Letters at 3AM: A Pattern of Subversion
President Obama regularly oversteps his bounds of office
"...and begin less than two months into Barack Obama's administration, when this president issued his first flurry of signing..."
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April 6, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura
The Common Law
Student Looking for Work Visa
"...I'm an international student here on a student visa. I want to..."
Sept. 22, 2006 Column by Annie Schwartz
Letters at 3AM
Our president and attorney general have turned the protection of our civil liberties into the new national crisis.
"...In a national crisis you and I don't meet as writer and..."
Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura
Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference
Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people
"..."Hey hey, ho ho, corporate lobbyists have got to go!" chanted around 100 labor,..."
Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law
Only eight clinics expected to survive ruling
"...UPDATE: Abortion providers plan to take their case to the..."
June 9, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 3
The Fifth Amendment no longer exists as a functioning law of the land
"...A law arbitrarily enforced (or not enforced) according to the whims..."
May 17, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura
Letters at 3AM
Weapons of Mass Deception
"...the ensuing months a free press and some notable Democrats attacked the idea; the Democrats' counterproposal was a cabinet-level..."
Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura
Law of the Land
Plaintiffs in Freeport Suit Are Harassed
"...The Indonesian mili- tary and local police stationed in and around Freeport-McMoRan's gold and copper mine in..."
Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce
UT Professor Rich Heyman Fired After Arrest at Pro-Palestine Protest
University groups see his firing as intimidation tactic
"...Heyman after Department of Public Safety troopers arrested him at a pro-Palestine protest two weeks ago has caused alarm..."
May 17, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Letters at 3AM: The Mob, 9/11, and Your Garbage
Don't look too closely at your garbage collection
"...York City was up for sale: dirty cops, judges, regulators, inspectors, prison guards. In that wild, dirty era, the..."
Oct. 21, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura
The Common Law: Different Options for Legal Help
"...a few thousand dollars and need help from a lawyer, but I'm worried that I'll spend all the money..."
March 4, 2011 Column by Luke Ellis
Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE
Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?
"...As the years of the Bush administration showed, it takes quite a lot of right-wing extremism..."
Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
The Common Law
Security obligations of the landlord
"...It depends. Under Texas law, a landlord is required to provide certain safety features..."
Sept. 24, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis
Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol
Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform
"...Capitol during session, a pre-plague fixture of the Texas Legislature. But now that Gov. Greg Abbott has shoo-shooed COVID-19..."
March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Abortion Law Heads to Court
Suit challenges constitutionality of HB 2
"...key provisions of Texas' new, controversial, and sweeping abortion regulations law is set for hearing in federal court Oct...."
Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Morton Bill Poised to Become Law
Measure seeks to prevent wrongful convictions
"...With Michael Morton watching from the gallery, the Texas House on Monday afternoon..."
May 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Reefer Madness: A Crack at Correcting Sentencing Disparity
New law may indicate course change for drug sentencing
"...More than two decades after it was codified, federal lawmakers have finally undone the 100-to-1 sentencing disparity between crack..."
Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith
The Common Law
Tax Return – Can I Get an Extension?
"...Back from the Himalayas, Patagonia, or other parts unknown, and now you need more..."
April 10, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Free Legal Aid – Do I Qualify?
"...have much money, but I need help from a lawyer. How do I know if Iqualify to receive free..."
March 21, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Beware of 'Foreclosure Prevention' Companies
"...to foreclose. I was contacted by a foreclosure-prevention company that says it can help me avoid foreclosure. Can the..."
Feb. 15, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Class-action lawsuit – should I participate?
"...I got a notice that I am part of a class-action lawsuit. I am..."
July 6, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Courtroom conduct and etiquette – can my clothes get me in trouble?
"...dress code for court and rules list. The letter states that if we fail to comply it can result..."
Feb. 3, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Will deferred adjudication show up on my criminal record?
"...If I accept deferred adjudication, will it still show up on my criminal record?..."
Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Carl Barry
More Summer Fireworks at ACTV
A half-year after a city-led investigation began into missing money at ACTV, no answers are forthcoming. In the manner of many of the colorful programs and personalities that populate the public access airwaves, conspiracy theories abound – and not solely over the missing funds.
"...If you want to know what's going on with Austin Community Television, tune into cable..."
July 15, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
The Common Law
Personal liability for nonprofit directors
"...on the board of directors of a local nonprofit organization. Can I be personally liable for my role as..."
July 2, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis
Room at the Top?
Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election
"...the top of the Travis County ballot, from U.S. Senate down to Railroad Commissioner. Next week: State judicial races,..."
Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King
The Common Law
Hurricane Harvey – common legal questions
"...Texas is living through the effects of an unprecedented natural disaster — Hurricane Harvey. As the flood waters recede,..."
Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis
Letters at 3AM: Just Since April
Secret surveillance efforts fly in the face of our Constitution
"...mind, so: In April, when I began the "Arbitrary Nation" series about our battered Constitution, I had no idea..."
Aug. 23, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura
TDH Update: KeyPoint Clash at Council
Decisions to release report under scrutiny
"...isn’t even over yet. Council broke some 45 minutes late to receive their noon-scheduled Citizen Communications, and adjourned for..."
May 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
The Common Law
Dos and don'ts of courtroom conduct
"...or jury can be a nerve-wracking experience. Many people that I know including previous clients, trial witnesses, friends, and..."
