Polygamous Police Under Scrutiny

Arizona AG alleges that FLDS police enforce laws selectively

"...Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to initiate a civil rights inquiry..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

The Lege week in court, in correspondence, and in West Texas

"..."The Democrats got poured out of the federal court last week," said Lt. Gov. David..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Not Again

Racism distorts justice in Ferguson case

"...must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard." – Martin Luther King, "The Other America,"..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AFD Hiring: Smoke or Fire?

Add the EEOC to the parties weighing in on firefighter hiring

"...The unfolding story of allegedly discriminatory hiring practices within the Austin Fire Depart­ment..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...The performance-based deals were briefed to the Council last Thursday by the Economic Development Department, with these basic terms:..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Is the City Trying to Bust the Firefighters Union?

Minority candidate hiring is still a hot-button issue

"...would have them approve a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice to define how hiring for the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has made 160 recommendations to improve..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "The job of majority leader and the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

The DOJ spams America with canned op-eds supporting mandatory minimum sentences

"...Under the fearless leadership of Attorney General John Ashcroft, the U.S. Department of Justice..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I hope they realize it's a volunteer..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "It's not the first time I've ever..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...On Friday, a few hours after the conclusion of the federal trial on Texas congressional redistricting, the U.S...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "It must be horrible to have your..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "On an issue like this, Texans aren't..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No G-Strings Attached

U.S. Supreme Court ruling requires nude dancers to wear pasties and g-strings, but Austin won't be making any changes.

"...men brandish dollar bills to get her attention. Because of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, scenes..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Prosecuting Sexual Assault

DOJ grant provides $650,000 to jump-start new sexual assault prosecution unit

"...sexual assault advocates are celebrating a victory after the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women awarded..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: ... And Two Steps Back

Firefighters fulfill threat to contest DOJ decree

"...the proposed consent decree on firefighter hiring between the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Austin, I..."

July 4, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Council: Are You Suddenly Sleepy?

Council rolls through the resolutions as Leffingwell becomes a jetsetter

"...is a little thinner than anticipated, with a couple of postponements for tactical reasons, and because Mayor Lee Leffing­well's..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Obviously the individual(s) who leaked the information..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"...there will be only one Democratic Texas representative north of Houston and Austin," said state Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...in a maternity ward, but that was how Amy Louise Smith spent the first eight days bonding with her..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

More Survivors Willing to Join Sexual Assault Class Action

Attorneys for the survivors’ lawsuit presented to Public Safety Commission Monday

"...the ongoing sexual assault survivors' lawsuit against the city of Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and the District..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: One Last Chance

Council moves to resume firefighter negotiations

"...first truly contentious (and long-festering) policy issue: Aus­tin Fire Department hiring. The special-called meeting has a few items, but..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: Textbooks, Buehler, and More

Your Monday morning news update

"...Moses and Manifest Destiny, Justice Ginsburg checks her work, and HB 2 defender Vincent..."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Fixing What Ain't Broke

Does city want fair hiring, or to break the union?

"...In an extraordinary display of public solidarity last Thursday, several hundred Austin firefighters and..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Michael King

More Questions Than Answers in APD Shooting

Department says they'll have a clearer picture as investigation proceeds

"...Chief Brian Man­ley acknowledged that the fatal shooting Friday of Larry Eugene Jackson Jr. by an APD detective was..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Toxic Sweatshops Exposed by Whistle-Blower

Report released recently by coalition of public interest and environmental groups delivers incisive look at how Federal Prison Industries profits from electronic recycling and puts employees and prisoners at risk

"...Picture a stream of refuse, comprised of countless obsolete computers and electronic devices...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Black Americans were not only the founders..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

More Texans Behind Bars

Nearly 165,000 of our friends and neighbors are guests of the Lone Star State

"...prison and jail populations released May 27 by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics. With 164,222..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: System Failure

The city's response to the Eastside police crisis remains inadequate

"...met or someone I know, shot dead in front of my house or a neighbor's house. This is not..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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