Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...ruling – made the same general argument about the disability provisions of state election law. The latest letter is..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

AISD’s Suspension Situation

U.S. Department of Education runs a study

"...The data, compiled by the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights, also showed that white students account for 26% of..."

May 2, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...Just months before, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services told KXAN that it was investigating a gruesome..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Interim Voter ID Rules Put in Place for November Election

State still requires photo ID, but relaxes restrictions

"...to bring the rules into compliance with the Voting Rights Act:..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...– two points that clinicians use to determine intellectual disability – the courts (including the CCA) have nonetheless determined..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Tell Us Something We Don't Know

Capital Metro report discovers that the agency's been badly managed. Who knew?

"...with all stakeholders, including the local transit union, the disability community, transit users, and the public." What Goes Around..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Michael King

White Cane Day

Austin to host nation's largest White Cane Day parade

"...for the blind, but more importantly, also guarantees civil rights protections. The Texas White Cane law also ensures the..."

Oct. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

May 31-June 6

"...AUSTIN GI RIGHTS HOTLINE is available for service members who want to..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Arbitrary Justice at TYC

Joseph Galloway – one of first inmates released from troubled Texas Youth Commission system post new oversight – files federal suit, names as co-defendants the guards who allegedly assaulted him during his incarceration, the guards who failed to protect him, and TYC

"...abuse, as well as multiple violations of Galloway's civil rights, including disability discrimination. In addition to unspecified damages, the..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...female is a person of color or with a disability) is rearing its ugly head? Does the city plan..."

July 21, 2006 Column

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...to the rich. I can't get social security or disability right now."..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

The court also upholds laws requiring you to give your name to police

"...cost of denied treatment, even if the consequences include disability or death...."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Boy Scouts and United Way Agree to Disagree

Despite calls for a boycott, local reaction muted to split between United Way and Boy Scouts

"...of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor not relevant to..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...of the defendant's bias for reasons of "race, color, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry, or sexual orientation," and..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Speaking With Authority

"...this; if the second amendment is to protect our rights to weapons, so that we may overthrow a tyrannical..."

May 29, 1998 Column

The Luv Doc: Fucking Trump Voters

That is a crime against humanity, so stop it

"...is 1) racist, 2) sexist, 3) has an intellectual disability, or 4) all of the preceding. Yes, I’m looking..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability. OK, how about they join forces for more beauty?..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...request from Austin Water; but SouthWest Water holds exclusive rights to service Austin's Colony under the Texas Water Code...."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Caucus also filed over 100 bills to protect equal rights and combat hateful legislation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...so mishandled survivors' cases as to violate their constitutional rights, has led to policy and practice changes within the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Quiet on Death Row

Pandemic halts the sputtering execution machine

"...rubber-stamping prosecutions and sentences and ignoring the needs and rights of mentally ill inmates like Mays. But progress is..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 6)

"...in the economy, the employer was likely within its rights under the employment-at-will doctrine. Facts that could change the..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

"...voting under pandemic conditions constitutes a de facto, universal “disability” that triggers the right for all eligible voters to..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court

"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary

"...the disagreement was over a utility project to construct disability-compliant sidewalks in Lost Creek (an Austin subdivision of about..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Qmmunity: Lez Get Spooky

Plus commemorating Intersex Awareness Day and Halloween vibes

"...Day to align with the international movement for intersex rights. In honor of the day – and the city's..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Laura Monterrosa Released From T. Don Hutto

Could this be a bellwether for detained immigrants?

"...Parker "discouraged" Monterrosa from seeking treatment for her mental disability by suggesting the reporting would negatively affect her immigration..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

HD 47: Everybody Into the Candidate Pool

Five Dems vie to face off against Paul Workman

"...trial attorney and founder of a nonprofit that trains disability service dogs free of charge. She's focused on investing..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Firefighters and City Can't Strike a Deal

At an impasse yet again over collective bargaining

"...who can't serve on a truck due to a disability to apply for office positions within the Fire Department...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX 2017

SXSW: Another year queerer

"...Transparent, Jill Soloway is an outspoken feminist, queer, and trans-rights activist. As one of 2017's keynote speakers, Soloway will..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...founded in the Nineties, accused of environmental and human rights violations at its Indonesian copper mines, while the company's..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature

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