Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...to protect people who've received "reproductive health action" from discrimination in housing, employment, or access to public services. The..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Protecting Austinites' Reproductive Rights

Package of measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...to protect people who've received "reproductive health actions" from discrimination in housing, employment, or access to public services. The..."

July 22, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Study Says a Nondiscrimination Law Could Bring Big Business to Texas

Texas Competes report: LGBTQIA protections could generate $738 million in state revenue

"...study analyzing the economic benefits of a statewide comprehensive nondiscrimination law is now putting numbers and dollars behind the..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"..."comprehensive, multi-pronged investigation" to uncover any potential "bigotry and discrimination" that impacts the "protocols, practices, and behaviors" of Austin..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...that would limit a city's ability to regulate private employment, has been supplanted by four smaller bills, each of..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sweeping Religious Freedom Bill Heads to Senate

The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate

"...Perry continued to insist the bill wasn’t about discrimination against the LGBTQ community, but instead a defense for..."

March 26, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Lawsuits Challenge Pro-Israel Loyalty Oaths

Pflugerville speech therapist challenges anti-boycott requirement in Texas law

"...and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for ending her employment after she declined to sign a pledge in her..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...control that could revoke or nullify current and future nondiscrimination ordinances...."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...in local cities as well as ENDA's [a.k.a. the Employment Non-Discrimination Act] explicit federal workplace protections...he led the charge..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Soccer Watch

"...both the U.S. Olympic Commit­tee and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Council, alleging wage discrimination and a variety of..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Texas Hammer

Gov. Greg Abbott and cronies feasted on cities in 2017

"...applicant's criminal conviction history until a conditional offer of employment is made, passed by Council just last year. And..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federally Sanctioned Sexual Assault?

Civil rights loophole at the heart of court reporter's case

"...sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace during her employment as a court reporter for County Judge Elisabeth Earle,..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Workman Files to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...job applicant's conviction history until a conditional offer of employment is made. The labor protection is meant to level..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...job applicant’s conviction history until a conditional offer of employment is made. The labor protection is meant to level..."

Dec. 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...scoring is based on a combination of factors, including nondiscrimination laws, city employment policies, and law enforcement's hate crimes..."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...ordinance, meant to give offenders a better shot at employment by delaying criminal background checks in the hiring process,..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...of briefings. Among other things, they'll take up gender discrimination in city employment, and a renewed proposal to designate..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature

Notes on Kamp: Left Out

Austin's economic inequality is a crisis

"...she was facing a trifecta of obstacles to finding employment. She deserved to have more options, even if, given..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...national average of 56." Cities are scored on their non-discrimination laws, employee policies, municipal services, police practices, and overall..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: April 2

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

"...The DOJ is fighting Texas’ attempt at skirting federal employment rules...."

April 2, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

On Sides

Chris Kluwe on the NFL, gay rights, and online harassment

"...becoming draconian and acting outside of the boundaries of employment law?..."

March 13, 2015 Sports Feature by Eric Sollenberger

Council: Digging a Firebreak

Council passes resolution regarding AFD

"...as a rejected AFD applicant who had filed a discrimination complaint against the AFD with the Equal Employment Opportunity..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by Michael King

ADA Anniversary

"...with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, eliminating discrimination in employment, transportation, and public accommodations. In addition to..."

July 22, 2014 Postmarks

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...years in court defending women, workers, tenants, landowners, against discrimination and abuse. I spent almost 10 years working with..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Split Council Approves Incentives

5-2 Vote on Websense and Dropbox suggests shifting perspectives

"...– quality and number of jobs, wage standards, benefits, anti-discrimination policies, etc. – they are recommended to Council...."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: November 19

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

"...Jonathan Rauch thinks LGBTQ workplace protections are “boring.” Meanwhile,..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: November 8

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

"...Republicans are keeping relatively quiet in the ENDA debate...."

Nov. 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: July 12

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

"...The Employment Non-Discrimination Act may be on its way to passage...."

July 12, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Gay Place: What A Riot

Bobcats get proud, plus another Stonewall commemoration

"...LGBT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION FORUM The Austin Human Rights Commission, the City of..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Headlines

"...Texas women's track coach Bev Kearney filed a formal discrimination complaint against UT last week with the Equal Employment..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature

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