Censorship 101

"...student government, I had no intention of leaving my First Amendment rights at the door. Now, as the Vice..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Column

Is Democracy Slipping off the Lege?

"...a sign. Does the punishment equal the crime? Eighth Amendment violation? To further hogtie folks, an organization or business,..."

April 24, 2019 Postmarks

Death Watch: Faith in Executions

Religious beliefs barred a potential juror from Christopher Young's trial. Did that cause his sentencing?

"...potential juror's religious affiliation do not violate the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause...."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sick Leave Passes

Austin’s is first such ordinance in the South

"...There were some amendments to the original proposal, generated by previous Council discussions,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Suffragette

Carey Mulligan gets her Norma Rae on in this historical drama

"...like musty history. Anyone game for an Equal Rights Amendment movie? Now there’s a history still waiting to happen...."

Nov. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Campus Carry Passes, Abortion Insurance Ban Fails

Dems strike last minute deal after hours of chubbing

"...out they had just enough Rimmel, with a single amendment placating Democrats. At least SB 575, barring abortion insurance,..."

May 27, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Or, How Not to Pass Open Carry

How one gun group became its own worst enemy

"...the collapse of a key piece of the Second Amendment advocacy agenda than the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate

Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate

"...While the first gubernatorial debate featured a seemingly rehearsed – some would..."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...Sarah Davis in her House bid. It was the first time the organization threw official support behind a GOP..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

State Holding Public Hearing on Texas Women's Health Program

Will the new program work without Planned Parenthood?

"...claiming that banning them from the program infringes on First Amendment free speech and free association rights as well..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

When You Say 'Planned Parenthood' You Say 'Abortion,' Court Rules

State may regulate speech in Women's Health Program

"...move to block it from the program violates their First Amendment right of free speech and association and Fourteenth..."

Aug. 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hightower Report: Limiting Rights at the National Conventions

New regulations are intended to suppress protest

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Jamie Stewart: The Sent Down Boy

Rob yaks with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu

"...In the decade since Xiu Xiu released their first album Jamie Stewart and co. have churned out a..."

May 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Planned Parenthood Back in the WHP – Again

In the latest move in this tennis match, 5th Circuit overturns last-minute stay

"...that the ban on their participation violated both their First Amendment right of free speech and association as well..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

FIfth Circuit Lifts Stay, Planned Parenthood Remains in WHP...For Now

Three-judge panel reverses stay

"...The clinics are arguing that Texas is violating their First Amendment right of free speech and association and their..."

May 4, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood in the WHP: On Again, Off Again

Judge thinks it's unlikely Texas will be able to justify the rule banning PP from the Women's Health Program

"...affiliates to sue, arguing that the rule violates their First Amendment rights to free speech and association, as well..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will State Be Allowed to Exclude PP From WHP?

That question is now before federal court

"...the program, saying that the exclusion violates the nonprofit's First Amendment rights of free speech and association, and 14th..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Today in Campaign Fail

Rick Perry takes a YouTube tumble

"...to be about Gov. Rick Perry versus the Tenth Amendment. Instead, it's become Perry versus copyright law – and..."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ruling: 'A Raging Flashflood of Corporate Money'

"...of corporate money." Decrying the decision to afford corporations First Amendment protections, she added, "A corporation is not part..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Hey, Perry, Veto This!'

With deadline looming, forces mobilize to push governor's red pen

"...First up is House Bill 4294, which gives school districts..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Talking Travis: Donna Howard

District 48 rep on the pros and cons of getting studies passed

"...a better fate than most bills manage: But the first rule of lawmaking is that bills change...."

May 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Finance Fireworks Flare For Leffingwell, McCracken (Updated)

Leffingwell says McCracken grossly exceeds out-of-town contributions; McCracken's crew shoots back

"...In his latest campaign finance report, on first blush it appears Brewster McCracken exceeded the legal limit..."

May 3, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...First up, Patrick successfully amended his abortion-related ultrasound bill in..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

House Passes Journalist Shield Law

Will law protect bloggers and their sources, too?

"...has been applauded by media groups, county attorneys, and First Amendment watchdogs. It even received the support of the..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The comedian says his jail term for selling bongs is really punishment for his attitudes about U.S. drug policy

"...a strong appeal of his sentence, citing his Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment and perhaps his..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...and King were both midway through the street when first told to stop walking. Ramiro also told the officer..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Everybody Loves a Wynn-er

Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts

"...chance I get," he says. "Screwing around with the First Amendment scares me a lot more than Don Henley..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"..."There is a First Amendment to the Constitution." Ari Fleischer on Bill Maher..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...alone. But the only witnesses to his murder, the first murder of a Texas prison guard by an inmate..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...Tuesday 13, First Light Books..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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