Page Two: Long Days of Journeys Into Nights

In quest of a simple metaphor

"...infiltration into the Hollywood film community and its assumed subsequent insidious influence on films...."

April 17, 2009 Column by Louis Black

The Common Law

President Obama's Oath Mishap

"...Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requires that a president take the following oath:..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

An Arbitrary Nation: Part 7

Journalists and political commentators largely ignore the facts they know

"...This "Arbitrary Nation" series on the U.S. Constitution has emphasized the first 10 amendments – our..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two: Original Intentions

What the framers talked about when they talked about democracy – plus, how to put your money where your vote is

"...on some larger topics to offer context for ongoing discussions:..."

May 19, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: By Vote or by Violence

How will naysayers and protesters 'take back the country'? And from whom?

"...Liberals to the left of Obama, radical groups, conspiracy theorists, working-class representatives, the tea party, and some..."

July 30, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Days of Blame

The only enemy is us!

"...begins walking in circles. The seasons change, but of course in many ways they don't. Along the way, he..."

April 23, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Hope Jr.

Only the foolish expect a rebirth of wonder from Obama, but a restored sense of decency is a good start

"...And since I don't have to choose, I guess I won't..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Ego and Conscience

As citizens with the right to vote, we are responsible for what our government does

"...My most recent column was about how the Constitution, rather than having been designed to anticipate or to..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Semantic Manipulations - Black Not Moderate

"...effect a brave new world – after eviscerating the U.S. Constitution and fully enforcing the PATRIOT Act – are..."

Oct. 19, 2005 Postmarks

Letters at 3am

We are swiftly losing our civil liberties as a result of the USA-PATRIOT Act, although this administration has shown it is not impervious to citizen complaints.

"...Merry Christmas, done anything lately to defend your Constitution?..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two

Travis County Bond Propositions

"...This package provides for repair of substandard roads and bridges throughout the county. While county road..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Separation of Reality and State

"...So Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals both feel that adding the phrase..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Postmarks

Mackey Annotated

"...now the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S., a crisis to which Mackey is apparently blind...."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Political Discourse in the Modern Age

@WeThePeople #oftheUnitedStates

"...contributed to a growing problem in American politics: a discourse that is lacking in civility; which makes it difficult..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Page Two

Libby indictment evokes more scapegoating and hypocrisy from the right

"...For a while now, what was once considered beyond..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Scary Monsters

Election season raises the specter of undead ideologies and devilish strategies

"...There are many who currently believe that the serious..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Strippers to the Supremes

Texas Supreme Court gets into major First Amendment case

"...the lower courts, and the state has tried to unsuccessfully defend it. Efforts to correct the law last session..."

March 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: President Know-Nothing

President Know-Nothing

"...knowledge about and interest in history, different religions, the Constitution, government, economics, and foreign affairs. By establishing exactly the..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Column by Louis Black

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...Angel Raich and Diane Monson, the answer to each question is a simple and emphatic "no."..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

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

"...plaintiffs – women who claim they were raped and subsequently abused by the system meant to protect them –..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Common Law

Eminent Domain – Can the Government Condemn My Property?

"...Last week's column introduced the concept of eminent domain,..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Page Two: Hypocrisy and Health Care

Toward a list of ingredients for stew

"...left and the right now seem to view political discussion as a contact sport, void of ideas and meaning:..."

July 3, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: And Everyone and I Stopped Breathing

What if the government isn't broken?

"...1. In the wake of Barack Obama's victory, many..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Watching the watchmen

"...to recall the Keystone Kops. Meanwhile, Iraq is an unsolvable, ever-growing, ever more significant problem. Hail fellow and well..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Here Come the Judges

The federal court takes up the Texas congressional re-redistricting case.

"...This morning (Thursday, Dec. 11), formal proceedings finally opened in the congressional..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

LCRA wants to build a high-voltage power line on my property

"...The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution creates the government's eminent-domain power. The Fifth Amendment..."

July 8, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 1

We are governed today by an arbitrary legal hodgepodge

"...The Constitution of the United States – read it lately?..."

April 19, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Letters at 3AM: Things Like That

Under Obama, we have been subjected to a Patriot Act on steroids

"...were absent from the three presidential debates. Not one question to Obama about his expansion of the Patriot Act...."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two: The Future Is Glacial

Revisiting change in rocky times

"...better than they were? Not everything for everybody, of course, but in general: Rather than sinking to the depths,..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Happenings

September 13-19

"...resulted in this cultural gem, and festivities continue with tours, exhibits, and performances all day long. 11am-10pm. Mexican American..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

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