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

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...Austin lobbyist Bill Miller (a natural go-to source on Texas politics), former congressman and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell;..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Why Vote?

Because not everyone can

"...whether it's about "Who controls the Senate?," "Who rules Texas?," or even "How many City Council candidates can dance..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...it all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...year, that access is in jeopardy thanks to the Texas Legislature. Senate Bill 22 by anti-choice stalwart Sen. Donna..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian omnibus law, House Bill 2...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Eyes of Texas

The night my alma mater finally made sense

"...bright-eyed freshmen sectioned off to study “The Eyes of Texas” lyrics, prepping for quizzes. My local band obsessions developed..."

June 27, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

How Austin Is Marking the Centennial of Women Winning the Vote

In 1920, women won the right to vote. In 2020, Austin is marking that victory in various ways. Here’s how.

"...36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, meaning U.S. women have finally won the right to vote...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AWPC: Women's Caucus = Women's Endorsement

AWPC returns to its feminist roots, but not everyone's happy

"...Late last year, the Austin Women's Political Caucus was handed a do-or-die directive by its..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Women's Jail Vote Postponed Amid Community Pushback

Justice advocates, formerly incarcerated women outraged by proposed expansion

"...Court delayed until next week's meeting (June 15) its vote on a $4.3 million design contract, part of the..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Women's March Returns to Signal Boost All Women’s Rights

UPDATED: Event looks to rally the vote in 2020

"...Ten thousand people are expected to converge on the Texas Capitol Saturday, Jan. 18, for the Women's March redux...."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...– including universal – use of voting by mail. Vote-by-mail would make voting both safer and more convenient for..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...concerns and exceptions for survivors of sexual assault, the Texas House tentatively passed a package anti-choice bill that would..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans It’s OK to Vote for Beto

O sister, where art thou?

"...old-fashioned whistle-stop tour to bust through political barriers in Texas and get out the vote for Beto O'Rourke...."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Jen Hamilton Hernandez

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...It’s paternalistic, it’s anti-choice, it’s a bill by the Texas Senate...."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Commissioners Court Puts Women’s Jail on Ice

Vote delays moving forward with design for at least a year

"...On Tuesday, June 15, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to delay moving forward with the design of a..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...1971, Crow was at the founding meeting of the Texas Women's Political Caucus, along with Ann Richards and Barbara..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a string of budget amendments seeking to..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fam Planning for County Uninsured Up for Vote

Senate dumps abortion-care coverage ban amendment, but what about Austin?

"...Senators on Dec. 8 voted down an amendment to the health care reform bill..."

Dec. 9, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...School district officials across Texas got their first look at how House Bill 3..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Saturday's Sí Se Puede! Wants to Mobilize the Vote

"It's about time we had a Texas senator who looks out for all the people"

"...weeks away (Tuesday, Nov. 6), mobilizing for a better Texas, and America, is of immediate importance...."

Oct. 18, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...personal political event was in progress up in East Texas. In the auditorium of Frankston High School in Anderson..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...Women's rights advocates, wearing orange (the only color available locally..."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...needs to know by May 1 whether all local voters will be allowed to vote by mail. On Friday,..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Judge Sulak Issues Vote-by-Mail Injunction

Enables mail ballots for all voters to vote by mail

"...201st District Court,*[correction below] issued a temporary injunction enabling vote-by-mail in Travis County and, in principle, all Texas voters..."

April 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...the 2017 legislative session's Senate Bill 8 that requires women to bury or cremate fetal remains after abortion –..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Hears Texas Abortion Law Arguments

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

"...ultimately decide the future of more than a dozen Texas abortion clinics...."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...the anti-abortion group Live Action, the real war on women is not the constriction of resources for basic women's..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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