Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...What happened 10 years ago was an election, a political moment, and the SOS movement has undoubtedly dominated, if..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...student, at Harvard/Radcliffe, and I got involved in various political causes, mostly having to do with women's issues. Afterward..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Page Two: Drowning in Triviality

Instead of addressing our real problems, partisans fight over manufactured nonsense

"...could, and usually does, lead to way too partisan debates over public and political issues. Instead, however, these public..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...fact that we are a more features-based, rather than political, publication, and instead made it sound as if we..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Column

'We've Got Climate Change'

Lee Nichols interviews UT biologist Camille Parmesan about the evidence and consequences of global warming.

"...the impact she hopes the study will have on political discourse...."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Goodbye, Rick: Perry Out of Presidential Race

Former Texas governor first declared candidate to drop out

"...after Perry failed to make the Fox GOP presidential debate, and his campaign announced dismal fundraising figures, I wrote,..."

Sept. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Letter from Edinburgh

Secession, Scottish style - Texas, it ain't

"...What lessons might Texans learn from Scotland? While the debates about Scottish independence share a few common themes with..."

Sept. 17, 2014 News Post by Akwugo Emejulu

Page Two: The Politics of Distraction

In the face of failure at home and abroad, the right turns on immigrants

"...news to see what he's missed. The current, news-dominating debate over illegal immigrants and immigration comes as a surprise...."

April 14, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Revival of Spirit

University Baptist Grows Despite Controversy

"...his partner and fellow Sunday school teacher, David Stahl. Debate surrounding Venable and Stahl's relationship consisted solely of a..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Tied to the Tracks

"...questions -- raised during nearly a decade of circular debate over the very idea of light rail -- about..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...could have imagined that seven days of intense public debate over the city's proposed new noise ordinance would end..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

West Lake Hills Under Siege

Urbane Mud-Slinging

"...Jerry Molinoski, asked the campaigners to refrain from unauthorized political activity on school property. Bond opponents told school officials..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Wesley Oliver

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...Con­fed­eration, explicitly avoided empowering minority rule or allowing endless debate, and the filibuster didn't fully take form until the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Fiddling While Texas Burns

The fight over "tort-reform" is masking a bigger battle over state priorities.

"...moment thus far in the unending Texas House "tort-reform" debate occurred Tuesday afternoon, when Houston Democrat Ron Wilson rose..."

March 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

War Made Easy

New echoes of Vietnam: 'Withdrawal would cripple U.S. credibility'

"...its coalition partners have invested a great deal of political capital, as well as financial resources, as well as..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Norman Solomon

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...To political campaigns, getting out the vote is a numbers game:..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

The Rove M.O.

If you read this story, your career could be over by the end of the day: Michael Paradies Shoob examines 'Bush's Brain'

"...documentary subject: the Svengali-esque, ruthless, remorseless, cold-blooded but brilliant political puppet master whom many credit with masterminding not only..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...by this citizens advisory committee after months of study, debate, and public meetings, and hearings. I believe in the..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Open and Shut Case

Morales' Opinion on Judges' Records Seems Self-Serving

"...though his office denies the ruling was made for political reasons, it did provide a wedge for pro-Morales forces..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Bob Elder

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...the people, the AG's office is now serving the political interests of one person: Dan Morales," says James Marston,..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...accelerating pace of gentrification. It all came to a political boiling point just prior to the outbreak of the..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Slay the Dragon

Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back

"...on the issues if you eradicate the relevance of debate. Democrats have lost because they thought that being right..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...the streets around Texas Southern University and seal off Debate Land, an alien habitat filled with exotic species of..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...kind of enviro pressure has spurred a council-sponsored public debate on WTP4, scheduled for Thurs­day, Sept. 17 (see "WTP4:..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Backstage With Bell

Chris Bell knew the TV debate was his one shot, so he tried to hit it out of the park

"...Chris Bell knew the Oct. 6 gubernatorial debate would determine the course his campaign would take in..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...small amounts of marijuana -- in at least one debate...."

April 30, 1999 News Feature

Watson's Way

Mayor's Homeless Package Leaves Some People Cold

"...is not afraid to step into such a healthy debate and clear the boards, not only telling everyone what..."

April 24, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...floods the streets. Politics was defined by the environmental debate. Austin decides to build a City Hall. We'll even..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Baked Cookies and Racism at UT

Young Conservatives get national headlines, local contempt

"...shifted so as not to break state laws concerning political activity near polling stations. Closer to the empty fountain,..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers

As sine die nears, bills drop left and right

"...abortion insurance restrictions in Senate Bill 575 up for debate. Three GOP women (Reps. Sarah Davis, Patricia Harless, and..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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