Cox's Communication Problems

"...The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a discrimination suit against..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Fire Last Time: AFA and City at Impasse

I/O Solutions becomes entangled in latest dispute about AFD's hiring process

"...that had brought AFD to the attention of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, added to labor strife, and..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Common Law

Sexual harassment at work - what is it?

"...The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission describes sexual harassment as unwelcome..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

APD Veteran Says She Told the Truth and Paid the Price

Blue lies matter

"...Austin Police Department, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing her superior officers of..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...supervisor, letting them know the accusations were false and requesting the reprimand be stricken from her record. HR ended..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...in Austin. What followed were ethics complaints and open-records requests and lawsuits and criminal investigations and depositions and grievances..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Trouble at Station 15

Austin firefighter sues city after officials stonewall unequal treatment

"...doing. She did what she could to change her circumstances, despite internal opposition and the indifference or obstruction of..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Council Approves Workplace Nondiscrimination Measure

City manager to review current policies

"...Fusco, a city employee since 2007, before Council on Thursday, March 25...."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place blogger Jordan weighs in with individual lists

"...4) President Obama affirmed his support for marriage equality on national television...."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

Trial Date Set for Nona Allen

Case moves forward with evidence of potential gender-based discrimination

"...the concrete floor. Though Allen's initial complaint to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was rejected, on Nov. 10,..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Council: Are You Suddenly Sleepy?

Council rolls through the resolutions as Leffingwell becomes a jetsetter

"...Council members got the news at Tues­day's work session, and at the mayor's request postponed official..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...– Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's failed, closed-door attempts to sway senators toward his position..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

A Brief History of School Desegregation

"...1896: In Plessy v. Ferguson, the U.S. Supreme Court establishes the doctrine of "separate but equal,"..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature

Without Teeth, Are Nondiscrimination Laws Effective?

City ordinance aims to protect LGBTQ Austinites, but the punishment for violators is mild

"...was a hostile work environment at 888 Pan Asian Cuisine in South Austin...."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...Trevino – and immediately called dispatch for backup, then questioned the couple. Trevino was only 20. Roche said she'd..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AFD Hiring: Smoke or Fire?

Add the EEOC to the parties weighing in on firefighter hiring

"...the subject of a possible consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice – took another turn Feb. 20,..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Qmmunity: The Fight for Queers’ Title VII Rights in SCOTUS’ hands

Plus GayCL returns and local stylists host benefit for Cheer Ups’ Maggie Lea

"...In Texas, Tuesday was just another day at the office – where..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...Last Thursday afternoon, as the cross-examination of state witnesses in the..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Fight for $15 Protests Fast Food Working Conditions

Rallies come on heels of negative labor report on Austin restaurants

"...his first week on the job at the Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen on East River­side, Oscar Binzha says he felt..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

Basic Questions About Sexual Harassment

"...This column provides short responses to several sexual harassment questions received by "The Common Law."..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Emory and Peck Young -- at least in the U.S. Senate races. As per a settlement agreement with their..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

Paxton Sues Obama Over Transgender Rights

State officials continue their anti-trans crusade

"...filed suit, along with 10 other states including Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee, against the federal call to allow transgender..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: September 29

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...ask for marriage rights among his last acts as U.S. Attorney General...."

Sept. 29, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Council: Digging a Firebreak

Council passes resolution regarding AFD

"...In its first major action, last Thursday (Feb. 5) the new City Council passed a resolution..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...name, the newly formed Austin Lesbian and Gay Pride Commission had just enough to open a bank account and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...run-off election between Veronica Rivera and Marc Levin ends Tuesday, June 15. Early voting is being conducted at all..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...You won't see much of Justice O'Connor in El..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...to help them." -- Lt. Col. Nathan Sassaman. Both U.S. army officers, on an assault against Abu Hishma, Iraq,..."

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

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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