Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Register to Vote: Despite our worst fears, voting is far from pointless. April 3 (today) is the..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...register for this election is Thursday, April 3. Early voting begins Tuesday, April 22. You can look at a..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...go directly to voucher payments for students, but the bills specify that $50 million of that figure would be..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...County Commissioners Court is hoping to change that reality, voting last week to set a goal of reducing traffic..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Allowing Doctors and Delivery Drivers to Stop Providing Birth Control

New framework makes it easier to refuse to offer medical care

"...Since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...a full-time job that they need to pay the bills. It also requires a whole lot of money and,..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...for Jacob Aronowitz, the founder of Collective Campaigns, which bills itself as the first political consultancy firm in the..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Unionized Workers at Airport Businesses Could Strike Next Month

Meanwhile, Hyatt employees claim retaliation over unionizing

"...the long hours she needs to pay her family’s bills...."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...Empowerment) initiative. "We have had massive population inflow and voting 'no' isn't going to solve any problems," Laine told..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...does this, and for many years the Chronicle recommended voting against all such amendments in protest of cluttering the..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Special Session Kicks Off With Nazi Accusations and GOP Infighting

Battle of the billionaire-funded Republicans

"...Phelan said the state needs to pass bills enshrining vouchers and increasing school funding in the current..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...passage. It was approved 19-12, with every Senate Democrat voting against it...."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...because "things are so bad," he wouldn't rule out voting for the 2023 Judiciary Act – that is, if..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Not So Friendly

"...then there's the 88th Texas Legislature... There were 141 bills filed negatively targeting the LGBTQ community alone, according to..."

May 26, 2023 Postmarks

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...Anti-Trans Bills Gather Steam in Senate..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a 19-12 vote) that would raise the penalty for voting illegally from a misdemeanor to a felony punishable by..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...will entertain pushes to move Texas back to paper-only voting, further limit the state's vote-by-mail and curbside voting programs,..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Public Notice: What’s Wrong With Mineola?

Should we follow the model zoning in Sen. Bryan Hughes’ hometown?

"...for his staunch opposition to gay rights, abortion rights, voting rights, nudist rights(!) … well, pretty much anyone's right..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...a Queen: 2022 saw a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced across the country, and we’ve already seen one..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Vikki Goodwin, HD 47

“... Actually figuring out solutions to our epidemic of gun violence”

"...this Texas Legislature: gun regulation. Having filed 12 separate bills relating to bolstering waiting periods, background checks, and more,..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rep. James Talarico, HD 50

“For those who believe that democracy can work ... this session will be fruitful”

"...the 87th Legislature with iron fists, passing highly partisan bills attacking voting rights, trans rights, and abortion rights. The..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Erin Zwiener, HD 45

“We’re going to have to fight hard to protect our [LGBTQ] communities”

"...Zwiener has also filed bills to make voting easier and elections more fair, allowing..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...Fuentes, and last-meeting-ever CMs Kathie Tovo and Ann Kitchen voting against...."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...You: On Monday, state legislators had filed hundreds of bills for the upcoming 88th legislative session, which will kick..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...With early voting on the horizon, District 3 Council candidates went head-to-head..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...into the backstage notice of a "hold" that blocks bills from even being introduced in the upper chamber...."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...at Santa Rita cantina tonight! The minute the early voting numbers came in Laurie Eiserloh, Catherine Mauzy, and Nick..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...our trans kids. And stop the attacks on our voting rights. Also I want to take care of the..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...Lege skills that, when used effectively, can kill bad bills. With Texas Democrats looking at a few more likely..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...in the current version that Doggett represents, violates the Voting Rights Act...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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