Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...to work toward ending the disparity in rates of incarceration for minorities and to conduct fair reviews of death..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: The War on Drugs Got It Wrong

“No one is disposable,” writes David Johnson of Grassroots Leadership

"...harms like overdose and death. Instead of arrest and incarceration, which are costly and disruptive to our families and..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by David Johnson

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...outskirts of Houston, a teen reeling from her mom’s incarceration and an aging bullfighter struggling to keep a foothold..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...memoir Be the Change detailed his transformation "from prison incarceration to college graduation." The next month, he brought a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...on most issues – expanding health care, ending mass incarceration, combating climate change, welcoming immigrants, ending gun violence, etc...."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...survey was conducted, and another four are in long-term incarceration...."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...state jail felony punishable by up to two year’s incarceration. The offender had no criminal history...."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Reform at the Local Level

"...addressing the racial disparities that contribute to the disproportionate incarceration rates of black and brown community members. We need..."

July 17, 2019 Postmarks

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...but also advocated for a variety of alternatives to incarceration where appropriate.” Needles says she employs a “humanity first”..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...Moore also cited major progress on reducing incarceration for small-scale drug possession cases (less than a gram),..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...cases out of state jail felony courts, had “reduced incarceration for those crimes by 97%.”..."

May 24, 2019 News Post 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

"...either treatment and dismissal or evaluation and education, without incarceration. That wouldn't just help the defendants, it would save..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...have "fully discharged" their sentences, "including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or ... period of probation," to..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: Get Out of Jail, Free

In the purple light of a new Texas, cash bail looks mighty ugly

"...as full-up with pretrial detainees as Houston's (the local incarceration rate is worse in rural counties), and justice advocates..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Gavel Descends

The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the Best ...

"...expanding Medicaid), criminal justice reform, mass transit funding, reducing incarceration, decriminalizing marijuana, and even an independent redistricting commission. Amidst..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Michael King

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...of education offerings and support, both during and after incarceration. The conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation has also signaled..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

C.A. + D.A. = C.D.A.?

County may send attorney merger to Lege

"...justice benefits: fewer cases filed per defendant; fewer pretrial incarceration days; less duplication of digital evidence storage (an increasing..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Texas Public Policy Foundation: Not Always Evil!

Conservative think tank aligns with FIRST STEP Act

"...like Arkansas' Tom Cotton, who's said America has "an under-incarceration problem." It's a big, fascinating mess that may see..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Luv Doc: A Very Passionate Boyfriend

Find someone whose baseline is not assaulting you

"...empathy, or compassion, it's usually because of your partner's incarceration or your death...."

Oct. 19, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

This bittersweet novel charts a wrongful conviction's effect on a young couple

"...that teaches Roy to put the time before his incarceration in amber – his remembrances are suffused with charismatic..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

City Budget: Room to Move

Council nears final decisions on 2019 budget

"...for people needing emergency mental health care, rather than incarceration. But the feds have changed the rules governing that..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Southwest Key & Their Contracts

County votes to continue contract with nonprofit, city to deliberate on Aug. 30

"...parents and/or siblings or that result in the mass incarceration of immigrant children." The resolution includes a review of..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lewis Conway’s Complex Candidacy

Eligibility questions, vague accusations plague Council candidate's early campaign

"...said he failed to secure steady employment following his incarceration.)..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Of Frogs and Children

Do what you can to defend imprisoned refugees

"...Initially, the enforcement pattern was brief incarceration by the Border Patrol, followed by a shelter stay..."

July 13, 2018 News Column by Michael King

City Explores Creating an Office of Immigrant Affairs

Measure passed following council members' visit to border detention facilities

"...separating children from their parents or in the mass incarceration of immigrant children. "I proposed this resolution to send..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...on "provid[ing] quality education, safe shelter and alternatives to incarceration for thousands of youth each day, while helping families..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

D.A.’s Office Unveils State Jail Court

Prosecuting drug possession and third theft offenses

"...could be a more effective means of rehabilitation than incarceration, defense attorneys worry that the standardization will incentivize defendants..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda

Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature

"...no relationship with their parents due to abuse, deportation, incarceration, or drug addiction.) Unlike the previous edition, the booklet..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Jumpolin Story Goes to Court

Status Labs partners Jordan French and Darius Fisher sue and countersue

"...return about $140,000 to company accounts to avoid immediate incarceration...."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Jay Duplass Stars in Outside In at SXSW Film

Homegrown filmmaker on mumblecore, friends, and his first South By break

"...and the other in the North American debut of post-incarceration rehabilitation drama Outside In. But Duplass' connection to the..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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