Equal Pay: Abbott Breaks Silence

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act

"...law he signed. An amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it made major changes to the statute of..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Running to Daylight

Blind runner and teacher determined to see what he can do

"...Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, a state agency that affords disability care to the blind, the deaf, and children with..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: August 27

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...HRC and the NAACP hosted the 50th anniversary of..."

Aug. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...that he is "speaking up for (the) disabled". However, disability rights groups have less truck with Abbott ever since..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again

Same players, same testimony

"...abortion and to drive back in time women's reproductive rights...."

June 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...› The Texas Civil Rights Project filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the city..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature

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

Judge Edith Jones on Race, Crime, and God's Vengeance

Civil rights group files complaint against 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge

"...A complaint filed Tuesday by several civil rights groups, including one funded entirely by the government of..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...A complaint filed today by several civil rights groups, including one funded entirely by the government of..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council Notes: All About AE?

This week, the Council takes on urban density, grandfathering, and parking

"...have expired -- violates state law on vested land rights. City Legal has accordingly drafted a proposed rewrite, but..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Park It Here

Land use, parking, and Ron Oliveira: what else is there?

"...permits have expired -- violates state law on vested rights. City Legal has accordingly drafted a rewrite that would..."

March 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Council: A Tapestry Dance for Fall

Cabs, parking, and marriage equality are all on the docket next week

"...Cab (previously opposed by both the drivers association and disability activists), and a proposal to create a West Campus..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Utilities or Food?

The poor get poorer as electric and water rates rise

"...deal of recharging juice. Members of ADAPT Texas, a disability rights group, turned out in force at the hearing...."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Wotton. Impassioned about freedom of sexual expression and the rights of sex workers, she specializes in a long over-looked..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Show Them the Need

The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government

"...It's the same story when it comes to voting rights. Not only did the GOP shove through a hard-line..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Budget Implosion

School finance runs aground, but health spending will follow soon

"...this budget and the next one." As protestors from disability rights advocates ADAPT were chanting loudly in front of..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...homophobia," said an emotional Elizabeth Brenner, an Austin Human Rights Commission member, at the close of the commission's April..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On Death and Life

Dealing with the death penalty and other notable bills heard this week

"...1670, which seeks to codify a definition of intellectual disability, and to create a process to weed out from..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Roped-Off Governor

Temporary barrier part of permanent changes to capitol

"...put up after 11 people supporting a demonstration by disability rights advocates Adapt of Texas were ticketed outside of..."

March 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Detective Disputes 'Chronicle' Story

Officer remembers different version of arrest of deaf-blind man

"...the court documents of record concerning the federal civil rights lawsuit that was filed on behalf of the Bells,..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TDCJ: Hearing Loss Isn't A Disability

But a federal judge disagrees

"...failed to make a "reasonable accommodation" for Jeremy Durrenberger's disability during his visits to the Hughes Unit in Gatesville...."

Dec. 14, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...to "vocalize" fairly well, the officers completely disregarded her disability. In fact, when Willis cuffed Valdez, he did so..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Introducing the Constitution

Texas Civil Rights Project remains a 20-year work still in progress

"...Despite its still rather tentative name, the Texas Civil Rights Project – which has turned out to be a..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Watson to Take Cap Metro Wheel

Public sector experience clinched the deal for transit board

"...Not everyone in the community has that confidence. Disability rights activist Diane Bomar-Aleman, chair of Cap Metro's Access..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Linda Watson Hired as New Cap Met CEO

Opinions on the incoming transit chief

"...Not everyone in the community has that confidence. Disability rights activist Diane Bomar Aleman, chair of Cap Met’s..."

June 17, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

Cap Metro Not Budging on Budget

Board hears earful on inaccessible bus stops

"...Numerous speakers with some form of disability lined up to lambaste the Capital Metro board of..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...powers of developing counties when it comes to water rights...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARDS The Austin Mayor's Committee for People With..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

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