Beside the Point
The long hot summer
Point Austin
City politics and commentary from a progressive perspective, with an occasional detour into state and national events.
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Michael King, July 8, 2005
A Life of Quality
In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice
Michael King, July 1, 2005
Ringing in the New
New City Council takes its place, and the fun just keeps on coming
Michael King, June 24, 2005
Playing the Numbers
A farewell to faithful servants, and a preliminary look at the city's priorities
Michael King, June 10, 2005
Doing the Right Thing
The city takes a small step toward racial reconciliation
Michael King, June 3, 2005
The Lege v. Austin
The Austin-bashing bills are not just about water – they're also about property, power, and democracy
Michael King, May 27, 2005
Beside the Point: Quality Time
This week's City Council agenda
Michael King, May 27, 2005
Lessons Learned
As the dust clears, what wisdom remains from the latest council free-for-all?
Michael King, May 20, 2005
Beside the Point: First We Pay, Then …
What's up on this week's City Council agenda
Michael King, May 20, 2005
Saturday Smoke Signals
Place 3 surprises, while the rest of the vote follows the program
Michael King, May 13, 2005
Prevailing Winds
AISD says it can't afford bond-project benefits, but local workers beg to differ
Michael King, May 6, 2005
Candidate Scramble
A human tragedy overshadows the campaign two-steps, but the dance goes on
Michael King, April 29, 2005
Beside the Point
Council notes
Michael King, April 29, 2005
Ribbonless
On or off the dais, looking for a little wisdom along Austin's color line
Michael King, April 22, 2005
Beside the Point
Council notes
Michael King, April 22, 2005
Smoke This!
Austin voters have a chance to confirm that everybody has a right to breathe free
Michael King, April 15, 2005
Beside the Point
Council notes
Michael King, April 15, 2005
Beside the Point
Michael King, April 8, 2005
Money Matters
The city says "never mind!" on Midtown Live loan – and everybody's hanging fire
Michael King, April 8, 2005
Beside the Point: City Council Notes
City Hall notebook
Michael King, April 1, 2005
The Fire This Time
In their rush to reach out to the Eastside, city officials get burned
Michael King, March 25, 2005
The Usual Suspects
On trying my best to be scandalized by the comptroller's report on the CTRMA
Michael King, March 18, 2005
High Tuition
As the Centex toll plan moves forward, Austin becomes a reluctant stepchild
Michael King, March 11, 2005
Dreaming Downtown
The conversation resumes on how to remake the Second Street district
Michael King, March 4, 2005
The Healing of Wounded Knee
A tale of two city memos suggests that more than paper-shuffling is needed at APD
Michael King, Feb. 25, 2005
They Toll for Thee
Behind the toll battle is a long and bumpy road to the same old place
Michael King, Feb. 18, 2005
A Question of Vision
Austin's possible futures are prefigured in two very different sorts of public action
Michael King, Feb. 11, 2005
A Blueprint for Mental Health
The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come
Michael King, Feb. 4, 2005
Getting Into Bonds
When the wish lists are written, will the money follow the speeches?
