Rant, Revisited
A new doc explores the life and times of underground comic Bill Hicks
"...Carrot Top, he was the best evidence for the defense. Hicks was the angry American whose fury was driven..."
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March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Back to School
Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power
"...were to adopt one suggested cost-cutting measure of becoming self-insuring. That step could save an estimated $3 million a..."
March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Tinkering With Death
Texas Defender Service attorney David Dow's memoir covers his his work defending the condemned
"...wise. If you don't learn them, you have only yourself to blame. There might not be anything you can..."
Feb. 22, 2010 Books Post by Jordan Smith
Innovative Justice: Lipscombe vs. Seelig
Both candidates push alternatives to incarceration
"...into private practice doing both civil work and criminal defense. In 2006, she was appointed to the city of..."
Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Letters at 3AM: Behold The Maslin
The Maslin is not a person but, rather, a function of virtually every book-review staff in the Western world
"...of a Manhattan condo as we hear throaty laughter, self-possessed, unconcerned, and certain of safety. Sonorously: "This is a..."
Jan. 29, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura
Page Two: The Place and the Time
Reasons for writing, and a pass at a Moby Grape discography
"...more than excessive, and to that I offer no defense...."
Jan. 8, 2010 Column by Louis Black
Point Austin: When a House Is Not a Home
Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders
"...of North America as well as the Austin-based Workers Defense Project – were hoping to demand that Centex take..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Austin@COP15
Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit
"...the European Union, and other key countries. The Environmental Defense Fund defines a "successful summit" as one resulting in..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Pecan Street Project
The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner
"...He described the project's goal as establishing "the most self-sufficient and energy efficient neighborhood development in the country." PSP..."
Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King
We Got Your Smart Grid Right Here
Dept. of Energy awards $10.4 million to Pecan Street Project
"...system integration," McCracken said. "Our goal is the most self-sufficient and energy efficient neighborhood development in the country."..."
Nov. 24, 2009 News Post by Michael King
Yours Ever: People and Their Letters & Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves
In praise of dead and dying art forms, Parts I and II
"...Mallon makes perfectly clear his own favorites, mounting a defense of the dyspeptic British poet Philip Larkin, for one,..."
Nov. 20, 2009 Books Review by Kimberley Jones
Sister Jessica Explains It All for You
The Girls' Guide to Rocking shows us the secret handshake
"...established in 2001 with a mission to "build girls' self-esteem through music creation and performance" (and since replicated by..."
Nov. 16, 2009 Books Post by Cindy Widner
Point Austin: Not About the Cameras
The Sanders shooting has not been justified
"..."Generally, how can a department that cannot police itself adequately, be trusted to police other individuals?" – Chief..."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Page Two: Civic War
Can a city so dedicated and so divided endure?
"...this column I've sometimes drifted into free-form discussions about myself that are excruciatingly oversincere. I know that when part..."
Nov. 13, 2009 Column by Louis Black
Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 7
Texas/Oklahoma border battle continues after the game
"...Besides, these boys were simply doing what any self-respecting, heavily-intoxicated Longhorn fans would probably do on a Sunday..."
Oct. 21, 2009 Sports Post by John Razook
Point Austin: Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...
A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same
"...applaud the renewed U.S. emphasis on international diplomacy). Obama himself said as much, describing the award largely as a..."
Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Justice Can Wait
On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission
"...Sam Bassett, the Austin attorney appointed to represent the defense bar and who had been acting as the commission's..."
Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Point Austin: A Green and Democratic Place
Local activists kick off co-op project with a visit from Omar Freilla
"...of a fledgling collective of groups – the Workers Defense Project, Third Coast Activist Resource Center, and perhaps others..."
Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: More Water Under the Bridge
Reading the political currents flowing through WTP4
"...the Palmer Events Center. Not so much the issue itself – although if Dr. Who happened to stop by..."
Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King
The World Is Flat
How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again
"...doesn't like LBJ because "he killed our Kennedy"), allowing himself to be called "J.R." and wearing a cowboy hat..."
Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner
Letters at 3AM
We share a collective amnesia about the 1950 U.S. law that permitted the concentration camp internment of known Communists and others "liable to become subversives"
"...Olsen. Read her classic collection, Silences, to judge for yourself the caliber of person singled out by Schulberg. And..."
Sept. 11, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura
Point Austin: It's Not About Sharon Keller
Sharon Keller, Todd Willingham, and unjustifiable homicide
"...execution day, having received a phone request (relayed from defense attorneys) to allow a late filing, she responded with..."
Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Something Wilder
AFS Essential Cinema: Censors, Drop Your Scissors! Billy Wilder's Later Comedies
"...fan; my conversation with George had begun with my defense of Wilder's final movie, Buddy Buddy, a widely disparaged..."
Aug. 28, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten
Armed for Court-Martial Combat
One court-martial down, another one on the way
"...a conscientious objector and still believes in wars of self-defense. But in an unsworn statement submitted to the court,..."
Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Page Two: Hypocrisy and Health Care
Toward a list of ingredients for stew
"...is wondering why the economy did not immediately right itself. Maintaining this indignation over wasteful spending requires ignoring the..."
July 3, 2009 Column by Louis Black
Page Two: Return to Forever
From creationism to red-baiting, the right kicks it old school
"...In the ongoing discussion of torture, self-declared "patriots" regularly inform us that it is okay to..."
May 29, 2009 Column by Louis Black
Arm Up! Arm Up!
"...lives. They can't be blamed for assuring their own self-defense by arming up!..."
May 25, 2009 Postmarks
Gun Crazy!
Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales
"...a personal firearm for "traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home," and therefore the D.C. ban on..."
May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Medium Mash
Previewing MALI Women's Film & Performance Arts Festival
"...along with "Folding Over Twice," a film about girls' un-self-conscious movements becoming dance steps. Slippery...."
May 15, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner
Gone Gone Gone
The Head Cat himself, Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, talks in his sleep.
"...LK: No, it’s just me having fun [laughs]. I’m selfish, you know. There’s no message for kids...."
May 7, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Mays Street & Old Settlers Park
