After an Outbreak of Troublesome Nazis, Local Leaders Decry Antisemitism and Hate

Anti-hate resolutions brought forth by City Council, Travis County Commissioners Court

"...resolution "condemning antisemitic, racist, and homophobic vandalism, violence and hateful speech, and directing the City Manager to collaborate with..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two: Loving and Hating John Wayne, Meryl Streep, Free Speech

Public or private, unspoken or expressed, the rights of every citizen are guaranteed

"...driven by a very partisan effort to limit free speech and suppress progressive voices. This is made so clear..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Louis Black

“It Is the Same Hate”

Adler stands up after synagogue shooting

"...worked extensively with the Anti-Defamation League, gave a stirring speech on confronting a new wave of anti-Semitism sweeping the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Why They Hate Us

Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia makes verbal blunder at UT commencement.

"...to pick a high-profile alumnus to deliver the commencement speech at the Frank Erwin Center Friday, but rather than..."

May 21, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson's Speech for Preserving Two-Thirds Rule

"State government appears to be more concerned with protecting partisan rule than governing to protect the people"

"...Almost all of the Senate Democrats gave emotional speeches against the Republicans' ultimately successful resolution to waive the..."

Jan. 15, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Page Two: We Are the Eggmen

In the abstract, people are usually good about defending free speech. They fall apart in the specifics.

"...most basic liberties. These include basic freedoms – of speech and of religion – as well as rights: the..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Point Austin: Stepping on Your Punchline

When free speech becomes hate speech

"..."illegal aliens" or "undocumented workers" – asked his listeners, "Whatever happened to the good old term 'wetback'?" Pryor then..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Defending a Community Where Some Reject You in Bad Axe

David Siev's love letter in a time of hate comes to SXSW

"...the release of its trailer, the family has received hate speech and threats of violence from members of their..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Cody Song

Why Fred Phelps Is Good for Gay Rights

The positives, despite evidence to the contrary

"...Church are good at grabbing media attention. Their (self-titled) hate speech nabs headlines and creates a dialogue, but in..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

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Free speech in defense of liberty is no vice

"...as Marxism, suicidal pacifism, anarchic chic, equivocating multiculturalism, and whatever ideology the mavens of social fashion may deem as..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column by Louis Black

After Pro-Palestine Campus Protests, State Senators Call Hearing on Antisemitism

Jewish, Muslim students report more hate since October 7

"...a 2019 law that requires universities to permit free speech in public outdoor areas on campus. Despite students and..."

May 15, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Gray's Anatomy

"...is like marzipan: You either love him or you hate him and rarely is there an in-between. This is..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Page Two: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Free speech: Do we have to spell it out for you? Plus, a farewell to a great American filmmaker.

"..."How can I hate John Wayne upholding [Barry] Goldwater and yet love him..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

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Let us hope the war in Iraq is quick, the death toll is low, and that all dire predictions prove unfounded; let's also hope that we haven't destroyed our own country ideologically in order to save it.

"...was unusually despicable in their "we believe in free speech but" maneuvering. Whenever the first part of that statement..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Shut Up and Sing

The Dixie Chicks' struggle with the conflicting demands of art and commerce as portrayed in this documentary shows that they're still not ready to make nice.

"...female group in history, was subject to death threats, hate mail, and nonexistent record sales and touring opportunities. This..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...White House," according to CMD. Delivering the opening conference speech before ALEC members in Austin earlier this month, Perry..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Page Two: Selling Short in the Marketplace of Ideas

"Consequences" wrought in the pursuit of silencing speech should be of deep concern to all

"...address the issue of the Dixie Chicks and free speech, but it does so because I'm still perplexed by..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Girls Trip

A raunchy and empowering time in New Orleans

"...I hate to piss on anyone’s parade, but there are exactly..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Snowden

Oliver Stone tackles the famous whistleblower

"...hunching down into himself and getting Snowden’s halting, thoughtful speech patterns just right, while Stone, working with screenwriter Kieran..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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"...to say it. Especially in the aftermath of Mitchell's hate-filled attack on the Austin electorate Saturday night, when, in..."

June 6, 1997 Column by Audrey Duff

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...Just don't say we didn't warn you.Hate Hate?..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

DSA Queer Coalition Organizes and Mobilizes

Democratic Socialists subgroup has the LGBTQ community's back

"...anti-LGBTQ legislation that the group is fighting. Violence and hate speech against the queer community is another growing concern...."

Feb. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

Anonymity: Never Gonna Give You Up

Is 4chan Internet freedom's best hope?

"...the) most prolific centers of free and utterly unfettered speech and imagery the world has ever seen. With more..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: Reflections on the D

Plus, pre-Pride Month virtual events

"...– violated Facebook's Community Standards, specifically its standards on hate speech and insults. FB rendered the post invisible. "Dyke"..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

COTA Withdraws Support From IndyAustin

Pepe the Frog gaffe costs anti-stadium drive big bucks

"...2016 election campaign. The use of a widely recognized hate symbol in an ad attacking the city’s Jewish mayor..."

Oct. 29, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

The AggreGAYtor: July 25

Your daily does of LGBTQ news

"...• DC couple jumped in another brutal anti-gay hate crime...."

July 25, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Miseducation of Today's Youth: Let's Talk About Queerness

Out Youth Teen Guest Writes for Qmmunity

"...civil rights will increase the already vast amount of hate crimes and verbal abuse – like what I experienced..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Elliot Pearson

Hanging Up the Horns

"...Moreover, one cannot argue that there was a free speech rationale for hosting this conference. After all, hate speech..."

April 1, 2025 Postmarks

Seek a Conversation

"...tepid fashion – the central role played by free speech in the maintenance of a democratic civil society ["Page..."

June 1, 2017 Postmarks

The AggreGAYtor: January 22

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...the argument, and President Obama gives a legendary acceptance speech. Today’s AggreGAYtor wants to thank all the little people...."

Jan. 22, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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