Public Notice: The Wrong Way, The Right Way

ALEC, APA two associations with different responses to our challenging times

"...Party, Texas Sierra Club, Texas AFL-CIO, Common Cause Texas, Workers Defense Project, Austin AFSCME, Extinction Rebellion ATX, ADAPT of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...That view is not shared by Moore's challengers in..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...Garza is an attorney and executive director of the Workers Defense Project; Martinson is an attorney with the Texas..."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...run, as is José Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project. (Neither Martinson nor Garza immediately responded to..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Dec. 11 Run-off Election; Early Voting Nov. 29-Dec. 7

"...spent the past four years getting several affordable housing projects in D3 off the ground. We look forward to..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

3rd Court Halts Paid Sick Leave

City ordinance put on pause by soon-to-be-ex-judges

"...The Texas AFL-CIO and the Workers Defense Project sounded off on the ruling, saying it..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...in finding resolutions. We believe her work with the Workers Defense Project has given her experience in political organizing..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Mentally Ill Undocumented Immigrant on ICE Hold

Tania Silva arrested by APD on July 21

"...where arrests had to be made." Activists with the Workers Defense Project and Silva's family gathered at the Travis..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Help on the Way in Fight for Sick Pay

Workers Defense Project intervenes against anti-ordinance effort

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dem Party Chair: Who Can Replace Harding?

Two formidable candidates for TCDP chair

"...funded," she recently told a forum hosted by the Workers Defense Project. "I'm happy to ask people for money,..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

“We Build Bridges, Not Walls”

Council Members target companies building border wall

"...noted the support from groups on hand – the Workers Defense Project and the Sierra Club – said, “We’re..."

Feb. 1, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...had announced to replace her through special election. Former Workers Defense Project board chair Chito Vela spent the weekend..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vela to Dukes: Resign "Immediately"

Candidate tells rep. to consider values, interests of constituents

"...Attorney, former chairman of the Workers Defense Project, and potential state representative for House District..."

Nov. 30, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Race for House District 46

The pool of potential candidates is filling up for Dawnna Dukes' seat

"...The race got more interesting when attorney and former Workers Defense Project chair Chito Vela announced. His entrance could..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pro-Immigration Rally Set for Sunday Morning

Tracking organizational efforts in the face of Donald Trump

"...moment,” says another organizer, former Executive Director of the Workers Defense Project Cristina Tzintzún...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...$2,500 self-loan but has done virtually no campaigning. Former Workers Defense Project organizer Casar, meanwhile, has shown considerable popularity..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

"...constant basis," Jose P. Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project, told the Chronicle...."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Casar Kicks Off

Campaigns rumble into gear – and Doggett talks House sit-in

"...Casar’s prior service as an organizer and spokesman for Workers Defense Project as a preparation and augury for how..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Michael King

MLA Subconference: Politics for Scholars

Two-day event takes place at Cheer Up Charlies

"...high school teacher and Chicanix artist Jesus Valles, and Workers Defense Project Associate Director Brigid Hall...."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2015

"...Workers Defense Project holds a candlelight vigil for immigrant families..."

Dec. 31, 2015 Photo Gallery

ICE Still in Austin

Travis County Commissioners Court asks sheriff to stop honoring ICE detainer requests

"...this month, Eckhardt was joined by Mayor Steve Adler, Workers Defense Project members, and others calling on Gov. Abbott..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Civics 101

"...An information session with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett about Workers Defense Project's immigration processing services. 11am. WDP, 5604 Manor..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Point Austin: One Last Chance

Council moves to resume firefighter negotiations

"...Casar told me that his previous career at Workers Defense Project addressed "the intersection of racial justice and..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: First, Do No Harm

Council dives in

"...First, Travis Co. Judge Sarah Eckhardt, COA's Kevin Johns, Workers Defense Project's Emily Timm, moderated by UT planning prof..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...CM Greg Casar (District 4), rising out of the Workers Defense Project, is continuing to emphasize "social justice" and..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Oops!

"...Park Tower. Additionally, the article failed to specify that Workers Defense Project identified and resolved 23 cases of wage..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Column

10-1 Ticker... election updates!

D4 race heats up, gives D3 competition for "most contentious"

"...by his opponents as a former "lobbyist" (for the Workers Defense Project)... Finally, Pressley's campaign released a video of..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Civics 101

"...Public Affairs Forum Stephanie Gharakhanian, policy director with the Workers Defense Project, will report on WDP's efforts to win..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Column

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Everybody in the Pool!

"...actual campaigns. Early name ID favorites would be former Workers Defense Project organizer Greg Casar, associate state insurance commissioner..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...continued renovation of 5604 Manor while learning about the Workers Defense Project and Third Coast Activist Resource Center. Seatings..."

May 31, 2013 News Column

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