Holder Versus Obama on Man-Min Sentences

"...in D.C., he was actually in favor of increasing man-mins for pot possession – and sought to make pot..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fantastic Fest Announces Keanu Reeves as 'Man of Tai Chi'

Plus 'Big Bad Wolves' and 'Nightbreed - The Cabal Cut' and more

July 24, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

No delivery men were harmed in this one-woman show about sex

May 8, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Reefer Madness: A Crack at Correcting Sentencing Disparity

New law may indicate course change for drug sentencing

"...trim time from crack sentences. They couldn't touch the man-mins – only Congress can do that – but the..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

The Chronic Goes On

Top 10 drug war stories

"...increase in drug crimes, opining that, as currently applied, man-mins violate the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial...."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Reefer Madness: Drug Laws Are So Fifties

Advocacy group calls for a return to the Seventies on sentencing

"...by the group, which advocates for the end of man-mins. Fully 60% of those polled oppose mandatory-minimum sentences for..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Federal Sentencing Law Up for (Watered-Down) Reform

Senate committee passes compromise bill on sentencing disparity

March 19, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

The dope on Clinton, Obama, and McCain

"...the issue; in the same questionnaire, she responded that man-mins are "appropriate" for certain violent crimes but have been..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: A Victory for Proportional Sentencing

The House Judiciary Committee has voted to end the disparity between sentences for crack and powder cocaine

"...Rangel (who has since come out in opposition to man-mins, period), the "intent was to do great assistance to..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Chipping Away at Crack Sentencing Disparity

The first step toward eliminating the much-reviled 100-to-one crack-to-powder-cocaine sentencing scheme will take effect tomorrow, Nov. 1.

"...Garrison knows well the devastating effects of crack hysteria, man-mins and one-size-fits-all justice. In 1997 her two sons, Lamont..."

Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...Justice Department to churn out prewritten op-ed pieces supporting man-mins but bearing the signatures of local U.S. attorneys. Unfortunately..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Review: Shrewd Productions’ Small Steps

Intriguing maiden voyage for local playwright’s campy sci-fi romp

July 25, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring

This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

May 23, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Reefer Madness

Feds ease harsh penalties on crack defendants

"...Garrison knows well the devastating effects of crack hysteria, man-mins, and one-size-fits-all justice. In 1997 her two sons, Lamont..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Orrin Hatch, drug law reformer?

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Sentencing reform (or not), medical marijuana, and short-term memory loss in Nevada

"...leadership announced it would review and weigh in on man-mins after several federal judges publicly decried them – including..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Review: Trouble Puppet Theater Co.’s Undark: A Radioactive Puppet Play

Henson-backed world premiere recounts a workers' rights fight

May 31, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Fantastic Fest Round Two: Israel, Japan, and a 'Field in England'

New Ben Wheatley historical shocker added to 2013 lineup

Aug. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Gore From Housecore Horror

New film fest adds more classics plus a locally lensed premiere

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

PJ Raval's Call Her Ganda Will Open aGLIFF 2018

Local director headlines roster of new and returning films

July 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival Announces 2023 Film Lineup

LGBTQ film fest starts 36th year with musicals, mystery, more

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by James Scott

Austin Film Society Announces SXSW Shortcase

Short films package includes festival faves and award winners

March 4, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest First Wave Hits Hard

Stephen King adaptations, Arabic cinema, and Three Billboards

Aug. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dueling Dickens

Two productions of a seasonal classic raise the spirits, with Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol vs. Penfold Theatre's A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Tells Tales of the Long and the Short and the Tall

Short film selection from Austin to Estonia, animation to sushi

Sept. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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