Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...Christianity. He also explicitly rejects any tolerance for LGBT rights such as same-sex marriage, which he has described as..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Elders: Meet Sara Laas, the 94-Year-Old Who Couldn’t Stay Away From Austin

This independent woman won’t be “put in a box”

"...Sara Laas has lived all over Texas, and she has lived as far away as Venezuela...."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Naina Srivastava

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”

"...has that been more apparent than in Austin, where Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leapt at yet another opportunity for..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...the food chute, the judge began reciting the woman’s rights: the right to remain silent, the right to an..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings

Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional

"...counsel at these initial bail hearings violates their constitutional rights...."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...degrees in sociology and Spanish from the University of Texas. After graduating in 2006 he went to Guatemala to..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Erasing History

"...history, are not worthy of worship. But now, Republican Texas senators decided that it's entirely ok to erase history..."

July 20, 2021 Postmarks

Fewer Fire Fights?

Unions back ballot measures in Austin, Pflugerville

"...Proposition A on the May 1 ballot. The charter amendment, which the firefighters gathered signatures to place on the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

With Rosie's Law, Austin Legislators Aim to Restore Abortion Coverage

Sheryl Cole, Sarah Eckhardt introduce bicameral legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for abortion care

"...insurance plans regulated by the state. "The state of Texas should not be in the business of interfering with..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...moment that I felt some sort of justice." Constitutional Rights..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Four Women File New Sexual Assault Suit in State Court

Survivors come forward to accuse APD and the D.A.'s Office

"...the D.A.'s Office of continued violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. "At its core, this case asks..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.

Courts have time – if not the will – to expand VBM before general election

"...Until then, Texas will remain one of the few states still placing..."

June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

"...Three abortion support organizations - The Lilith Fund, the Texas Equal Access Fund, and The Afiya Center - are..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Suffragettes of White Supremacy

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

"...McCallum, leader of the Austin Woman Suffrage Association and Texas' longest serving secretary of state (yes, that McCallum of..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Ashley Cheng

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...In response to a wave of tiny East Texas towns passing ordinances to ban abortion and condemn pro-choice..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold

Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests

"...hit the pause button came after the ACLU of Texas, the American Library Association, and the Texas Library Association..."

July 19, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Bullock Museum Commemorates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Texas

“Sister Suffragist” tackles the timeline of women’s rights

"...of Liberty statue, the latest exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum marks the centennial anniversary of women’s..."

June 14, 2019 Arts Post by Savana Dunning

Is Democracy Slipping off the Lege?

"...Dear Editor, The Texas Lege is in full swing. Our legislatures are voting..."

April 24, 2019 Postmarks

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

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

"...of women rape survivors, but also violated their constitutional rights. The county's motion to dismiss, filed in September, claims..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Faith in Executions

Religious beliefs barred a potential juror from Christopher Young's trial. Did that cause his sentencing?

"...Original story: Possible religious discrimination might grant a Texas death row inmate another trial. Christopher Young filed an..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Public Policy Foundation Files Suit Against City’s Sick Leave Ordinance

Surprise, surprise

"...The conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation think tank is hoping to undo..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Express Yourself? Texas Senate Committee Considers Free Speech on College Campuses

Wednesday hearing begins lengthy process

"...A Texas Senate committee met Wednesday to begin efforts to assess..."

Feb. 1, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session

"...Barely a week into the special session and the Texas Senate is on a dizzying fast-track to advance anti-choice..."

July 25, 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?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Takes Action on Municipal Court Reform

City has 90 days to evaluate how it handles indigent defendants

"...gives city management 90 days to draft a code amendment that will both define what it means to be..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Medicaid Exclusion

The provider claims the state is breaking federal law

"...Planned Parenthood has filed suit against the state of Texas over its decision to exclude the reproductive health provider..."

Nov. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Goes to Washington

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...As promised, Texas abortion providers are taking their legal fight against draconian..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...As promised, Texas abortion providers are taking their legal fight against draconian..."

Sept. 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Marriage for Everyone

Travis County "overjoyed" to comply with Supreme Court decision

"...bureaucratic building into a site of momentous liberation and equality for dozens of long marginalized couples. Soon after the..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...• Love Wins: As of Friday, more than 300..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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