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Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
AISD Students Can Learn From Home. Teachers Have Fewer Options.
Big mess on campus
"...70 and has cancer, and her brother, who is disabled. Pena Brooks says she has only left her house..."
Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse
Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites
One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues
"...absentee-eligible Texas LULAC and LWVTX members. Elderly, sick, and disabled members – the only categories of persons eligible to..."
Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan
Red Team Comeback?
Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort
"...run, unsuccessfully, for Congress), runs a nonprofit that helps disabled veterans find work (though a February Austin American-Statesman investigation..."
Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards
Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030
"...LGBTQIA folks; white allies supporting Black and Indigenous folks; nondisabled allies supporting disabled folks. Frederick added, "Voting for candidates..."
Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
Austin Films For the First Wave of Austin Film Festival
Fugitive Dreams, Horton Foote doc in first wave
"...an alcoholic, an overweight actress, an endearing and intellectually disabled boy, and a black actor, who has only been..."
Aug. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Don't Like M&O? Say So!
"...freeze the property tax rate for seniors and the disabled. Let the ACC board know your thoughts. Participate in..."
Aug. 6, 2020 Postmarks
Qmmunity: Longing for Our Queer QTs
"...Interfaces A rad showcase centering POC, queer, trans, GNC, disabled, and otherwise marginalized writers and musicians. Wed., Aug. 12,..."
Aug. 7, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"..."Disabled, Not Disposable": On Saturday, ADAPT of Texas held a..."
July 10, 2020 News Feature
Qmmunity: An Ode to Janna Zumbrun
In praise of our queer elders
"...rad (and monthly) showcase centering POC, queer, trans, GNC, disabled, women, and otherwise marginalized writers and musicians. This month..."
July 3, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
Can’t Vote by Mail Now? Perhaps November.
Courts have time – if not the will – to expand VBM before general election
"...all persons at risk of COVID-19 infection are effectively “disabled” under state election law, but the Texas Supreme Court..."
June 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King
By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming
Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent
"...breakout is not exact because some applicants who are disabled are also 65+." (See "Election by the Numbers," below)...."
June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail
After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court
"...the Austin American-Statesman: “If the voter swears [to be disabled], I believe the voter.” (The election officials also note..."
May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]
AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19
"...anyone who counsels mail ballots for those not "physically disabled."..."
May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit
Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action
"...Under current Texas law, only the elderly, people physically disabled, or absentees can legally request mail-in ballots. The pleadings..."
April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King
Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”
Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems
"...restricts voting by mail to those over 65, the disabled (variously defined), and absentee voters. Enabling all eligible voters..."
March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King
Amid Coronavirus, Labor Advocates Call on State to End Attack on Paid Sick Leave
Abbott fails to account for millions who can’t just “work from home”
"...waived the one-week waiting period for those unemployed or disabled as a result of COVID-19...."
March 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma
Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation
Now's the time show local support however you can
"...ATX Interfaces A space for POC, queer, trans, GNC, disabled, women, and otherwise marginalized artists! 7-9pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110..."
March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness
From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?
"...in the primary election; if you're over 65 or disabled, you can do so once for all the elections..."
Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
New Web Series Gentrified Reveals the Reality of Displaced East Austin
When home isn't home anymore
"...sexuality. Recently, Williams received a message from a queer, disabled Austin resident struggling with homelessness who thanked her for..."
Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Katelyn Landry
Bobby Moore Will Not Be Executed
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has commuted his sentence
"...SCOTUS first ruled in Moore’s favor in March 2017,..."
Nov. 6, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff
Show Your Appreciation
"...duty, perhaps visit a cemetery, and even acknowledge a disabled veteran license plate with a silent, appreciative sigh. I..."
Nov. 4, 2019 Postmarks
TxDOT to Begin Clearing Encampments Under Highways
Service providers tell Abbott: You're not helping
"...the ARCH could prioritize individuals who are elderly or disabled – but, ultimately, he hoped Abbott's team would "develop..."
Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Death Watch: Mark Soliz Hopes One Stay Leads to Another
Death row inmate argues fetal alcohol spectrum disorder renders him unfit for execution
"...Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the execution of mentally disabled Dexter Johnson, another Texas death row inmate is hoping..."
Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Bake a Wish Celebrates 10 Years of Gifting Birthday Cakes
The volunteer-run organization delivers messages of care and community
"...the mission to also support birthdays for elderly and disabled adults living in affordable housing communities. "It would be..."
Aug. 16, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth
Wendy Davis Hits the Campaign Trail
Candidate begins with “Listening Tour” of TX-21
"...freedom; weakening of Medicaid making it more difficult for disabled patients to remain in their communities; the prospect of..."
July 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Leander, Cap Metro Not Breaking Up Yet
Residents turn out to support transit agency
"...For Leander's disabled residents, public transportation is a way of getting around..."
July 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Texas Legal Services Center's Assertion of Rights Work Gives a Voice to Victims
Advocates stand up for victims' rights
"...trafficking, and injury to a child or elderly or disabled person, as well as survivors of attempted homicide. Upon..."
July 12, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Whitley Sinks, Voting Rights Don't
Abbott's SoS nominee resigns as extreme voter suppression bill tanks
"...would also have added barriers to assisting elderly or disabled voters at the polls and given Attorney General Ken..."
May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill
SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies
"...It also adds tougher rules for assisting elderly or disabled voters at the polls, like requiring people who drive..."
