Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...are currently more than 1,000 in the Travis County system – to help them avoid being damaged for life..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...for you.) Or perhaps the fault lies with the system, which drags us back and forth, to and fro,..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Latino Groups Sue Texas Democratic Party

Suit charges that Dems' dual primary/caucus system discriminates against Hispanics

"...the Texas Democratic Party, charging that its dual primary/caucus system for selecting presidential delegates discriminates against Hispanics. The suit..."

May 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fate of the Texas Two-Step

Texas Dems held the final hearing last week gathering testimony opposed and in favor of the Texas Two-Step

"...clear on what's wrong with the party's dual primary/caucus system, Amy Wright gave them a good visual to work..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...about the supers, and consider, under the Texas mixed primary-caucus system, the other 193. Of those, 126 will be..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

The week's big news, here and elsewhere

"...wars are beginning – in court. San Antonio Water System is suing the Lower Colorado River Authority for $1.23..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

Richie Says Clintonites Must Back Barack

Party chair says he has mixed feelings about party's dual primary/caucus system

"...by some to abolish the state party’s dual primary/caucus system – which caused Texas’ final delegate split to not..."

June 7, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...should drop the second half of their dual primary/caucus system Headlines..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Taking On the Texas Two-Step

Remember that confusing dual primary/caucus thing last March? Now's your chance to get rid of it!

"...and confusion around the Texas Democratic Party's dual primary/caucus system back in March. Some people loved it. Some hated..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...health care available to more Texans, improve our transportation system and lower insurance rates and utility bills. Together, we..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Hopping Away From the Texas Two-Step

TDP starts reviewing the two-step presidential delegate system.

"...the Advisory Committee on the Texas Democratic Party Convention/Caucus System, which seems to be heading towards ending the complicated..."

July 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Sad Stories for Christmas

Foster care unconstitutional; voting rights rolled back; and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, Texas' foster care system is broken, its voters are disenfranchised, its bankers are..."

Dec. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Final Early Voting Numbers Blow Away Previous Records

Good job, Travis County!

"...a Democrat, you'll want to participate in precinct caucus system that is very important to the presidential race. If..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Beyond City Limits

"...well as "educate the public ... about this hidden system," said DWN coordinator Andrea Black. Near Austin, the T...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Sacrificing Seniority

Conservatives could cost Republicans committee appointments

"...to the Texas election code and the over-stretched electoral system (such as voter education) that it probably would have..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And Then There Were Five

Four more names for the House District 52 Republican primary

"...James Bernsen is eying a run, ex-Texas State University System legislative liaison Larry Gonzales wants the right to challenge..."

Sept. 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Coleman: Perry Slow on State Schools

Legislative Study Group chair asks why governor has left fixing state residential facilities to legislature

"...asking legislators to fast-track reform of the state school system (it's a misnomer: It's actually the residential facilities for..."

Feb. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...think, he's the icon for the corruption of the system – he's carried it farther than anyone...."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...a commitment to and knowledge of the public education system. – K.R...."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

The Alfaro Case

"...one of the most successful players in the money-driven system we now have, routinely in the upper echelons of..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...most Republicans (and some Democrats) to fixing Texas' nonfunctional system of taxation, and 3) an abiding (and seemingly inexplicable)..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...Grusendorf, voted 6-2 to abolish the state's school-funding recapture system, aka "Robin Hood." Grusendorf's HB 604 doesn't actually use..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...task. "In Travis County, we have a [Geographic Information System] that allows our voter registrar to do that efficiently,"..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...through residential neighborhoods.Rich School, Poor School Under the current system of education finance, Austin is in a unique position...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...state for redistribution to poorer districts, via the recapture system (disdained or praised as "Robin Hood")...."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...a series of piecemeal approaches. So, TRS-Care [Teacher Retirement System], managed care for medically fragile children, and mental health..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...includes broad proposals for property-tax relief, a simplified tax system, teacher and administrator incentive systems, and a few revenue..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...Court likely to uphold earlier rulings that the current system is unconstitutional, but lawmakers punted on partial reforms in..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

When Dewhurst Goes Back to Senate

How Cruz and Campbell's run-off wins rewrite the Legislature

"...if/when the courts throw out the current school finance system?..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...Despite numerous media and advocacy reports showing glaring systemic problems with the program, including religious proselytizing and paltry..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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