It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature

Understanding the Science

"...is encoded into single and distinct genes, certain segments of DNA with specific instructions for specific protein production. In..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

'The Powerful Odor of Mendacity'

An interview with Molly Ivins and Louis Dubose, authors of Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America.

"...Last month Molly Ivins, the queen of Austin political columnists, and former Austin Chronicle Politics Editor..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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

The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...If you want to know who runs the state of Texas you can consult the constitution, enroll in a..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...man, a Republican party man -- and the chairman of one of the most powerful environmental agencies in the..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Vermont Votes Hemp

"...North Dakota, the first state to reauthorize agricultural production of the non-narcotic cousin of marijuana...."

May 30, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...that Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Creating Change: USDA Protects Gender ID

Saturday at the conference: Dr. Joe Leonard, Jr.

"...When I think of the USDA, I think three things: that new green..."

Feb. 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

GE Foods: Getting to Know More

"..."Most Americans accept science in agriculture not as something that is creating a monster but..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature

Perry Wears Egg

Agriculture Commissioner Takes It on the Chin

"...Texas Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry doesn't have an egg on his..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...have gone on ahead this week. Bruce Todd, mayor of Austin from 1991 to 1997 and a Travis County..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gourmet Food Tariffs Hit Chefs In The Kitchen

"...his specialty produce and gourmet food products supplier, Heart of Texas Produce. The advisory referred Heart of Texas customers..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature

GE Foods: Most Commonly Altered Crops

"...in a volume significant enough to make them financially profitable for manipulation, and they all serve as raw materials..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Feature

Creative Capital?

In the City of Ideas, the people with ideas are dancing with day jobs.

"...day, in a bathroom down the hall from her office. It was 1983. After two years of graduate work..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael Erard

Postmarks

The beefs this week: Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce on CNN, genetically engineered foods, Steamboat, John Aielli, Paul Minor, and more.

"...just saw Robert Bryce, whom I have never heard of or seen before, on [CNN's] Inside Politics. What a..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column

Obama Going to COP15

The pres finally commits to UN Climate Talks

"...they'll set the terms, and Obama will propose a U.S. emissions reduction target. White House news release below...."

Nov. 25, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "We'll succeed – unless we quit." –..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...to grab headlines. The Daily Texan uncovered the news Tuesday that Cunningham, who earns $40,000 per year as a..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature

Headlines

"...week's Council meeting (Dec. 15) featured the final approval of the Grove at Shoal Creek PUD, after some tinkering..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature

The Hightower Report

USDA and Synthetic Organics; and Chevron Runs but Can't Hide

"...So even though I'm a strong proponent of organic foods, I recognize that there are times when..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Mouse That Roared

Organic Food Production Threatened by the USDA

"...I described the national organic regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last December as one of..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Food Feature by Steve Sprinkel

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"..."reformer with results." Education, taxes, welfare reform -- none of those things really matter. For George W. Bush, one..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Feds' Animal ID Program Raises Ruckus Among Small Farmers

National Animal Identification System favors factory farms over Ma and Pa

"...Carol Ann Sayles, co-owner with her husband Larry Butler of East Austin's landmark organic Boggy Creek Farm, is surrounded..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

Not a Drop to Drink

Comal Springs Is Drying Up

"...And New Braunfels, being the best place to cool off for miles around, was the best place to be...."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines

"...welcomed a mandate for change, and the promised support of his defeated opponent: "We need to seize this opportunity."..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of being the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week"History has proven that democracies don't war." –..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

The Can't-Miss Kid

The Man Behind the W.

"...on those first few shaky press conferences in November of 1993 when Bush announced he was running against Ann..."

May 28, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...that Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Housing and Urban Develop­ment Secretary Julián Castro as her..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is ironic that several of these..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

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