The Definition of Insanity
Waiting for the Legislature to finally do its duty on school finance
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City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
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Michael King, Jan. 17, 2019
The Gavel Descends
The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the best ...
Michael King, Jan. 3, 2019
Southwest Key and Us
Local refugee empire is a symptom of bigger troubles
Michael King, Dec. 13, 2018
A More Urgent Warning
National Climate Assessment amplifies the alarm
Michael King, Nov. 29, 2018
Giving Thanks
In the spirit of the season, a few celebrations
Michael King, Nov. 21, 2018
The Work Goes On
A mixed election bag nationwide, but real reasons for optimism
Michael King, Nov. 8, 2018
Welcome the Stranger, Protect the Refugee
Vote in memory of those who gave their lives for others
Michael King, Nov. 1, 2018
Lessons at Election Time
Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it – they just might
Michael King, Oct. 25, 2018
This Most Important Election
How and why the Chronicle takes endorsements seriously
Michael King, Oct. 18, 2018
Climate Change Awareness Month
From the Islands and the IPCC comes the latest urgent warning
Michael King, Oct. 11, 2018
Affordable Housing & the Promised Land
Proposition A and Austin’s Affordability Predicament
Michael King, Oct. 4, 2018
Disorder in the Court … of Appeals
Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust
Michael King, Sept. 27, 2018
Dark Money, Sunlight, and Political Soccer Games
Shadowy funding works its way into Austin campaigns
Michael King, Sept. 20, 2018
In the Shadow of the Capitol
Council approves its latest budget with the Lege over its shoulder
Michael King, Sept. 13, 2018
Breaking Down the Bonds
Affordable housing headlines, but there’s plenty in the package
Michael King, Sept. 6, 2018
Hard Times at the Statesman
The new owners start cutting, and the bleeding begins
Michael King, Aug. 30, 2018
The Circus Returns to Town
Final-day filings bump up the list of wannabe Council candidates
Michael King, Aug. 23, 2018
What You Say, and How You Say It
Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics
Michael King, Aug. 16, 2018
Strange Bedfellows, Stranger Politics
“Efficiency audit” petition campaign could use an independent audit
Michael King, Aug. 9, 2018
Ground Zero for Zero Tolerance
Southwest Key becomes the local symbol of brutal U.S. policy
Michael King, Aug. 2, 2018
Loaded Dice
If we can’t pull together on climate change, we face an unlivable future
Michael King, July 26, 2018
Of Frogs and Children
Do what you can to defend imprisoned refugees
Michael King, July 12, 2018
Left Pending
Council’s summer daze leaves plenty of work in progress
Michael King, July 5, 2018
The Wages of Civility
The Supreme Court confirms that elections have consequences
Michael King, June 28, 2018
Who We Are
Treatment of desperate immigrants a stark test of the American idea
Michael King, June 21, 2018
The Struggle Continues
The Poor People’s Campaign renews the long-term fight
Michael King, June 14, 2018
Suffer the Little Children
Is Southwest Key providing child care at the border, or collaboration?
Michael King, June 7, 2018
The Art of the Possible
A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects
Michael King, May 31, 2018
Gun Crazy
More massacres, more conversations, more sanctimony ... more nothing
Michael King, May 24, 2018
Purging the Commissioners
If you can’t win the argument, blow up the process
