The Proposition

The Western is alive and well in the Australian outback, as this gritty film with a screenplay and score by musician Nick Cave demonstrates.

"...is alive and well in the Australian outback. The Proposition, whose screenplay and score are by cult musician of..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Proposition

"...more esoterically silly works. Nice try, Ken, but The Proposition's wild mix of Virginia Woolf politics and romance-novel “wouldn't..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposition A, the citizen initiative backed by Save Austin Now..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...Proposition 1: "The constitutional amendment creating the Texas rail relocation..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

What's Wrong With Proposition 12?

"...I was a little concerned with your comments regarding Proposition 12 ["Page Two," Aug. 29]. I searched the entire..."

Sept. 3, 2003 Postmarks

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...emotional Save Austin Now police staffing proposal contained in Proposition A, and ... one other thing. Proposition B asks..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Yay, Nay Campaigns on Proposition A Get Underway

Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes

"...The campaigns supporting and opposing Proposition A are officially off to the races, with opponents..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Businesses Support Proposition 2

"...issues. We are coming out publicly in support of Proposition 2 to keep Austin out of the retail subsidy..."

Oct. 28, 2008 Postmarks

Reconsider Proposition 9

"...I strongly urge you to reverse your recommendation on Proposition 9. This amendment, if passed, will allow the state’s..."

Sept. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Proposition What?

"...effort to alleviate the traffic congestion that afflicts Austin [“Proposition 1,” News, Oct. 17]. If people want to really..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Postmarks

Proposition 3 Is the Way To Go

"...Dear Editor, I believe the Chronicle’s endorsement of Proposition 4 (creating a hybrid City Council) is misplaced and..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

Page Two: Proposition Puzzle

A series of shapes that all fit together, although not like jigsaw pieces

"...little to do with the intention and philosophy behind Proposition 2, but rather concerned its logistics, implementation, and potential..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Proposition 12 Specifics

"...here are three specific things that are wrong with Proposition 12. First, most proposition supporters emphasize that economic damages..."

Sept. 8, 2003 Postmarks

Vote for Proposition 11 and Open Government

"...that you have encouraged Chronicle readers to vote against Proposition 11, which requires votes on legislation by our representatives..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Postmarks

Opinion: Proposition A ... and A and A and A: The Case for Reforming How We Label Ballot Measures

Opinion: It's time for us to do something revolutionary – go through the whole alphabet before starting over again at A

"...if you want to look up historical information on Proposition A, you're going to need the year – and..."

April 28, 2023 Column by Ed Espinoza

Austin Firefighters Association Says Nay to Proposition A

Over 50% of AFA members vote to oppose police staffing initiative

"...firefighters won voter approval of their own initiative (also Proposition A) to increase their power in collective bargaining with..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposition One (City of Austin): $720 Million Mobility Bond

Mobility Bond stumbles after initial, unanimous vote

"...Proposition 1 (City of Austin): $720 Million Mobility Bond..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Proposition 1

Our endorsement for Local Prop. 1

"...Proposition, City of Austin(aka "Local Prop. 1"): YES..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Vote 'Yes' on Proposition 3

"...Dear Editor, Shame on you for saying "no to Proposition 3" [“Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements,” News, Oct...."

Oct. 19, 2012 Postmarks

Supports Proposition 2

"...Dear Editor, Why Proposition 2 should be supported: Mr. Bunch of the Save..."

Oct. 27, 2008 Postmarks

Vote Yes on Proposition 4

"...Editor, I was pleased to see the Chronicle endorse Proposition 4, which includes critical funding for our state parks..."

Oct. 22, 2007 Postmarks

Vote No on Proposition 2

"...important that a great number of people vote against Proposition 2, which adds discrimination against and exclusiveness of gay..."

Oct. 24, 2005 Postmarks

Proposition 5: The Middle School at Edwards Aquifer

The controversy over the proposed Southwest middle school has a long history

"...annoyed that the school was paired in a single proposition with the performing arts center. "I would very much..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Against Proposition 1

"...Dear Editor, Proposition 1 is bad policy for Austin taxpayers and for..."

May 10, 2004 Postmarks

Doctors Say Vote Yes On Proposition 12

"...behind the "poor beleaguered doctors " who are supporting Proposition 12 ["Capitol Chronicle," Aug. 22]. He certainly hasn't read..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Postmarks

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...its start back in 1998, when Austin voters passed Proposition 2, providing Water and Wastewater with $65 million to..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Proposition B: Getting Behind Active Transportation

Voters also have the chance to approve a record investment in pedestrian, bike infrastructure, and traffic safety improvements

"...pedestrian and bike infrastructure and traffic safety improvements via Proposition B...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Point Austin: A Modest Proposition

How much misinformation can you buy for $2 million?

"...cash they're willing to spend on a humble city proposition election, an unprecedented sum that makes the expensive 2014..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

In Favor of Proposition 3

"...Dear Editor, Proposition 3, which creates 10 single-member districts and one at-large..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Postmarks

Vote for Proposition 2 to Send a Clear Message

"...city's sales and property tax revenues. A vote for Proposition 2 is a vote for fiscal responsibility that our..."

Oct. 28, 2008 Postmarks

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