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"...it." – Texas Transportation Commission Chair Ric Williamson, referring to the massive land takings required to build the Trans..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Nov. 19, 2004 Column

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"...re-election of George W. Bush would be a mandate to continue on our present course of chaos." – W...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Sept. 24, 2004 Column

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If myopic concerns could be traded as legitimate, revenue-based options, Austin would be looking at one of the great bull markets of our time

"...citizen concern, involvement, and action. Our community is charged to capacity by citizen attention. There is rarely an issue,..."

April 9, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Austin @ Large: The Big-Box Big Deal

Little things mean a lot, but design standards aren't simply superficial

"...While you were drinking, listening to the hot Aussie bands, and/or watching basketball, hardier souls..."

April 2, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Feb. 13, 2004 Column

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"...Dear Editor, The media appears trapped in a numerical vortex. The..."

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Under fire from minorities, the school drops its "legacy" admissions program

"...that the university would not consider race as a factor in admissions -- despite the U.S. Supreme Court's decision..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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"...man in show business, state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, who feels just terrible about the GOP's success at..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Worries for Wal-Mart? Not So Fast

"...When it canceled its plans to build a Supercenter over the aquifer, Wal-Mart may have..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Will Council Take a Stand on PATRIOT Act?

Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman's pro-civil-liberties resolution stalls on the dais

"...against the USA PATRIOT Act would pass with little resistance or hesitation from her six City Council colleagues. After..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Greens Don't Care Who They Hurt! They're Right!

"...Editors, Michael Ventura fails to address the central point of..."

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Let the Battles Begin!

The new city budget promises less is less.

"...week's budget presentation, "that four of us would go to a hotel in Round Rock and break a quorum."..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...[May 2]. You wrote: "Unconfirmed hallway rumors had one senator personally ordering a gay family out of his office."..."

May 16, 2003 Column

In Person

"Cvetkovich opened by blasting Le Tigre's punk jam 'Keep on Livin'' from the overhead speakers, then led the audience in yogic chanting," writes Abe Louise Young of the UT professor and literary / social critic's April 25 Book Woman appearance. "'Partly this is about survival, and breath is critical to survival,' she said, bringing the audience to a deep, vibratory tonal convergence that reminded me of Annie Sprinkle's 'group energy orgasm' with a literary tilt."

"...Book Woman was filled to bursting for the rowdy, soulful kickoff of UT English..."

May 2, 2003 Books Feature by Abe Louise Young

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April 4, 2003 Column

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...-- except for one problem: A pesky Democratic district attorney has thrown a roadblock in their path. In response,..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Camera Is Mightier Than the ...

Documentarians Kim Bartley and Donnacha O'Briain were right in the belly of the beast when the Venezuelan coup began -- specifically, in the Presidential Palace, right as the opposition stormed it.

"...Venezuela, and most particularly of the events leading up to and during the attempted overthrow of the Chavez government..."

March 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael King

Former City Forester Charges Harassment, Sex Bias at PARD

Susan Murray alleges her career as Austin's urban forester fell apart after she complained about her boss' conduct.

"...remarks allegedly made in late 2000 and early 2001 to Susan Murray, the city's former urban forester and forestry..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Feb. 21, 2003 Column

War Drums

"...he said, had appeared intent on its "go-it-alone" approach to the war and only turned to the Congress and..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Unconsuming

The Whirl-Mart concept comes to Austin

"...parking lot of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Round Rock to get ready for "Whirl-Mart-- -- their monthly performance mocking..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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9/11 Victims for Peace

"...the Pentagon, Amundson formed September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, a pacifist group that seeks "[to] identify a commonality..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

To Your Health

Where else can a teetotaler get the benefits of red wine?

"...Q. I am a lifelong teetotaler, having been brought up in a religion that considers..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

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Nov. 16, 2001 Column

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The war on Afghanistan isn't just wrong, it's stupid, and it's not going to work, either.

"...easily accessible political nor military goals and, ultimately, plays into the terrorists' hands. Blowing up abandoned terrorist training camps..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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Sept. 28, 2001 Column

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Defending Georgetown, and other political considerations.

"...The Chronicle received only one letter criticizing our decision to stick with our cover story on Toni Price rather..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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Acting decently and continuing to live as we've always lived are the best acts of revenge in response to recent terrorism; our redesign debuts but will take some time to refine.

"...Driving to work Tuesday morning was eerie. I was really depressed,..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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