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Events for good citizens, Oct. 16-22

"...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT! Help celebrate WDP's six years of fighting for..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

March 7-12

"...BECOME A WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATOR The Workers Defense Project seeks Spanish speakers interested in educating immigrants about..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...for district and county attorney. In the former, Workers Defense Project leader José Garza resoundingly defeated incumbent D.A. Margaret..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Martinson's fellow challenger José Garza agrees that a root..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...a Travis County grand jury to indict Peaceful Streets Project co-founder Antonio Buehler for charges stemming from his Aug...."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Midterm Report Cards

The Chronicle grades new Council members

"...help constituents led him astray into the ill-conceived barbecue-smoke-abatement project – meatier heads prevailed; internal D3 politics may provide..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...that the president's action remained a partial step. Workers Defense Project Exec­u­tive Dir­ec­tor Cristina Tzintzún posted a statement, saying..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Headlines

"...› On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Workers Defense Project led a demonstration against the contractors on the..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...resistance to certain affordable housing guarantees, and the Workers' Defense Project has scheduled an early evening rally in support..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...as a community organizer, as policy director at Workers Defense Project in Austin, that his past, current, and newest..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: How Los Verdes Helped Me Find a Community in the Sport I Love

Austin FC supporters group embodies "Y'all Means All" motto

"...then they released their fundraiser shirt for the Laundry Project. The group wasn't being performative; it was backing up..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Column by Harley Hightower

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

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

"...Last October, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore offered..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Courtship, by Precourt

Community benefits from your soccer suitors

"...partner organizations. Addi­tion­ally, Precourt and Greeley mention the Workers Defense Project as a potential partner in the development. [inset-1-right]..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...to promote equality and expand public housing. (The latter project has essentially been replaced by utterly inadequate Section 8..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

In 2018 Election, It's Dawnna Dukes vs. the Field

The beleagured HD 46 rep keeps on keepin' on

"...of local progressive groups, including the Texas Civil Rights Project and the Austin Neighborhoods Council, before the announced main..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Paid for It," Nov. 27). Advocates, led by Workers Defense Project, are also hoping to persuade the board to..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature

Women and Children First

Immigration raids targeting families strike fear in Austin's Latino community

"...be left behind if some members were deported. Workers Defense Project plans to hold trainings every Thursday at 7pm,..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council: Marriott Pays, Austin Annexes

White Lodging agrees to repay $2.4 million in waived fees

"...fee waivers granted to its Congress Ave. Marriott hotel project – in return for a prevailing wage structure on..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...after the developers agreed to take part in Workers Defense Project Better Builder Program. While WDP and other labor..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Sense of Place

"...political teeth with the city's "Restore Rundberg" neighborhood revitalization project)?..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Living Wage Supporters Should Aim Higher

"...Dear Editor, Hooray for the Workers Defense Project [“Victories for Living Wages,” News, Nov. 30]! I..."

Dec. 4, 2012 Postmarks

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Citizens' calendar, Oct. 14-21

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT throws itself an eighth anniversary party. 6:30-9pm. Mexican..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

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Citizens' calendar, July 2-8

"...NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERING PROGRAM Spearhead your own neighborhood improvement project with help from the Public Works Depart­ment. www.cityofaustin.org/publicworks/ncd.htm...."

July 2, 2010 News Feature

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"...in the celebration of the completion of this long-anticipated project. Noon-1pm. The Battle Oaks, 24th and Whitis. www.utexas.edu/diversity/barbarajordan. Saturday25..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

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Voter registration's only the top of the iceberg – here's the rest of your civic agenda for the week, Oct. 2-9

"...Award. 6:30pm. UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto. $125. www.texascivilrightsproject.org...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

Oct. 18-24

"...BRIDGING DIVIDES DINNER The UT Project on Conflict Resolution presents Willie Nelson with the inaugural..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Immigrants Tell Country to 'Listen Up'

Thousands take to Austin streets for immigrant rights rally and march

"...Cristina Tzintzún, project director for the Workers Defense Project, one of several..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

"...working with immigration support groups like Grassroots Leadership, Workers Defense Project, and Catholic Charities of Central Texas, which will..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...D.A.’s Office, Garza served as executive director of Workers Defense Project, Texas’ preeminent immigrant and low-wage worker advocacy organization...."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top Embarrassing Moments of Our Worst Residents

They live here, they give (us hell) here

"...has delivered on pretty much nothing despite the many projects it has agreed upon with cities around the U.S...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

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