Lege Lines: Bathroom Bill Steals Spotlight

"Texas Privacy Act" isn't about privacy – it's about transphobia

"...No more than two days of the 2017 legis­lative session had passed before discussion among..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...In an anticipated ruling, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided to immediately enforce Texas’ abortion law, House..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...Council passed a resolution that supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill McKibben Visits UT

Climate change leader promotes higher ed sustainability

"...a week abuzz with appearances from political and civil rights leaders, UT will also be hosting a bonafide rock..."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Where's the BloodWe Are Blood, the sole provider of blood for 10 Central Texas counties, is suffering from..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...The ACLU of Texas is teaming up with gay pride groups and..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...(if We Ain't Got Those Records): Nine Democratic members of the Texas House on Tuesday called for Attorney General..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...send to Gov. Greg Abbott an update to the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to reinstate provisions, struck down..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...pot, but also that he's long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Platters

"...the reigning alt-country trend doesn't amount to a hill of beans. It's just a convenient way to snag well-deserved..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Texas’ Largest Independent Abortion Provider Needs Help Getting to New Mexico

They face a mess of restrictive laws and fake callers

"...At the four clinics in Texas operated by Whole Woman's Health – Texas' largest independent..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

"...and Vanessa Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

In Austin, Nancy Pelosi Says She Sees No Chance of Pro-Choice Legislation Passing Current U.S. Senate

Pelosi: “I wish I could be more optimistic”

"...Nancy Pelosi’s last visit to Austin at the start of September coincided with the enactment of SB 8, the..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...After a prolonged wait, the committees of lawmakers and (in Austin) extraordinary citizens in charge of..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: The Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda Being Pushed Forward at the Texas Lege Is Harmful and Cruel

Texans deserve the trust and the power to decide what is best for them, their bodies, and their futures

"...session working as an advocate for abortion care and rights in the state. I am used to the cruel..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Courtney Chambers

Opinion: Suffragettes of White Supremacy

Ashley Cheng, co-host of the Rabble podcast, looks at the history of racism in Austin’s suffrage movement

"...the prohibition part, this could be from any number of feminist Facebook posts leading up to Super Tuesday. Alas,..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Ashley Cheng

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...Texas abortion providers secured a victory today when U.S. Federal..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of abortion providers, is suing Texas..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Standard of Care

Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?

"...In Texas, it can be hard to keep track of every..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Fifth Circuit Hears Texas Abortion Law Arguments

Two of three judges on panel previously upheld anti-abortion laws

"...court heard arguments that will ultimately decide the future of more than a dozen Texas abortion clinics...."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Cornyn said he’ll push to get Texas reimbursed for the billions it’s already spent harassing immigrants...."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

From Erwin to Hartzell: 60 Years of Conservative Politics at UT

Treatment of current protests is just the latest action against progressive students and faculty

"...Known today primarily as the namesake of the Frank Erwin Center (which is being torn down),..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott vowed political revenge against fellow Republicans in the Texas House after two dozen of them joined Democrats in..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Texas Book Festival No. 25 – aka Virtual Texas Book..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

New HB 2 Suit Challenges Regulations That Could Shutter All But Six Texas Clinics

Suit seeks to block enforcement of two provisions

"...a week after an appeals court upheld two provisions of the controversial House Bill 2, abortion providers on Wednesday..."

April 3, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Creepy Uncle Sam Ad Suggests Young Women Should Opt Out of Healthcare

Ironic GOP-backed ad says gov't shouldn't play doctor

"...law set to begin on Oct. 1, GOP haters of the measure are wasting no time in targeting young..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...and you can hear it – the unmistakable din of a high school band room. That swell of horns..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...consider the evidence presented to them – eight days of it, much of it very detailed. They spent 16..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Texas Trans Athletes Fight to Play

That and a bevy of LGBTQ things to do around town

"...House Bill 25 – one of three anti-trans student-athlete bills moving..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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