Then There's This: Honk If You Prefer Walking

Young people are changing transportation trends as city rushes to catch up

"...is indeed dead, as the authors of a new research study declared last week, you wouldn't know it by..."

May 24, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...mothers. Some 61% of women undergoing abortion in the U.S. already have at least one child, and half of..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...The appearance of Public Citizen Execu­tive Director Tom Smith at the November meeting..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Clean Energy: Austin's Next Boom?

A Preview of Clean Energy Potential in Central Texas

"...an incentive program of "renewable energy credits" to encourage research and development. (One megawatt, according to the American Wind..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Courtney Barry

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...that law to protect the aquifer, and as lead counsel for the S.O.S. Alliance has remained its guardian, taking..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...that sprang to life fully formed in 2005. The group's religious status made it exempt – at least technically..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...with it. The political consensus – in Texas, the U.S., and elsewhere – is in a different place; those..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Why Are Taxpayers Subsidizing Corporate Crime?

Tough on crime, unless it's corporate

"...do the time," goes the old saying. Unless, of course, the criminals are corporate executives. In those cases, the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...use it. Ratso Reynolds is clearly out of the question for democracy-minded voters in Austin. But how 'bout Mr...."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

The Hightower Report

Out-of-Whack Budget Whackers; and Guess Who Wants Gun Control?

"...Unfortunately, though, it's not a game. Axe-wielding Republicans and Democrats alike are madly whacking at our nation's..."

March 4, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

EPA on Unclean Energy: "No Source Review"

The Bush Administration's rollback of New Source Review could guarantee more dirty air for years to come.

"...Last Thursday, June 13, the so-called Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

Our tax dollars outfit military contractors, but not the troops; and our representatives are less than representative.

"...infantry, on whom the White House must depend to pursue its war adventures, has been left "cash poor and..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

Is that fidget spinner really a killing machine?

"...U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett was in Austin last week, on..."

Nov. 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Apocalypse February!

When digital TV arrives next year, you may not notice

"...It sounds simple enough. But recent studies suggest the public has no idea what's going on, despite months of..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

False Accusations

"...an image of Barton Springs and Emma Long as unsafe for the citizens of Austin...."

March 21, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...office of Sheriff John Maspero over the sheriff's (very) public intoxication. More on this next week...."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bank Shot

Is Bigger Better?

"...All of this adds up to tremendous pressure for..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...city manager, will now devote less time to pulling purse strings and more time on ACM stints. --A.S...."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Texas: One Dirty, Dirty State

"...The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has documented with statistics what..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...as Quarries Park will be the subject of a public hearing Sept. 30 at 6:30pm at Will Davis Elementary,..."

Sept. 25, 1998 News Feature

Just in Time for Nader '08

Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan on An Unreasonable Man

"...An unavoidable aspect of An Unreasonable Man is the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Hightower Report

Time to End a Banker Boondoggle That Hurts Students; and Making a Mockery of U.S. Representational Democracy

"...Because this absurd subsidy of private lenders rips off taxpayers while overcharging students,..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...19,043 early voters so far this season (as of Tuesday). As usual, Northcross and Barton Creek Malls are the..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Bottom Line on Health Care

Congress needs to act for universal health care

"...when he said, "The doctor may look at the reimbursement system and say to himself: 'You know what? I..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The New York Times, Oct. 16Headlines• At press time, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks upheld Austin's voter-approved anti-smoking ordinance,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...until 7pm Friday to vote early; if not, then Tuesday, Nov. 7 (that would be Election Day), is your..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Alcohol and public policy do not mix well." – Minnesota state Senate..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Framing the Border

Photography of the Region Between Mexico and the U.S.

"...photograph by Byron Brauchli..."

May 1, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Along the same lines, Envision Central Texas hosted..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

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