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Nov. 24, 2000 Column
The Council We Deserve?
In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff
"...the dais, has attended a few of the candidate forums around town to watch how her potential replacements perform..."
April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King
Smells Like Victory
For a change, this November's state elections might actually be interesting.
"...good can be said about this year's state political campaigns: They're more interesting than they've been in years, because..."
Oct. 4, 2002 News Column by Michael King
Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half
A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?
"...annually, it might be time to ask your employer for a raise. For the first time in more than..."
Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver
HD 50 Run-Off Enters Final Lap
Campaigns get back into gear ahead of early voting
"...2013 followed by a run-off to determine a placeholder for Strama, and then a regular election cycle in 2014...."
Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks
Page Two: Flip It and Reverse It
Bush abandons troublesome action for the sanctity of meaningless battles and ideological purity
"...one focused on the Constitution and the American government. Unfortunately, last week I blew the lead on "Page Two"..."
July 7, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]
Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars
"...Oct. 15, was the Federal Election Commission filing deadline for Congressional campaign fundraising for the third quarter (ending Sept...."
Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King
REV UP the Vote
A local campaign aims to boost the disability vote
"...People with disabilities represented more than a fifth of the..."
July 15, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia
The Insurance
Industry Scam
A Q&A with whistle-blower Wendell Potter
"...his book about his time shaping the anti-health care reform message. With the new Republican-dominated Congress threatening to repeal..."
Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
MassEquailty's Lessons
Melissa Threadgill, former communications director for MassEquality tell us how they did it.
"...While I was in Boston I had the good fortune to interview Melissa Threadgill, who was the Communications Director..."
Aug. 15, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell
Stopping the Nonsense
The No Nonsense campaign gears up to derail the national anti-gay crusade
"...For someone who faces formidably long odds in a statewide..."
Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Election 2004: Endorse-o-rama!
Candidates hit the hot Democratic club circuit
"...By now, at least a dozen Democratic candidates running for county offices have this nagging sensation that they're going..."
March 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
Inside Austin’s Fantasy Roleplaying Speakeasy With Oakda Malkuth
Straddling two worlds with Tiny Minotaur's bartending orc
"...a badass, this Oakda, a veteran of untold mercenary campaigns and a survivor of much eldritch chicanery among her..."
Nov. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
Zach Theatre's Evita
Zach Theatre's polished revival offers food for thought in this season of campaigns and debates
"...In this season of political campaigns, it's interesting to see the rise and fall of..."
Oct. 23, 2015 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe
Letter from Edinburgh
Secession, Scottish style - Texas, it ain't
"...Scotland is on the brink of radical transformation. As we write, the people of Scotland are debating..."
Sept. 17, 2014 News Post by Akwugo Emejulu
Texas Faith and Freedom
Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas
Freedom Network
"...to Cecile Richards, who founded TFN in 1995. Just before she announced her resignation, Chronicle readers awarded Smoot the..."
Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Facing the South
The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa
"...Falcon Reservoir. And so, there are not really two campaigns to be the Democratic nominee – and heavily favored..."
Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
Was this election the end of an era?
"...Austin may be better off that voters rejected these people and these ideas at this time. But "rejection" is..."
May 10, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Celebrity, South Austin Style
The Mayor of South Austin
"...I said, 'I don't know what it is, but for the first time in my life I really have..."
Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature
Paul-itically Incorrect
Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race
"...to the still-seated Rogers: "You owe me an apology for calling my boss a Nazi!"..."
Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban
Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?
Maybe not yet
"...Austin. Part of Chiles’ work as a network administrator for large, online companies involves the provision of information security,..."
Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Geopolitical Fault Lines
Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response
"...human character after a victory, generally set aside ideology for an hour and reserve their short remarks for thanking..."
July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt
Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'
The incumbent mayor defends his record
"...are your chief accomplishments? And what are your goals for a new term?..."
April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King
Bloggers and Pamphleteers
Karl Frisch and Lawrence Lessig on netroots politics
"...A veteran of presidential campaigns for both Republicans (Sens. Lamar Alexander and John McCain,..."
July 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
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"...Thank you Mr. Black for using some common sense when writing about the "Open..."
April 21, 2006 Column
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"...The Austin Chronicle's endorsements for the Commissioners Court should leave its readers wondering if..."
Oct. 25, 2002 Column
Beverly Besieged
Mike Clark-Madison previews the Place 4 City Council race.
"...good ol' gal aplomb, seemingly unconcerned about these nice people running against her. But in her private moments or..."
May 3, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
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"...Safe Homes for Kids..."
Feb. 15, 2002 Column
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Readers' last gasps on light rail.
"...I moved to Austin 12 years ago, local inhabitants informed me that "MoPac" (or Loop 1) stood for the..."
Nov. 3, 2000 Column
AIRC Changes Leadership
"...Caceres had worked for AIRC since 2010 – starting as a volunteer before..."
