Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...that reflected both courthouse tensions between prosecutors and the defense bar and the county's general trend toward electing women..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...with the candidate since her days at the Workers Defense Project – but Sanchez said, "Endorsements really don't mean..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Sick Leave in Limbo

The waiting room

"...up sick to work, the community benefits, too: It's projected that Austin will spend $3.8 million less annually on..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...was 21. Three years later, she co-founded the Workers Defense Project, and grew the immigrant rights organization from a..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...higher wages for workers, including construction workers on new projects, as well as health and domestic partner benefits for..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Your civic agenda, Sept. 18-25

"...KB HOME PROTEST Join Workers Defense Project in demanding that KB Home pay its workers..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

Then There's This: One Step Forward ...

Updates on Barton Springs, Gables Hotel, and amphitheatres

"...The rezoning of the proposed Gables Residential/Hotel ZaZa project at Fourth and Guadalupe passed last week on a..."

March 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Soccer Sites

Precourt unveils McKalla Plan

"...addressed by a PSV-funded community benefit. He said the project was "heading toward" that direction, but noted he had..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 6/24/10

Liveblogging City Council

"...3:37pm: Item 87, the Workers Defense Project resolution pulled by Spelman, is now up...."

June 24, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...Progress Texas, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas, and Workers Defense Project – five advocacy organizations opposing the law –..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety

Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability

"...immigrant rights activist, and executive director of the Workers Defense Project, Garza has advocated for criminal justice and bail..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"...person who has done good work with the Workers Defense Project, and attorney Erin Martinson has been a fierce..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...as a former board chair of the nonprofit Workers Defense Project, Vela has worked to protect workers' rights and..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...and Jose "Chito" Vela, who served as the Workers Defense Project's board chair and as a city Planning Commissioner..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dawnna Dukes Indicted

State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office

"...down. Last week, two declared candidates – former Workers Defense Project board president Chito Vela and former Austin Mayor..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where the Money Went

Report targets Texas Enterprise Fund and other incentive programs

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Workers Defense Project, in collaboration with the LBJ School’s Ray Marshall..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Cheer for Love

Scenes from Marriage Equality Day at the county clerk's office

"...9) The staff of Workers Defense Project – a nonprofit fighting for fair employment for..."

June 29, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

News Roundup: No Justice, No Peace

Shootings, protests, and politics

"...“unemployed former lobbyist for WDP” (that is, the Workers Defense Project, a nonprofit advocating successfully for workers rights at..."

Dec. 1, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...Susana Almanza, co-director of People Organized in the Defense of Earth and Her Resources announced her candidacy earlier..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Civics 101

"...THE FALLEN/DÍA DE LOS CAÍDOS March with the Workers Defense Project to remind local policymakers that construction workers deserve..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column

Headlines

"...› After the Workers Defense Project last week issued a report alleging widespread employment..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...a site to build a manufact­uring center. The Workers Defense Project rallied Wednesday on behalf of the construction workers..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature

Then There's This: We Can Do Better

Has City Council learned anything from the election?

"...outcry. There are other concerns as well. The Workers Defense Project fears the development deal won't include fair wages..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...the proposed Trammell Crow developments Downtown, and the Workers Defense Project wants to make sure basic protections are guaranteed..."

April 6, 2012 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT PARTY Help celebrate City Council's recent passage of..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...November 2012 comprehensive bond package bundling traditional capital improvement projects with an urban rail election (Item 88) and adding..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 6/21/10

Lining up items from council

"...An action predicated on the work of the Workers Defense Project (pictured above), who has been petitioning council for..."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 10-16

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT NEEDS VOLUN­TEERS Join the struggle to protect the..."

June 11, 2010 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 15-21

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Join the struggle to protect the..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature

Headlines

"...preventable construction accident that took three lives, the Workers Defense Project released a report on the dangers and difficulties..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

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