Pro-Lifer to Oversee Nation's Family-Planning Program

"...job – an ob/gyn best known for his staunch support of abstinence-only education and as the medical director for..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Divert Millions From TCEQ To Crisis Pregnancy Centers

House swaps $20M from TCEQ to anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers

"...the state’s environmental agency into the anti-choice Alternatives to Abortion program (A2A), which oversees taxpayer-funded, anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers..."

April 6, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Carona Moves "Life" to New Committee

Not enough votes to move the "Choose Life" vanity plate out of Senate Transportation Committee

"...Carona -- say that the plate is supposed to support adoption as a preferable option for an unwanted or..."

April 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Anti-Abortion Group Sues: Last week Texas Values, a religious-right lobby..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature

On Budget, Council Agrees to Disagree (Updated)

Spending plan includes $4.6 million in last-minute additions

"...city's open-water lifeguards and more funding for encampment cleanups, abortion support (also championed by Casar and Garza), outreach to..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...It was the first time the organization threw official support behind a GOP candidate – a tacit endorsement of..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...3, the selection includes documentaries about the fights for abortion rights and wildlife, an archaeological search for a hidden..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...Metayer is already exploring a run with prominent Black support, so Talarico's coronation is not guaranteed...."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

One in a Crowd: "Citizen"

Help a new Austin-made reproductive rights doc get to screens

"...for a new documentary: But they need your crowdfunding support to tell the story...."

Aug. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Mary Tuma

Rep. Molly White Not Quite Sure Who's an American

Republican rep says Muslim visitors should pledge allegiance to U.S.

"...including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, "urging lawmakers to support issues that affect people of all faiths," according to..."

Jan. 29, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Women Council Members Back Fam-Plan Funds

Cole, Morrison, Shade back family planning funds – including abortion spending – in healthcare budget

"...City Council's better half, who came out today in support for comprehensive family planning funding – including abortion coverage..."

Dec. 10, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Made for a Woman

Nonprofit teaches Centex girls to be strong enough for a man

"...It has never been a better time to be..."

Jan. 15, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster

Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge

"...ill Tuesday night while at the state Capitol to support Sen. Wendy Davis during her Senate Bill 5 filibuster...."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

'Lizz Free' for Two Nights

Comic and 'Daily Show' co-creator Lizz Winstead in Austin

"...America, touches down for two nights in Austin in support of her new book of essays Lizz Free or..."

June 20, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Choosing Life!

Texas lawmakers debate Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, and Pro-Adoption license plates

"...Phillips, R-Sherman, and Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, and their supporters – have said the point of the plate is..."

May 6, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...When the state health department debated its latest abortion restriction – a law tucked away in the 2017..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...It's been a month since an anti-abortion boycott brought construction to a halt on a new..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wrenching Issues Face First Dobbs-Era Texas Legislature

Pulling the trigger

"...law" took effect last week, piling more penalties on abortion providers, conservative and progressive leaders across the state celebrated..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

No Real Alternative

In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women

"...agencies to assist "all pregnant women seeking alternatives to abortion."..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Having Your Baby

The anti-choice "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" are spending taxpayer funds on misinformation, scare tactics – or nothing

"...But what about abortion? Can Gladys offer any information about that option? Jane..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Not to 'Stop Patriarchy'

New York group has a curious way of "helping"

"...in black chains, holding bloody clothes hangers and chanting, "Abortion on demand without apology!" Protesting outside the Austin federal..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Navigating Possible MAP Detours

More reproductive health care antics at the Lege

"...that last part – access to safe and legal abortion – that's raised hackles Downtown. Two bills, by state..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...News]. There was no balance. Your coverage of the "anti-abortion" side was paltry and highly patronizing...."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

Senate Speeds Through Anti-Choice Bills

Senate prioritizes anti-abortion bills during special session

"...R-Georgetown, prohibits transactions between county and city governments and abortion providers and affiliates. With state and federal law already..."

July 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...Republicans in the primary and looked forward to statewide support from her party. And conventional wisdom suggests that the..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Ken Paxton Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Historic Whole Woman’s Ruling

Cruz, Cornyn join anti-choice attorney general in call for repeal

"...the legal challenge to a Louisiana law that requires abortion providers to obtain hospital admitting privileges within 30 miles..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: “Born Alive” Bills Filed

National right-wing moral panic over “infanticide” hits Texas

"...and Senate Bill 23) seek to ensure that an abortion doctor "exercises the same degree of professional skill, care,..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...and clear agendas – budget slashing, gerrymandering, voter suppression, abortion bans – that defined where conflicts would arise. This..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...issuing a stopgap to the disastrous final provision of anti-abortion law House Bill 2 in late June, the U.S...."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playing Games with Pain

Laubenberg bill would ban abortion after ‘fetal pain’

"...testifying against a bill that seeks to ban all abortions after 20 weeks...."

April 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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