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Opinion: Affordable Childcare Now – A Community Call to Action for Travis County
Dr. Libby Doggett makes the case for Travis County CARES, a November ballot measure that would provide high quality, affordable child care and afterschool programs for working families
"...learning in the U.S. Department of Education during the Obama administration and spent 10 years prior to that at..."

June 28, 2024 Column by Libby Doggett

Federal Heat Rule Proposed Following Texas Bill That Stripped Worker Protections
After Abbott’s “Death Star” law, another attempt to protect workers from extreme heat
"...such a rule. During his term, Trump eliminated an Obama-era OSHA rule that required employers to report injury logs...."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Austin Chronic: Should I Throw Away My Marijuana in Fear of Fentanyl?
APD reassures there’s no evidence that contaminated marijuana is “prevalent in our community”
"...fear of legal issues. The rescheduling, which then-Pres. Barack Obama considered but didn’t accomplish, successfully portrays the Biden administration..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Opinion: Dear Israel: I’m Stuck in the Middle With You
My parents taught me that the existence of Israel is essential. My children taught me that support for their violently racist policies is fascistic. There’s a middle position, even if it sometimes feels contradictory.
"...justice. Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for Barack and Michelle Obama, discussed this essential distinction. “Charity is given out of..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Cathy K. Brown

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies
For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate
"...embarrassed to suggest socks? Hell, no. I wore my Obama socks until my toes were poking out. These Founding..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

The Luv Doc: Juke, Bob, Weave, and Sidestep
Not even Obama has good enough Obamacare to run that gauntlet
"...will be the crazy person. Why? Because not even Obama has good enough Obamacare to run that gauntlet, much..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America
The case of the missing judges
"...mind. It would also unencumber Texas judges, including the Obama-appointed Pitman. Pitman is, after all, the rare human being..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Senate Hopeful Colin Allred Makes His Moderate-Dem Case Against Ted Cruz
The former NFL player came to Austin for TribFest
"...NFL linebacker-turned-civil rights attorney who worked in President Barack Obama’s administration. When asked why he’d risk such a budding..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Packed Room at Trib Fest Hears Warnings on Christian Nationalism
The endless struggle continues
"...gay people, Blacks, and Hispanics. In the aughts, Barack Obama supporters and gun control advocates. In the 2010s, immigrants...."

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows
"...Toward the end of the Obama era, Slow Pulse was a darkwave duo that gigged..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Texas Football Should Be Good This Year
We mean it this time!
"...for a national title since year one of the Obama administration and have racked up more losses in the..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Sports Feature by Eric Goodman

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?
Casar takes on the Supremes
"...bottom." The Senate stalled to the point of blocking Obama's pick in Merrick Garland, Brett Kavanaugh got his seat..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels
"...(former) vaporwave dude on tour!" The denizens of the Obama era stare back confusedly as you hand them a..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

SXSW Music Spotlight: Coco & Clair Clair
Progressive pop duo offers an outlet for shy girl catharsis
"...that Nave was followed online by both President Barack Obama and patron saint Britney Spears. [inset-1-right]..."

March 17, 2023 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Ahead of SXSW Chat with Chelsea Handler, Jen Psaki Talks Life After the White House
Former White House press secretary previews her new MSNBC show
"...exactly that, campaigning and working for then-presidential hopeful Barack Obama...."

March 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...player in Kansas and a press secretary in the Obama administration.  – Rachel Rascoe Be Your Own Pet..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Review: Austin Playhouse's Nightbird
Timely treatise on the space between Black America's past, present, and future
"...is struggling to find her voice. Visions of an Obama statue made up of found household materials, a projected..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Austin at Large: New Year, Same Old Stories
I-35 deal nearly done, Nate Paul’s new enemy, Chip Roy ready for his close-up
"...its infinite wisdom, the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (under Obama!) delegated to TxDOT the power to approve its own..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs
Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money
"...by 926 votes out of 88,108 cast. "Like Barack Obama said, 'They accept the election results when they win..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Five Readings With Chronicle Writers at the Texas Book Festival 2022
Catch up with the Chron's editorial team in conversation with authors at this year's celebration of literature
"...Alliance: The Imperfect Union of Joe Biden and Barack Obama) and Peter Shinkle (Uniting America: How FDR and Henry..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Five Here-and-Now Picks to See at Levitation
Genre-blending show assembly runs next Thursday through Sunday
"...this Dayton, Ohio, trio as definitive survivors of the Obama era's signature psychedelic offshoot: vaporwave. Already rivaling the Pink..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022
Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team
"...on "I'm Dope" – a song featured on Michelle Obama's 2020 Workout Playlist, of all places – followed by..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Federal District Court Rules Employers Can Refuse to Purchase Health Insurance That Covers PrEP
When lifesaving medicines are against someone’s religion
"...people's sincere religious beliefs; for good or ill. The Obama White House knew with the ACA mandate it was..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...What do Tom Morello and Barack Obama have in common? Both are biracial men with Black..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Luv Doc: Lactometer
I like some milk that takes its time oozing out of the jug … like toothpaste … or soft serve … or that refrigerated premade cookie dough the lazy parents always get.
"...Joe can fist bump Mohammed bin Salman and Michelle Obama can spoon hug George W., then certainly the Luv..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down
The congresswoman’s inspirational healing in an age of gun violence
"...year’s South by Southwest, accompanied by former President Barack Obama’s account of the devastation, elevate the film's historical and..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Dina Barrish

SCOTUS Hobbles EPA, but Climate Tools Remain
Green raw deal
"...requirements under the Clean Power Plan adopted by the Obama administration to shift electric generation away from fossil fuel..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

High-Speed Rail Plan Scores Eminent Domain Power
Texas Supreme Court sides with Texas Central Railroad
"...it granted a franchise to a private operator. The Obama administration's high-speed rail initiative likewise led to a study..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Not-That-Undercover Austin Look at Donald Trump’s Roadshow
The House. The Senate. “Our” country.
"...(Hollywood conservative dude Kevin Sorbo bragged about meeting President Obama at a golf thing and told him, "I'm sorry..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Honoring the Activist Who Sparked the Integration of Barton Springs Pool
The city celebrated Joan Means Khabele life and legacy last Saturday
"...mayor of Dallas and U.S. Trade Representative under President Obama.)..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

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