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Public Notice: Amnesty Now!
Council expected to tackle the issue of small-lot amnesty
"...will be on the relatively sleepy issue of small-lot amnesty. There are, scattered all over town, undersized lots, bits..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Truth or Consequences
Frances Reid and Deborah Hoffmann's Long Night's Journey Into Day confronts issues of justice and forgiveness as it documents the hearings of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The film screens Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Alamo Drafthouse as part of the Texas Documentary Tour.
"...brutal apartheid was ended, at least officially, in 1994. Amnesty for politically motivated human rights violations committed during this..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Naked City
Human rights group holds its annual convention in death penalty-lovin' Texas
"...speaking for an indisposed Rep. Harold Dutton, was addressing Amnesty International USA members in Austin for AI's 2005 General..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

East-West
"...facet of modern Russian history. In 1946, Stalin offered amnesty to all Russian emigrants throughout the world who wanted..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrongs and Rights
"...This week Amnesty International released its 2002 Annual Report on the status..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

UT Service and Activist Organizations to Join
Make a difference in Austin and around the world
"...UT chapter. With more than 7 million members Texas Amnesty International..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Page Two: The Business of America
Solutions to the made-up immigration 'problem' would be an expansive and burdensome assault on both companies and individuals
"...no compromise or moderation to the position of no amnesty, closed borders, and driving out all illegal immigrants by..."

April 4, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...few minutes to visit the Web site of, say, Amnesty International (www.amnesty.org) or Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org). In a..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Council Preview: Pilot Knob Returns
Debate over how to pay for affordable housing continues
"...readings of the proposed amendments to the small lot amnesty ordinance (Item 36; see "Public Notice: Amnesty Now!" Feb...."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan
"...Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan(Amnesty International)..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...On June 20, in observance of World Refugee Day, Amnesty International and a host of other activist groups, including..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica
Events for good citizens, March 5-12
"...AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING 4pm. Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar,..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...alone; in all, 14 are scheduled through April 7. Amnesty Inter­na­tional USA criticizes Texas as out of step with..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

Page Two: Down the Drain
Even if it were possible, what would getting rid of all illegal immigration cost us?
"...they believe any legal solution can't even hint at amnesty or any other relatively lenient or convenient route to..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Immigration Legislation Update
Immigrant rights taking a hit in D.C.
"...Also planned is to raise the question "Why isn't amnesty good?" and to "showcase the success stories of Reagan's..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Is the CCA 'Competent'?
"...Meanwhile, a January report by Amnesty International on capital punishment in Texas notes that negative..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

After a Fashion
Announcing the Fashion Amnesty Program.
"...FOR FORGIVENESS Inspired by Paul Ray's announcement of an amnesty program for errant pledgers at KUT-FM (who was possibly..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City
"...Minutes ran an 11-minute segment on Lacresha's case -- Amnesty International USA executive director William Schulz sent a letter..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks
Short Shrift
"...whether Suharto's New Order is so engaged should read Amnesty International's "Power and Impunity: Human rights under the new..."

April 3, 1998 Column

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...under age 15, contain no penalty provision, and grant amnesty to everyone with an outstanding ticket. According to Spelman..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature

Border Violations
What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?
"...migrants. Exact numbers are hard to come by – Amnesty International reported in 2010 that 60% of girls and..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Hightower Report
GOP doubles down on fear and loathing of Latino immigrants
"...News that the November election was a referendum on amnesty, "And the American people overwhelmingly said, 'We don't want..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Texas Responds to Obama's Immigration Order
Dems applaud, while GOP bemoans death of the Republic
"...The order is not a full-fledged amnesty, but a reprioritizion of the work load for already..."

Nov. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2014: Live Action
Short films come in nice packages.
"...Spanish entry “That Wasn’t Me” gets the Amnesty International seal of approval for its disturbing examination of..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The AggreGAYtor: February 5
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Trans Europeans are being regularly mistreated according to Amnesty International...."

Feb. 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: November 27
Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news
"...• LGBT activists have taken umbrage at Amnesty International for implying that homosexuality is a choice...."

Nov. 27, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Teens Remember 9/11
U18 bands mark Patriot Day at Maria's Tacos
"...special guests, at Maria's Tacos tomorrow, Sept. 11, 6:30-9pm. Amnesty International will be on hand with information on how..."

Sept. 10, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Seeing Red in House District 47
Downton and Workman campaigns are black and blue in Travis' only red district
"...up to eight years. Downton has called this an amnesty bill, but Workman has fired back with his own..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ronnie the RINO
Would Pres. Reagan would have failed the eponymous proposed GOP orthodoxy test?
"...legal immigration and assimilation into American society by opposing amnesty for illegal immigrants." Reagan signed the Simpson-Mazzoli Act, which..."

Nov. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: A Pleasant Summer Afternoon Outing
With an all-too-familiar rant recalled and reoffered
"...support any legislation that was even distantly tinted with amnesty. They were hailed by many as brave heroes in..."

April 10, 2009 Column by Louis Black

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