Page Two

Local Elections: Welcome to Ironyville

"...that, instead of concentrating on the basics of city services, the City Council bows to special-interest groups, is obsessed..."

May 2, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Bush's proposed economic reforms highlight the divide between Republican theory and practice.

"...Core to Republican ideology is fiscally responsible government. This, realized by less government in general and less..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

I, Daniel Blake

Ken Loach's latest offers dignity in the face of humiliation

"...like bureaucracies intentionally thwart people from obtaining the very services they were designed to provide? That being placed on..."

June 2, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...programs under the Children's Health Insurance Program, "pending federal government approval." That sounds like good news, but in the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

If you want to cut government spending, legalize pot, plus more pearls on government spending (or lack thereof) and the Austin Film and Green festivals.

"...many of those most gleeful about cutting back on government services soon to face how these actually impact their..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Principle and Patriotism

'We have met the enemy and he is us,' Part II

"...this distrust has become the biggest impediment to good government. Meanwhile, complicated economic, environmental, educational, social, and logistical problems..."

April 30, 2010 Column by Louis Black

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...this standard, the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services -- parks, libraries, health and human services -- must..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

The price of Republican domination and the pleasures of repeated listening

"...planks: 1) Lower taxes, much lower, with much better government, but only in the areas where the government should..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...SBA report said a quarter of the entire federal government's contracts went to small businesses. The issue is over..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Page Two

State reps Jack Stick and Todd Baxter deserve their very own 'Best of Austin' category

"...check in with them on the state of the government and our society; I'll bet you'll hear a range..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...An attempt to elucidate services at CPCs recently found little support at the nation's..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Planned Parenthood Supporters Decry New Rules for Women's Health Program

But state plans to move forward without PP

"...would cause the provider base to dwindle, would interject government into the doctor-patient relationship, and could potentially leave thousands..."

Sept. 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Plans to ban PP from Women's Health may be a problem

"...Tomorrow (Thursday) the Health and Human Services Commission Medical Care Advisory Committee is set to hear..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Mutual Interests

Military might makes investments right for teachers and state employees in Texas.

"...Department of Defense and other arms of the federal government...."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Page Two

The right's most troubling victory may be its brilliant subversion of the language of political debate

"...all been major contributing forces to this loss. When government programs effectively address large-scale social problems, the flaws in..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column by Louis Black

New Kid on the Block

Neighborhood Services office aims to help neighborhoods help themselves

"...of the mandates of the new Office of Neighborhood Services that she directs. And that is not what you'd..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To Kill a Mockingbird

Fate of contract with Texas Wildlife Services hangs in balance at Tuesday meeting

"...calls to authorities get directed to 311. Austin's Animal Services responds within the city. Outside, calls go to Texas..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Page Two: Vote No on Prop 1

You mean the election already happened?

"...were trying to buy a victory. While intimidating local government. And they did it gracelessly by assuring everyone that..."

May 13, 2016 Column by Louis Black

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...now fit in to the national scheme of disaster services...."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Boom and Gloom

Austin's Budget Struggles to Keep Up

"...about the city budget, we said something about "a government headed for a cathartic transformation, if not a train..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Planned Parenthood Threatening State's Right of Free Speech?

Group says PP dilutes Texas' pro-life message for women

"...to allow Planned Parenthood to provide women with health services under the Women's Health Program, how can it also..."

May 22, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Wins Preliminary Injunction

Court ruling bars state from excluding PP from WHP

"...new rule that would ban their ability to provide services as part of the successful Women's Health Program...."

April 30, 2012 News Post

Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent

Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff

"...Cow Town; he says "His experience in the city government will be a vital asset for the departments he..."

May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid Could be Illegal

Feds: Booting PP from Medicaid puts important health care at risk

"...The federal government is stepping into the state’s decision to end Medicaid..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Speed Limit?

City government: Rebuilt in two weeks

"...Council Committee appointments, plus Council appointments to some 22 intergovernmental committees;..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mr. Rose Goes to Washington

Dripping Springs state rep to give Congressional testimony on Pedernales Electric Cooperative

"...before the mighty U.S. Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to give testimony on his efforts to reform..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Ways About It

"...solve problems. The other would be to invest in services, at either the state or local level, to help..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Book Reviews

Recent Titles Reviewed

"..."It [should allow] faith-based organizations to provide basic welfare services. They can do so with public funds -- without..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Books Feature by Michael King

City Council to Begin the Year With Adoption of 10-Year Homelessness Plan

The plan calls for $350 million for housing and services

"...Republican dominance at the state and federal levels of government...."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Everybody Loses'

Anti-abortion crusade will devastate health care

"...than 200,000 women left without access to basic health services...."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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