Point Austin: Bare Necessities

Budget decisions are about money ... and justice

"...is one of the only districts around that pays Social Security benefits, and he's aware that whatever the board..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Happenings

"...FREEDOM SUMMER: A HIP-HOP FOR JUSTICE CONCERT brings together area social-justice organizations for an evening..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...participants to action. The equal emphasis on "environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment" reflects a growing trend among..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Spotlight: Nightwatchman

Tom Morello doesn't have to preach revolution through Marshall stacks

"...arms against an "unrepresentative government, illicit war, and economic injustice."..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Faith Network may be involved some day on criminal justice reform issues, where the Freedom Network may not go...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...2002, has invited Jews and non-Jews who care for social justice to sign on at www.tikkum.org...."

July 26, 2002 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Jim waves the flag; George Dubya plays his health-care shell game; the U.S. gets into bed with thugs.

"...democratic values and ambitions, the place where "Liberty and Justice for All" is not a throwaway line, but a..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

March 30, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...is to connect Austin's trans and GNC community to social services and support – officially launched...."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: It’s Okay to Gloat ... Just a Little

"...sweeping mandate to roll back decades of progress on social programs and social justice reforms, voting rights, minority rights,..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy Adds Chicken and Waffles to Their Message

Serving up some neo-soul food

"...with a business model that could more easily implement social distance guidelines and food business regulations. On Monday, June..."

June 12, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...Americans to work or school remotely when possible; avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people; and..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

ATX Black Food Week Supports Black-Owned Restaurants

The celebration, organized by Austin Justice Coalition, continues

"...black-owned restaurants, organized by the folks at the Austin Justice Coalition...."

July 26, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

10 Must-Visit Independent Austin Bookstores

For those still enamored by the written word

"...offenses. He committed the rest of his life to social justice and uplifting emerging voices in indigenous communities until..."

June 29, 2019 Arts Post by Sam Russek

Council Dials Back Laws Targeting Homeless

In response, Abbott again threatens to save Austin from its elected leaders

"...But those speaking in support of the changes, including social justice activists, members of the clergy, and those with..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

OUTsider Fest Review: Rhythm Nation 1814

Dorian Wood queers Janet Jackson’s concept album 30 years later

"...album – a concept work Jackson hoped would address social issues such as racism, substance abuse, and poverty –..."

Feb. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...with his colleagues on programs for affordability, equity, and social justice. He has also been a forthright and effective..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in Austin

How local authors who work beyond the world we know meet, connect, and launch themselves into the business

"...are still going on, as are other classes and social gatherings and industry shindigs around our river city. There's..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Evelyn Ngugi Makes the Internet a Better Place

A beacon of light on the dark side of the web

"...and the Evelyn brand expands into all the other social media platforms, including nearly 23,000 Twitter followers and 82,000..."

June 16, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Public Notice: Glowing, Like a Nuclear Reactor

"...information exchange" with representatives of several local environmental and social justice organizations talking about the history of land use..."

April 28, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Take-Out

Giving back to the hospitality industry

"...culinary diversity (see Veronica Meewes' enlightening feature above) to social justice movements like Fight for 15 – that in..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...thoughtful, considerate, and professional, with a natural eye toward social justice and welfare issues that's made her one of..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

AISD Salaries Up for Debate

With cost of living going up, teachers need a raise

"...Trustee Jayme Mathias, who has called teacher compensation "a social justice issue," said he was particularly concerned about only..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: On the Endorsement Carousel

The Chronicle begins its endorsements process

"...recent years (accelerated with the advent of web and social media), it has become a year-round and perennial affair...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Column by Michael King

We're Still Here

Assessing the continuing black Austin experience

"..."I studied this report over the summer with the Social Justice Institute, about Austin always touting itself as being..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Gay Place: The Big 3-0

Allgo resists the urge to call it the first anniversary of their 29th birthday

"...be mango shakes with a nice frothy dollop of social justice on top. (See Friday.) ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Column

The Take-Out

What the cat brought in

"...lot of defensiveness from Gray and other foodies on social media, but not a lot of listening – even..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Food Column by Brandon Watson

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