Civil Rights for All

"...Dear Editor, Forty years have passed since the civil rights movement. More than 60 years have passed since the..."

Feb. 18, 2004 Postmarks

City Denies Voters' Rights

"...city government has been depriving voters of their prescribed rights in the city charter. Article 7, Section 11 of..."

Oct. 18, 2006 Postmarks

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...After another hour of debate on Tuesday, May 21, the Texas House..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...The nomination of a certain Supreme Court justice (who shall remain unnamed) has left many people,..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Rights of Citizens Marginalized

"...that I see as one of the most important: encouragement for citizens to participate in their own government. Over..."

March 17, 2008 Postmarks

The Music of Our Sins

Letters at 3am

"...revival not only became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights movement, but was also a primary avenue of white..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...million in the hands of Americans. Gov. Abbott, if your beloved child had ever felt their chest ripped open..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...Voting rights are still under threat in Texas, with the Texas..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Texas Hammer: Save Our Springs (If They’ll Let Us)

Austin's environmental values are in perennial conflict with the legislators

"...Legislat­ure's desire to undermine any regulations that limit property rights or property development...."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...sus familias," he said. "You need to know that your leaders, in the building behind us, are committed to..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

After Intimidation, Pro-Palestine Students File Civil Rights Complaint

PSC students have filed a formal complaint with the university

"...reassured PSC members that they were acting within their rights...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

LGBTQ Rights: Hate Defeated

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...by any state government – meant to further erode rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender citizens. Around two..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...reasons for same-sex equality – notably, the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution, which says rights cannot be..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Attacking the Rights of Those Anti-Dixie Chick

"...collaborators, and decides that protection of Natalie's First Amendment rights requires these fans who have lost their taste for..."

Nov. 6, 2006 Postmarks

Your Rights Will Be Attacked Next

"...government! The anti-smoking ban isn't so much about the rights of smokers as it is about the rights of..."

April 28, 2005 Postmarks

Women's Health: Our Bodies, Their Laws

State Affairs' nine "wise men" decide what's good for Texas women.

"...Women's health and reproductive-rights advocates haven't had much legislative clout since Ann Richards'..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Truly Frightened of Our Government

"...column on the Bush administration's continued frantic dissembling of our constitutional rights ["Letters @ 3am"]. Since the PATRIOT Act..."

Jan. 26, 2004 Postmarks

Hightower Report: Limiting Rights at the National Conventions

New regulations are intended to suppress protest

"...to move freely from place to place and speak our minds," he rightly points out. Also, a poor people's..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Health Care Rights

"...John Mackey's stance against the general welfare and equal rights of everyone [“Point Austin: Let Them Eat Sprouts!” News,..."

Aug. 25, 2009 Postmarks

Bragging rights

"...to get more company but the only people coming our way were runners, or should I say, ran towards..."

Nov. 24, 2007 Promotions Post

Jones: Rights and Responsibilities

"...emotions as fear. Critical thinking is virtually nonexistent in our culture, and guys like Jones, Roberston, and Falwell milk..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Postmarks

Your Rights at the Polls in Texas

What to know about the voting experience you’re entitled to

"...If your name is not on the list of registered voters,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Then There's This: It's Our Turn Now

Women are ready to kick ass, take names, clean house

"...But with last year's legislative assault on women's reproductive rights and Wendy Davis' historic filibuster, there emerged a fired-up..."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Violating Human Rights May Come Home to Family

"...torture techniques. I feel that if any member of our government or representative participates or has knowledge of the..."

July 19, 2007 Postmarks

Stand Up Straight for Equal Rights

"...[Oct. 13]. Many thanks to the Chronicle for recognizing our efforts to get people to Stand Up Straight for..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Postmarks

Wake Up! Your Rights Will Be Next

"...up for a vote. You should be ashamed of yourselves. I'm sure that many of the votes you got..."

May 11, 2005 Postmarks

Passing Proposition 12 Limits Texas Citizens' Rights

"...tenets of democracy: the right to redress in the courts, by judge and jury. This power has now been..."

Sept. 16, 2003 Postmarks

Austin at Large: The Pigs Inside Our Python

Austin takes a looooong time to digest what it swallows

"...can sell beer), even the little train. And, of course, the main events that bring the most people to..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: And Our House Is Your House

What did you do today to provide decent housing where it's needed for everyone?

"...obstacles to unpack and dismantle before we can meet our moral obligation to provide decent housing where it's needed..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety

Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability

"...celebrate the achievements and struggles of working people in our country. For two and a half centuries – and..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza

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