Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...remarks, he spoke more like a preacher than a political candidate, waxing poetic about the “indescribable phenomenon called music.”..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...is an increasingly important player in the state’s progressive political scene. Oliver co-founded it in 2021 with Mike Siegel,..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

UT Students Sanctioned for Conduct During Pro-Palestinian Protest

They delivered a list of demands to the dean of the school of social work

"...like we have been used as scapegoats for whatever political plays are at hand.”..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...is, but when RichesArt first opened, Samuel was also organizing all of the gallery’s events himself. “That was probably..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance

Brining for justice

"...anything, it isn't that there isn't enough leftist Jewish organizing – it's so hard in such a big city..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...Against the Grain podcast in July, Dolan talked about organizing the conference. In other statements, he's pretty clear about..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...the process: People are mistreated at work. People start organizing. People get told no by the city officials. New..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...three of the qualities Casar possesses: experience with grassroots organizing, a progressive political outlook, and legislative experience...."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

TikTok Banned for State-issued Devices Over Espionage Threat

TikTok on the clock

"...app in 2020, some speculated that rising Gen Z political organizing on the app might have been a motivator...."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo

Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views

"...a secret Republican, or was he just an ambitious political kid? Does his opponent Linda Guerrero really think Austin..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...But like political party affiliation, these descriptors can be useful shorthand for..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...a superhero who all by himself would build a political house big enough to hold the new Austin. He..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: Battle Lines Being (Re)drawn

The imperfect ways we try to describe what’s at stake when neighborhoods change

"...Organizing at the street and block level could be a..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Back to School With Queer Austinites

Queer Austin artists and icons give their two cents on surviving ATX

"...family. Because of the nice folks at venues and organizing circles, I've also been able to make strides in..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...advisory committee includes many other prominent local activists and political figures, including intersex rights activist Alicia Roth Weigel, Texas..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

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

"...comparatively easy. … All it takes is 51 votes, political will, and a reasonable plan." In the 16 months..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

From the Archives: Organizing Outside the System – Deborah Shaffer and The Wobblies

Our 1981 interview with the filmmaker behind the classic doc

"...parallels between the rise of indie distribution and the political organizations of the early 20th century. Here's the original..."

May 3, 2022 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Opinion: Brené Brown – Join Our Union and Take Another Principled Stand

Union organizers argue the UT administration remains beholden to a political leadership that regularly dismisses students' and workers' concerns

"...We, the UT-Austin Organizing Committee of the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU), thank..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Sol Weiner

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...who went to college and can afford to make political donations, which is the perfect breeding ground for a..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...camping ban, even as the GOP-led Save Austin Now political action committee threatened litigation against the city for not..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

“We Need Texas in This Fight”

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing

"...enacting the will of that majority is to continue organizing to push those in power toward institutional reform and..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AOC Brings the Texas Heat

Progressive star stumps for Casar, Cisneros campaigns

"...but use his increased influence to grow the left's political infrastructure within the state. It's been his go-to answer..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Progressive Political Rallies Kick Off Early Voting in Austin

"...the Rally for Our Future: The Power of Latino Organizing event...."

Feb. 14, 2022 Photo Gallery

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...for this very seat at the beginning of Rodriguez's political career in 2002. She led in the primary but..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...endorsements from national progressive groups, including Justice Democrats, the political action committee that in 2018 helped elect AOC and..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...But Israel also defaulted to a politically appealing stance that is becoming increasingly dubious to many..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Showdown at the Batcave

Part I: What's all this we hear about a $277 million developer handout?

"...their own outrage, which is a valuable asset for organizing and political action, has kinda overcooked the grits here..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Top 10 Stories of 2021

Some top topics on the community news front

"...residents, and/or an element of public input into the political process. They're listed more or less chronologically by when..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute songwriting Legend Cindy Walker, Daikaiju, A Giant Dog & Go Fever, Sonic Movidas with Carrie Rodriguez, and Temple of Angels

"...of work spans Ray Charles to Willie Nelson. After organizing a Walker tribute at the 2019 Ameripolitan Awards, Johnson..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...The political action committees campaigning for and against Proposition A each..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

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