Texas Family Planning (Still) Costs More, Serves Fewer Women

State serves 77% fewer women in 2013

"...In fiscal year 2013 – for the second year in a row – the number of women..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Announces Imminent Closure of East Texas Abortion Clinic

Cites onerous restrictions of HB 2

"...would close three clinics in eastern Texas, including its abortion facility in Bryan, which PPGC President Melaney Linton said..."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today for a rousing rally in..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

"...Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, announced Wednesday that she will file legislation to remove..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...The Obama administration has agreed to extend a short-term hospital Medicaid program..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Women Can't Win for Losing

New bill has self-destruct mechanism for Women's Health Program

"...The Senate's Health and Human Services Committee on May 3 approved a..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Making Women Suffer

The self-appointed defenders of life and family values are neither

"...Opponents of Planned Parenthood insist that giving the organization federal..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

No Pun Intended

"...Dear Editor, I get the impression that one of Mary Tuma's goals as a journalist..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Postmarks

Smith Wins Again

'Chronicle' writer brings home prestigious journalism award

"...For the second time in as many years, Austin Chronicle staff writer..."

June 11, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...The nomination of a certain Supreme Court justice (who shall remain..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...For a look at what happened on the Senate floor after midnight, see “YEA OR NAY?”..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Oops!

"...Off the Map," were incorrectly identified in the print edition. The map labeled "Existing House Districts" is actually the..."

April 29, 2011 Column

SXSW Film Review: 'Vessel'

Diana Whitten takes viewers inside the fight for reproductive rights

"...So much so that in 1999 she founded Women on Waves, an organization dedicated to empowering women and to..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

We Have an Issue: How’s Your Blood Pressure?

Platitudes don't help. Now is 100% the time to get political.

"...in our state: a dizzying 30 days in which conservative leaders used COVID-19 as cover and effectively banned abortion..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

UDATED: Abortion Regulations Trial Begins in Federal Court

Contested provisions set to take effect Oct. 29

"...UPDATE: According to research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project, if provisions of the sweeping and controversial abortion..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: July 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Perry plans an intimate evening, John Cornyn makes no impression, and Kirk Watson shows off his moves. Freedom is..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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

Article Wrong About FQHCs

"...Dear Editor, We are responding to your cover story, “The New Texas Family Planning”..."

Feb. 1, 2006 Postmarks

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

Time to Get Ill

Five songs to fire up Lone Star legislators

"...The 83rd Texas legislative session convened Jan. 8 for its biennial spectacle. Squabbling over..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

'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

Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...The anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration is Saturday, but instead of sobbing over..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: Haircut!

Wear what the fuck you want

"...have been living with my boyfriend for about eight months. In that time, I have gained a little weight..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The AggreGAYtor: January 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Bradley Manning catches a break, Christopher Ciccone gives some unsolicited advice, and Harry Styles connects the..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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