Jolt Action Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

Filings describe termination without notice and dispute over remote work

"...Jolt Action, which bills itself as the "largest Latino pro­gres­sive..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...It’s official this morning: Jolt Texas founder and Workers Defense Project co-founder Cristina Tzintzún..."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...millions of online viewers – is the brainchild of Jolt, a scrappy new organization with big ambition...."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'It's Time to Give Them Another Jolt'

Ralph Nader stops to chat in Austin

"...AC: This time it seems to me the negative reaction to your running is stronger than 2000, and not..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor, Jolt Leader Respond to Trump's Immigration Threats

As 2020 campaign begins, the president promises massive deportations

"...border, has sufficient resources to mount a major nationwide action...."

June 19, 2019 News Post by Michael King

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Tzintzún Ramirez www.cristinafortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: Blue America, Working Families Party, Jolt Action, Latino Victory Fund, UT-Austin UDems, CWA District 6..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

The Human Stain

Despite some terrific moments, Philip Roth's words fail to stick to the screen.

"...and to the most ruthless of society’s strictures. The action is set during the Clinton impeachment trial and, in..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The American

George Clooney stars in this thoughtful thriller from the director of Control, the biopic about Joy Division's Ian Curtis.

"...but this American doesn’t contain the kind of film action most Americans are accustomed to in their thrillers. This..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...engagement groups Sunrise Movement ATX, MOVE Texas, Texas Rising Action, and Jolt Action, is part of a broader effort..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Long Shot

Timely political rom-com finds new common ground for opposites attracting each other

"...risks along the way, it’s not just a welcome jolt to the forever-flatlining rom-com (in feature films, at least),..."

May 3, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Home Again

a lifestyle comedy with a soupçon of pain

"...Kate Hudson’s sass, or Julia Roberts’ million-dollar smile could jolt this muddled rom-com to life...."

Sept. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

"...brings that oft-abused corpse to life again with a jolt, though not the way you might expect. The film..."

Nov. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

As Outrage Grows, the Anti-Voter Train Rolls On

The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continues at the Texas Lege

"...As HB 6 passed, young people with JOLT Action, a progressive group focused on mobilizing Latino voters,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2021

"...Texas State Capitol (April 8, 2021) Youth activists from Jolt Action and Next Gen America drop over 200K rose..."

Dec. 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...youthful founder of both the Workers Defense Project and Jolt Action, Tzintzún Ramirez has demonstrated statewide leadership and activism,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...funds, other governmental partners to help with safe mobility actions."  – Lina Fisher Hays County Commish Brings His Own..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Girlie Action

Girlie action

"...earlier this year, Sugar in My Coffee, is another jolt of java-laced groove and sweetly composed tunes. That's not..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...from the nationally known activists onstage, the calls to action from the women in the crowd, and the promises..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Movement Mujeres Looks to Empower Young Women of Color

Project empowers young women of color

"...says Cristina Tzintzún of Austin-based Latino voter mobilization group Jolt. "Some powerful and transformative things happened during the midterms,"..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Texas GOP Tees up More Voter ID Nonsense

Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy

"...the League of Women Voters of Texas, Work­ers Defense Action Fund, Texas Organ­iz­ing Project, ACLU of Texas, and Jolt..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

God's Creatures

Stillness and violence in this startling tale of an Irish fishing community

"...The smart play is to choose not to take action...."

Sept. 30, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Harleen makes her own way without Mr. J.

"...starts that have been played to death in other action-comedies – feel like an essential part of her character..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Trump's Mass Deportation Threat: Austin Responds

Mayor Adler: "We will take steps to mobilize community partners and resources"

"...Mexican border, has sufficient resources for a major nationwide action...."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

ICE Attacks!

Immigration took a beating this year from both the federal and state government

"...community, the Trump administration decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv­als Program (DACA), throwing the future of..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

During Austin Visit, A.G. Jeff Sessions Rehashes Immigration Myths

Activists protest Sessions and the DOJ's "racist" agenda

"...re-affirmed his support for the demise of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has threatened the..."

Oct. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...primarily the police model X26, which delivers a 50,000-volt jolt of electricity from a distance of up to 25..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...the NAACP, said he's received numerous complaints about police action on Sixth Street, has defended more than one aggrieved..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...the Shank's debut. Hynnugh! – Kate X Messer Extra Action Marching Band..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 26 - April 1

"...you'll meditate on what he says and take decisive action. He writes, "Incredible change happens in your life when..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...but Ramos' version speeds up the song's bright merengue jolt with electronic flourishes of playful synths and boogie breakdowns...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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