits the Dome

Sex-predator hysteria threatens a legal backlash

"...sex predators." Advocating a minimum 25-year sentence for child sexual assault – a "Jessica's Law" (named for slain Floridian..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...as a "slap on the wrist" by Austin Firefighters Association President Bob Nicks, Baker's plea bargain focused the union's..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.

Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore

"...Yet another survivor of an alleged sexual assault has come forward to accuse Travis County District..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

"...successfully fought off a request for a temporary injunction against the new "titty tax" – a $5-per-customer surcharge on..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...The eight sexual assault survivors suing local law enforcement filed another scathing..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

TAASA Unveils First-Ever Survivor Advisory Board

Panel offers chance to shape Texas policies on sexual violence

"...formation of the state’s first Survivor Advisory Board, the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is giving rape survivors a..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Not more than two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved a new,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Strippers to the Supremes

Texas Supreme Court gets into major First Amendment case

"...So the Texas Supreme Court became the latest legal entity to be..."

March 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SOB Tax Stripped Again

After second court defeat, Attorney General looks to Texas Supreme Court to revive "Titty Tax"

"...appellate court decided that the $5 admissions surcharge on sexually oriented businesses is a straight First Amendment violation, and..."

June 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...left pending in committee. SB 544 would create the Texas Capital Punishment Commission to study the state's death system,..."

April 8, 2005 News Column

Topless Tax Dies in Maneuver for More Money

3rd Court of Appeals will rule on existing surcharge at sexually oriented businesses

"...1751, a $5 surcharge on every customer at a sexually oriented business. Though the cause is noble – to..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Topless Tax Sequel, Part III

The Lege's Titty Tax refuses to die

"...was supposed to be a social-service panacea: paying for sexual-assault survivor programs and indigent health care by charging $5..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

UPDATED: Council Calls for Independent Audit of APD's Rape Cases

CM Alison Alter says this is the "next step, not the end of the journey"

"...agrees with most of the findings found in the Texas Department of Public Safety’s audit on how APD uses..."

Feb. 6, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Another Round

AG's Office asks state Supremes to review unconstitutional stripper surcharge

"...to reform the state's controversial $5 admissions surcharge on sexually oriented businesses failed at the Legislature, supporters of the..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...(above) with a board seat represented a philosophical shift against community activism.photograph by Laura Skelding On the morning of..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The Texas Civil Rights Project this week filed a lawsuit against..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...relief among his top "emergency items" for the 86th Texas Legis­lature, allowing those priorities to get on the fast..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Return of the Titty Tax

New 'nudity' tax could include not just strip clubs but cabarets, bars, fashion shows, and even mainstream theatres

"...think it means no clothes, think again. Now define "sexually oriented business." If you're thinking adult store or topless..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

Rep. Dutton proposes to cut taxes for sexually-oriented business

"...Has the Republican Party of Texas finally met a tax cut it won't back? It..."

April 17, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Topless Tax Bottoming Out?

Two competing bills at play over admission fees at topless clubs

"...about repealing the controversial "titty tax," risking funding for sexual-assault programs on an unconstitutional surcharge stuck in the appeals..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice

Fundraising season is upon us ...

"...all to benefit the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. 326-7670...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

All Workman and No Play

House District 47's Republican candidate fights battles on three fronts

"...of course, is that he can also be campaigned against. While incumbent Democrat Valinda Bolton's first action after the..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...years as a councilmember. If Motal runs her campaign against Garcia the way she ran her unsuccessful bid against..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Convention was violated – so that his appeal in Texas courts can first proceed. See "Supremes Hold Off on..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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