Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel

Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law

"...free speech because it only applies to actions, like harassment or vandalism...."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Texas Bill Would Require “Biological Sex” on IDs

Critics worry the bill will allow state to form list of trans Texans

"...would be putting them at risk of violence and harassment. It would be a way of marking, of stigmatizing,..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

No Other Land

A Palestinian-Israeli team produced this Oscar-nominated documentary about displacement in the West Bank

"...As grotesque as the scenes of attacks and targeted harassment – and, increasingly, right-wing media attacks on the duo..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: An Absolute Nightmare

If this was happening to someone you really care about...

"...a tough, emotionally stable guy who handles criticism and harassment like a champ. For all I know you’re Quinn..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

The Top 10 Works of Austin Art of 2024

The things that reignited my faith in the human capacity for creation

"...like Common Thread, Volume 141 or Response to Sexual Harassment Investigation Report, aren’t just re-creations of paper records. They’re..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...he was “subjected to sexual assault, persistent and unwarranted harassment, and threatening behavior” from the civilian employee accusing him..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Tale of Two Exhibitions at Canopy

"...heavy. Pictured here is Candace Hicks’ Response to Sexual Harassment Investigation Report...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

City Hires Pricey Law Firm to Defend Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Cop

Plaintiff says spend it on a settlement instead

"...or at least costly – defense in a workplace harassment lawsuit brought by former Austin Police Officer Samantha Liedtke...."

Aug. 28, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

With Journalist Arrests, Attacks Ticking Up in 2024, Austin Reporters Get Trained

International Women’s Media Foundation gets to work

"...In an IWMF and Trollbusters Report, 78% of U.S-based..."

Aug. 8, 2024 News Post by Neha Kondaveeti

Disgraced Top Chef Winner Gabe Erales’ Restaurant Bacalar Closes

Sister taqueria Tomalo will take over space, sans Erales

"...Maybe less exciting for Gabe Erales, the executive chef..."

July 23, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...officers. But he is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment/discrimination lawsuit (allegations he denied in a recent interview) that..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

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

"...failure – a fear entertainingly re-enforced through his constant harassment by his “big brother,” his father’s eagle, who he..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

TDCJ’s Bryan Collier Challenged at Public Meeting

Families and advocates complain of death, misery in the state’s prison system

"...saying that her group is hearing reports of sexual harassment and voyeurism by male guards there. Amite Dominick of..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Incarcerated Women in Texas Need to Be Heard

A writer in her eighth year of solitary confinement laments widespread neglect of the experiences of women in prison

"...fullest possible account on the abuse spectrum from relentless harassment to voyeurism, groping, and rape...."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

SXSW Film Review: The Truth vs. Alex Jones

Doc follows families taking on conspiracy theorist

"...if losing their children wasn’t enough, parents faced rampant harassment, including threats of rape and death from Jones’ followers...."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...parents have reported they have been subject to continuing harassment by local police angry at public criticism...."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...Liedtke recalls being perplexed by, but also suspicious of,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...to see workshops for Latino youth to help avoid harassment from law enforcement, including the kind of lessons parents..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment intensifies, the police and FBI close in on a..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ColdTowne Theater: Always in Motion

The comedy venue is home to diverse audiences and performers, but needs a permanent home of its own

"...New Movement Theater (now Fallout Theater) due to a harassment scandal, ColdTowne set an industry standard in 2016 by..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Texas ACLU Files Suit Over Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4

New Texas law usurps federal immigration authority, suit claims

"...citizens along the border by subjecting them to police harassment based on the color of their skin. It will..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...it will increase racial profiling, unlawful arrests, and the harassment of border communities and legal American citizens...."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

Oct. 5, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Elon Musk Sued for Slander by Attorney Who Successfully Sued Alex Jones

Lie down with right-wing extremists, wake up with suits

"...Ben Brody, and it has led to severe personal harassment and permanent damage to his reputation.”..."

Oct. 2, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...anti-LGBTQ+ hate. That includes more than 300 incidents of harassment, 40 of vandalism, and 11 of assault. (Many of..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Feds Say Pflugerville ISD Failed to Investigate Rape of a Student at School

Pflugerville ISD disagrees with the Department of Education

"...they’ll survey students to gauge the prevalence of sexual harassment in the district; they’ll provide the Office of Civil..."

Aug. 22, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Small Penis-gate: How Leander ISD Is Getting Round Rocked

Far-right forces are turning their attention to Leander ISD

"...trustee's penis, even though police have investigated the alleged harassment and say it's unfounded...."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Luv Doc: Jesus Is Watching

West Lake left the Luv Doc off the pool party list

"...bro," because, even West Lake poolside, that constitutes sexual harassment. In fact, anything that has to be spelled out..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

With License Plate Readers, APD Is Always Watching

A program to keep them will continue for at least one year

"...that studies have shown that ALPRs can lead to harassment of Black and brown citizens by police. Since then,..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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