New Austin Congressional District Would Help Protect GOP Incumbents

New TX 37 has a 73.8% Democratic vote share. We should be happy, right?

"...tentacles, and dragons" drawn to avoid the even scarier voting blocs that the GOP fears. Civil rights groups will..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stacey Abrams Sounds the Alarm on the Census Crisis

Fair Fight founder wants to ensure everyone gets counted

"...its constitutionally mandated work. This week, prominent civil and voting rights leaders – including Stacey Abrams of Fair Count..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...in making his decision in May, weeks before early voting begins...."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

March 1 Joint Primary Election

Early Voting: Feb. 16-26

"...Early Voting:..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature

County to Ike Evacuees: Register to Vote Now!

Storm victims don't need to be in home county to register, or they may register here

"...Hurricane Displacement Highlights Action Needed to Ensure Voting Rights..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

An Honest Ballot

A look at what you're actually going to be voting on

"...one another, and the potential interactions therefore complicate the voting process...."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...effect." – December 2003 staff memo of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, concluding that the..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...with preclearing the new map for compliance with the Voting Rights Act, and were encouraged by the thoroughness of..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

The second special session ends with a whimper, but the re-redistricting battle rages elsewhere

"...it does not need to give "preclearance" under the Voting Rights Act of Dewhurst's decision to drop the two-thirds..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Laws of the Land

Hatfield and McCoy Drama Unfolds Over Aquifer

"...month. The suit alleges that the BS/EACD violated the Voting Rights Act by failing to provide a sufficient number..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...State District Court Judge Tim Sulak recently granted a..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...calling for expanded – including universal – use of voting by mail. Vote-by-mail would make voting both safer and..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...Garza opened early voting with 66.4% of the vote – the most in..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Travis Dems Allege GOP Voter Intimidation Plot

Claim East and SE Austin minorities targeted

"...have been rocking Harris County (Houston) during the early voting period. Today, the Travis County Democratic Party claimed it..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Blue Goes Red

The GOP-proposed redistricting map takes another nasty shot at Travis County voters

"...by Henry "the Anglos' Best Friend" Bonilla, violates the Voting Rights Act. As you probably don't recall, CD 23..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: What’s Wrong With Mineola?

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

"...in these pages for his staunch opposition to gay rights, abortion rights, voting rights, nudist rights(!) … well, pretty..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas' Redistricting Case Is Underway

Gerrymandered seats and missing documents

"...San Antonio, lawyers for one of the litigating voters' rights groups (known in the proceedings as the Quesada plaintiffs)..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feds Toss Out Election Maps

Three judge panel stick sword in heart of the Gerrymander

"...them to say that the maps complied with the Voting Rights Act. Instead, the judges wrote:..."

Nov. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Coming Home to Austin

Latest gerrymander reflects Capitol contempt for capital

"...state; Senate Redistricting Chair Kel Seliger now has bragging rights over the Hammer...."

June 3, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Beyond City Limits

"...the party, claiming the caucus delegate-selection process violated the Voting Rights Act. Precincts that had lower voter turnout in..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Judge Backs TDP Rules

LULAC claim the Dems violated Voting Rights Act rejected by court

"...heavily Hispanic and Latino precincts, and so violated the Voting Rights Act. But U.S. District Judge Fred Biery was..."

May 22, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The plaintiffs seek a stay of the new map from the Supreme Court

"...partisan gerrymander"; that it misread legal precedent concerning the Voting Rights Act and therefore allowed the dismantling of protected..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

Redistricting: the end? the feds and the courts pick up the shattered pieces of Texas

"...the Department of Justice for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act. Democrats on Sunday night filed a court..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Chartering a Course

A preview of the Charter Revisions Proposals

"...until someone decides to sue Austin for violating the Voting Rights Act. The "gentlemen's agreement," wherein for three decades..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

"..."new class" of citizens not subject to the same rights and duties as their fellows. The prospect of dozens..."

June 15, 2001 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege

Boxed Out

"...of signs reading "Protect our Daughters" and "Restore Parental Rights," the anti-abortion contingent marched down Congress Avenue and assembled..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column

Rep. James Talarico, HD 50

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

"...Legislature with iron fists, passing highly partisan bills attacking voting rights, trans rights, and abortion rights. The Texas GOP..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...their ballots on the first day of in-person early voting Monday, Oct. 24. Combined with the more than 10,000..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bye Bye Bye: Texas' sweeping voting restrictions bill, Senate Bill 1, is set to go..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature

One Vote

From Alaska to Kentucky, the clear importance of voting

"...law prohibiting a person convicted of any felony from voting. In addition to his inspirational story (his post-poll tears..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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