Doesn't Trust U.S. Census

"...Dear Editor, The U.S. census is taken every 10 years, the last in..."

April 9, 2012 Postmarks

Point in Time Count Looks to Give Overview of Homelessness in the U.S.

Service providers, volunteers gear up for annual PIT Count

"...as incomplete, flawed, or "mostly bullshit." But the annual census of people experiencing homelessness is required by the U.S...."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Let’s Get Counted”

Queer the Census initiative aims to increase LGBTQIA+ representation

"...representation and federal funding are distributed, an accurate 2020 U.S. Census is especially vital for "hard-to-count" communities. The historic..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...president, and anti-immigrant maneuvering casting shadows over the 2020 census, Austin and Travis County showed up and got counted...."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Official County Census Numbers Out

Block-by-block numbers coming soon

"...The U.S. Census Department has released population numbers down to the..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Could Lose Big If Census Undercounts Immigrants

Citizenship question could eat into $43 billion state receives in federal funds

"...condemning the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census as a politicized maneuver..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Local Leaders Scramble to Get a Complete Census

Count every one

"...personal finances. In the midst of this, the 2020 census is still underway...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Stacey Abrams Sounds the Alarm on the Census Crisis

Fair Fight founder wants to ensure everyone gets counted

"...leaders who care about a complete and accurate 2020 U.S. census are scrambling to reach "hard-to-count" Americans – mostly..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will COVID-19 Strike the Census?

How Austin is adjusting its strategy to ensure every resident gets counted

"...potential casualty of the COVID-19 crisis is the decennial census – the universal count and data collection of all..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King and Austin Sanders

Give Us Your Two Census

It's that time of the decade again

"...What is this, the 1930 census? Why, yes. The intimate details of that old-time endeavor..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

The new census numbers reflect

"...... specifically, the most recent population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, reported last week in the daily and..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Keep the Census Queer and Get Counted

Plus, Joterías celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with a special show and more queer fun

"...(for now, at least) to fill out the 2020 U.S. census. For qmmunity members, we don't see our ourselves..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Census Undercount in Colonias?

Lawsuit filed against state over census

"...prevent the use of what it alleges is flawed census data in redistricting. According to the suit, the U.S...."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

On the Lege: Census Could Cause Senseless Redistricting

The GOP will be in charge of drawing new congressional districts. Terrific.

"...Texas got an early Christmas present Tuesday: four new congressional seats...."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and social justice advocates outside the JW Marriott Hotel Downtown on Wed., Aug. 14...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Let's 'Rumbo'! Right Now!

New Spanish dailies battle for a young Latino audience looking for news

"...phrase rumbo el norte, which means "heading to the U.S." or, metaphorically, to a better life.) Madrid's Recoletos Grupo..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Then There's This: Utilities or Food?

The poor get poorer as electric and water rates rise

"...Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez isn't known for sticking..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...of likening his community to the more than 1,400 substandard communities on the Texas-Mexico border...."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Amid Improving Numbers, Austin's COVID Crystal Ball Still Cloudy

Disease remains unpredictable given range of variations in vaccine distribution, public's behaviors

"...metrics tracked by Austin Public Health to gauge the course of the pandemic – new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

'Intrigue' Visits Local Census Effort

Data on homeless count remains a mystery until next year

"...how well the county will fare in the 2010 census effort, which will determine the local share of $400..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

In America’s 10th Largest City, Who Exactly Are Your Neighbors?

We may not be growing as fast as you think

"...When newly released census numbers showed Austin finally cracking the top 10 most..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick allowed senators only four guests for the swearing-in ceremonies and mandated that all entering..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Judges Rule: Map May Not Be Wise, But It's Legal

The federal judges rule in favor of the Texas congressional map -- even while admitting it may destroy the political hopes of minorities.

"...On Tuesday afternoon, the three federal district court judges impaneled to..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...manager. Most cities in Texas, and many throughout the U.S., are "council­-manager" cities, structured as corporations in which the..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...Today, Foundation continues in line with Ferguson's original vision..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

S-Comm Troubles: Not Just for Latinos!

Asian and African immigrants get caught in the sheriff's net, too

"...triggering a 48-hour hold, per S-Comm protocol, to give U.S. Immigration and Cus­toms Enforcement time to determine residency status...."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

FEMA's Flood Tide

One stroke forward, two strokes back – hurricane victims tread rising bureaucratic waters

"...convention hall with hundreds of other people in similar circumstances, you sign up for an apartment at one of..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...In 2003, Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigators made a..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Countdown to L-G-B-T

U.S. Census meets Austin LGBT Tuesday at the MACC

"...in this will determine the efforts expended by the U.S. Census folks on our behalf. Here's the deets from..."

Feb. 9, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Majority Minority

It's official, according to census data

"...Texas is one of five U.S. states with a majority minority population, according to U.S...."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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