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"...of its global product recycling program] is an important first step in addressing electronic equipment waste, and one that..."

July 25, 2003 Column

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"...be the Jackie Goodman we all supported when she first ran three terms ago...."

May 3, 2002 Column

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Warren Responds

"...our criminal system. This has not only been the first incident, but it has been going on for too..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

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Run, Max, Run

"...(aka "Ratso") Reynolds and Kirk Watson on the charter amendment for campaign finance reform a "small sliver" on which..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Bills Reignite Debates Over Church-State Separation

Texas lawmakers revive Ten Commandments and prayer in public schools legislation

"...freedom, the separation of church and state, and the First Amendment...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

How to Protest Like a Pro in Austin

Amid rightward turn in higher ed we still have free speech

"...students were arrested, incoming freshmen may feel like their First Amendment rights aren’t respected at UT. Here are some..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Common Law

Where’s the line between peaceful protests and criminal conduct?

"...The First Amendment protects the fundamental right to assemble and express..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Truth in Journalism: The Making of The Post

Reporters and researchers on Spielberg's journalistic epic

"...in what would become a defining case for the First Amendment rights of the press. On June 30, less..."

Jan. 15, 2018 Screens Post by Acacia Coronado

Austin Campaign Contribution Limits Upheld

Split decision ends blackout period, “dissolution” requirements

"...indexed to inflation] is a constitutional regulation of protected First Amendment activity, (2) the Blackout Period is unconstitutional under..."

July 21, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Zimmerman Suit Not Yet "Bygone"

Zimmerman v. Bulldog proceeds to Round 2

"...a lawsuit designed to discourage the exercise of certain First Amendment rights, including free speech. In 2011, the Legislature..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

ARIC and Privacy

'Unconstitutional on its face'

"...to its website, Move to Amend's mission is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that states "money is not..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by John Anderson

Guns vs. Moms

Is the open carry movement going off half-cocked?

"...José Rodríguez suggested everyone in the room supported Second Amendment rights. What happened next was not...."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

This Congressman Wants SXSW to Cancel Its Snowden Talk

Kansas' Mike Pompeo's full letter

"...own government and then flee to that beacon of First Amendment freedoms, the Russia of Vladimir Putin."..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

About a Boy

On Aaron Swartz, the NSA, and the complicated story of digital reality

"...have been freely available to the public in the first place...."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Everything Went Black: Let's Talk About Pron

Why cineastes should give a fuck about anti-porn rhetoric

"...calamitous social upheavals that quashed American's core rights, the First Amendment be damned...."

Sept. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

"..."emergency" to do so, requires women seeking abortion to first undergo an ultrasound a day before the termination. It..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...Sparks ruled that portions of the law violated the First Amendment – compelling doctors to deliver (and patients to..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Federal court upholds Open Meetings Act

"...ruling is "a great victory for democracy and the First Amendment. Openness in government is a First Amendment virtue,..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Strippers to the Supremes

Texas Supreme Court gets into major First Amendment case

"...that it's an overly-broad law that could have catastrophic first amendment implications...."

March 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Return of the Titty Tax

New 'nudity' tax could include not just strip clubs but cabarets, bars, fashion shows, and even mainstream theatres

"...even mainstream theatres – while potentially violating both the First Amendment and the state tax code...."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• The Austin Public Library is unveiling a first-ever multimedia history of the city, Austin Past and Present,..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: Not So Smart

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

"...Mike Hanson, Pam Thompson, and Tim Jones – the first three public access TV regulars, the latter renowned for..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the House District 48 vacancy. After nearly losing the first election round Jan. 17, Bentzin is fighting to regain..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Shut Alex Jones Up!

"...Jones off of PACT. And don't give me any First Amendment jive. Free speech does not cover incontinent slander...."

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"...Two competing versions of the Anti-Gay-Marriage Amendment – HJR 6 and HJR 19 – have already..."

March 4, 2005 Column

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The vision of a healthy, dynamic, impressively powerful country having a tortured, ongoing internal dialogue about its actions serves to inspire rather than discourage dreams

"...and stop thinking about words. I rarely cite the First Amendment as the basis for an argument, for example,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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"..."The First Amendment, when it comes to free speech, does not..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Democracy Coalition Wins on Appeal

Were city crowd-control policies used to stifle anti-Bush protest?

"...coalition had not presented enough evidence to further its First Amendment free-speech claims, it has a right to have..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

War of Words

UT professor gets slammed by the UT president in Houston Chronicle for view on attacks

"...three things," Jensen explains. "He said I have a First Amendment right to speak. Okay, that's not news to..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Bad Rap

Ratliff's Rider Ticks Off Music Industry, Civil Servants

"...The legislation - the first of its kind ever passed in the U.S. -..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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