Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect Dec. 19

"...A draconian rule that would force women to bury or cremate..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

GOP Aide Jumps Ship Over Women's Health Policy

Aide says boss' actions 'shameful'

"...The war on women waged with gusto last year under the..."

March 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...& E-Vote: Early voting in the March 3 primary elections concludes Fri., Feb. 28. Travis County is anticipating record-breaking..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

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

"...That's the bluntest formulation of "catch-22" – the illegitimate, naked power at the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Smoot Steps Down

Texas Freedom Network director moves on after six years of leadership

"...she leads, the Texas Freedom Network. It's a statewide organization with 19,000 members that describes itself as a "mainstream"..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Headlines

The week's biggest news, in brief

"...Don't Call It a ... On Tue., March 31, Gov...."

April 3, 2020 News Feature

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...a vital center of filmmaking, and 2022 proved no exception as the short list for the Austin Film Critics..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...War on Abortion Rights: The Center for Reproductive Rights has..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'

Action against new abortion regulations

"...For supporters of reproductive rights in Texas, today is going to be a very..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...If any moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan

It can surely be worse

"...The Texas Legislature has spent the past decade crafting draconian abortion restrictions that inevitably prompt prolonged, costly, and controversial..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...duo of Austin attorneys, and the Center for Reproductive Rights – the legal team that won Texas women a..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: United Defense of the Fetus

Campaign to end abortion is a national crusade

"...Early in last Friday's Senate debate over the anti-abortion bill (HB 2), the bill's sponsor, Katy Republican Glenn..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Michael King

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am occurs on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning – but they ultimately..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

The Making of a Movement

Moments from the battle on women's rights ... in progress

"...The emotional crest of the latest and ongoing fight for women's..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

UPDATED: Senate Passes House Bill 2

Rejected amendments, dramatic speeches, and finally a vote

"...UPDATE: As expected, the Texas Senate tonight voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2,..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...After a House committee on Friday quietly approved three bills that would further demolish..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Highlights From Gail Collins' Lecture

NYTimes ed delivered the 2013 Liz Carpenter Lecture on Monday night

"...of the use of humor in linguistic battle, and pioneer in journalism, Gail Collins enlightened and charmed a full..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

The Sexist Texas Lege

The war on women continues on many fronts

"...Anti-choice male conservative legislators showed their true colors at every turn during..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2005. Smoot assumed leadership of the..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

"...favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill – briefly adjourning and reconvening near..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry Lectures Davis

Says experience should tell her his way is the right way

"...Speaking in Dallas this morning, Gov. Rick Perry not only dismissed the support of thousands who descended on the..."

June 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Textbooks, Buehler, and More

Your Monday morning news update

"...defender Vincent Rue resurfaces. All the news that fits on Monday morning...."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Qmmunity: Trump Admin Could Soon Undermine Health Care Protections for LGBTQIA

Find queer connection with virtual events

"...Not even a global pandemic can halt the Tr*mp administration's war on LGBTQIA rights. On Fri., April 24, Politico..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...If the GOP hoped Wisconsin would become ground zero for their union-busting ways, losing..."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

I Support Nader

"...Dear Editor, Nader's anti-war, pro-poor, pro-gay, pro-choice, pro-labor, anti-death penalty, pro-universal heath care..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...In a recent article, The Austin Chronicle accused the Williamson County district attorney of choosing to..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...candidate to unseat – or at least, shake the throne – of the reigning Republican emperor. Someone who's polished,..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Will State Be Allowed to Exclude PP From WHP?

That question is now before federal court

"...Does banning Planned Parenthood from participation in the Women's Health Program actually further the goals..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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