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Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins
A governor's race with lots of buzz
"...Davis entered the 2014 race to be governor of Texas...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race
UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November
"...a preview of her speech, Davis said, "We love Texas not only for how good it is, but for..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Special Assembly
Thousands rally at the Capitol
"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered at the Capitol on Monday for a..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stand With Texas Women Rally
July 1, 2013. 31 photos.
"...An estimated 5,000 people flooded the Texas State Capitol and grounds for Monday’s Stand With Texas..."

July 2, 2013 Photo Gallery

Capitol Rally at Noon Monday
Pro-choice, anti-choice crowds expected for second round
"...of last week's historic defeat of Senate Bill 5, pro-choice organizers, led by Planned Parenthood and NARAL, are staging..."

June 30, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?
Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward
"...the last 24 hours, a "citizen's filibuster" helped defeat Texas' draconian Senate Bill 5, and the Supreme Court of..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

UPDATE: The People's Filibuster Continues
Opponents of war on women use lege rules to derail abortion ban
"...and HB 60, a backdoor effort to regulate abortion providers out of existence. But there's a determined fight in..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

NARAL Stages 'People's Filibuster'
Action against new abortion regulations
"...For supporters of reproductive rights in Texas, today is going to be a..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Protecting Women? Deuell Knows Best
The Lege moves to put more restrictions on abortion clinics
"...why they believe the measure will actually force abortion providers to shutter their operations, thereby reducing access to safe..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Back Door Ban on Abortion?
Senator would regulate clinics as surgical centers
"...position, arguing that the measure would instead force abortion providers to shutter operations and would reduce access to safe..."

March 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill
Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20
"...As expected, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday announced his..."

Dec. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

More Abortion Reporting Requirements Proposed
After the Lege shot them down (four times), new rules have made their way to committees
"...In each of the four previous Texas Legis­lat­ive sessions, anti-choice lawmakers tried and failed to dramatically..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keeping the Faith
Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church
"...congregation – specifically because of her ongoing support for Texas' Women's Health Program, a Medicaid-waiver health care program that..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court
Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional
"...overturning an injunction that had barred final implementation of Texas' new ultrasound-before-abortion law – may "barely have touched on..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wish List
We've made your list, now check it twice and give to do good!
"...Here we are at year's end, assessing our progress, assessing what needs remain. If your 2011 was like..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Family Planning Torn Asunder
House strips funding for women's health care
"...On April 1, members of the Texas House overwhelmingly approved a series of budget amendments that..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Brutal Budget Amendments Target Family Planning Funds
Deep cuts proposed for health programs, more money for GOP pet projects
"...Parenthood, the scourge of many conservatives who equate the provider largely of preventative health services with abortion, which makes..."

April 1, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Wish List
Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most
"...that $250,000-plus incomes will continue to be taxed at disproportionately low and laughable levels: Redistribution of hoarded resources is..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Res Publica
Citizens calendar, Sept. 24-Oct. 1
"...CELEBRATION OF CHOICE An evening of music and a silent auction for..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica
Citizens calendar, Sept. 17-24
"...Taylor. 5-7pm. LBJ Auditorium, 2313 Red River, 232-3617. Free. www.utexas.edu/ogs/lectures/taylor...."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, June 4-11
"...GEORGE TILLER Austin Women's Health Center, the Lilith Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, Planned Parenthood, and Whole Woman's Health, among..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature

Honoring Dr. George Tiller
Women's health providers and advocates plan a vigil for Tiller
"...in memory of Dr. George Tiller, the Kansas abortion provider who was gunned down at church on Sunday in..."

June 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Carona Moves "Life" to New Committee
Not enough votes to move the "Choose Life" vanity plate out of Senate Transportation Committee
"...Indeed, reproductive choice advocates have long said they could conceivably get..."

April 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pregnant Pause
Anti-abortion group is poised to siphon big chunk of indigent health-care funds
"...fairly hefty budget increase: The controversial Alternatives to Abortion program could see a $1.5 million increase in funding if..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rick Perry Gets a Life
Perry drives anti-abortion license plate proposal
"...effort that will allow Texans to support the humane choice of adoption," Perry said. "The majority of Texans believe..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wish List
Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most
"...Each year, The Austin Chronicle invites local nonprofits to submit lists of all the things they need..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Kate X Messer

NARAL Supports Bolton, Maldonado
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas PAC throws its support to the candidates it believes will fight for women's rights
"...On Oct. 3 the NARAL Pro-Choice Texas political action committee announced its endorsements of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Pregnancy Care Network Proves Unimpressive
Report shows Alternatives to Abortion program to be expensive, inefficient
"...After two fiscal years of funding, Texas' Alternatives to Abortion program remains "grossly inefficient and expensive,"..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
"...Meeker of Responsible Growth for Northcross, on the Wal-Mart proposed for the former Northcross Mall property Headlines..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Happenings
Jan. 17-23
"...NANCY KEENAN The president of NARAL Pro-Choice America discusses Roe v. Wade on the landmark..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

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