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Like all morality-based movements designed to eat away at our most basic freedoms, term limits and campaign finance reform are inherently anti-democratic.

"...sex, race, or religion, it restricts on political preference. This is one group of voters ruling against another group..."

April 12, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...Judging from the City Council campaign so far, you'd think that the most important issue facing Austin is..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...of questions and am labeled "negative" or told, "No, you don't want to ask questions."..."

March 29, 2002 Column

Coach's Corner

As much as he dislikes Longhorn football, Coach feels for Chris Simms.

"...root for the Cowboys. It just is. I accept this. I move on...."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

History by the Tape

LBJ's secret White House tapes reveal more than he may have intended

"...which North Vietnamese torpedo boats allegedly attacked two U.S. destroyers, may have been a false alarm, even though it..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Eric Mitchell Speaks!

"...are not too many good people in office that will accept an opportunity to redefine how the game of..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

From Bethlehem to Austin

A journalist moves from the violence of Palestine to the safety of Austin, and finds herself dazed by the difference.

"...coffee at Little City. Or another permit to reach your office downtown. Or another permit to visit your doctor..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Muna Hamzeh

Dancing About Architecture

Antone's Anniversary off to a bumpy start, and the same goes for local CD outlets.

"...Finding out that your headliner is sick at noon on the day of..."

July 13, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Murray already is predicting that his son's big hands will lead him to blues guitar fame. Rather, many of..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...Regarding your article on the union-busting allegations against David Van Os..."

April 20, 2001 Column

The Top 10 Censored Stories of 2000

The news stories that didn't make the mainstream press in 2000

"...Have you read the one about corporations planning to charge you..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Karynn M. Fish

Cinema of the Americas

A Festival of Latino Films Showcases New Visions of an Old and Resurging Culture

"...When you look at a map of the Americas, you see..."

April 13, 2001 Screens Feature by David Garza

Letters at 3AM

Actions are our only true belongings.

"...and so many didn't make it. I hope when you're creative you don't meet the hag." The words are..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...equity, economic development, and whether or not Feb. 26-27 will be henceforth be celebrated as Denton County Days (House..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

World of Books

The Fifth Annual Texas Book Festival

"..."I'm not what you call an upbeat writer," Lopez says about the themes..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Books Feature by Lissa Richardson

Forced From Home

Tim Miller Fights to Stay in the U.S. With the Man He Loves

"...Life in exile. To you, that phrase may sound vaguely romantic -- suggestive of..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Name's the Thing

Do the Hugos Really Award the Best in Speculative Fiction?

"...the Nebula Award could be considered the Oscar-equivalent in this genre, the Hugo is the People's Choice, voted on..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Books Feature by Adrienne Martini

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...talk about light rail. Lest any rail fans think this is aid and comfort to the enemy, this is..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

A recap of the first Austin Music Commission Town Meeting; the Antone's Blues Festival looks to have a bright future.

"...among many locals, and much of what was covered you've read about here, but the opportunity to really get..."

May 19, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...schools nor specify how many schools may be doing this...."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

All the Gory Details

The Maestro of movie make-up Tom Savini talks about George Romero, the increasing popularity of CGI, and what it felt like to shoot a crotch-gun.

"...Savini features. If all goes according to plan, Savini will appear with his bag of tricks in hand, and..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Real Life Rat Tales

Carol Brorson consults the experts to get to the roof of Austin's rat problem.

"...trapped rats here for 23 years. He is undaunted. "You can go out to the cleanest city in the..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Features Feature by Carol Brorsen

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...With such a roster of achievements to his credit, you'd think Bell would be a more recognizable figure on..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Dancing About Architecture

Liberty Lunch is finally reduced to dust bin debris even as Mueller Airport hosts the "Airport Rave" and some 6,000 attendees, one of which was NOT Biz Markie, who was a no-show. Who says there are no more live music venues in Austin. Once-local guitarist Evan Johns hospitalized in DC with severe liver problems, just as Bad Livers finish recording a new album. Ken Lieck, King of the Segue.

"...Reduced to rubble. Gone to join the choir invisible. This, my friend, is a late Lunch! Between the club's..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

High Impact

Austin hip-hop promoters Hip-Hop Mecca

"...D's Public Enemy from James Cagney's. No example of this open-tent philosophy could be better than the Kool Keith..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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Wrong John, Wrong Reason

"...to the article "Tug of War," which was in your August 6, 1999, edition. I would like to point..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Column

Playing on the Past

"...repetition of boinks and bleeps, the dull ache in your button thumb --a remembrance of video games past...."

June 11, 1999 Screens Feature by Chris Baker

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Sweep Them Out

"...I will not give up my right to see, rent, or..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Coach's Corner

"...Sports agents are the lawyer jokes of today. If you see the words "sports agent," be sure "sleazy"will follow..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

East-West Dissent

Neighborhood Concerns

"...Eastside, yet continue to stand idly by while outsiders destroy the area. "The council keeps saying we want your..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

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