News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...Detective Charles Kleinert's motion to dismiss the manslaughter case against him is heard; Council Member Delia Garza discloses her..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...U.N.'s refugee agency – have repeatedly addressed the U.S.'s reactive approach in evaluating and dealing with the issue. The..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

The Dress

"...So, the world of The Dress, where inanimate objects act as receptacles, even conduits, of anima would, I thought,..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...probation for videotaping his colleague Kelly Gall in the women's locker room. Described as a "slap on the wrist"..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Legislator says his fetal-personhood bill shouldn't punish pregnant women

"...render an opinion on whether doctors must report pregnant women who they know take illegal drugs to law enforcement..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Henson's ignorance of both the law and the facts of this case are astonishing. What's even more incredible..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

Faster Than Sound: Eimaral Sol’s Journey to RAS Day

Local neo-soul singer Eimaral Sol puts her spiritual spin on the all-women-led RAS Day lineup, City Council approves Red River improvements, Blakchyl leads her East Austin tour, and cult song funny man Dick Price passes

"...Day, featuring rising rapper Leikeli47 and fest-organizing Austinites Riders Against the Storm, unites eight acts led by women of..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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"...Affirmative Action..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column

Ever the Spoils

Two University Dramas Tackle Women After War

"...Boudica, a Celtic queen who waged a two-year war against the Romans. "In appearance most terrifying, in the glance..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Tex Dem Platform Rejects GOP on Gays

Dems slam GOP for encouraging 'violence' against LGBTQ souls

"...World Health Organization, and the American Medical Association. The practice is routinely advocated by the anti-LGBT hard right-wing, falling..."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...Earlier this year, the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League gave Texas a grade of "C-" on the..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Page Two: Same as It Ever Was

Massacres, mass shootings, lynchings, and other forms of social interaction

"...Wounded Knee. I'm surprised that none of our more reactionary brethren countered by citing the Battle of Little Bighorn..."

June 24, 2016 Column by Louis Black

The Camera Is Mightier Than the ...

Documentarians Kim Bartley and Donnacha O'Briain were right in the belly of the beast when the Venezuelan coup began -- specifically, in the Presidential Palace, right as the opposition stormed it.

"...popular response to government repression, and particularly to Chavista violence against anti-government demonstrators on April 11. Bartley and O'Briain..."

March 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael King

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"...could be hired to perform the same service. In fact, a business manager is all one really gets with..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

TAASA Unveils First-Ever Survivor Advisory Board

Panel offers chance to shape Texas policies on sexual violence

"...the state’s first Survivor Advisory Board, the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is giving rape survivors a way to..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Stayed on Freedom

Considering the LBJ legacy

"...to consider the legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (initiated by John F. Kennedy; strengthened, lobbied through Congress,..."

April 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...Constitution – specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which governs federal programs – and federal statutes are..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...union, by contrast, are moving much more slowly. In fact, they appear to be deadlocked. See "Point Austin."..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

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"...that police departments around this country continue to perpetuate violence against unarmed people of color...."

July 8, 2005 Column

Visions Holy and Damned, Innocent and Experienced

The documentary 'The Devil and Daniel Johnston' – as well as this story – are just the latest attempts to make sense of his life and art

"...of mental problems that on occasion have led to violence. Many respect him for his gifts, but to some..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

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Duff Gets Tough

"...class, which totals $116,860 spending per class. If you subtract $45,000 for the salaries of a primary teacher and..."

June 27, 1997 Column

UT Teaching Assistants Fired Over Letter Supporting Palestinian Students

Faculty lend their support, citing censorship concerns

"...and Arab students, given the context of the escalating violence in Gaza. Their first-year course, Women & Madness, focuses..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Searching for a King

Debating leadership in the wake of the Tamir Rice decision

"...would not face charges for killing 12-year-old Tamir Rice, activists went looking for whom they perceived as the big..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Kahron Spearman

Creating Change: "Take It In"

Thursday at Creating Change conference: Laverne Cox

"...Change, the National LGBT Equality Conference, swooning over 4,000 activist queers in one hotel in Houston. I'll be sending..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

Tony Hinchcliffe's Stand-up Racism

Kill Tony host spews slurs at fellow comic Peng Dang

"...who was just up here.” No lie – Hinchcliffe’s actual words...."

May 13, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Shaming Girls in Crisis

Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bypass' abortions

"...where the teen may have become pregnant by an act of rape or incest. Why would the government want..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...direct cartels, interfere with currency trading, and in general acting like they don't want to imitate Margaret Thatcher's England...."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Sym the Prole

A radical takes on the practical in the fight against HIV stigma

"...had assembled to drop a Queerbomb on Austin. Sym ACTs UP..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by David Estlund

Tuesday News Gay on a Wednesday: Feb. 1

This week's LGBT news round-up has good news all around!

"...queer-friendly guide to this week's hyper-masculine celebration of heteronormative violence… (or for those who just really wanna see Madonna's..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Naked City

"...index rose about 34% -- meaning that buying power actually declined. The same article quoted without question a senior..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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