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Lefty Changes His Spots
Not Your Same Old Slusher
"...perceive as Slusher selling out for the sake of political popularity. Slusher first got involved in politics in 1979..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The People's Court
Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful
"...By casting himself as a "rough around the edges political outsider," and Triana as a polished political positioner, Evans..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Think Locally, Act Regionally
Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?
"...two years. And it still hasn't happened at the political level, where our newly conceived metropolis comprises hundreds of..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Now or Never
"...up against some stiff competition once again, what with political up-and-comers Darwin McKee and Stacy Dukes-Rhone entering the fray...."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Harnessing Anger
"...no shortage of candidates in this race. Offering little political experience, but plenty of sympathy for affluent, propertied voters..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks
"...the issue, thank goodness, is that there are genuine political disagreements that have come to light in this town,..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Column

Page Two
"...of the campaign acting like nothing so much as political flacks, engaging in the very behavior they claimed to..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...reform measure won handily at Tuesday's polls, but some political naysayers say it's just a matter of time before..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Page Two
"...defend Richards as a woman of remarkable integrity and political courage, someone who has dedicated her whole life to..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column by Louis Black

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Rider Replies
"...It will make a bad system worse and encourage political domination by special interests...."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

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Travis County Bond Propositions
"...#1: Shall the City charter be amended to regulate political fund raising and expenditures in City elections?..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

My Slammer Vacation
How I Spent...
"...readily that, sometimes, it's hard to remember just how political he was. Yet the mere fact that he died..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

Funny Money
Campaign Finance Reform: Who Cares?
"...that do not limit the amounts that individuals and political action committees can give to candidates. Because of that,..."

June 6, 1997 News Column by Robert Bryce

Runoff Roundup
"...predicting that this election will signal the beginning of political changes in Austin's African American community, which has traditionally..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

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Emory & Young Not Conservative
"...business and he is unrefined in the art of "political speak." I see his homespun humor and straight-talk as..."

May 16, 1997 Column

Motal De-Clawed
Waging a Gentler Campaign for Place 2
"...like mind. But Motal's fast-growing reputation as an Austin political cartoon character is not her supporters' worst nightmare. Gus..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paul-itically Incorrect
Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race
"...race. The driving force behind the mud-slinging is a political pamphlet Paul has been putting out for more than..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Right-Wing Revolution
Conservative Christians Target Texas Board of Education
"...candidates such as Charlie Weaver, a newcomer to the edu-political arena who is looking to represent 15 Central Texas..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Mayor, Mayor
Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing
"...do a better job working both sides of the political fence that Todd tried hard to straddle. "Kirk doesn't..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk
"...starts... -- R.A. RECA Gets Accused According to the political newsletter In Fact, three angry voters have filed complaints..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

Capital City Christian Coalition
"...Austin Interfaith isn't the only game in town for politically active churches. The Capital City Christian Coalition (CCCC) is..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Opinion: Force Out Hartzell at Your Own Risk
An incoming UT student urges caution on the recent campaign to force University of Texas President Jay Hartzell to resign. His replacement could be much worse.
"...state universities as pawns in their sick game of political chess. Let’s be clear: If Hartzell hadn’t adhered to..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Dash Kostka

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History
Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable
"...work, which can be dangerous and, at times, life-threatening. Political, but Not a Political Prosecution..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton
Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?
"...that some Republicans – not willing to buy intense political trouble for only uncertain moral return – changed their..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Gathering Storm: Robert Draper on the Post-Reality GOP
NYT writer and former Austinite sees a dark future in his new book, Weapons of Mass Delusion
"...former Austinite cut to the chase: "Our democracy and political system functions with the expectation that its two dominant..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News
Keep marching on
"...participate, and we win when women lead in the political process, and vote our numbers."..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border
So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?
"...has enough stamina to make his tailored set of political gifts – prodigious skills as an extemporaneous speaker and..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election
Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us
"...of action this cycle, as redistricting has changed the political map in ways that mostly work to Austin progressives'..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives
Power to the people?
"...local entrepreneur with previous lives as an attorney and political speechwriter. That was at the peak of public outcry..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?
What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general
"...pursued with diligence even while trying to burnish his political star. Eventually people wised up and just started directing..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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