Darfur Now

For all the film’s rallying efforts, its meandering structure and absence of a central focal point result in a film about genocide that is, as unbelievable as it sounds, kind of boring.

"...include a 24-year-old activist working in California in the divestment campaign, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Remembering the Reasons for the Protests

Students call for UT to divest from weapons manufacturers

"...corporate board announced it would hold a vote on divestment from Israeli interests. The company managing UT’s endowment is..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...of 20 states considering legislation that follows the "targeted divestment" model created by the Sudan Divestment Task Force (www.sudandivestment.org),..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Divest Fossil Fuel Investments

"...invest in. When we divest, we are showing disapproval. Divestment has been used in the past as a means..."

Dec. 9, 2013 Postmarks

Texas Oil Working in Sudan

Companies with international subsidiaries still doing business there

"...banned from pension investments. A nonprofit group, the Sudan Divestment Task Force, which focuses "its efforts on the most..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Bill McKibben Visits UT

Climate change leader promotes higher ed sustainability

"...pursuits. According to McKibben, historical examples prove that a divestment from fossil fuels can and does work. In the..."

April 9, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

On Texas' Divesting Sudan-Related Funds

"...To the editor, Your news item on the Sudan divestment effort ["Retiring Our Investment in Darfur," News, March 23]..."

March 25, 2007 Postmarks

Capitol Briefs

"...• A proposed Darfur divestment bill is headed to the Senate floor, possibly next..."

March 16, 2007 News Column

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...to policing, and how city staff should explore deeper divestment throughout the next calendar year. But Manley, who was..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...the proposal falls well short of their desired police divestment (ranging from $100 million to around $220 million), while..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Hears Loud and Clear: No Cops in Schools

Austinites call for schools to defund its police, too

"...Uni­versity – wrote a letter to Cruz calling for divestment from policing in schools, citing incidents in Austin involving..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Aaricka Washington

Lawsuits Challenge Pro-Israel Loyalty Oaths

Pflugerville speech therapist challenges anti-boycott requirement in Texas law

"...public-sector contracts. The law takes aim at the "Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions" or "BDS" movement that calls for economic..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Divesting from Reality

House members try to hitch their wagons to the Sudan divestment star.

"...an opportunity to use the reading of a Sudan divestment bill to sound off on their own pet causes...."

May 15, 2009 News Post by Justin Ward

Rick Perry: More Ethical Than UT?

UT investment management firm decides not to divest from Sudan.

"...in both chambers Senate Bill 247, aka the Sudan divestment bill. The bill removed all investments by the Employees..."

Jan. 23, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...The bill follows a "targeted divestment" model that would not directly impact Fidelity, even though..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

The Few

A former Marine's unfiltered photography leads an American documentary crew into Darfur

"...things on the books right now is the Sudanese divestment legislation, a great example of an incredibly effective strategy..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Diana Welch

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...Genocide Act (SB 247/HB 667), calling for the "targeted divestment of state pension funds invested in companies doing business..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”

"...the Israeli military machine. That’s what the demand for “divestment” is all about...."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

UT’s War on Students

A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.

"...PSC’s demands, by contrast, remain clear, peaceful, and simple: divestment from weapons manufacturers that do business with Israel; full..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...the current requirement that state contractors sign anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) clauses that prevent them from opposing Israel. In..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Bill of the Week: Should Businesses Get to Go Green or Avoid Guns?

A new bill would repeal anti-boycott legislation

"...boycotting Israel. HB 89 took aim at the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a Palestinian-led effort applying economic..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Your Electric Bill Is About to Go Way Up

Council approves new Austin Energy rates, advocates disappointed

"...federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for coal divestment. On Dec. 8, in one of its last actions..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Review: Boycott

The real victims of the GOP war on free speech

"...to offer a both-sides narrative regarding the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement. While most films would struggle to..."

March 22, 2022 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter?

Congressional candidate requests Austin DSA withdraws endorsement over Casar's views on Israel

"...solution. He also says he does not support the Boycott/Divestment/Sanctions (BDS) movement of economic protest against Israel, which much..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

"Cops Off Campus" Activists Keep Pressure on UT

Student org continues call to remove UTPD following West Campus shooting

"...on campus; from there, Cops Off Campus also wants divestment from police systems in general, whether local, state, or..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Skye Seipp

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan

House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment

"...of the group. But SFCC's main goal is UT's divestment from fossil fuels. Between them, the UT and Texas..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...FY 2021 APD budget – largely resulting from a divestment in cadet classes – Council redirected funds to social..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...founding and now, Harper-Madison said, legal segregation, racial terrorism, divestment and displacement from Black communities, and other factors have..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Manley Holds On as APD Chief – for the Moment

No movement despite growing calls from council and the community that the APD needs new leadership

"...Year 2021, which is expected to include a substantial divestment from APD and catalytic reinvestment into policing alternatives...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...about your support for the BDS, the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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