Access Denied: Cap Metro Blocks Blind Contender

Transit agency's Access Committee cries foul over board decision

"...majority of committee members have the same type of disability, then the committee would not necessarily represent a broad..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Cap Metro Disability-Service Cuts on Hold

The Texas Civil Rights Project has been given more time to fight Cap Metro's changes to services for the disabled

"...Metro, argued that the agency is well within its rights to implement these changes. He told the judge that..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

WilCo Follies

Was it OK for a deputy to shoot a suicidal man holding a gun to his own head? The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will soon weigh in.

"...accuses Zachary, a Williamson County sheriff's deputy, of civil rights violations for nearly killing Graves during a July 27,..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Surprise Win in Railroad Commission Race

The also-ran won the race

"...run-off to Mark Thompson, an affable political newbie and disability rights advocate who also finished a strong first in..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Candidate Forums

The times and places

"...ADAPT (disability rights) forum: Wednesday, April 2, 6pm; Mary Lee Foundation..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

No-Name Candidate in Lead

The candidate no one paid attention to is winning Railroad Commission race

"...filings with the Texas Ethics Commission show Thompson, a disability rights advocate, raised no money and spent $150 in..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Amy Smith

Top 10 2007 Joints

Reefer Madness

"...most issues of personal liberty (excepting, alas, women's reproductive rights). He's the only member of Con­gress with the guts..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...an HR coordinator, charging that Gon­zalez had violated their rights under the Ameri­cans With Disabilities Act, the Family and..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Texas Activists Rattle Cages Over Shabby Jails

Austin-based inmates' rights group hopes to shine daylight on inhumane conditions and mismanagement in county jails

"...Department inquiry into the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, state prison and residential facilities have come under..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature 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

Happenings

May 24-30

"...Discuss concerns about property value, exemptions, special appraisals, and rights to protest. Hosted by PODER. 6-8pm. Terrazas Library, 1105..."

May 25, 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

Naked City

"...the offices of the state Department of Aging and Disability Services on Monday, says state Department of Health Services..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Holiday Wish Lists 2006

Give 'til it helps: Part 1

"...worth of video and pictures for future activists concerning disability rights..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...work they can do is limited. They both collect disability, but all four of their children have found work..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

East Side Story

Austin evacuee Autherine Algere misses her old home but knows there's nothing to go back to.

"...press release from the Advancement Project, a D.C.-based civil rights group...."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...asserting that officials violated her property and due process rights. – Jordan Smith..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• As is its tradition, the Texas Civil Rights Project commemorated the 15th anniversary of the signing of..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...We addressed the conference on the issue of human rights and what happens when art is used as a..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...period for patients receiving benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance. "Eddie," says Davis, "surrounds himself with good people,..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...pisses me off that I have more pain and disability because I'm a Texan, and because of an unconstitutional,..."

Dec. 24, 2004 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

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...discrimination," says Randall Ellis, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. "LGBT youth suffer because of harassment..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

The United Way and the Boy Scouts have both acted admirably in their parting of ways; their decisions call for a sense of moral nuance that is lately all too rare.

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

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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

Naked City

Headlines

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As Americans we need to be mindful of our rights and freedoms that we take for granted. Thankfully, living..."

May 16, 2003 Column

Letters at 3AM

Winning the war in Iraq is not a measure of our country's morality.

"...the Department of Veteran Affairs, the highest rate of disability for any modern war ... These guys were rough,..."

April 18, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

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