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

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vowing to re-create Alex Jones’ Infowars as a parody of itself, beginning in January. The satirical publication won the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Freedom of Speech

"...Dear Editor, I absolutely believe in Freedom of Speech. Everyone should be able to freely express..."

Nov. 18, 2024 Postmarks

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...fascinating. In keeping with artist Sara Hirneisen’s sculpture use of casting, the object in question bears 10 plaster-cast fingers..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Avelino Medel II is suing the department, arguing the officer who shot him used excessive force and violated his..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

How to Protest Like a Pro in Austin

Amid rightward turn in higher ed we still have free speech

"...The pro-Palestine campus protests this spring were one of the largest student movements in recent memory, and with..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Teens Beware! The Dangers of TikTok Are Geopolitical.

A high schooler makes the case for logging off

"...sitting in military-precision rows, laser-eyed focus on the front of the room. Talking unless addressed by the teacher, asking..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Column by Inara Woodrum

Opinion: With Elections Looming, Texas Should Expand the Right to Vote

The laws that deny voting rights to people due to a felony conviction have no place in modern America

"...state currently denies the right to vote to hundreds of thousands of our own citizens because of their history..."

July 26, 2024 Column by Robert Lilly

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...settlement, a clearing beside the river in the heart of the jungle...."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

79 UT Protesters’ Charges Dropped

County attorney says nonviolent charges aren’t a priority

"...Garza dropped the initial batch of 57 protest arrests from April 24 due to a..."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape dares to question if maybe humans aren't the enemy after all

"...always smarter than you think. Similarly, while the Planet of the Apes movies are sold as action-adventures featuring super-sentient..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Four in 10 UT Protesters Arrested Weren’t UT Affiliated. Were They “Outside Agitators”?

What UT calls outside disruption, students call a movement

"...A review of 87 probable cause affidavits associated with arrests of demonstrators..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Amen!

"...in APD, DPS, etc. to abuse UT students, most of whom were protesting peacefully. But, I also agree with..."

May 7, 2024 Postmarks

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

From Erwin to Hartzell: 60 Years of Conservative Politics at UT

Treatment of current protests is just the latest action against progressive students and faculty

"...Known today primarily as the namesake of the Frank Erwin Center (which is being torn down),..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them

Yes in Austin’s Backyard

"...And this week brought a new signifier of that shift: the large presence of Austin’s City Council..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UT Students Sanctioned for Conduct During Pro-Palestinian Protest

They delivered a list of demands to the dean of the school of social work

"...disruptive conduct, are prohibited from contacting Dean Allan Cole of the School of Social Work and his administrative staff...."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

A documentary fitting for the groundbreaking jazz drummer

"...The documentary uses a vast array of archival footage and interviews to bring the recent past..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drag Ban Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

Drag is art and art is free speech

"...Hittner ruled on Sept. 26 that drag is free speech, protected by the U.S. Constitution, and ordered Ken Paxton..."

Sept. 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

With Six Weeks Left This Session, Queer Texans Aren’t Done Fighting

Bad bills keep moving

"...Sweating in 92-degree weather Saturday, hundreds of queer Texans marched from the Bullock Museum to the..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by James Scott

Fight for Your Rights

"...GOP. What should worry Texans the most – regardless of how many gay and trans people in our lives..."

March 26, 2023 Postmarks

SXSW Film Review: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

The life and impact of the jazz drumming pioneer

"...film is scheduled to air in the fall lineup of PBS’ American Masters series...."

March 13, 2023 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...Before listing their action items at the steps of the Capitol March 7, a member of the 20th..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Bill of the Week: Should Businesses Get to Go Green or Avoid Guns?

A new bill would repeal anti-boycott legislation

"...“Bill of the Week” lived and died from 2011 to 2017,..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...its attack on civilians. There are many current examples of legalized oppression occurring around the world. People are demanding..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 22-28

"...at-risk youth in low-income and rural communities. Here's one of his central teachings: "Sometimes the smallest step in the..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Exhibitors Not to Miss at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo

Make a beeline for these booths on the last day of the expo

"...you find yourself wandering aimlessly through the exposition. Puzzles of Color..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Ikram Mohamed

UT Faculty Say Conservatization of the School Is a Long Time Coming

Another brick in the wall

"...to effectively end the tenure system and the teaching of critical race theory at UT-Austin, faculty and administrators across..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Maxo Kream's journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown of Houston. The rapper's half-decade of granular, street-life storytelling (with..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

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