Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...The anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration is Saturday, but instead of sobbing over likely tampered-with elections, we’re..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Women's March in Austin Does Its Part in Historic Day of Protest

As many as 50,000 participated locally in anti-Trump demonstration

"...to 50,000 people descended on the Texas State Capitol today to protest the Trump presidency...."

Jan. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rosenstrasse

Von Trotta puts a human face on 1943's Rosenstrasse uprising, one of the few public, and moreover, successful citizen protests against the power of the Nazi regime.

"...she discovers her mother’s protector Lena (Schade in present day, Riemann in younger flashbacks), Hannah hides her true motives..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place

Vote early! Vote on Election Day! Just vote!

"...here and now. In fact, you have through tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm to early vote. I probs don't need..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Please Give

The pleasure of Nicole Holofcener's film – which stars Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Rebecca Hall, and Amanda Peet – lies in the honesty of its conversations rather than its plot.

"...this Manhattan-set movie also captures a sense of the present-day economic reality in America in its depiction of the..."

June 11, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Stoning of Soraya M.

This impassioned work of persuasion is like a splatter film made for the Lifetime network, a screed against stoning made for audiences who already agree.

"...or how relevant this film might be to its modern-day residents (were they allowed the opportunity to see it)...."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Watertrade Brings Bartender Collabs for Women's History Month

The cocktail bar's sisters are serving it from their shelves

"...Every Tuesday – a day they’re normally closed – pairs Watertrade's..."

Feb. 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...offered by last weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival – a three-day policy immersion for wonks and wonkabees...."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Shade Rolls Out of Council Race?

This April 1 release from the Shade campaign

"...Austin City Council Place 3 challenger Randi Shade announced today that she has suspended her campaign to pursue a..."

April 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

2012 Star of Texas Bowl

This weekend, Texas Rollergirls compete to Keep Austin Feared.

"...Women's Flat Track Roller Derby is probably the only girl-on-girl..."

July 17, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

SXSW Film Review: Mamifera

At 40, Lola navigates unexpected pregnancy and decisions

"...Romance, friendship, art, and success color Lola’s days. At 40 years old, she is moving through the..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...Following a three-day hearing that concluded Thursday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Where the Girls Go/ATX: Make a Difference Edition

Best queer-grrrl-tastic events this weekend and every weekend

"...do to make a difference, make a difference? Like yesterday’s Spirit Day, ya know: Wear purple. End Bullying. Or..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc: An Octogenarian Don Draper

Why is the Luv Doc looking at 60-year-old penises?

"...joking, but he honestly thought he made the woman's day. It was obvious to me, though, that she was..."

June 29, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Lawmaker Files Bill Penalizing Male Masturbation

HB 4620 highlights absurdity of intrusive anti-choice bills

"...D-Houston, has put forth a bill on the final day of legislative filing that would penalize men for “unregulated..."

March 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Local and Regional Stories of '06

"...over USC in the Rose Bowl on the fourth day of 2006 and then went on to lead the..."

Jan. 4, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

MEOW Discoveries 2012

Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women honors Erin Ivey

"...so we wasted no time establishing it with MEOW Day at Momo’s, High Tea during SXSW, and most recently,..."

July 2, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Roller Derby Update[d]: 10/8/10

Texecutioners take to the tourneys

"...Jackalope for all the TXRG bouts. Here's the schedule: Friday: 7pm Texecutioners vs winner of No Coast Derby Girls..."

Oct. 9, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Anti-Choice Group to Receive $1.6 Million Health Grant

More taxpayer dollars for Carol Everett's the Heidi Group

"...“What if one day something horrible escaped into the sewer system?” she asked,..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

"...lawmakers last spring, says Fran Hagerty, CEO of the Women's Health & Family Planning Association of Texas...."

Oct. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...breaks during peak hours, three different times during the day -- between 8:00-9:30am, around noon, and 4:30-5:30pm...."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...If you ask why, she will point to the women's psych unit...."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Snow White and the Huntsman

Ambitious, brutish, and ruthlessly unromantic, this feminist reworking of the fairy tale has us under its spell.

"...White's foil, Ravenna has a backstory that plays to modern-day cravings for a psychologically rich villainy, which Theron milks..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Secretariat

Saddle up for some old-fashioned inspirational movie entertainment with Diane Lane in the lead as the owner of the famed Triple Crown winner.

"...the dramatic inclusions of the spiritual tunes, “Oh Happy Day” and “I’ll Take You There” may even capture some..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Once in a Lifetime

The unexpected rise and meteoric fall of the North American Soccer League in the heady, silly mid-Seventies is chronicled for the first time in this charmingly chatty documentary, which ably tracks both the birth of the sport on these shores and its ignominious downfall, which arrived almost overnight with the leave-taking of Pelé.

"...the night away amid the Warholian glitterati of the day? Or that they sold out every one of Giants..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Women's Health Advocates Brace for "Perfect Storm" at Texas Legislature

Republican lawmakers racing to further restrict abortion access

"...who chairs the (now bolstered and expanded) Texas House Women's Health Caucus. "There is going to be more of..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Soccer Watch

"...So little space to recap and celebrate the U.S. Women's National Team and their marvelous run through the Women's..."

July 12, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Gay Place

Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE

"...Saturday's Rebel Grrrl Burlesque is more than just well-placed pasties..."

March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...that she would like an interim study ordered on women's health issues. "Done," he said...."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

"...Parenthood to provide women with health services under the Women's Health Program, how can it also get across a..."

May 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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