Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...other solutions," Casar told us. "We have to keep organizing and pushing for our progressive movement to stay viable...."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...culture for decades and increased as young people became politically restive in the Sixties. "We were being beaten, our..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...all the votes were even counted, Gov. Greg Abbott's political team and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo were already..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Vanessa Fuentes Mounts a Surprising Landslide in District 2

Meanwhile Pool and Casar hold their seats at Council

"...improving health care in D2. Fuentes said, "We were out-organizing, out-hustling our opponents, and that's what I think folks..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...has led the fight on many of Austin's highest-profile political issues since 2014 – mandatory paid sick leave, lifting..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How Digital Media Professionals Manage Stress in a Chaotic Online Environment

Don't let doomscrolling become a way of life

"...At our fingertips, stressful push alerts, Twitter trolls, and political spats in the Facebook comments all come at us..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Sydney Greene

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...City Auditor is tasked by the city charter with organizing the application process for both the ICRC itself and..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Alicia Garza Talks Civil Rights Solutions at TribFest

Black Lives Matter co-founder conversation now streaming free to public

"...Rice notes, just "saying Black Lives Matter was a political death sentence," Garza says the movement has expanded to..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...event, Bush included a link to a video titled "Organizing Against Violent Cops" from its featured speaker, activist and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"..."The current political moment demands greater transparency across sectors and community-­driven solutions..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...fight over police reform. Brown tells us they're still organizing (but, he notes, they're eyeing other policy areas and..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: To Prepare for Future Shocks, Austin Must Get Weirder

Becoming truly weird means becoming a futurist, argues Jake Dunagan

"...Club of Weird. This cultural movement would rely on self-organizing creative energy of Austin residents to bring futures to..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Jake Dunagan

Austin At Large: Keep Your Eyes on the Road

As we endure this age of clownery, we can have nice things in our future – even I-35

"...the first condition decades ago, then lost it to political entropy, and now it looks like tolling is returning..."

May 8, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Democrats Stay Organized Amidst the Pandemic

Get this party started

"...Texas Democratic Party had just rolled out its ambitious organizing plan to turn the state blue in 2020. Within..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Let’s Get Counted”

Queer the Census initiative aims to increase LGBTQIA+ representation

"...Since it controls how political representation and federal funding are distributed, an accurate 2020..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Campaigns Respond to Pandemic Crisis (Continued)

Candidates steadily re-adjust and reduce public campaigning

"...Public officials and political campaigns continue to react to the coronavirus outbreak and..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Mike Siegel and Pritesh Gandhi Vie for Dem Nod in Texas' Congressional District 10

Both candidates are looking for the chance to bounce Michael McCaul from congress

"...Attorney Siegel, in addition to his years of grassroots organizing and field work, cites his support for Medicare for..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...bubble are outwardly happy with the state of their organizing in Central Texas. Pete Buttigieg has about 2,300 volunteers..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Action, Latino Victory Fund, UT-Austin UDems, CWA District 6 Organizing for Power, Unite Here Local 23, Communications Workers of..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...prohibiting almost any “taxpayer resource transaction” – a “new political term” not found in state code, according to attorneys..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...the U.S. Senate, announced the creation of a new political action committee – "Powered by People" PAC – to..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

COP25: Women as Agents of Change in the Climate Crisis

VIDEO: Increasing the role of women in climate change mitigation

"...In this latest video, Lauren Eastwood of Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management addresses..."

Dec. 9, 2019 News Post

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...– present more difficulty for Democrats, although the larger political environment in 2020 may shift that calculus. Software engineer..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Casey Suchan Follows The Animal People

Documentary shows how anti-terror laws targeted animal rights groups

"...have tackled issues of animal activism before, in 2010 political comedy Bold Native, yet even before then it was..."

Oct. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...especially these women – to the center of the political stage. The advocacy group's rollout is designed to highlight..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Lord, Gotta Keep On Moving

New and welcome spirits animate the fight for transit

"...they've heard "Yes, but ..." for a generation from political and community leaders who think a transit package can..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Climate Strike at the Capitol Adds Austin Voices to Worldwide Movement

Students spark rally to combat climate change

"...about the nature of the climate challenge and its political aspects – pressuring or replacing officials who deny the..."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue

The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020

"...why they have to be trained in everything from organizing a canvassing operation to sending effective emails. "People don't..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

Faster Than Sound: Eimaral Sol’s Journey to RAS Day

Local neo-soul singer Eimaral Sol puts her spiritual spin on the all-women-led RAS Day lineup, City Council approves Red River improvements, Blakchyl leads her East Austin tour, and cult song funny man Dick Price passes

"...sixth annual RAS Day, featuring rising rapper Leikeli47 and fest-organizing Austinites Riders Against the Storm, unites eight acts led..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...program that both feeds residents and provides employment. Her political experience is primarily in Austin city politics, as an..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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