Moravec, Woog Announce Texas Justice Initiative

Texas justice, now tracked

"...current Penn Law research fellow) Amanda Woog launched the Texas Justice Initiative, a nonprofit focused on transparency and accountability..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin-Based Justice Center Will Get Funding From NFL

Texas Appleseed to get a portion of $6.5 Million

"...Texas Appleseed, the Austin-based public interest justice center, has once..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased

Brooklyn Hogrell’s mother says our prison agency failed her

"...is part of a disturbing trend. Data from the Texas Justice Initiative shows that prison suicides in the state..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Repro Power" Takes Proactive Path in Reproductive Justice Fight

Groups to lobby City Council, Commissioners Court

"...It’s almost become the norm in Texas that when reproductive justice groups gather in the public..."

Sept. 28, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...potential for progress and leadership. The vast area of Texas alone, which embodies the ability to lead the nation..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Texas, D.C. Dems Raise Funds and the Roof at Johnson-Jordan Dinner

DNC chair: "Opportunity everywhere" in "largest battleground state"

"...If you had any doubt that Texas is IN PLAY in 2020, let Tom Perez and..."

Oct. 6, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge: Texas School Finance System Unconstitutional

Now what? Legislators, education advocates and think tanks respond

"...John Dietz finally released his ruling yesterday on the Texas public school finance system, it was no surprise to..."

Feb. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Justice Delayed?

A federal judge's decision on Medicaid angers GOP legislators

"...From reporters, he learned that federal Judge William Wayne Justice had ruled that the state of Texas is out..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...contract to calibrate the balance between civilian oversight, which justice advocates and Council members want, and the better pay..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...public that the issue is also relevant to reproductive justice...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Progressives Push to Get Justice Reforms on November Ballot

Oliver, Siegel leading campaign to decriminalize pot, end no-knock

"...Ground Game Texas, a new left-leaning political mobilization group founded by former..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Texas Tough' Sex Crime Wave Hits the Dome

Sex-predator hysteria threatens a legal backlash

"...out, forever," said Dewhurst. "There's tough, and then there's Texas tough."..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Texas Public Policy Foundation: Not Always Evil!

Conservative think tank aligns with FIRST STEP Act

"...Donald Trump, but they were there to discuss criminal justice reform – as was Kim Kardashian when she visited..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Criminal Justice: From Headlines to Humane

"...the bill a "key component" of his dubiously named Texas Children First initiative. The legislation also proposes a new..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Report Critiques COVID-19 Response in Local Jails

Study reveals "a messy patchwork" of approaches to pandemic

"...study titled "Infected With Fear: The Coronavirus in Central Texas Jails." The report critiques the responses of jail administrators..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...at 9:47am. The Travis County Med­ical Examiner's Office and Texas Rangers are currently conducting independent investigations into what happened...."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

"...Monday of four of five felony counts of obstructing justice and perjury for lying to the FBI and a..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Yay, Nay Campaigns on Proposition A Get Underway

Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes

"...races, with opponents of the Save Austin Now-backed ballot initiative launching their "No Way on A" campaign this week...."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...the much bigger, but also really odd, story of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a frequent character in the..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...district court race gets weird; a U.S. Supreme Court justice dies in Texas; and more ......"

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm Covington & Burling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Funds “One-Stop Shop” to Help Former Prisoners

A relatively light agenda approved notable items related to the criminal justice system

"...2, approving three notable items related to the criminal justice system...."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...nationally, statewide, and now at the municipal level in Texas – City Council members, including Delia Garza and Greg..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in his hand and asked..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...to improve the experience of victims as they seek justice for their attacks. For instance, SafePlace staff and trained..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...College students from around Texas swarmed the Capitol on Thursday to convince legislators to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...voting totals show Proposition A - the police staffing initiative brought to the ballot by the GOP-aligned political action..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Help for Former Prisoners, An APD Shooting Settlement

Also, a split decision in SAN 2.0 ballot language suit

"...items related in different ways to the local criminal justice system...."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...In a column in The Battalion, the Texas A&M student newspaper that he edits, Justin's brother Joshua..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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