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"...release, he warned that Texas intends to implement its privatization scheme without a pilot project, replacing expertly staffed service..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Linebarger, Oden Still Pushing for County Tax Business

But county officials say collections are very efficient

"...other testimony at their meeting later this month. The privatization question is a particularly thorny one for many current..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hightower Report

The Wal-Mart way in Latin America is a bad way, factory monitor learns; and economic theorists not thinking in real-world terms

"...get just to break even under Bush's Social Security privatization scheme...."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Bush wants to deplete your Social Security; ChoicePoint may have helped deplete your bank account

"...to privatize Social Security, with the Four Horsemen of Privatization being Wall Street lobbyists, right-wing think tank theorists, corporate-funded..."

March 11, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

More From 'Iconoclast' Country

W. Leon Smith on freedom of speech, peace, and Crawford

"...itself actually in the long run. We fear that privatization would cause the destruction of the Social Security system...."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...charter schools – charter schools are really about the privatization of education. While there are some excellent charter schools,..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Hightower Report

No Child Left Behind leaves the funding behind; and Richard Perle bungles on the battlefield and in the boardroom

"...the Bushites can advance their ideological agenda of school privatization. As more and more schools lack the resources to..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Do We Want a Choice in Transportation?

"...over private vs. public governance. Those in favor of privatization reel at any proposed system that is publicly funded..."

Aug. 30, 2004 Postmarks

Capitol Chronicle

The increases in tuition for Texas universities are symptoms of a much larger transformation in public life.

"...of that entitlement program for the rich known as "privatization."..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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May 16, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...a "police force" (Homeland Security) with excessive powers; assured privatization of Social Security; and assured privatization of public schools...."

Nov. 22, 2002 Column

Beaten by Wackenhut

A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.

"...Justice in Boston and a persistent critic of prison privatization, says she is not surprised at what happened in..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Lowdown

Bush's Little Helpers; The Drug War's Dr. Strangelove

"...pocket the Social Security cash that will flow from privatization, while another four hail from right-wing think tanks that..."

May 25, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Book Reviews

Recent Titles Reviewed

"...have in common. Like Dubya, Gore has vigorously promoted privatization of government services, including the self-regulation of industry. "Reinventing..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Books Feature by Michael King

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...Fitzsimons insists that he's not interested in "privatization" of state parks; he simply wants to offer visitors..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be "unproductive" and inefficient. Among other things, he recommended privatization, either by replacing VIA's union workforce with privately contracted..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Network Affiliations

"...the team" that runs it if the council decides privatization is the way to go. And despite the fact..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Year in Politics

The Top Ten Political Stories of 1997

"...sigh of relief in 1997 when the welfare system privatization dreams of Gov. George W. Bush and the Texas..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

Top 10 Hits

Proposed Budget Cuts Have Some Singing the Blues

"...at least $150,000 through a variety of channels, including privatization and using a portion of Austin's bed tax revenue..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...board. "You're making yourselves look bad." - M.C.M. Resisting Privatization..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature

Politics Top 10

Top Ten Political Stories

"...firm will not benefit from his mayoral push towards privatization. In fact, Todd spent a lot of time deflecting..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature

Mini-Series Madness

Better Than Shogun Anyway...

"...in council: Slusher's resolution to stall internal city staff privatization efforts without council approval. Counter-resolution from Todd and Reynolds..."

July 19, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Searching the Couch Pillows

The Elusive Pot of Gold

"...One option may be to apply profits from the privatization of the city's 11 health care clinics. The clinics..."

July 12, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

SOS From AISD

"...school, but with all the ongoing budget cuts and privatization of Austin schools, I have doubts the AISD that..."

April 7, 2025 Postmarks

Just a Rat in a Cage

"...the private schools? That’s free-market capitalism, right? Look what privatization has done to health care and health insurance. Is..."

Feb. 6, 2025 Postmarks

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...2019 appropriation figures. So she’s on board with the privatization of our public school system, which will allow many..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...side characters. Adjei-Brenyah tackles thorny issues around race, incarceration, privatization of public services, rehabilitation vs. punishment, and what constitutes..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Meet “Lone Star Governance,” the Model Austin ISD Must Now Operate Under

Testing, testing, testing

"...in Houston is to lay the groundwork for the privatization of the district's public schools. She and others draw..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...it could set in motion more projects that encourage privatization of water and "threaten the entire in-stream ecosystem." Plus,..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature

Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)

Mayor Kirk Watson calls it off

"...the public that the plan would lead to the privatization of Zilker, while not doing as much as it..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

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