Advocacy, Ethics, and Opposition

"...Project Connect "are in a strict 'education only, no advocacy' position," says Cap Metro's John Julitz – as is..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

TV Eye

CBS OKs an anti-abortion spot from Christian conservative group Focus on the Family and nixes another from a gay dating site. Foul!

"...in running it. In the past, the Super Bowl ads were limited to such wholesome products as beer, cars,..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Key Court Rulings Expected in T.A.B. Case

The Texas Association of Business's legal future rests in the hand of two Travis Co. judges.

"...million political ad campaign for GOP candidates. Although the ads attacked certain candidates and praised others, T.A.B. maintains the..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Campaign Finance Glossary

Here's a handy guide to the major questions concerning campaign-finance law in Texas

"...campaign contributions to and from PACs are essentially unlimited.Issue Advocacy Can you say loophole? Corporations and labor unions are..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Glossier Is Coming to South Congress

The cult fave internet makeup shop pops up for a limited time only

"...is anything like mine, you too get daily targeted ads from Glossier – that internet-only, no-make makeup brand you..."

Oct. 21, 2019 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...should be kept to a minimum," said Frances McIntyre, advocacy director for the League of Women Voters of Austin...."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Naked City

"...The Tony Sanchez campaign has begun running TV ads that go to great pains to show how tight..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Page Two: And So It Begins

International spectacles of darkness and light

"...shocked that some even actually worked pro bono. The ads baldly state that those lawyers must be sympathetic to..."

March 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

The feds punish transit authorities for carrying drug-reform ads

"...Four drug-policy reform advocacy groups on Feb. 18 filed suit in federal court..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...A coalition of peace advocacy groups will hold a candlelight vigil for peace in..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...legal representation to victims of domestic violence and legal advocacy services to low-income and elderly people who have been..."

June 20, 1997 Column

The Stolen Bride

Irian Jaya Troubles Continue...

"...that bloodshed will continue. USAID "Deeply Offended" by Freeport Ads The administrator of the US Agency for International Development,..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Meeker and Former Treasurer

Former lobbyist and Leffingwell supporter alleges ad violated Texas election law

"...a coincidence.” (Actually, says Chronicle publisher Nick Barbaro, camera-ready ads such as the one in question have a Monday..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Election 2006

The latest dispatches from the campaign trail

"...Us From Furriners, and Other TV Dramas In political ads hitting the airwaves this week, manly man Gov. Rick..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Winograd Fixes Austin: NKE Knows Best

Nathan Winograd makes his case for 'taking back' the animal center

"...Winograd – director of the California-based animal rights advocacy group No Kill Advocacy Center and owner of consulting..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Feds Shut Down Backpage.com

Alt-weekly founders charged with facilitating sex trafficking

"...U.S. Senate investigation found Backpage.com, which historically included adult-oriented ads, knowingly facilitated child sex trafficking, and concealed the evidence..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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Our readers talk back.

"...in whole, than I would otherwise have done. It leads me to think that you cannot challenge ideas on..."

June 13, 2003 Column

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...the commercial press, witness such animal porno, your cigarette ads, your pro-car, smart (?) growth advocacy; and your racist/sexist..."

April 13, 2001 Column

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...Kestnbaum that the network has "a blanket policy banning ads for most types of contraceptives" and that "the network..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...Mitchell, and Max Nofziger. Now they're putting their consultant heads together in hopes of making Kirk Watson their seventh..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...in voice acting, the impact of race in audio ads and how the industry can come together and make..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...a series of anti-Council advertisements on local networks. The ads are woefully one-sided, and premised around a lie; the..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Finding Allies Against Slavery

Anti-slavery summit meets in Austin

"..."Modern-day slavery": The phrase is emblazoned across advocacy campaign ads and haunting video clips, often accompanied by..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Letters at 3AM

It's time to put our money and our mouths where they're needed in order to defeat George Bush in 2004

"...their money on the table. The Kerry campaign and advocacy groups such as MoveOn need all the money we..."

April 2, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Readers against Starbuckfucking, violence against children and rattlesnakes, and internal combustion engines.

"...they need and deserve. With your help, the Children's Advocacy Center will continue to meet their needs...."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...said the AFA PAC will produce videos and digital ads intended to convey the message that firefighters do not..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...the first time. How panicky? Cornyn spent $100,000 on ads in the Democratic primary to try to push West,..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...sadness. The magazine cover, referring to abortion-inducing drug RU-486, reads, "RU Sure? The 'Safe' Drug That Can Kill You."..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: October 5

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...marriage group makes a ruckus about star-filled marriage equality ads – then release their own celebrity commercial. I am..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Farewell to Allan

Eastside parents watch AISD and IDEA dismantle their neighborhood school

"...Vincent Tovar, spokesman for the advocacy group Pride of the Eastside, has a different theory..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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