Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 6-13

"...of pot, is guest of honor at a Rag Blog happy hour. See "Reefer Madness: Thin Green Line" for..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Column

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...Indeed, Scott Henson, who writes the Grits for Breakfast blog (and has worked with the Innocence Project of Texas,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TDH: 7/13/11

Mayor's chief of staff shines his last Batsignal

"...Leffingwell announces the news in a blog on his personal website:..."

July 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Gay Place

Communication with Austin Pride is a two-way street

"...birthday party for this fairly mainstream council member and re-election candidate was something else altogether. What she did touched..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...at Headliners – people with the ability to sway elections and influence City Hall. And as officials with the..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gay Place

Top 10s from the bottom to the top

"...1) DADT FINALLY REPEALED Two years after the election, Obama's slow-and-steady-wins-the-race policy is still difficult to swallow, but..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Headlines

"...that Lee Leffingwell ought to be president." In a blog post, Leffingwell noted "intense desire among a strong majority..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

City politics and the people way over there

"...the Austin Neighborhoods Council listserv and an angry AustinPost blog from activist Debbie Russell, it seems the Hustle rattled..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Redistricting: GOP Has Lock – But Dems Have Key

Can Obama's DOJ thwart DeLay-style footwork?

"...Musselman, publisher of the Burnt Orange Report, a Democratic blog...."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Governor Don't Care

Book tour plans and talk of partial term

"...the Associated Press reported that, as soon as the election is over, Perry will be taking off on a..."

Nov. 1, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Guest blogger professor Dana Cloud answers Frank's post

"...[Editor's Note: Welcome our special guest blogger, UT prof Dana Cloud. We invited Dana to respond..."

Oct. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Innovative Justice: Lipscombe vs. Seelig

Both candidates push alternatives to incarceration

"...in letters to the Chronicle and on the Dem-oriented blog Burnt Orange Report – arguing (by rumor) that he..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fero Helped Make, Break Political Careers

Kelly Fero was a trusted adviser to many politicians

"...occupies and hopes to retain in this year's general election. "He was a very important part of my campaign..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...It all goes back to 2008, when Texas J.O.B.S...."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Kino No Contigo - UPDATED

Mission state rep standing down after indictments

"...D-Mission, has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2010. (UPDATE: Within two hours, a new name..."

Sept. 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller

Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide

"...evidence of innocence. As Charles Kuffner (author of political blog Off the Kuff) aptly put it, "According to Judge..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King

After All-Nighter, Senate Passes Voter ID

A marathon session delivers a GOP partisan priority

"...3 to 4 percent from Democratic candidates in any election," said Van de Putte. "Six to eight years ago,..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Don't Be Hatin'

How the Internet helps us all to get along ... or not

"...with a special focus on video games. An avid blogger and Twitterer, Steve Swedler is CEO of SimpleSeating.com and the..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

One Pol's Stimulus Is Another's Crack Cocaine

When it comes to the stimulus, state lawmakers split along party lines

"...other states wouldn't be so good for his 2010 re-election chances...."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Another Senate Entry

Former Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams also wants Hutchison's seat

"...State Roger Williams told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's PoliTex blog that he'll be setting up an exploratory committee this..."

Dec. 9, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

Hulu, Sling, YouTube, the DVR – it's the age of the hybrid viewer

"...I was happy to find www.change.gov. Prior to the election, this was ground zero for the Barack Obama campaign...."

Nov. 21, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Off the Record

Ben Kweller saddles up in Austin, Willie Nelson and company share one last night in the Backyard, and Bavu Blakes and others gear up for election night

"...installment of Earache in My Eye, the Chronicle video blog series. Check it out at austinchronicle.com/earacheinmyeye...."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...20. For early-voting info and Chronicle endorsements, and for election coverage, see "Campaign Trail." And vote!..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Doherty Launches Offensive on McCaul

Democratic challenger to TX-10 incumbent

"...The fall election campaign has truly started – here come the ads..."

Sept. 18, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gay Place

Welcome Gay Place's guest blogger, Steve Rivas

"...This is the first election year since having my kid two decades ago that..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Column by Kate Getty

School Is Out

"...tells you in confidence against him on a public blog … and I applaud you for it...."

Aug. 19, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Oops

"..."Campaign $$" chart accompanying last week's article "The November Election" indicated that congressional candidate Larry Joe Doherty loaned himself..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Column

The Blogosphere Branches Out

A highly abbreviated harvest of the best liberal and progressive reads online.

"...and snarky commentary on what's most relevant in the blogosphere. www.eschatonblog.com...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point

As Kim makes her exit, Austin heeds the heavens' wrath

"...for the new development. But after plenty of bad blog buzz – and developers promising to in-crease parking by 10%..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Is BATPAC Also a Highway Brat PAC?

Better Austin Today accepts money from a bad guy

"...Sal Costello, founder of TexasTollParty.com, who brags on his blog that he helped kill hundreds of millions in Central..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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