Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...response. "Today's victory belongs to all Texans, for state-sponsored discrimination undermines the legitimacy of our elections. Although this ruling..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist

Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote

"...saying "today's victory belongs to all Texans, for state-sponsored discrimination undermines the legitimacy of our elections."..."

April 11, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Victory for Travis

Court decision on districts raises possibility for fairer politics

"...majority's dogged laying out of the evidence of racial discrimination (accompanied by a truly daunting 443-page "findings of fact")...."

March 17, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...victory for those with criminal records who have seen discrimination in the workplace...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Race to the Finish

A light list of Items as two PUD discussions loom

"...• A revision of city personnel policies on discrimination and harassment (the legislative outcome of the notorious "Women..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...Austin business owners are joining the fight against state discrimination of the LGBTQ community by sending a message to..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pushing Forward

LGBTQ orgs and APD gather for hate crime summit

"...trans issues from their original attempt at the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Over the last decade, the HRC has worked..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Pushed Out

The case of Austin's declining black population isn't so curious

"...the black out-migration – housing costs, deficient schools, institutional discrimination – while noting that further research was necessary. The..."

May 27, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Former Officer Sues APD

Officer claims firing was retaliatory

"...the chief retaliated against him for filing an EEOC discrimination complaint alleging Acevedo’s racial favoritism. Williams, who is from..."

May 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

How to Contact the Austin Tenants' Council

"...help with housing problems. ATC programs focus on housing discrimination; tenant-landlord education and information; and housing repair and rehabilitation...."

April 15, 2016 News Feature

Notes on Kamp: Easing the Stigma

Fair Chance ordinance is a good start in helping people with criminal records rejoin society

"...Hopefully, this discussion will turn to other forms of discrimination, including the difficulty people with criminal records have in..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Gimme Shelter

Austin's housing market is rough. It's even worse if you have a criminal record.

"...records without violating the Fair Housing Act, which forbids discrimination on the basis of race, even though African-American and..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...a wide range of citizens from housing and workplace discrimination. Targeting transgender residents, anti-LGBT conservatives claimed the measure would..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature

Freeheld

Julianne Moore and Ellen Page are adrift in this gay-rights drama

"...a little bit. Yet that earlier movie about the job-discrimination case waged by an attorney with AIDS managed to..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...residents like Smith go through by amending the Housing Discrimination Ordinance to add source of income as a protected..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Zimmerman Not Celebrating Marriage Equality

D6 CM compares same-sex marriage to pedophilia

"...happiness to a couple in love based on age discrimination. In fact there is no such thing as 'pedophilia,'..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...happiness to a couple in love based on age discrimination. In fact there is no such thing as 'pedophilia,'..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

More Trouble for Hopkins

Suspended APD officer incurs new sanctions

"...criminal trial. Since then, he's filed multiple charges of discrimination against the city of Austin for harm suffered since..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: "We the People"

The meaning of the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Struggle

"...radical redistricting – will ever act to undo that discrimination...."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: March 3

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

"...Utah may soon disappoint activists and bigots alike, but..."

March 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly

Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects

"...Rep. Chris Turner's (D-Arlington) HB 412, would bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors;..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...upcoming legislative session to prohibit cities from enacting "source-of-income" anti-discrimination ordinances, measures meant to grant low-income renters greater housing..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gay Place: Seal '14 With a Kiss

Seal '14 with a kiss

"...2) PRESIDENT OBAMA banned workplace discrimination by federal contractors. Werq!..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

EEOC Rules in Favor of Hopkins

Ruling says APD's health questionnaires violate federal law

"...to sue the city and APD over allegations of discrimination and retaliation soon...."

Dec. 23, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: December 16

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

"...Liberties Union are both urging Congress to end workplace discrimination...."

Dec. 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Freedom to Marry Comes to Town

National Freedom to Marry Campaign hosts town hall Monday in ATX

"...the day when nine justices decide to end marriage discrimination...."

Dec. 15, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Cop Fights Law ... Law Wins

APD officer suspended after defending Buehler

"...convinced that his initial suspension was an act of discrimination (Hopkins is African-American), he set forth with a series..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: November 12

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

"...A Texas lawmaker is spearheading an effort to enshrine discrimination in state law...."

Nov. 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: October 30

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

"...Trans parents face widespread discrimination, but the kids are alright...."

Oct. 30, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Voter ID: Battle Lost, War Goes On

Litigants respond to SCOTUS ruling, pledge continuing challenge

"...found that Texas’ photo ID was enacted with intentional discrimination against minority voters and yet that discrimination is being..."

Oct. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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