We Sorted Through 150 TribFest Events. These Five Stood Out.

Free events Saturday

"...will be discussing hot topics like the power grid, immigration, maternal health, and even barbecue. Recording of the Teaching..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maya Wright

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...role," read a statement from Advocates for Social Justice Reform, voicing a sentiment echoed by most advocates at the..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...deep dives into issues like health care or justice reform or immigration, interviews with the candidates in even-numbered years,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...sponsored the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a modest gun reform bill approved by Congress last month. Jim Henson, director..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...required a "talking" filibuster) to maintain a firewall against reform. After the Civil War and the collapse of Reconstruction..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Andrew Zimmern Talks Everything From Experimentation to Fake Chicken

We chat with the celebrity chef to discuss how food ties us together

"...issues through food. Anywhere you want to talk about immigration, climate crisis, city development, social justice and equity, economic..."

March 18, 2022 Food Post by Rod Machen

Ukrainians With Austin Family Defy Death to Get Here

Seeking refuge in Austin

"...As Austin immigration attorney Julie Sparks explained, the common understanding of what..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...years of Travis County's reckoning with the need for reform: restorative justice, pretrial diversions, support and services for both..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...background in medicine as well as law, and in immigration and business matters as well as family law, make..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...and paid sick leave, abortion access funding, criminal justice reform, and the decriminalization of homelessness have made him not..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bob Libal Launches Bid for Commissioners Court

Former Grassroots Leadership executive director challenges Brigid Shea in 2022 Dem primary

"...has held since 2014. Libal's priorities include criminal justice reform and expanding affordable housing across the county; he says..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

RAICES Pushing Hard on Biden for Real Migrant Justice

Not nearly enough

"...Joe Biden promised a major overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants...."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Oil Painter, Former President George W. Bush Still Bullish on Democracy

SXSW chat touches on immigration, Jan. 6 attack, and MLB’s misstep

"...Former President George W. Bush walked the tightrope on immigration and election fraud during a SXSW featured session on..."

March 18, 2021 SXSW Post by Benton Graham

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...his art, as part of his renewed call for immigration reform...."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...wonder that Latino voters in Texas are motivated by immigration reform and health care for all. Modernization of Texas'..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...progressive principles by leading on issues like criminal justice reform. He's taken hard votes that he thinks reflect the..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...police budget, but that there is a need for reform, notably to the police academy – a process currently..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...Gov. Greg Abbott and other GOP state leaders over immigration and justice issues. Now that she's in the Senate,..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rick Kennedy and Pete Sessions Lead In Run-Off for Texas' 17th Congressional District

Both sides of ballot in contest for radically gerrymandered seat

"...of my position," which has consistently been supporting humane immigration reform and ending "deterrence by cruelty." Kenne­dy's lead was..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Will New Policy Reduce the Burden of Cash Bail?

In principle, the order authorizes those accused of most nonviolent offenses to be released on personal bonds

"...leave far too much discretion to the magistrates. Several reform groups (Texas Fair Defense Project, Austin Justice Coalition, and..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...the specific challenges facing Texas residents: In health care, immigration, criminal justice reform, labor rights, and climate change, she's..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...Leeder pushed somewhat harder on health care reform (advocating a restored Affordable Care Act leading eventually to..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...kindness will prevail, ushering in universal health care, criminal justice/immigration/education reform, and an end to hunger and homelessness on..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...the Equality Act and Equal Pay Act, the DREAMers, immigration reform – we can't back down just because it..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

ACL Live Review: Idles

UK punk rottweilers scream of reform and justice for all

"...issue untouched, hitting every subject from health care to immigration, with “I love you’s” sprinkled in between. If anyone..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Alyssa Quiles

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...all of our nation's challenges. From climate change to immigration to criminal justice reform, the people most impacted must..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Republican Incumbent Bill Flores’ Exit Raises Dem Odds in TX-17

Democrat Rick Kennedy currently running unopposed

"...running as a moderate Dem­ocrat on issues such as immigration and health care. The former tops the list here,..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

$20 Million State Grant Comes Through for Indigent Defense

Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves four-year grant to create public defender’s office

"...strong, experienced, client-centered leader," said Woog, one of the reform advocates who worked for months on developing the PDO..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...with Ascension Seton hospitals. He also cites health care reform as a priority, advocating a transition to a "single-payer..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...improved immigrant and "holistic" representation. Perhaps the most important reform would be moving more quickly to an hourly payment..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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