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March 11, 2024 Postmarks
Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement
Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced
"...Raj Will will discuss trends and barriers for underrepresented youth and offer actionable solutions to advance equitable resources for..."
Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson
How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence
Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law
"...said she would like to see workshops for Latino youth to help avoid harassment from law enforcement, including the..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham
The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started
Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes
"...and started the nonprofit Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation, which mentors at-risk youth, virtually all of them people of color living..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Opinion: St. Edward’s University Needs an On-Campus Early Voting Location
Don’t deprive students of our voting power
"...primary on campus. This is vitally important as the youth vote will decide this election...."
Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Mya Barrera
Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre
Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year
"...racial injustice in the segregated 1970s Austin of his youth and today. Miller – an award-winning interdisciplinary theatre artist..."
Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman
Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.
"...the Hays County legal community were concerned about Anderson's youth, inexperience and failure to prepare for the role of..."
Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline
Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics
"...higher. Funds raised through raffle tickets go to Out Youth and Roland's Silly Goose Crew. Sat., Sept. 30, 11am-3pm...."
Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott
Danny and Michael Philippou Say Talk to Me
Creators of the new A24 horror on the foolishness of youth
"...We filmed a lot of our youth as well, and just seeing those dynamics between teenagers..."
July 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries
Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.
"...of child labor laws include marginalized Black and brown youth, such as those from immigrant communities where English is..."
July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian
Point Austin: A Great Time to Be a Republican
Bryan Slaton, Ken Paxton … and the rest of them
"...office, Slaton, 45, had spent 13 years as a “Youth and Family Minister,” experience that may well have proved..."
June 30, 2023 News Post by Michael King
Opinion: End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive
The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans
"...spent their time in session pushing legislation targeting trans youth not backed by science or doctors. In fact, every..."
June 2, 2023 Column by Garrett R. Chase
SXSW EDU Takes on Gun Violence, Queer Inclusion, and Youth Activism
The state of education
"...The focus of this year's Conference is teaching truth, youth activism, and classroom inclusion of students, teachers, and parents...."
March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham
SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List
Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin
"...● The Kids Are (Not) Alright: Gun Violence Terrorizing Youth of America: Gun violence is now the leading cause..."
Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris
New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second
"...Isaac A heartfelt film about sisterhood, desires, jealousy, and youth in the never-ending tropical summer of Panama. Cast: Ariana..."
Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About
Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being
"...get a free vaccine or booster. Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth..."
Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, July 22-28
"...founded Get Out The Box, an organization that mentors at-risk youth in low-income and rural communities. Here's one of..."
July 22, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny
Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety
Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence
"...it has invested $2.5 million in safe gun storage, youth programs, and a stress management campaign. District Attorney José..."
June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis
Students and parents find help is out of reach
"...Weeks, executive director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth, a nonprofit that works with school communities to develop..."
April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon
Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller Now Owns West Austin's One World Theatre
Austin music benefactor adds One World to real estate portfolio, alongside Saxon Pub
"...The Stearns formed One World in 1993 as a youth education program, expanding to the theatre facility in 1999...."
April 1, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Closing AISD Middle Schools, One Grade at a Time?
Two historically Black and Latinx middle schools set to lose sixth grade
"...a former educator, leads Austin Voices for Education and Youth's Eastside Memorial Vertical Team, a collective that advocates on..."
March 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon
SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon
Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list
"...tapped raw talent, a gift for connecting with disaffected youth, and a mastery of social media to fashion himself..."
Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Opinion: It’s Time to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable
We do not need another TikTok video inviting or suggesting school violence
"...Amherst. Annika previously served as an AmeriCorps member with at-risk youth in rural New Mexico and Austin...."
Jan. 14, 2022 Column by Annika Olson
District Attorney Unveils Multipart Strategy to Curb Gun Violence
Instruments of peace
"...to have a public health approach, be embedded within at-risk communities, and employ people with similar demographics and life..."
Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders
A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides
"...against repeat offenders, resulted in a 63% reduction in youth homicides...."
Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Qmmunity: Austin Pride Made the Right Call
Yes, Pride's cancellation is sad. But it brings us one step closer to a post-pandemic future.
"...and the whole tasty shindig's a benefit for Out Youth, too. Hint: Try that watermelon cider, omg. Sun., Aug...."
Aug. 13, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan
Summertime
L.A. poetry slam never quite makes a full movie
"...letter told through the eyes of Los Angeles’ diverse youth. Estrada’s melodramatic ode is a sweet, colossal vision where..."
July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf
How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces
After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside
"...Vortex Summer Youth Theatre's The Pandemdem Edition, Vortex, July 29-31, Thu.-Sat., 8pm..."
July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Us Kids
Portrait of the Parkland shooting survivors never comes into focus
"...old guard of culture and politics – that The Youth are too uncompromising in their political beliefs. But perhaps..."
June 11, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle
LGBTQIA Advocacy Groups Navigate COVID Restrictions While Keeping Texans Engaged This Lege Session
Equality Texas, TENT go online to boost queer, trans voices at Capitol
"...to classify any gender-affirming care for trans and nonbinary youth as child abuse, while Lubbock GOP state Senator Charles..."
