Social Responsibility

A New York sexual harassment case bears similarities to the NaviSite case.

"...The Capece lawsuit -- which seeks to expand corporate civil liability for the behavior of employees -- is..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Unforeseen

Executive-produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, Dunn's award-winning documentary looks at the history of Barton Springs, Gary Bradley's role in development issues, and the relationship of Austin's environmental activism to the world at large.

"...identity: private property vs. community rights, individual liberties vs. corporate responsibility, growth vs. nature. The result is an expansive..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: Questions for Visa

A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare

"...leaders would take the blame for not feeding the corporate gift-horse additional oats...."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Raped by the Players

A lawsuit against an Austin dot-com firm reveals a world of fast times.

"...a larger question: Is there such a thing as corporate rape?Party Party Weekend The Capece case began as a..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Yes Men Fix the World

These anti-corporate pranksters strike again.

"...Yes Men, they are a pair of drolly indefatigable, anti-corporate pranksters whose ongoing efforts to expose and ridicule the..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Michael Clayton

This smart and thoroughly entertaining film asks the question of where a lawyer’s ethical responsibility to zealously represent a client ends and the societal interest in achieving justice begins.

"...thoughtfully asks the question of where a lawyer’s ethical responsibility to zealously represent a client ends and the societal..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Moneytree

"...well as doing all the farming, David assumes total responsibility for bringing his product to market. David's shrewish girlfriend..."

March 6, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

King of California

Michael Douglas plays a wild-eyed dreamer who sways his daughter and friend into digging clandestinely for treasure underneath a California superstore.

"...adulthood, a 15-year-old swimming hard in a sea of responsibility. And then there’s Charlie. Bug-eyed and bearded, Charlie emerges..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

She Hate Me

Spike Lee strikes out with his new "joint" about an unemployed whistle-blower who makes a living impregnating sperm-deprived lesbians.

"...about a staggeringly confused amalgam of sex comedy and corporate drama that would be insulting if it weren’t so..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Super Size Me

In his cheeky but incendiary documentary about our fast food nation, Morgan Spurlock chronicles the deterioration of his body after a 30-day "McDiet."

"...film’s thesis is a rather dry-sounding examination of "where corporate responsibility ends and personal responsibility begins" – but Spurlock’s..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Hightower Report

Samsung apologizes, only not really

"...Sometimes, corporate chieftains actually step forward to apologize for the abuse..."

May 30, 2014 News Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...as Motorola, AMD, Time Warner, Temple-Inland, and Vignette take corporate responsibility seriously. They understand our values and recognize the..."

July 12, 2002 Column

The DA Makes a Deal

They stole the Lege – will we get more in return than a sermon?

"...acknowledges that the basis for the Texas prohibition against corporate contributions is that they constitute a genuine threat to..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Robert Kennedy Jr. Keynoting SXSW Eco

Fall enviro conference announces first speakers, plus contests

"...Susan Surface on the interface between architecture, design, and corporate responsibility;..."

Feb. 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Identity

"...this is akin to Ralph Nader’s ongoing dream of corporate responsibility and fair play, and about as likely to..."

April 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

The "outernet industry want advertising on the inside of your eyelids; WorldCom moneyslinger Bernie Ebbers dies by his own gun; and the un-American activities of Stanley Works.

"...phone companies in a rapid-fire acquisitions binge, notching his corporate gun with 75 takeovers in 10 years...."

June 14, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

TV Eye

Jack Kerouac is turning over in his grave while middle-class kids "following their bliss" in The Open Road mangle his vision.

"...Kerouac's "real people," but from successful CEOs, and other corporate types who found their success through unconventional methods (i.e.,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Alas, Poor Dubya

The falling Dow throws a spotlight on the president's business career.

"...He stood in front of banners proclaiming "Corporate Responsibility" and "Strengthening Our Economy," and delivered speeches right..."

July 26, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Making Reuse Mainstream

Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks

"...say it will require a combination of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment. Resale Market..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Point Austin: One, Two, Many Occupations

A movement being born is many things

"...it represents. We demand an end to the massive corporate influence blocking the voice of the people by eliminating..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...will operate with three goals in mind: to encourage corporate retailers to act responsibly toward their employees and the..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mobile Home Motif

Channeling Time Warner

"...The chamber was briefly host to a discussion of corporate responsibility for use of the public airwaves, as the..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Merck CEO Dumps Trump

CEO Frazier leaves manufacturing council over POTUS failure on racism

"...today from President Trump's American Manufacturing Council, citing a corporate and personal responsibility to speak against racism. Trump quickly..."

Aug. 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Freeport Meets Its Critics

EnvironsCompany Vows to `Hunker Down and Go'

"...garrison. Instead, he told Feld that Freeport has a responsibility to provide infrastructure in the region, and also has..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Job Training: Boon or Bust?

"...employers, to meet their demand; it's not their [companies'] responsibility, it's ours."..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature

Buy Curious

Curious who supports the gays and who neighs the gays?

"...for this very useful index. It's a list of corporate responsibility ratings compiled by HRC with regards to Teh..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Naked City

"...• Social and environmental activist group Corporate Accountability International urged Will Wynn last week to wean..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...we expect from four more years of the fearmongering corporate war machine?..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column

Checklist for the Next Four Years

"...we expect from four more years of the fearmongering corporate war machine? Recriminalization of abortion – check Constitutional banning..."

Nov. 4, 2004 Postmarks

The Plumber's Publisher

Mike Levy stays in the background as Texas Monthly's publisher, but takes center stage as a one-man activist group.

"...Dallas or Houston," he says, "and we have a corporate responsibility to give back. I've never appeared before council..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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