SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...and TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

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

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed Federal Rest Break Mandate for Working in the Heat Faces Uphill Battle

AFL-CIO says breaks don’t stop building, but make it safer

"...(OSHA) could play a dramatic role in protecting construction workers from the effects of extreme heat, but it’s unclear..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...that she would not be participating. “SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the U.S...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...ordinances like the one mandating water breaks for construction workers, the city’s Fair Chance Hiring ordinance, and regulations on..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

$3 Shows Mixes Arts and Social Issues, Like Ben Buck’s Album Release and a DAWA Fundraiser

$3 entry for Como Las Movies, KVN, Suzanna Choffel, and more on Sunday

"...benefitted local nonprofits Ten Thousand Villages and Groundwork Music Project...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...County residents. But immediately, there were concerns from the Workers Defense Project about the lack of third-party monitoring in..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

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

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...Texas is experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The right..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...Back in December, Workers Defense Project and other labor organizations celebrated the passage..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...interests – one that mandates rest breaks for construction workers and another that delays when employers can conduct criminal..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...interests – one that mandates rest breaks for construction workers and another that delays when employers can conduct criminal..."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

New year, new rep

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

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature 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

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...Barton Springs Road; and the time frame used to project future costs, which included several months at the peak..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tesla Gigafactory to be Investigated for Labor Standards Violations

Workers Defense Project calls out wage theft, unsafe conditions

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tesla Gigafactory to be Investigated for Labor Standards Violations

Workers Defense Project calls out wage theft, unsafe conditions

"...On Tuesday, the Workers Defense Project filed two labor standards violation referrals to..."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, v.2

Has Austin lost its groove? A surprising answer.

"...Chito Vela's reluctance concerning provisions to ensure that construction projects on city-owned lands comply with the Better Builder Certification..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...within one-eighth of a mile of Imagine Austin and Project Connect transit corridors. (For their part, Watson and Israel..."

Oct. 14, 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

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...avoid opposition from protesting neighbors, with an eye on Project Connect transit corridors as prime locations for extensive development,..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...AFSCME Local 1624, which represents the city's civilian employees; Workers Defense Project, which advocates on behalf of construction workers..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...in the life of Moha, Valero, and Pep – workers in a small plumbing and electricity company in the..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: SXSW, in Four Dimensions

Reporter, presenter, attendee, local: An after-action report on confab’s comeback

"...who are pushing for a greater role in the Project Connect process. That's who Buttigieg wanted to hear from,..."

March 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...of domestic violence – except by some in the defense bar who appear in that court...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...bumbling GOP colleagues daily while also leading toward better workers' rights and wages, and health care for all. TX-37:..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...his policy initiatives on Council. His vocal stances on workers' rights and paid sick leave, abortion access funding, criminal..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...• José "Chito" Vela, a immigration and criminal defense attorney, former planning commissioner, and 2018 candidate for the..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Nonprofit Accuses APD of Illegally Raiding Offices

Workers Defense Project decries “unnecessary” show of force

"...Workers Defense Project, the Austin-based nonprofit that fights against wage..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

The week’s biggest news, in brief

"...Workers Defense Project reported Wednesday that it had filed a..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature

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