Page Two: Constitutional Conventions

A document birthed in controversy is understood by few and respected by fewer

"...from any of the others. The broad idea was governance by constant, argumentative discussion, negotiation, and compromise. Ideally, almost..."

June 9, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Austin's New Karl Rove

Former council member doesn't care for SOS's charter amendments, and they don't like him, either

"...is Austin's Constitution and should cover fundamental matters of governance such as: what form of government the City will..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

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"...The R-extremes are more concerned with dominance instead of governance. And lately, their governance is suspect. The litmus test..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

Almost Extinct Species – a Moderate Republican

"...The R-extremes are more concerned with dominance instead of governance. And lately, their governance is suspect. The litmus test..."

Nov. 29, 2005 Postmarks

The NCLB Game: If You Don't Make 'Average Yearly Progress'

"...the previous stages, plus making plans for an "alternative governance" arrangement, which could be:..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...seeing from Moffett: cronyism, environmental degradation, and lousy corporate governance. In other words, business as usual. Given the abundance..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Interactive 04

Exclusive Web-only 'Austin Chronicle' coverage of the wonks, the weekend, and the wilder side of cyberspace

"...political process, can Democracy thrive and even evolve? Is governance possible?..."

March 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Thoughts on land use, social justice, and making Austin look, feel, and work better.

"...that would actually give Austinites some form of neighborhood-level governance. I'm shocked that Houston -- with Mayor Lee Brown's..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Seton Healthcare Network's undermining of a proposed hospital district -- combined with the city's consistent lack of long-term planning -- may have tragic, real-world consequences.

"...they've been undermined almost immediately by the daily, mundane governance of the city that has ignored if not actively..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...to the region. But the first two chapters -- "Governance and Leadership" and "Institutional and Academic Support" -- blast..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

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"...like practically all of the other candidates support shared governance. Your summary on p. 24 made it seem like..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...policy: restoring student and faculty confidence, developing more democratic governance, and seeking additional funding. We believe any one of..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...policy: restoring student and faculty confidence, developing more democratic governance, and seeking additional funding. We believe any one of..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

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"...been a need to reform the Carver model of governance so that the board can have additional sources of..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Arts Board Love Stories

That special thing that happens between artists and boards of directors can be a lot like a love relationship: Intimate. Fulfilling. Long-term. Working as one body. However, it can be and often is complicated.

"...same as for-profit. Duties, rights, responsibilities. The board provides governance. They are fiduciaries for the corporation, legally responsible, and..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and it's tempting. But that doesn't pass the appropriate governance test. It's not good governance to take advantage of..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...Chronicle. The bill would have set up a seven-member governance board to run the airport. While the board would..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature

How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Gore said SB 37 also undermines faculty governance, the principle that faculty members should help create and..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...even know are happening, and delve into the nitty-gritty governance many outlets sweep over. Now, the Austin Monitor has..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...considerations from nearly all aspects of university instruction and governance...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...and it requires us to continually refresh it. Good Governance..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...and potentially disrupt traffic regulation, infrastructure planning, and city governance. The memo also said the change would waste $1..."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...will [improve] city services,” Laine said. As for city governance under Trump, Laine says City Hall is facing “an..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: America’s Civic Literacy Crisis: Are We Losing the Foundation of Our Democracy?

Why we need to prioritize civic education

"...on that knowledge is power. Understanding the principles of governance is not just an academic exercise; it’s a tool..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Toyosi Stephen Adedara

Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems

Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics

"...Davis said that she intends to deploy a “holistic governance” approach to developing solutions to city problems – and..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Ghosts Rise Again for Flood of Spirits

Rebecca Maag brings back her supernatural historical play

"...some hardscrabble frontier town, but a center of education, governance, engineering, and culture. “We have this mistaken impression that..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...property taxes? Revising the district scorecard? Mastering Lone Star Governance? Alas, your opportunities are dwindling! Scurry down to take..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Remembering the Reasons for the Protests

Students call for UT to divest from weapons manufacturers

"...partake in socially conscious ESG investing (environmental, social, and governance). As a result, in 2023, Amnesty International gave UTIMCO..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

New Report Quantifies How Racism Impacts Black Austinites

And demands action from city government

"...path forward must move from performative partnerships to accountable co-governance models that mobilize Black Austinites to lead local development..."

March 29, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...in any “pay for play” schemes. He also shared governance documents for the institute...."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

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