As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...reporter last June. “We’re trying to ensure that big corporations like Gannett can’t just get away with steamrolling across..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...us have worked at newsrooms where they're owned by corporations. There's a reason why we came to the Tribune.”..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...on labor rights and challenging the world’s most powerful corporations...."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Josh Kupecki’s Top Ten Films of 2023

"...Never for one moment get duped into believing multinational corporations, er, I mean movie studios, are ever losing money...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Going to Bat for Bats

"...the roots of human culture. In a world where corporations, the very entities who continue to lead us deeper..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

Carpet Cowboys

The American dream crumbles in the Carpet Capitol of the World

"...mostly been snapped up by two or three large corporations, where much of the town is employed. The film..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...seemed to draw the loudest boos of the many corporations that showed up to the event. Now, the company..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...The Chronicle doesn't usually endorse tax exemptions for corporations, but cheaper medical equipment could reduce patients' costs. Turns..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Opinion: A True Public Dialogue Is Needed About Taxpayer-Funded Corporate Giveaways

Governments that give incentives need to make sure they we getting as much as possible – our money’s worth

"...better when using public tax dollars to subsidize private corporations. At its regular meeting on September 21, the Austin..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Michael Floyd

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...We're generally against tax breaks for corporations, but at least this one would go to manufacturers..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Opinion: Patients Shouldn’t Be Charged More by Hospital-Owned Practices Than Physician-Owned Practices

An Austin physician urges Congress to act to ensure patients receive the same services for the same prices

"...health care is becoming increasingly dominated by fewer, larger corporations. Large hospitals and health systems are merging, and swallowing..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by Nancy Binford

Opinion: The Conflict of Interest at the Center of AI Regulation Talks

Should Congress really be asking top tech CEOs how best to regulate their industry?

"...regulation that was built with ulterior motives and benefits corporations, and not the people they are meant to protect...."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Jane Bernhard

Judge Finds Texas Book-Banning Unconstitutional

A win for BookPeople and First Amendment

"...its responsibility to protect children, forces private individuals and corporations into compliance with an unconstitutional law that violates the..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...let these big touring companies like Live Nation and corporations control the movement, then we'll never have ownership, and..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(Young Claus) William Magnuson (For Profit: A History of Corporations) Rebecca Makkai (I Have Some Questions for You) Cynthia..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Campaign Finance Rules Get Shaken Up

Judge sides with former mayoral candidate Jennifer Virden

"...the amount that candidates can collect from individuals and corporations...."

Sept. 5, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fairness in Farming

"...reformed, checkoff programs will keep funneling money to large corporations like Chinese-owned Smithfield that have an ever-growing amount of..."

July 20, 2023 Postmarks

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.

"...workers, rather than impunity for industries – particularly as corporations in industries such as agriculture continue to consolidate...."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

Laughs and Hip-Hop With Bryson Brown

With new stand-up album Lifestyle Jokes, the comedian keeps repping his roots in Austin's rap scene

"...that. It's not Keep Austin Weird no more. It's corporations now. This shit used to be mom-and-pop...."

July 7, 2023 Arts Feature by Haris Qureshi

Greg Abbott Wants to End Property Taxes; Dan Patrick Won't Agree

This is getting old

"...get that people want to push back on big corporations, but there's a huge number of mom-and-pop businesses that..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...is dying. Or, rather, is being killed by media corporations...."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

BlackBerry

Rise and fall of the original smartphone as hilarious tech satire

"...quickly such projects spin out of control into boom-and-bust corporations...."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...ways resembles other diverse, lower-income areas in which major corporations have decided to build large facilities in recent years:..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Bill That Would Likely Require Another Vote on Project Connect Moves Ahead

Acquiescing to a revote

"...Troxclair’s House Bill 3899 would not allow local government corporations, like the Austin Transit Partnership, to issue bonds paid..."

April 21, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...would require the public to vote on local government corporations, like ATP, issuing bonds to fund projects. When asked..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art

New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin's street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti

"...hip-hop. Some is paid for by the city and corporations, and some is just artists grabbing a space. Some..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Luv Doc: Big Jars of Dollar Bills

... that they're not even using

"...say they have to rely on the kindness of corporations and, of course, the gratitude and generosity of people..."

March 24, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Help the Houseless

"...Editor, My experience after eviction makes me realize housing corporations are concerned with only profit. Months before my eviction..."

March 22, 2023 Postmarks

SXSW Film Review: BlackBerry

The rise and fall of the original smartphone as a tragic satire

"...quickly such projects spin out of control into boom-and-bust corporations...."

March 13, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Gold Rush Vinyl Doubles Record Manufacturing Capacity

Pressing plant expands machinery to meet steady demand

"...for the Moody Center, Fairmont Austin hotel, and major corporations such as Dropbox...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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