Not Shutting Up Anywhere

This Al Franken is your Al Franken

"...to scattered film work to publishing and criticism and activism to Air America Radio, where he hosts The Al..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

About AIDS

Southwestern University in Georgetown is producing a book about HIV/AIDS and needs creative material

"...a book containing original poetry, prose, photography, art, and activism information...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Josh Bruner

'Rank & Revue' Second Anniversary Party

Live shots

"...was R&R's nascent SXSW sans pretension, with a mostly local lineup augmented by bands from sundry states. In showcase-length..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Music Review by David Lynch

Luv Doc Recommends: George W. Bush Singers

Antone's, Friday, July 23, 2004

"...it the prestige and effect of earnest, sober political activism, but who really wants to go trudging through neighborhoods..."

July 23, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

All the Hottest Clubs

"...largely hail from the El Concilio school of Eastside activism...."

March 5, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Valley Democrats look for a border candidate in the new District 25.

"...down border stakes, campaigning steadily in South Texas, where local politicos are torn between supporting the longtime Democratic stalwart..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Kucinich comes to Austin on his "formal announcement" tour.

"...and an Airport Hilton welcome from several hundred enthusiastic locals. Austin, one of a dozen cities on the Cleveland..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Despite the outrage of the land pimps, Austin's dis-invitation to Wal-Mart is democratic, legal, and honorable.

"...Local business "leaders," including the designated boosters behind the Chamber..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The first annual Green Festival heads to town next week.

"...with a very serious objective." National progressive voices and local activists are among the presenters...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...Creek -- would pose a serious threat to the local water supply. Like many hardware and home improvement stores,..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Roots of the Left

From Scholz Garten to 'The Daryl Herald,' four slices of progressive Austin life

"...a habit of getting in the way of the local and state powers-that-be. But what we think of today..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature

Enviro Activist Jones Takes On Austin Energy 'Tree Butchers'

Tim Jones' complaints about the utility's brutal tree trimming spawn a new city task force

"...miles of power lines in a 421-square-mile area. The local utility spends between $6 million and $8 million a..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...she had plummeted through every hole in the ragged local safety net. It's not Iris Jones' job to sew..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Building a City on a Stage

Epic is not something often attempted in the theatre, much less by small arts groups, but with Orange, Refraction Arts Project is telling the epic history of a fictitious city across three time periods in four overlapping storylines, with the participation of 15 playwrights and 25 actors.

"...Mical Trejo, and Jessica Hedrick; 25 cast members, including local favorites Mary Agen Cox, Barbara Chisholm, Robert Pierson, Leigh..."

May 23, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Artists Panel: Activism and Protest

Conference Panel

"...Artists Panel: Activism and ProtestAustin Convention Center, Friday, March 14 Monday night,..."

March 14, 2003 Music Review by Greg Beets

TCB

SXSW looms on the horizon, and "TCB" is already neck-deep in it.

"...Grulke left to continue pursuing Michael Penn. Dozens of local performers have been added in recent days, including Shane..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Unclear Air: Taggers vs. SUVs

"...They are the local chapter of a group called Changing the Climate. It's..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...When local political activist and Independent Media Center reporter Christopher Plummer..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

"...when he labeled this "an unconscionable act of judicial activism."..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Living by the Line

People who live by the Longhorn Pipeline fight to keep the gas turned off.

"...resident Donna Baca, a grandmother with no history of activism, says she recently threatened to lie down in front..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...To protest the ceremony, the Democracy Coalition and other local Bush opponents will hold an anti-Bush rally and art..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Local campaign encourages Austinites to buy. But what if we don't have any money?

"...O'Neal, the intent is to raise community awareness of local retailers and their contributions, not money. "I kind of..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Shivering the Timbers

The Dirigo Group's 'Gypsy Chain' Speaks for the Trees

"...Allsbrooks chose to play her son onstage. "Patrick's a local artist, makes his living doing conceptual design for movies...."

Aug. 3, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Short Cuts

Two don't-miss documentaries, works in progress at AIFV, and the Alamo makes it impossible for you to forget it.

"...Refugees Campaign; a panel discussion with refugees/asylum seekers and local advocates will follow the screening. Admission is free and..."

June 22, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers holding forth, but not holding back.

"...Library Activism..."

June 1, 2001 Column

Naked City

The Industrial Areas Foundation demonstrates its substantial clout at the Southwest IAF Conference, held in Austin earlier this week.

"...the most sharp-toothed and heavily muscled organizations in civic activism today -- have traveled here from West Texas, the..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Fear & Loathing on the Inaugural Trail

One man's journey to the Bush inauguration confirms more than it denies.

"...(college friend and a private party services manager for local production company Direct Events) told me his wife Blair's..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Features Feature by Michael Bolduc

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...correcting what it sees as the structural inequities in local public education. Moreover, in submitting the letter, the Coalition..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

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

"...on this one, but in the absence of a local presidential campaign, some negotiated version might pass. One can..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

TV Eye

Don't know what gift to get your couch potato? Well, why not buy your spud-butt a book? Yes, a book.

"...paper), and The Progressive Guide to Alternative Media and Activism (Seven Stories Press, $10, paper), to name a few...."

Dec. 22, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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