Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...of the state. Miriam Laeky of Equality Texas, an advocacy group fighting for queer rights, told the LGBTQIA+ commission..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Austin's Greenest 'Yellow Pages': Seventh Edition Hits Stands

Paul Robbins draws on institutional knowledge to produce a 'labor of love'

"...even building materials? Just check out the AED's two-page spreadsheet of 64 different recycling drop-off sites...."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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

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

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...an interview of Joseph, conducted at the county's Children's Advocacy Center...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...consistency in advertising, the magazine offered parody prior to ads of products – declaring that the taste was off,..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

City Hall Hustle: A Bridge Too Far?

Street closure debate comes to a head over Batfest

"...vendor Your Living Room and ad agency Sherry Matthews Advocacy Marketing didn't. That meant last Thursday, Batfest organizer French..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Shade: Culleton Support Unsolicited

More weirdness in Place 1 race

"...statement from Randi Shade on the Rick Culleton-financed TV ads slamming Jennifer Kim and Lee Leffingwell, and supporting Jason..."

April 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...and limiting "the city's ability to enforce the ordinance," reads a city press release...."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

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

Page Two: Indecent Proposals

Indecent Proposals: If you oppose these propositions, you must be on the take

"...you would know this from the pro-Props campaign. Their ads claim all the opposition is from developers and developer..."

May 5, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Plead Ignorance

In the wake of the TRMPAC indictments, the big players are scurrying for cover

"...open" on the 2002 legislative election – using "issue ads" that were transparently partisan. But the entire cabal of..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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

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

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...countries – but neglected to trade in their Army-issue notepads for generic yellow legal pads, a detail noticed by..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

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

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