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.

"...of several years. All My Bones Shake: Seeking a Progressive Path to the Prophetic Voice (Berkeley: Soft Skull Press,..."

June 10, 2009 Books Post by Michael King

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

"...and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo were already blaming progressive Austin for Texas' failure to turn blue. But no..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Progressive Populist

For Bleeding Hearts Everywhere...

"...Or at least that's the prevailing logic behind the Progressive Populist, a new monthly publication edited by Austinite Jim..."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Column

Clinton Is Not a Progressive

"...Obama left to fight for the Democratic Party nomination, progressives should pay close attention. Though either senator would be..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Not Progressive

"...just kind of writes them off. We call ourselves progressives, and we're nothing but liars. All populations should be..."

July 3, 2009 Postmarks

It's Progressive to Restrict Your Rights

"...a city like this not want to take the progressive stance and push tobacco to the wayside? I understand..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Postmarks

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

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

Progressive Black Metallurgists Panopticon Cast Dark Folk Into the Mix

Austin Lunn and his Blaze Foley tattoo come to Austin Terror Fest

"...Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness, one disc convulsing progressive black metal and the other excreting dark folk rock,..."

June 7, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Time To Live Up to Progressive Reputation

"...County to live up to its reputation as a progressive community and end this program...."

May 11, 2012 Postmarks

Morrison Not a Progressive

"...the Chronicle and voters that Laura Morrison wasn't a “progressive” in any way, shape, or form; she's a reactionary..."

July 24, 2009 Postmarks

If Austin Were a Truly Progressive City ...

"...problems than gas prices. If Austin were a truly progressive city, it would address our car-related problems. But instead..."

May 1, 2006 Postmarks

Time to Put Our Money Where Our Progressive Mouths Are

"...time for us to put our money where our progressive mouths are. Austin's downtown is patchy and pathetic given..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Postmarks

Continue the Progressive Fight

"...and continue to provide a visible media outlet for progressive thinkers like me...."

Nov. 11, 2004 Postmarks

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

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...press conference this morning, McCracken unveiled a list of “progressive community supporters,” looking, it looks, to polish his prog..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Needs More Color

Progressive Papers Grapple With Chronic Complaint

"...image of the alternative -- or, if you prefer, "progressive" -- press, and it afflicts more than just the..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...On Monday, Jan. 11, Austinites for Progressive Reform submitted its petition, with 24,000 signatures, for a..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Hightower Report: Takeaways From the Election

Trump is in the White House, but the takeaway from voters in this election is a mandate for progressive economic populism and more diversity among public officials

"...of people all over the country voted for very progressive policies and candidates this year, including these ballot initiatives:..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

In Central Texas, the "progressive" agenda can trump the GOP "majority."

"...7.) Through the artifice of redistricting, the left -- progressive, liberal, Democrat, Green, choose your euphemism -- in Central..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Jerry Jeff Walker Brought the Magic

"Mr. Bojangles" author catalyzes the Seventies progressive country movement.

"...It's Austin's psychedelic birth howl, cosmic cowboy soul, and progressive country songwriting tumbling together on a single stage...."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Travis County D.A. Kicks Off Reelection Bid

Margaret Moore says Travis County can be both “safe and progressive”

"...regulars that Travis County can be both "safe and progressive," and that can best be done by "working together."..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Rep. Erin Zwiener on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We were always very clear that being progressive and being tribalist weren’t the same thing”

"...EZ: I’m a progressive Democrat; that was in no way a secret. I..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Mary Poppins Returns

The perfect nanny returns, the same as last time

"...a single young woman following in her late mother’s progressive footsteps by pursuing the social cause of labor rights...."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Daddy's Home 2

The daddy's daddy crash Christmas in this unneeded sequel

"...“co-dads” in what could be viewed as a very progressive parenting situation. They share the duties of carting the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

The Texas Hammer: Gerrymandering

Fragmenting progressive counties

"...peripatetic Democrat Doggett has deep Austin ties and a progressive agenda, and indeed a secondary but thus far futile..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Let the voting begin

"...to keep a patient alive when all signs of progressive organ failure are evident. Doctors are shown debating a..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Are X

Japanese rockers are the best band you've never heard of

"...music underworld with this visceral, bracing portrait of Japanese progressive metal maniacs X. Kijak focused his wandering gaze on..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Where to Invade Next

Michael Moore finds American idealism alive and well – abroad

"...al. – where different aspects of social utopianism and progressive programs are actually working, and then “claim” them in..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Concussion

Will Smith is the doctor who pioneered research into NFL head injuries

"...Omalu (a somewhat taciturn Smith) discovers and diagnoses the progressive brain injury, and how the powers that be attempted..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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