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Sept. 15, 2003 Postmarks
Angry White People for Peace
"...all the respect and value given our soldiers and veterans. I cried a lot. And came back happy about..."
Aug. 30, 2005 Postmarks
Photos From the Vigil for Cindy Sheehan
Hundreds of activists met Wednesday night on the Pfluger Bridge to support the "Crawford Peace Mom"
"...Sheehan camped outside of George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, waiting for answers from the president as to..."
Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Thank You for Your Service
American soldiers return from Iraq and try to readjust to civilian life
"...shit. With a great sense of realism, Thank You for Your Service tackles the problems of PTSD and social..."
Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Peace Movement in Thirties Partially Responsible for the Holocaust
"...Dear Editor, The U.S. had a huge and well-organized peace movement in the late 1930's. Students were holding sit-ins..."
May 17, 2005 Postmarks
Bringing the War Home
No More Victims works for peace, one wounded child at a time
"...included. Although IBC doesn't have the resources to know for certain, the organization gave an estimate of 42,000 wounded..."
Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Emily Pyle
Sheehan's Field of Dreams
Hundreds gather at Camp Casey to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living
"...Forty-eight-year-old Cindy Sheehan wiped tears from her eyes as she..."
Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Point Austin: Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...
A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same
"...same can certainly be said of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama, nine months (and logistically speaking,..."
Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King
'Iconoclast' Country
It's election time in Crawford – peace and free speech keep right on waving and smiling
"...The sun is shining on Crawford, Texas. Business isn't exactly booming, but it's enjoying more..."
Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer
Naked City
"...Mayor Will Wynn to schedule the controversial Lowe's deal for a 7:30pm "time certain" consideration, allowing citizens to voice..."
Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Fighting the War: Wilkerson sentenced, activists press Congress
Soldier faces seven months in prison for refusing Iraq service
"...Last Thursday, Feb. 22, a Fort Hood military court sentenced the 23-year-old soldier to seven..."
March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward
Sparking a Prairie Fire: Cindy Sheehan at City Hall
The founder of Camp Casey and her "Bring Them Home Now" Tour arrives to a big Austin welcome
"...the sweltering crowd awaited the arrival of the star performer. At about 5:30, two buses pulled up a converted..."
Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...recount, recall, and re-redistricting -- are the new playbook for a narrow Republican majority attempting to use government to..."
Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Get on the Bus
A guide to anti-war events nationally and in Texas on Sept. 24
"...Kramer, and more. An interfaith prayer service is scheduled for the 25th, and training for a Grassroots Lobby Day..."
Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Weekend at Casey's
Thousands converge in the president's back yard to make a stand with Cindy Sheehan
"...Photographer Roxanne Jo Mitchell and I went to Crawford, Texas, to witness and participate in the convergence of..."
Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Kate X Messer
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Jan. 20-27
"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday20..."
Jan. 21, 2011 News Column
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...other federal authorities. The AAAC resolution cites nine reasons for opposing scanners: 1) insufficiently reviewed health risks, 2) potential..."
Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature
The Hightower Report
Turning Cookies Into Armor; and A Regime of Injustice
"...us that old elixir he calls the "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq."..."
March 31, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower
CodePink Red After Albright's Planned Parenthood Soiree
Peace activists unwelcome at speech by former secretary of state
"...trailing diplomatic bons mots and twinkling brooches, now famous for her "jewel box diplomacy" and her book on the..."
Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Michael King
Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...the Week "I'm not going to be a whore for Dr. Leininger." – State Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort..."
March 10, 2006 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...UT Longhorns remain ranked slightly behind the University of California Golden Bears – meaning no BCS bowl once again...."
Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Terms of Engagement
If 'We Can't Make It Here,' then James McMurtry's in big trouble
"...There's fear and loathing in Crawford, Texas. You can see it in the brake lights..."
Sept. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer
Naked City
A local coalition urges the city to take a stand against the PATRIOT Act.
"...the Federal Building Thursday afternoon. "They" were lawyers, clergy, veterans, and activists who staged a press conference seeking an..."
July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple
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Our Areas Are Sensitive
"...I would like to thank you for Nelson England's article of November 15 regarding the Austin..."
Nov. 29, 1996 Column
Where Are the Good Congress People?
"...So, Dennis, where are you now? You should be forming a caucus in Congress to bring about these reforms..."
Jan. 21, 2013 Postmarks
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...last weekend, asking them their opinions on Wal-Mart's plans for the underused mall. But after this initial question, the..."
Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature
Anti-War Dad Comes to Austin
Bob Watada, father of Lt. Ehren Watada – who refused to go to Iraq and who has publicly denounced the war repeatedly – comes to Austin as part of national speaking tour
"...that by virtue of the Constitution become American law." Therefore, he explained, his participation would make him "party to..."
Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch
Take Note: Under the Hood Cafe at Fort Hood
"...all six wars, including Iraq Vets Against the War, Veterans for Peace, CodePink Austin, and others. The problem is..."
Aug. 16, 2011 Postmarks
Naked City
"...Growth incentives -- specifically, those to the Landmark Organization for the Convention Center Hilton Hotel project -- had been..."
June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Cleanup Versus Clean Out
Balancing Occupy Austin's protests against power with power washing
"...little bit of a surprise, because the cleaning schedule for the plaza at City Hall has become the biggest..."
Oct. 14, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
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