Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...be part of the process. "We need to build coalitions to better support legislation with inside and outside organizing."..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fables of the Reconstruction

A confidential internal U.S. memo describes a Coalition / Iraqi administration sinking into chaos

"...democratic system." More recently, the president himself asserted, "Our coalition is standing with responsible Iraqi leaders as they establish..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Jason Vest

Green Zone

With Matt Damon's Bourne director at the helm, the actor plays an officer in Iraq who's mystified by why he's unable to uncover any WMDs.

"...was a time when even rational people believed that Coalition Forces would, indeed, find at least some weapons of..."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Secrets and Lies: The Truth of Official Secrets

Martin Bright on the Iraq War, and being played by Matt Smith

"...When the U.S. and its coalition of the willing invaded Iraq in 2002, the simple,..."

Sept. 5, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Austinite in Iraq

Local man describes the progress, failures, and dangers in Iraq after humanitarian work there

"...the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, members of the coalition forces, and the head of the Iraqi Elections Commission...."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jeff Tonn

The Siege Continues

No matter who wins the election, Iraqis awaken to occupation, devastation, and slaughter

"...most of the excess deaths and air strikes from coalition forces accounted for most violent deaths."..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Iraqi Toll

Truth Is the First Casualty

"...itself, that would suggest the president believes U.S. and "Coalition" forces are responsible for fewer than 5,000 Iraqi deaths..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: One Step Forward

To leave Iraq is a political journey

"...echoed and repeated from every minaret through Iraq: The coalition forces have decided to take the first step backward...."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Michael King

UK Out of Iraq?

The UK's ranking military officer wants his troops out on the double.

"...Richard Dannatt has called for the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq and their redeployment to Afghanistan. The UK..."

Aug. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Exclusive Interview With Wrestling Legend Duke “The Rooster” Cartwright

Deposed local champ tells it like it is before Soul Grudge Showdown VI

"...Rooster” Cartwright of the Blue High Machine Mid-Southern Wrestling Coalition is not an easy man to get a hold..."

Aug. 9, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Abortion Opponents React to HB2 Lawsuit

AG’s office silent, but Lifers denounce suit

"...lawsuit filed Friday morning against HB2 by a national coalition of reproductive rights organizations. It only took a day..."

Sept. 28, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Street Smarts Task Force makes bike infrastructure and safety recommendations to city

"...motorists overtaking bicyclists, much like what the Texas Bicycle Coalition has lobbied for at the state Legislature. It was..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

U.S. Doomed in Iraq

"...have yet to find a winning strategy. Currently, 138,000 coalition troops are fighting 20,000 insurgents. If coalition forces cannot..."

Sept. 1, 2005 Postmarks

Stop the War

"...Bernklau. Today, in Iraq and Afghanistan the American military forces have used, and are using, DU in much larger..."

April 13, 2005 Postmarks

Big-Ticket Races Filling Up

If Rick Perry runs for president, who'll run for governor?

"...Democratic primary is less hectic, with former commander of coalition forces in Iraq Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez facing a..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Hey, Perry, Veto This!'

With deadline looming, forces mobilize to push governor's red pen

"...seem to be drawing the biggest veto controversy, with forces marshaling on both sides to encourage/discourage Perry's hand on..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Design a Poster, Save A Life

Local ISDs and Cap Metro launch rail safety competition for kids near new tracks

"...Austin ISD, Leander ISD and Capital Metro are joining forces to launch a new rail safety campaign. As part..."

Jan. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Outsider Art

Music on the margins

"...Few bands have to seek out the approval of coalition forces when they want to put on a show..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Open Up – It's the Filmmakers!

Kirby Dick raids the MPAA

"...Much like Baghdad's storied Green Zone, wherein U.S. and coalition forces (and sundry NGOs) are protected from the slings..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Reviews

"...before the "city of mosques" exploded into violence against coalition forces in April. The soldiers rout ramshackle houses in..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...If the United States and coalition forces pull out of Iraq now, the country will,..."

May 21, 2004 Column

Thoughts on Iraq

"...just 10 years earlier. If the United States and coalition forces pull out of Iraq now, the country will,..."

May 18, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...over the aquifer was roundly drubbed by the anti-big-box coalition forces -- who are instead talking "lawsuit" to stop..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Get Your Warblog On

As conventional media stumble, the Web's armchair war reporters rise to the occasion, to questionable effect.

"...Pax's site (www.dear_raed.blogspot.com) went silent in late March as coalition forces moved into Iraq. Previous to that point, Pax's..."

May 16, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

Global Game That Never Ends; and A New Name for Occupation

"...is once more thumping the war drums, saying our forces must get involved there. Already, our leaders have anted..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council moves to finesse the smoking ordinance.

"...way too late in this eight-month-long saga, the anti-tobacco forces -- oblivious to the ways in which Austin really..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Tobacco-Free Triumph Goes Up in Smoke

The smoking ban won't go into effect until Sept. 1 -- which is another way of saying it's dead.

"...ideal form advocated by the mayor and the Tobacco-Free Coalition of Austin. The only question now is the choice..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...for Kirk Ingles, the founder of the local Christian Coalition......"

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas Tax Reform Commission Chairman John Sharp, ridiculing a coalition of Texas law firms opposed to a proposed new..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Deconstructing ISIS

UT professors discuss the rise of the Islamic state

"...2014, President Obama announced the formation of a global coalition to “degrade and ultimately defeat” the Islamic state. Sixty..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Dina Samir Shehata

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