Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter?

Congressional candidate requests Austin DSA withdraws endorsement over Casar's views on Israel

"...Greg Casar's congressional campaign has requested that Austin Democratic Socialists of America withdraw its endorsement, following tension..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DSA Queer Coalition Organizes and Mobilizes

Democratic Socialists subgroup has the LGBTQ community's back

"...turn is the ATX Democratic Socialists of America (ATX DSA) Queer Coalition. A subgroup of the Austin chapter of..."

Feb. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...after call as he drove over icy roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Progressive Political Rallies Kick Off Early Voting in Austin

"...U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., visited Austin and San Antonio to rally progressives and get out..."

Feb. 14, 2022 Photo Gallery

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...largest socialist organization in the country – elected longtime Austin activist Danny Fetonte to their National Political Committee. The..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lewis Conway Jr.: Council Candidate ... DJ?

District 1 candidate to soundtrack Austin DSA Drag Prom

"...scene. On Saturday, June 30, Conway will DJ the Austin Democratic Socialists' Drag Prom ("because capitalism is a drag!")..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan

Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot

"...Shortly after Save Austin Now, a GOP-backed political action committee closely allied with..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lewis Conway’s Complex Candidacy

Eligibility questions, vague accusations plague Council candidate's early campaign

"...One DSA member who recorded the conversation sent audio recording of..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Congressional Candidate Attacked by “Revolutionary” Bullies

Heidi Sloan assaulted following weekend campaigning

"...In the latest eruption of Austin’s paltry contribution to the national ranks of wannabe revolutionaries,..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Qmmunity: From Harvey Milk to 2020’s Rainbow Wave

Plus Bizarre Stripper Burlesque and Cheer Ups Quarantikki Happy Hour

"...feels especially salient. In a May 12 letter to Austin-Travis County officials, the Texas Attorney General's Office not only..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: The Wrong Way, The Right Way

ALEC, APA two associations with different responses to our challenging times

"...The 46th ALEC Annual Meeting is in Austin this week, Wed.-Fri., Aug. 14-16, at the JW Marriott..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Glenn Scott Fought for Her Life, and Yours

A comrade in arms

"...As I was leaving Glenn Scott's home in South Austin last weekend, her husband Richard made sure to remind..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Gay Place

Know what queers know!

"...more. The project was shot, in part, at BookWoman, Austin's very own feminist bookstore. Now it's returning for a..."

June 29, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Mischaracterized Woody

"...Dear Editor, I was disappointed to read that The Austin Chronicle endorsed Margaret Gómez for Precinct 4 Commissioner ["Chronicle..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Postmarks

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Tonight, the Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month..."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Von Trapps is finally getting its due here in Austin. Although The Sound of Music recently played in a..."

July 14, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...Doggett vs. DSA Facing the growing prospect of war with Iran following..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...and provides employment. Her political experience is primarily in Austin city politics, as an organizer for the Austin chapter..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Gay Place

Stay informed, stay enraged, and surround yourself with good people

"...ATX DSA Queer Coalition April Meeting Get involved with ATX DSA...."

April 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The fight carries on

"...last week we celebrated the second annual Black Pride. Austin organizers are finally addressing the dearth of trans health..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE

"...other Thursday: March 2, 16 & 30, 7-9pm. Q Austin, 2906 Medical Arts. www.fb.com/qbatx...."

March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...associated with the ostensibly defunct Maoist group Red Guards Austin, highlighting stress fractures at the leftmost edge of Austin..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Commission filings, rounded) in the six districts that cross Austin. Note that by election day, most of this money..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

ICE Draws Fire for “Sham” Detention Contracts

Local groups say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shouldn't get away with sidestepping federal protocol

"...letter dated Dec. 5, organizations including Grassroots Leadership, RAICES, Austin DSA Immigrant Rights Committee, and the Austin Sanctuary Network..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Although Texans voted only a month ago – the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity

A new year to be queer-er

"...(in the best way), and queerer than ever. From Austin's explosive drag scene to pop-up parties, Pride celebrations, and..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Election Coverage: A Glass Half-Full

Little f*cking drops of blue blood, sweat, and tears

"...party is now competitive; any GOP incumbent in the Austin, Dallas, or Houston suburbs is more lucky than good..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...Find out more March primary resources – including Austin Chronicle endorsements, race analysis, and voting information – at..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...Project Transitions hosts the 20th annual culinary fundraiser benefiting Austinites living with HIV/AIDS. Start with classy dinners in private..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Community leaders hosts forum to discuss new city commission to focus on LGBTQ quality of life

"...the creation of the city's first LGBTQ center with Austin Pride, and the other to discuss Queerbomb 2017. We..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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