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"...right-wingers will try to do away with funds for reproductive services. Brewster understands this and is committed to maintaining..."

June 6, 2003 Column

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...got her start in the trenches of the abortion rights battles – at a time when the landmark Roe..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...fight yet another round in defense of Texas women's rights to basic health care (not simply the Consti­tutional right..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

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"...ensuring that needy women do not slip through the reproductive health-care net as a result of last year's legislative..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

On the Lege

When suffering the Lege, just remember: It could always be worse

"..."arm" foster children with a written copy of their rights – the same rights set out in federal law..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around the world

"...went bust, CSC downsized its plans and sold development rights to Block 21 back to the city for more..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...right to bear arms to protect our other constitutional rights. Alarmist? You should do some more talk radio. There's..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Capitol Chronicle

The State Policy Committee Politically Purges the State Employees' Charitable Campaign

"...Club Foundation), and organizations that work to support abortion rights, civil rights, or other causes that might generally be..."

April 13, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice

Watch out far too many local public service organizations are holding very cool events this hot summer.

"...The Texas Abortion Rights Action League (TARAL)'s Executive Director, Kae McLaughlin, was published..."

June 23, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Headlines

"...at the all-male City Council decision to outlaw abortion, reproductive health advocacy groups have planted two billboards in Waskom,..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature

Legislative Attack on Eastside Planned Parenthood Closer to Finish Line

House-approved SB 22 jeopardizes basic preventive community care

"...punishes Planned Parenthood in the name of attacking abortion rights. In reality, it wouldn’t impact abortion but would damage..."

May 18, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Gag Rule Could Jeopardize Local Care

More than 6,000 Austinites rely on Title X funds

"...Title X, the ideological attack aims to defund the reproductive health centers nationwide. "It's another massive hit to women's..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, plan to launch a new reproductive health, rights, and justice policy campaign this week. The..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...Amanda Stevenson, a reproductive health researcher who has contributed to the UT-based Texas..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

Single judge agrees to late-night stay

"...association protections as well as 14th Amendment equal protection rights. The state and PP were in court for hearing..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Perry's Magic Wand

The governor's cynical assault on Planned Parenthood is illegal and dishonest

"...Wash­ington who are overriding the 10th Amend­ment and states' rights (most memorably employed to defend slavery) by refusing to..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 12-18

"...AMERICAN GATEWAYS GALA Support immigrant rights and celebrate the winners of the pro bono attorney..."

May 13, 2011 News Column

Point Austin: Making Women Suffer

The self-appointed defenders of life and family values are neither

"...– Clare Coleman, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Politics Trumps Science on Birth Control

Office of Women's Health official resigns in protest, comes to Austin to speak out

"...the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health, and FDA review officials. "The professional staff was..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Page Two

Left-leaning criticism is not the same as political extremism

"...and international policies are devastating; his championing of restricting rights (judicial, health, reproductive), coupled with an assault on separation..."

July 9, 2004 Column by Louis Black

"We Are Defining When Life Begins"

Address by Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, to the House May 28, 2003

"...about injuries to pregnant women that would not jeopardize reproductive freedom for women. Mr. Allen [House sponsor of SB..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

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"...calls to mind the very core of the feminine reproductive system, the uterus. Thus, the logo celebrates both the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The roots of the Seton and CSC conundrums

"...no more teasing. Giving a Catholic hospital responsibility for reproductive health care for poor women? Great idea. Giving a..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...over the county's public health system: Family planning and reproductive services will not be available in Seton's clinics. As..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

Opinion: Dear Israel: I’m Stuck in the Middle With You

My parents taught me that the existence of Israel is essential. My children taught me that support for their violently racist policies is fascistic. There’s a middle position, even if it sometimes feels contradictory.

"...Testament, emphasize Jews’ inescapable obligation to fight for the rights of every human being facing any form of discrimination..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Cathy K. Brown

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...we know it – have been the Texas Civil Rights Project, Somos Tejas, Battleground Texas, and the campaigns of..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...For the fourth time this year, the rights of trans kids are yet again being targeted by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...target public education, welfare, housing, worker, immigrant, and disability rights, medical services, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, courts, and..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Anti-Abortion and Pro-Choice Rallies at the Capitol

"...the Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 24 to rally for reproductive rights and celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Roe v..."

Jan. 26, 2015 Photo Gallery

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