Queer Fundraisers Heat Up January

Who says the holidays have to be the only season for giving?

"...what they do well: fight for equality, champion LGBTQ political candidates, and serve folks living with HIV/AIDS...."

Jan. 16, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: An Embarrassment of Riches

The whole clingy aspect of physical affection

"...I have an embarrassment of riches, so it would..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...they present themselves, but it avoids involving itself in political disputes between tenants and landlords. "If we were to..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

The Chronicle Interviews Al Franken

Minnesota's junior senator stops in for a brief chat

"...how has being a comedian helped you in your political career? What kinds of lessons have you taken from..."

Sept. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...away based on national origin, race, or citizenship." As political science professor Tom Wong testified during federal hearings against..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Special Session Specs

The basics of what's coming in this special session

"...dollars to collect union dues (an attack on workers organizing)..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: Protest Movies

Four films to get you out of the theatre and into the streets

"...voting-rights marches depicted here, this film focusing on the organizing work of Dr. Martin Luther King refreshes our collective..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

A Day Without a Woman

General strike planned for Wednesday, March 8

"...ongoing effort to defend women's rights in the current political climate. Organizers want to use the day to draw..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Breaking Down Barriers and Building Community With Impulse Austin

“Grassroots business directory” hosts queer networking event

"...increased the need for community-building events. “In our current political climate community is more important than ever,” says Rusher...."

Dec. 14, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Hightower Report: Why Can't Our Economy Promote Equality and Shared Prosperity?

A grassroots coalition is taking on the corporate elites

"...tiny group of Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and their political puppets are allowed to write the rules that govern..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Text Woes for Dukes

Travis County rep faces fresh accusations

"...failed to pay Hale over $9,000 in fees for organizing nothing other than the Heritage Festival (see "Dukes and..."

April 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fighting to Stay

As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist

"...the president of the park's neighborhood association, has been organizing fellow tenants for the past few months to put..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

News Roundup: Petitions, Put-Downs, and Peeling Out

Council keeps its eyes on the road

"...• Recall Backlash: Reportedly, the group calling itself Austin4All political action committee is continuing to collect voters' signatures in..."

Feb. 1, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

MLA Subconference: Politics for Scholars

Two-day event takes place at Cheer Up Charlies

"...has in recent years provided an opportunity for the politically minded among them to hold what they call the..."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Built by Women, for Women

Women's community center provides resources, meeting space

"...Offering evidence of the enormous impact of women's community organizing, Tilton-Jones noted that the Austin Center for Battered Women..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Playback: Charlie Pierce Burns It Down

Charlie Pierce, the Gibby Haynes of piano, speaks out; Sweet Spirit serenades Spoon in a tour diary excerpt; and Phil Anselmo says maybe next year for a Housecore Horror ATX return

"...Choctaw Wildfire's second album Nowhere isn't a podium-pounding political affair, but rather an emotive introspection on death, isolation,..."

May 29, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXsports: Mega-Events and the Damage Done

How events like the Olympics and the World Cup destroy the host cities

"...Boykoff – former United States Olympic soccer player and political activist, Piara Powar – the executive director of Football..."

March 15, 2015 SXSW Post by Eric Sollenberger

Willful Ignorance

How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.

"...the concerns of Black Americans and bring about positive political and social change for everyone," has been campaigning for..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Help Desk

Is arguing about anything other than the cuteness of cats and babies on Facebook worthwhile?

"...Try old-fashioned, offline ways of getting involved with and organizing on behalf of your pet issue. In the online..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

A Joyful Noise

How Saengerrunde Hall learned to sing a new tune

"...the 19th century, and it became known for spirited political debates and raucous post-football game celebrations...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: ALEC by Another Name

Corporate advocacy group looks to deepen local influence

"...opposing climate change initiatives, limiting workers' rights (particularly union organizing), restrictions on immigration, and of late, voter ID laws..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

To start a movement, start moving!

"...still has weekly meetings and is launching a 50-county organizing and voter-education campaign this summer. It's no longer a..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

The AggreGAYtor: September 25

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Dutch LGBTQ organizing has over a century of history...."

Sept. 25, 2013 Qmmunity Post

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...job. In 2006, she moved to Austin and was organizing special events for Toyota. She picked up a part-time..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Standing Our Ground Against ALEC

The corporate bill caucus you never elected

"...other benefits; and cripple working families' participation in the political and legislative process."..."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Austin Food Blogger Alliance Cookbook

Truly a community cookbook for the ages

"...in order to raise money for churches, aid societies, political causes (temperance!), and civic organizations. These books provide revealing..."

June 14, 2013 Books Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Give Back to Queerbomb

Queerbomb 2013 seeks the community it creates

"...community itself now is made up of so many organizing groups – whether it be bears, queer people of..."

May 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Queer Culture From the 1970s to 70

Three documentaries highlight a generation of gay icons

"...folks of all stripes were beginning to flex their political muscles. One of the more interesting leitmotifs of this..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell

Wins for Med School and Health Care

Travis County voters approve tax hike to fund UT med school

"...and, of course, Watson – who threw his considerable political heft and organizing might behind the campaign...."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Fun Platform

Helen Knode's new murder mystery finds her leaving noir and stepping into the light

"...offscreen. Molly Haskell's book From Reverence to Rape, the organizing tenet of which is that "the rise of all..."

April 27, 2012 Books Feature by Cindy Widner

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