Point Austin: On Voting, Endorsements, and Sincerity

It's put up or shut up time at the municipal polls

"...Eric H. Hold­er Jr., the next stage of the anti-Voting Rights Act lawsuit undertaken by the Canyon Creek MUD..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Democrats’ Suit Demands State ‘Fix’ Voting Machines

Suit asks that machines be banned if alleged flaw cannot be fixed

"...filed a lawsuit alleging that the Hart InterCivic eSlate electronic-voting machines record votes improperly and seeking an injunction prohibiting..."

Feb. 13, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Locations and Voter ID Info

Find your nearest polling location and know what to bring with you

"...Please note that these are EARLY voting locations. You can find a list of ELECTION DAY..."

Oct. 14, 2019 News Post

D.C. Court Tosses Texas Voting Maps

Court tosses out key redistricting maps

"...is among a handful of states required under the Voting Rights Act to have its redistricting maps cleared by..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...Two related federal lawsuits addressing Texas voting by mail are pending, and a criminal complaint against..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Voting Debate Turns House Into a History Class

Dems slow SB 7's roll with more than 100 amendments

"...on providing voter assistance, and its criminal penalties for voting violations. The tense floor debate featured top Dems such..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Travis County Early Voting Results: Day Seven

Turnout strong and rising before weekend lull

"...Early voting in Travis County remains strong, but down from 2008...."

Oct. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Casar Ends His Council Career with Final Push for Renters’ Rights

Resolutions include a renters bill of rights and eviction protections

"...could result in a kind of "renters' bill of rights," ensuring that tenants across the city have the right..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Early Voting Information and Locations

Early Voting October 13-30

"...and supporting documentation. No photo ID is required when voting by mail...."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

March 3 Primary Election Voting Info

Early Voting Feb. 18-28

"...or U.S. government. No photo ID is required when voting by mail. If a voter does not have photo..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...stretch to call several of these establishment figures patchouli-dripping, Kucinich-voting progressives, McCracken’s press release also cites liberal achievements in..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Early Voting Begins Today

Austin City Council the headliner on May municipal ballot

"...Early voting for the May 14 municipal elections begins today at..."

May 2, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

SXSW Panel Picker Voting: Music Tech Startups

Why can't tech and art just get along?

"...the final day of South by Southwest's Panel Picker voting, where the community helps select panel discussions within the..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Your Rights at the Polls in Texas

What to know about the voting experience you’re entitled to

"...or have any concern about a violation of your rights, talk to election officers or poll workers at your..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Democrats' Suit Demands State 'Fix' Voting Machines

Party says eSlate has flawed method of recording votes

"...filed a lawsuit alleging that the Hart InterCivic eSlate electronic-voting machines record votes improperly and seeking an injunction prohibiting..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...Nov. 8 General Elections: Early Voting Oct. 24 - Nov. 4..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Early Voting

Through Friday, Nov. 3

"...Nov. 7 General Election: Early Voting Oct. 23-Nov. 3..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature

Early Voting

Oct. 23 - Nov. 3

"...Nov. 7 General Election: Early Voting Oct. 23 - Nov. 3..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature

Early Voting

Oct. 23 - Nov. 3

"...Nov. 7 General Election: Early Voting Oct. 23 - Nov. 3..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...turning Texas blue. Texas leads the country in early voting numbers, with more than 4 million ballots cast in..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Voting Is a Right Reserved for Legal American Citizens

"...American democracy was founded is that principle in which voting is a right reserved for legal American citizens. We..."

April 10, 2012 Postmarks

City Denies Voters' Rights

"...city government has been depriving voters of their prescribed rights in the city charter. Article 7, Section 11 of..."

Oct. 18, 2006 Postmarks

Bill That Could Put Up Barriers to Voting Passes Texas Senate

"...A bill that civil rights groups say will intimidate voters and place barriers in..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Marriage Equality Rights on Trial

Texas' Supreme Court should issue a ruling by June

"...to rule on. McCarthy also noted how Supreme Court voting on petitions is not public, meaning one cannot know..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Voting "No" on Cinemark's CEO

A boycott of Cinemark theatres is in motion after the disclosure of CEO Alan Stock's contribution to "Yes on Prop. 8" campaign

"...for those who helped fund the stripping of civil rights from a whole swath of American citizens. Frankly, I've..."

Nov. 19, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Notes on Kamp: Cowards

Why is the right wing so scared of voting rights?

"...most like to ask those who continue to restrict voting rights...."

June 3, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill

SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies

"...Rather than strengthening and expanding voting rights in a state with dismal turnout, Texas Republicans..."

May 16, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the Voting Rights Act case initially filed by the Northwest Austin..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

David Van Os on Single-Member Districts

Texas attorney on the history of the "gentlemen’s agreement"

"...the Austin at-large system under the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act. We dissected the “gentlemen’s agreement” that reserved..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: MUD in Your Eye

Northwest Austin suburb chal­lenges the Voting Rights Act

"...compliance with the electoral preclearance provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act is just too burdensome for the poor..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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