City Council District 6: Flannigan Faulted for Progressive Politics

Challengers run to incumbent’s right on homelessness, police spending

"...Flannigan, meanwhile, stands alone as a progressive in what was, back in 2014, the new 10-1..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...left, each attempting to define themselves as the most progressive in the field. Different Shades of Blue..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics

Life beyond the governor's office with Ann Richards' chief aide

"...Rogers has experienced the highs and lows of Texas politics, most famously in her role as campaign manager and..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Michael King

A Progressive Pilgrim’s Progress

Robert Jensen's new memoir is an extended meditation on his tentative return to the Presbyterian church of his youth.

"...international cultural revolution. His literary efforts – on media, politics, internationalism, feminist theory, pornography, or all of the above..."

June 10, 2009 Books Post by Michael King

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...Texas AFT may be the biggest change in district politics since Meria Carstarphen replaced Pat Forgione as superintendent in..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Politics

"Efficiency audit" petition campaign could use an independent audit

"...young, Covo is sufficiently wired in to state GOP politics that in 2016 Gov. Greg Abbott appointed him to..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Seeing the Future of Politics in SXSW Documentary Boys State

Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine look at the state of boys

"...the bizarre secession debate that had roiled real-world Texas politics earlier in the decade...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT Grad Brings Politics Back to the Multiplex With The Oath

Producer Ray Mansfield and star/first-time filmmaker Ike Barinholtz on their timely satire

"...In it Barinholtz plays Chris, the most progressive member of a family that generally doesn't talk politics..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Politics Top 10

Top Ten Political Stories

"...bitterness, but also an inability to propel a cohesive progressive movement, then-councilmember Max Nofziger refused to sit down for..."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature

Politics

"...As the Chronicle's first Politics editor, from 1984-89, I recall that the anxiety of..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Fed Up With Politics as Usual

"...our country back from far-right political extremists, from the politics of doom and gloom and fear and political corruption..."

Nov. 12, 2006 Postmarks

Talking Progressive Women in Politics With Royce Brooks

Annie's List exec director joins us on air, plus Kevin Curtin on the AMAs

"...dedicated to getting women elected to office who support progressive values like reproductive choice and equal pay, and explains..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Time To Live Up to Progressive Reputation

"...'Chronicle' Endorsements: Travis County Sheriff,” News, May 11]. Anti-immigrant politics and policies pervade Austin and Travis County, and are..."

May 11, 2012 Postmarks

Politics Gift Guide

Curios for current-events connoisseurs

"...third annual online auction, where you can bid on progressive gifts and simultaneously support progressive journalism. Items include political..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

The Local Politics of Climate Protection

Q&A with Will Wynn on his efforts to fight global warming

"...broadly in the community. Austin started at a more progressive place than many places, but I absolutely, positively see..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Politics is off-limits at the state Water Board – unless you're a Republican

"...termination, Hyatt and her lawyers have discovered that playing politics while on the job at the state's water development..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Employee fired for emails about Shea campaign

"...termination, Hyatt and her lawyers have discovered that playing politics while on the job at the state’s water development..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Year in Politics

The Top Ten Political Stories of 1997

"...all, Austin bike advocates pedaled their way into local politics this past year like never before. Maybe what spurred..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

Scalia's Dead, But It's Politics as Usual

Scalia's body was barely cold before arguing about his successor got started

"...the Obama administration to not nominate a markedly more progressive justice. So, barely was the news out than Sen­ate..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Politics Gift Guide

Part 1

"...morning never tasted so good. Each time your favorite progressive giftee takes a sip out of the Indicted: Gov...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Art as Politics

"...Fueled by that success, Vance helped form Progressive Arts Collective (ProArts) in 1993. "Few black people create,..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Unclean Hands

Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 are not "open," not "clean" – and definitely not progressive

"...I've spent nearly 20 years in Austin as a progressive writer and journalist, a longtime advocate for libraries and..."

May 5, 2006 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...A tectonic shift just rumbled through Austin politics: Democrat Rep. Elliott Naishtat, the dean of the Travis..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Mapping Difference

Voting picture suggests the next Austin politics

"...believed it represented a much better chance of sustaining progressive politics – especially on environmental matters...."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...past 25 years, they've changed the face of Austin politics and the minds of Austin voters. Their influence is..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...City Council, he deserves considerable credit for setting the progressive tone at City Hall, and for establishing the entire..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Page Two: All or Nothing Is No Way Forward

Will the most hopeful mass leftist movement in recent years end up handing the presidency to Donald Trump?

"...moved sharply to the right. There was no widespread progressive correction but many liberal and left causes suffered serious..."

June 17, 2016 Column by Louis Black

The Last Last Sunday?

Austin organizing project contemplating its future

"...early Last Sunday gathering, a longtime participant in local progressive politics asked me, bluntly, "What's your agenda with this?"..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Robert Jensen

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Chieftains of the Green Tribe need to remember that City Council represents all Austinites.

"...the people I know, and we do the proper progressive things and share the proper progressive goals and hang..."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Rare Bird

From her office vantage point, beside the rosy glow of the majestic Capitol dome, 78-year-old feminist, political powerhouse, and gay rights lobbyist Bettie Naylor keeps a watchful eye over the doings at the legislature

"...species. Outfitted in the same plumes as iconic, outspoken progressives like Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan, and Liz Carpenter, this..."

June 3, 2005 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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