The Top 10 Censored Stories of 2000

The news stories that didn't make the mainstream press in 2000

"...from established national magazines (In These Times, The Progressive, Washington Monthly) to web outlets (MotherJones.com, AlterNet.org) to alternative newsweeklies,..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Karynn M. Fish

Traffic

"...Drug Czar Robert Wakefield (Douglas), who arrives at his Washington position and his Georgetown home with a righteous fire..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Changes are afoot at the Statesman now that little George is going to Washington.

"...Austin American-Statesman Capitol bureau chief Ken Herman goes to Washington next month but not, as earlier rumors predicted, to..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Full Franklin

It's been 60 years since a biograpy of Benjamin Franklin has been written; Austin author H.W. Brands' The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin makes up for lost time.

"...Franklin? The question is bizarre but necessary. Unlike George Washington, for example, Franklin was not a galvanizing, commanding military..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Coach's Corner

To hell with the critics! Remember the Titans is a great sports movie -- the best since Rocky.

"...tears constantly. In the end, I gave up. Denzel Washington is, as always, outstanding. Titans is, naturally, a morality..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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

"...challenger Jon Newton (Democratic incumbent Ralph Hall was in Washington);..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Scanlines

The Hunt for Red October

"...D: Tony Scott (1995) w/ Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza Das Boot (The..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Screens Feature

The Cast of Characters

"...Washington, D.C.-based Religious Freedom Coalition..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...ballot measures passed in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state -- and probably in Colorado and Washington, DC..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Connecting the Dots

"...Bill Clinton had tried to seduce her. Olson, a Washington lawyer and former member of Reagan's Justice Dept., is..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Scanlines

Traveller

"...with Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals Denzel Washington as..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...Freedom Network founder Cecile Richards, who is moving to Washington, D.C. The TFN benefit begins at 6:30pm Tuesday at..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature

Why Portland Doesn't Look Like Austin

Rose (City)-Colored Glasses

"...from a tri-county area: Multnomah County, dominated by Portland; Washington County, locale of burgeoned suburbs like Hillsboro and Beaverton,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington, Keith David, Pee Wee Love, Regina Taylor. (R, 129..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington, Keith David, Pee Wee Love, Regina Taylor. (R, 129..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...is the local premiere of We Are Fugazi From Washington, DC, a remarkable compilation of rare and previously unseen..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Creator

Spectacle and wonder in the AI wars never quite finds its emotional core

"...Directed by: Gareth Edwards. Starring: John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...construction. For the next couple of years, visitors to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will be stepping around construction materials...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...insights. Slinkying between distorted rock and emo balladry, the Washington, D.C., musician's current fascinating phase follows past lives as..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Breaking

Tragic true-life drama attacks how the system fails military veterans

"...Boyega, Michael Kenneth Williams, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Olivia Washington, London Covington, Connie Britton and Jeffrey Donovan...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...Texas Independence Day Celebration Feb. 26-27, Washington, www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/washington-brazos-state-historic-site..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...Dickens-On-The-Brazos Dec. 18, Washington-on-the-Brazos, www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/washington-brazos-state-historic-site..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Field Guide Festival Finalizes Saturday Symposium Programming

Inaugural fest to explore local food systems

"...Philip Speer (Comedor), Joi Chevalier (The Cook's Nook), Tiffany Washington (Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm), Angel Schatz (Central Texas Mycology Society),..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...partisan bent, the departure of Texas House Democrats to Washington, D.C., this week can be seen in one of..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Travel news a year into the pandemic

"...Texas History Month. In celebration of Texas Independence, the Washington-on-the-Brazos Foundation will premiere Independence! A Lone Star Rises, a..."

March 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Malcolm & Marie

Relationship two-hander about Black Hollywood is more flash than answers

"...Directed by: Sam Levinson. Starring: John David Washington and Zendaya...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Old Friends John Doe and Michael Mogavero Combine Paintings and Poetry to Reach the "Promised Land"

The exhibition at Bale Creek Allen Gallery celebrates a 47-year-old friendship

"...it helps to go back to Baltimore and the Washington, D.C., area in the early Seventies, when Nixon is..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips: Geronimo the Longhorn, George West

Stuffed longhorn graces the courthouse lawn

"...tip to tip was the favorite steer of George Washington West, founder and namesake of the county seat...."

Nov. 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Soccer Watch

"...just two days after a strong 2-0 win over Washington, a good Pac-12 team. Cyera Hintzen was held out..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Living History Saturday Nov. 17, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/washington-on-the-brazos..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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