Harding Eyes 2018 A.G. Race

Outgoing Travis County Democratic Party chair would be a longshot

"...to provide a voice to the voiceless and pursue criminal justice reform that seeks to reduce and eliminate disproportionalities."..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sotomayor for Supreme Court

Obama appoints New York appeal court Judge Sonia Sotomayor as first Hispanic female on high court bench

"...court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the nation's next justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, she would..."

May 26, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...Dutton, D-Houston, has again filed legislation to reduce the criminal penalties associated with the possession of small amounts of..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...intimately familiar with the many flaws of the Texas criminal justice system after two innocent men were wrongfully convicted..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Updated Endorsement: Diane Henson

Chief Justice, Third Court of Appeals

"...We've endorsed Diane Henson for the Third Court Chief Justice, and here's our reasoning...."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...want to be overdramatic about it – but the criminal activity should be laid to the feet of those..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

In Our Names

The case of Napoleon Beazley shines a spotlight on the Texas system of capital punishment.

"...against juveniles.Selective Prosecution, Inadequate Defense Of course, the dismal injustices of the capital punishment system in Texas do not..."

May 31, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

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

"...to keep organizing in Austin on health care, on criminal justice, on homelessness – to let people know that,..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

News Ticker: October 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...With the shortage of pentobarbital, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is stockpiling propofol, midazolam, hydromorphone, pixie sticks, baby..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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?

"...woman, she's headed to Sam Houston State to study criminal justice. She'd like to be a lawyer, and has..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: April 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Texas' sodomy law was declared unconstitutional, the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee has finally allowed a vote on its..."

April 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: Learning From Experience

The things they won't tell you in Texas schools

"...so politicized in Texas that accuracy – and therefore justice – is persistently made subservient to convictions, and anything..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Denver Stakes

What Obama signifies for the rest of us

"...Substantial majorities support defending women's abortion rights, workers' rights, criminal justice reform, and keeping partisan politics out of judicial..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Green Party's Roy Williams is a long-time Dallas racial justice activist who led the fight there for single-member council..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners in the Spotlight

Candidates line up for county commissioner seats.

"...pay raises, the deluge of sewage from the problem-plagued criminal justice center ... and the debate over banning wild..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...has $50,708 on hand. His expansive donor list includes criminal justice advocates Chas Moore and Chris Harris, various attorneys,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...20-31) led to arrests of only those with previous criminal convictions, officials say...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature

Point Austin: Big Wounds, Small Comforts

The early lessons of a backlash election

"...(17%), health and human services (27%), public safety and criminal justice (11%) – or roughly 94% of all legislative..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...system should work," said Dominic Gonzales of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition...."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...bill that allows defense attorneys to inform juries that criminals sentenced to life in prison will not be eligible..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...farcical makeup, grinning with avarice and bloodlust. Inaugurate a criminal, expect more crimes. The White House crime wave, bristling..."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...particularly the decision to fire the Tribune’s only dedicated criminal justice and demographic reporters. Many journalists were frustrated by..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...List: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head (Opening Night..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Primer on the Political Landscape in Central Texas

Get caught up on the big issues facing Austin and its neighbors

"...housing wars. What else is there? Public safety and criminal justice reform are ongoing battlegrounds. Austin continues to be..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

"...ballot (the next eligible date is May 1) to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and ban the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...housing, workforce development and help for small businesses, environmental justice on the Eastside, civil rights for LGBTQ+ Texans like..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...has buy-in from the community. Chas Moore of Austin Justice Coalition, an original member of the steering committee, released..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...they mean I've worked on climate change ... on criminal justice ... on education issues ... on immigration ......"

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: On This We Can Agree

Land development code, the D.A. race, and adieu to Sarah Marloff

"...Journalist, Sarah has made her name covering social and criminal justice issues. She also reinvented our LGBTQ+ coverage under..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Watching the Races

Yes, it’s early – but Austin voters can start boning up now

"...claim that Moore has been too slow in prioritizing criminal justice reform and too lax in sexual assault prosecutions..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Column by Michael King

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