Letters at 3AM

We share a collective amnesia about the 1950 U.S. law that permitted the concentration camp internment of known Communists and others "liable to become subversives"

"..."The Justice Department refused again to disclose the purpose of five prison camps authorized by Congress for handling subversives...."

Sept. 11, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hightower Report

The Foreign Corporation Vote; and Forming a Beer Party

"...Having decreed that corporations have a free speech "right" to spend unlimited sums from their massive corporate..."

April 30, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Page Two

Songs of democracy in distress

"...Democracy in Austin: Part 1 Regardless of how you feel about the war, let's support democracy..."

April 25, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Black Ally To Islamist Theocratic Megalomaniacs

"...Editor, I admire Louis Black’s willingness to protect constitutional freedom of speech, allowing me to constantly counter him publicly..."

Oct. 18, 2010 Postmarks

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Balance, Yes; Reality, No

"...currently being used by a small but vocal group of opponents. The proposed project, however, is by no means..."

July 11, 1997 Column

Texas’ Latest Porn Restriction Law Goes to SCOTUS

The 2023 law requires ID to watch porn

"...films or any media that they don’t like, there’s often quick and universal backlash. To avoid controversy, the latest..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Appalled and Confused at Demonstrations

"...side, I was appalled and confused at the sight of hundreds of teenagers protesting in the streets and waving..."

May 16, 2006 Postmarks

Page Two

A First Amendment primer for Alex Jones' faithful and others in need

"...Chronicle's online "Postmarks" forum is now in its second official week. Some letters are already boasting hundreds of viewings,..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...to build a five-story parking garage in the middle of the historic neighborhood before the City Council last month,..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Letters at 3AM

The current election crisis proves the strength and integrity of our political institutions.

"...in a leader, a country sinks into the authority of public relations -- it has a vacuum at its..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

"...council members have advised Futrell not to follow all of the footprints left by departing City Manager Jesus Garza,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I left the U.S. in mid-September I saw one of my ethnic Albanian friends who came to Austin as..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks

"...I remember when "some changes" came a couple of years ago, but is the paper really supposed to..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column

It's Magic

"...True, Google It," I was struck by the similarities of the pro-life arguments and a magician's trick. The magician..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Postmarks

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...column that she was talking about -- the column of Sept. 21 -- Belinda Acosta actually referred to the..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Naked City

The Chronicle gives cheers and jeers to breaking news coverage of the war.

"...coverage after President George W. Bush announced that bombing of Afghanistan had begun, Fox and CBS calmly kept their..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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DeWitty Center Helpful

"...I recently completed a free eight-week Microsoft Word course at the DeWitty Center and was pleased..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column

Online Threats and the Supremes

While Justin Carter's fate hangs in the air, SCOTUS considers another Facebook threat

"...Elonis v. United States, which also deals with free speech and online threats...."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Who We Are

The 'Chronicle' interviews Howard Zinn on war, peace, and human nature

"...On Feb. 17-19, Austin will be host to hundreds of historians and activists who will gather in UT's Thompson..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

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Our readers talk back.

"...the Chronicle in a new light since the events of September 11. While most of the country has been..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

It's Not Journalism; It's Feedback

"...edition [“No More Hand-Wringing”]. I’m sure I’ll get the Freedom of Speech sermon so I give the You Can’t..."

May 18, 2021 Postmarks

Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold

Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests

"...action on controversial library policies proposed in the wake of its canceled Drag Queen Story Hour last month –..."

July 19, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Letters at 3AM: What's Your Sign?

Michael Ventura observes the Occupy signs of our times

"...or simply fade away, so here, on the eve of this new year, I record for posterity as many..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

'Heartless Comments' Should Not Be Printed

"...not be allowed to have his heartless comments posted. Freedom of speech, yes, but not when you spew out..."

July 11, 2008 Postmarks

Naked City

The DA has now beaten the business group in every court in Texas.

"...court in the Lone Star State, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has taken a pass on hearing the..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hightower Report

Bush cracks down on freedom of information, the Republicans crack down on freedom of speech.

"...Even in the midst of his invasion of Iraq, George W. took time to..."

April 18, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...In regards to the tragic events of September 11, very little has been offered to provide..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

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

"...You have to pay to get out of..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Facebook "Threat" Case Proceeds

Judge declines to dismiss case against Carter

"...as a terroristic threat, overstepping what is considered free speech...."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Page Two: On Topic

Wading into the SXSW vitriol, despite repeated warnings

"...Southwest is a topic that co-workers, family, friends, and professional acquaintances have wisely and compassionately advised/begged/insisted that I consider..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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