Best Beloveds

Molly Ivins' kickass boots are an ideal fit for prized actor Barbara Chisholm

"...Ralph Yarborough" – a Sixties-era folk hero of Texas progressives – "because I know the audiences here will get..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Arts Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Big Wounds, Small Comforts

The early lessons of a backlash election

"...betrays all the ritual bipartisan grandstanding on constitutionalism. If progressives can do nothing else in the current reactionary climate,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...a welcome piece of good news for Travis County progressives. See "Mobility Bond: Ready, Set, Go."..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...Jobs!" and Twenty Other Myths About Immi­gration joins local progressives for a gathering benefiting 5604 Manor. 6-8pm. 5604 Manor..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

The Sunday Survey: 7/25/10

Big sign over Austin says "Gone fishin'"

"...filing their campaign finance reports: And the local Web-savvy progressives are all in Las Vegas for Netroots Nation 2010...."

July 25, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Run-off Running Downhill Fast

A nonpartisan race turns partisan

"...The background has put some progressives in the uncomfortable position of supporting Barksdale's candidacy while..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Building a Place to Build Community

Northeast center built on progressive foundation

"...become "one of the rare spaces in Austin where progressives, Latino immigrant workers, African-Americans, and local neighborhood residents can..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Austin's Political Ecosystem

Swearingen's Environmental City tells the inner history of city politics

"...Those local progressives who found their way into politics through the civil..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and a good chunk of the Hill Country), many progressives may be resigned to replacing the pro-creationism Mercer with..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...His post-primary challenge will be to pick up alienated progressives who backed Shami for whatever reason, plus centrists and..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fundraising Battle in Precinct 4

City Hall influence showing up in county commissioner's race

"...$50 to $150 range, from loyal county employees; local progressives such as parks advocate Ted Siff and political consultant..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Katz Going Ahead

Austin deli owner filing Friday for Dem lite guv race

"...that may strike a chord with many Democrats and progressives, his botched attempt to file earlier this year (two..."

Dec. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Is Health Care Debate a Deliberate Distraction?

"...end of the day, conservatives only kinda win and progressives only kinda win – but the insurance industry makes..."

Dec. 17, 2009 Postmarks

Dem Guv Uproar

Shami files; Gilbert vs. Kinky for Gov becomes Gilbert vs. Kinky for Ag Commish

"...since six months ago Gilbert was the favorite of progressives and the party faithful, while Kinky was "That guy..."

Dec. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...attacked the bill for containing a public option, some progressives attacked the public option for being too weak, and..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Shapleigh Not Running in 2010

El Paso state senator stepping away after 12 years in the Capitol

"...again in 2010 will be a blow to many progressives...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Drowning in Triviality

Instead of addressing our real problems, partisans fight over manufactured nonsense

"...engaged in an ongoing effort to label liberals and progressives as being radically anti-American. Happily, that would provide grounds..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Res publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 3

"...taking place mostly in hell. Proceeds benefit those wacky progressives at www.theragblog.blogspot.com. 8pm. The Independent (501 Studio Complex), 501..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...tad surprising. There has been very little excitement amongst progressives and the party faithful about Schieffer, who some see..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 20-27

"...taking place mostly in hell. Proceeds benefit those wacky progressives at www.theragblog.blogspot.com. 8pm. The Independent (in the 501 Studio..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

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

Ott Tackles Austin's Racial Divide

The city manager won't abide changing the subject when it comes to I-35

"...level of sophisticated sensibilities?" Ott asked, gently provoking the progressives eating pizza at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. "We..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: The Capitol Circus Decamps

Did we learn anything more than the meaning of 'chub'?

"...polarization is the persistent rhetorical subtext, a handful of progressives fight rear-guard defensive actions, and ordinary citizens are reduced..."

June 5, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: Return to Forever

From creationism to red-baiting, the right kicks it old school

"...words are used pejoratively, used solely to smear liberals, progressives, and Democrats in general...."

May 29, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 28-June 4

"...SINE DIE PARTY Join fellow progressives in kissing the 81st legislative session goodbye. 5:30-7:30pm. Scholz..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Campaign Finance Flare-Up

When is a run-off not a run-off?

"...Leffingwell's contributors include the usual mix of attorneys and progressives; donating this go-round were environmentalist Shudde Fath, Constable Bruce..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Sniffing Sine Die

Taking stock of the 81st Lege

"...on public policy, with occasional nods to the center. Progressives, whatever the issue, can expect to spend much of..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...to call several of these establishment figures patchouli-dripping, Kucinich-voting progressives, McCracken’s press release also cites liberal achievements in his..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Counseling: Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans

"...1979 has been derided by neighborhood advocates, environmentalists, and progressives. Yet judging from the lack of outcry over the..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fundraiser for Pat Crow

The woman who orchestrated scores of progressive political campaigns now needs your help

"...that's expected to draw a who's who of local progressives, public officials, and political aspirants...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

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