City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...City Council unanimously approved at its first regular meeting of..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gay Place: Last Gasp

The annual Splash Days ritual is back

"... their clothes back on. Who are we kidding? It's summer nine months out of 12 around here. Welcome..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

The 'People's Court'

Pro-pot candidate enters JP race

"...The way attorney James Braxton Forrest sees it, Travis County's Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, is..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 12/30/11

Your drug war news

"...According to the annual Monitoring the Future drug use survey of thousands of U.S...."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"..."I believe it is in the best interests of the Depart­ment, the..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

Reefer Madness

As questions about possible political improprieties dog White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy, agency head John Walters hits Austin in search of good PR

"...As questions about possible political improprieties dogged his agency in Washington, drug czar John..."

July 27, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...– U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in the majority opinion concluding that Texas' 2003 re-redistricting of CD 23..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

Defending Anti-Smoking Metaphor

"...Dear Editor, In response to the editor's hair-splitting diversion note to..."

May 9, 2005 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Sale: One new identity for $35, two for $50; and What legislators, cigars, Fleetwood Mac tickets, Starbucks, and limo rides have in common

"...But I don't know many ordinary Americans who have political slush funds to pay for life's little necessities, do..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...It's reassuring to know that welfare programs are alive and..."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Pretenders, Austin Music Hall, February 4

"...to see them be pros. Such was the case with Chrissie Hynde at the Austin Music Hall, decked out..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say

Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled

"...Known as the drug-induced homicide bill, it would allow prosecutors to charge drug dealers – or..."

May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Wrenching Issues Face First Dobbs-Era Texas Legislature

Pulling the trigger

"...88th Texas Legis­lat­ure, which will amend the state's relationship with pregnant people, one way or another, once it's elected..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

CBD Recipe: Grilled Smokey Eggplant Dip

From Tracey Medeiros’ new cookbook, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis

"...From Skyhorse Publishing, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis: CBD and THC-Infused Recipes from Across America –..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin At Large: What Are Y'all Afraid Of?

Framing the gains and losses on all sides of Austin's battles over land use

"...more potent than gain framing. A classic example – it's even illustrated on the Wikipedia page for "framing effect"..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Can Kitties, Weed, and Votes Save Blockchain?

As the cryptocurrency bubble looks ready to burst, developers and innovators at SXSW see new uses for the underlying tech

"...Depending on who you ask, blockchain technology is either the solution to many of the world's problems or..."

March 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Tom Cheredar

A Place for Pot in Trump's America?

Mixed signals from the White House put legalization advocates on high alert

"...the country lost big, the movement to end marijuana prohibition won hugely on election night. Eight states, including the..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Election Notes

Emptying out the dregs from this election

"...1 PAC Spending: If Mayor Steve Adler's "Go Big" Mobility Bond had lost, it wouldn't have been for lack..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...member comes out on Facebook regarding his feelings on homosexuality; Council clears the table; and more...."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

When the Beat Reporter Packs a Pipe

Rolling Papers looks at how The Denver Post tackled its pot coverage

"...more desirable than the one that involves marijuana becoming legalized and so centrally intertwined within your publication's editorial vision..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Freedom to Marry Comes to Town

National Freedom to Marry Campaign hosts town hall Monday in ATX

"...Today, marriage equality exists in 35 states, while 15 – including Texas..."

Dec. 15, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Reefer Madness: Seeds vs. Suds

Marijuana: A safer alternative to America's favorite social lubricant?

"...take the rhetoric down a notch via an informal White House meeting between Gates and Sgt. James Crowley, the..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: The Great Capitol Hemp Heist

See what happens when you try to separate a hemp lobbyist from his inner woody hurd fibers?

"...advocacy group Vote Hemp, was walking through the U.S. Capitol on the way to a series of meetings with..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Luv Doc Recommends: How to Secede in Texas Without Really Trying

Esther's Follies, Friday, July 31, 2009

"...the Texas comptroller), but look at our gubernatorial candidates. It's a good thing Moe, Larry, and Curly are already..."

July 31, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Needle-Exchange Pilot Stung by Prick

Bexar D.A. thumbs her nose at new law to reduce drug addiction and disease

"...General Greg Abbott seems to have reached in a long-awaited opinion his office released May 5. At issue is..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Fight to "equalize" penalties associated with the use of booze and pot in Colorado continues

"...continued their full-court press last week to annihilate Colorado's citizen-supported Amendment 44, which seeks to legalize adult possession of..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tulia's Freedom Ride

Activists travel to Tulia for "Never Again!" rally against drug war.

"...in this down-and-out Panhandle town that's as hot as it is small. When he learned that undercover agent Tom..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...drawn as a solidly Democratic vote sink almost entirely within the Austin city limits, and Doggett – first elected..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...for the first time in Austin’s history – the City Council issued a proclamation that henceforth, Austin will recognize..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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