Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...their power while simultaneously avoiding running afoul of the Voting Rights Act – which in states with historical patterns..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

It Ain't Over Yet

City and Circle C Wait for Justice

"...city's recent annexations for allegedly violating the federal Minority Voting Rights Act. The alliance has been deemed unholy by..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...("for partisan purposes only") they have intentionally diminished the voting influence of millions of black and Hispanic voters in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: "We the People"

The meaning of the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Struggle

"...celebration and renewal of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches is not normally in the Chronicle's local coverage..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

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

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...legislature might allow if they actually wanted to encourage voting, one couldn't help but suspect that there might be..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Judges Rule: Map May Not Be Wise, But It's Legal

The federal judges rule in favor of the Texas congressional map -- even while admitting it may destroy the political hopes of minorities.

"...the plan inevitably had to diminish or dilute minority voting rights. "Whether the Texas Legislature has acted in the..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...The letter notes that DOJ preclearance (required under the Voting Rights Act) does not bar other litigation against the..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...care, education, correctional officers' pay, and East Texas water rights. Those four are the issues both candidates are banging..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...Your Ground" gun laws and measures that limit workers' rights and health care access. With Reaganomics icon Arthur Laffer..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...create Hispanic opportunity districts as defined under the federal Voting Rights Act – districts in which Latinos would have..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...for good or ill, into the permanent fabric of voting rights law.Welcome to Southwest Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

REV UP the Vote

A local campaign aims to boost the disability vote

"...likely to vote because of persistent inaccessibility in the voting process. Now a locally based political campaign is working..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Naked City

"...DOJ staff that career agency attorneys in the Civil Rights Division had recommended against "preclearance" of the map under..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...create a path forward for protecting Texans' and Americans' voting rights. "We know that a seed cast in good..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

"...to a deep and abiding liberal commitment to workers' rights. On those economic issues, he may not cross the..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Stayed on Freedom

Considering the LBJ legacy

"...way to consider the legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (initiated by John F. Kennedy; strengthened, lobbied through..."

April 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Dems Dig In for a Long Stay in D.C.

Quorum-breakers hone message, try to dodge COVID

"...Texas goes, the nation goes" when it comes to voting rights...."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...were "slanted Democratic" – indeed, by party preference and voting patterns, they were precisely the opposite – but that..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Dred Scott, Revisited

The federal court decision on re-redistricting opens an old wound in Texas politics

"...Luna, D-Corpus Christi), the Republicans could have ignored the Voting Rights Act altogether and drawn an even whiter map...."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Here We Go Again

The redistricting case resumes: one more battle in a protracted war.

"...by various groups of voters, Democratic officeholders, and minority rights organizations against the new map installed by the Republicans..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...with Section Two (voter discrimination) and Section Five (minority voting population dilution) of the Voting Rights Act...."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Canyon Creek Rebels Target MUD Lawsuit

Municipal utility district board members resist suggestion they withdraw federal suit

"...Justice this year to overturn Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires every electoral body in nine..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

A verdict is expected this week in the federal case against the congressional remap

"...Texas -- and continued, "Look at this courtroom. The Voting Rights Act is the crown jewel of the civil..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Supremes Turn Down Perry and Dewhurst

The Texas Supreme Court rejects Perry and Dewhurst's request for a writ of mandamus against the fugitive Senate Democrats.

"...Dept. of Justice under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act. Hicks, hired to represent the senators by..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...state and citizens both – should “strongly assert” states’ rights as granted under the 10th Amendment. (yes: 90.22%, no:..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...Women’s rights advocates won a startling victory in the Texas State..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Point Austin: 'Embrace What Is Right'

On Obama, what it means … and what it doesn't

"...was most surprisingly taken by the benediction by civil rights warhorse Joseph Lowery, who declined to answer the general..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...Democratic primary election to be held March 4; early voting runs through Feb. 29. We endorse only in contested..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Supreme Confusion

The Supreme Court ratifies the Texas GOP majority with a shrug

"...reference to House Republicans' rejection of renewal of the Voting Rights Act, on the grounds that it is no..."

July 7, 2006 News Column by Michael King

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