'Showdown in Texas' Takes on Bush in His Old Back Yard

The American Friends Service Committee's May 3 rally aims to be a global multi-issue challenge to the Bush agenda.

"...on a much larger scale than any recent Austin anti-war protest, drawing tens of thousands of people from across..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...celebrities. Their lack of an intellectual basis for their protests is appalling. When these grandstanding pacifists offer real and..."

March 28, 2003 Column

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"...Appreciative Anti-War Protester..."

April 11, 2003 Column

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Francisco, Los Angeles: home to rebellions, sit-ins, kiss-ins, and protests long before the police raid and ensuing riot at..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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"...I was arrested at an anti-war protest on March 20. I did not block any..."

April 18, 2003 Column

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If war is inevitable, you might as well be in Austin, enjoying South by Southwest.

"...First: Among the many criticisms being aimed at the anti-war movement is that it is empowering and encouraging Saddam..."

March 14, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Chicago 10

The trial that resulted from the demonstrations outside the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago were a media spectacle that is well-captured here.

"...that week’s street confrontations, which started out as peaceful protests and hippie “celebrations of life” and grew over the..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out Against Tasers

Austin activists coordinate efforts on police tactics, war, and other issues

"...of the weapons, most recently against demonstrators in public protests or against people simply not responding immediately to police..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The famous anti-protestor show trial recounted

"...stitch together a conspiracy trial against eight protestors attending anti-war demonstrations surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The result..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: November 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Protests roil, faith groups toil, and conservatives broil (wearing hats..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Qmmunity Post

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"...made me think about the tortured coverage of the anti-war demonstrations around the country and how it was minimized..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

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The war in Iraq has diverted our attention from other important matters, including a truly destructive proposed federal budget, mirrored by Texas' very own fiscal abyss.

"...will be long-term and tragic. The freedom-of-speech defense of protests, made by all sides, is beside the point. As..."

April 4, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Get on the Bus

A guide to anti-war events nationally and in Texas on Sept. 24

"...about the D.C. happenings, as well for details on anti-war goings-on in Texas..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Happenings

"...Plenty of anti-war activism to keep you busy. On Friday, March 7,..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

Changed Forever

Scenes and voices from Austin's reaction to the attacks

"...Organization and a wide assortment of proud-to-be-freaky people, the anti-war rally was a gathering of the usual dissenters. The..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Autocritique Rather Than Habit

"...Michael King says he "dutifully joined" the Jan. 27 anti-war protest (“Point Austin,” News, Feb. 2). Like serving on..."

Feb. 5, 2007 Postmarks

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The war on Afghanistan isn't just wrong, it's stupid, and it's not going to work, either.

"...protracted. Support of Islamic governments will fade as the protests of the people grow louder...."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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The Statesman twists Orwell's words in a most Orwellian fashion.

"...24, when Austin American-Statesman columnist David Lowery attacked "pacifists, anti-war activists and self-styled intellectuals" partaking in recent Capitol protests,..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Patria y Vida: The Newest Rhythm Of Revolution

Panel spotlights Cuba protest song leading to rapper's imprisonment

"...became a popular rally cry during the largest anti-government protests in decades. Cuba, which which has a poverty rate..."

March 21, 2022 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

Thomas Frank's 21st Century Corruption Theory

A Q&A with the author of What's the Matter With Kansas? and The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule

"...did. I was in college when all the anti-apartheid protests were going on. I remember that, I went on..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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"...Department of Defense's monitoring of at least 186 anti-military protests in the United States and collection of more than..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Are You Decent?

Dudley & Bob and the footsoldiers in the FCC's war on pop culture

"...Technically, the PTC's protests are rarely successful. The FCC recently denied 36 of..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Homeland Security Comes Home

For the next round of protests, the DPS has new toys

"...of uncivil disturbance – that is, political demonstrations or protests, against either the current state or national government, or..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...or ordered by O'Leary, hit them at a 2003 anti-war protest. Sparks threw out the First Amendment claims late..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

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Press Bush on Wiccans

"...enlistment" that was tentatively trotted out during the anti-Vietnam protests? Paul Weyrich should feel the bite of that toothless..."

June 18, 1999 Column

Art Fights the Power

The Liberating Artwork of Malaquías Montoya

"...mother and brothers in the picking fields where the protests were raging, the young artist began to notice the..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

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"...component of democracy. The Chronicle has covered many, many protests in past issues, but if the Revolution failed to..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Mayor Ken Livingstone, who held a "peace party" for anti-war groups at City Hall during the Bush state visit..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Not So Smart

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

"...use excessive force when he pepper-sprayed a crowd of anti-war demonstrators in 2003 on the Congress Avenue Bridge. The..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Lee Nichols

Under the Holiday Bush

A holiday gift guide for the political junkie.

"...AK Press and Hello NYC. Conceived and created by anti-war organizer Connie Koch with photo-editing by Mariele Fritzsche and..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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