Minimum Lot Size Reform Is Gaining Traction in Texas Cities. That’s a Good Thing.
Austin should follow Houston’s lead and embrace this solution to address our housing affordability problem
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Dr. Jake Wegmann, Sept. 14, 2023
The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards
An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn’t just bad for the environment – it’s bad for business, too
Brad Wimberly, Aug. 24, 2023
Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries
Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children’s health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.
Hope Ferdowsian, July 20, 2023
The Case Against Disposable Food Ware
Austinites should be a part of the solution and eliminate plastic, single-use items from the waste stream
Jessica Fleming, June 29, 2023
Austin’s Nature Gap
Access to nature isn’t equitable, particularly for low-income and minority neighborhoods. We can do better for our kids.
Kathleen Schneeman, June 15, 2023
If We’re Outlawing Drag, Can We Please Burn Down Hooters Next?
Mae Joldersma, June 8, 2023
End the Witch Hunt, Let LGBTQIA+ Texans Thrive
The 88th Texas Legislature will be remembered for its baseless attacks on queer Texans
Garrett R. Chase, June 1, 2023
House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans
HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn’t say.
Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval, May 25, 2023
How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism
A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas
Aubree Brown, May 18, 2023
Teachers Can No Longer Afford to Live in Texas
Senate Bill 9 is an insult to teachers
Cary Beshel, May 18, 2023
UT Shouldn’t Prioritize Football Over Historic Preservation
The university needs to preserve its cultural heritage, not prioritize another football facility
Edwin Bautista, May 11, 2023
Proposition A ... and A and A and A: The Case for Reforming How We Label Ballot Measures
It’s time for us to do something revolutionary – go through the whole alphabet before starting over again at A
Ed Espinoza, April 27, 2023
Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care
With the recent expiration of pandemic-era health insurance requirements, millions of Texans may lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming months. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Yosha Singh, April 13, 2023
Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?
Travis County’s voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business
Bruce Elfant, March 30, 2023
Turn Off the Lights! Birds Are Depending on Us.
During migration season, we can lower bird mortality rates by lowering lights
Caley Zuzula, March 23, 2023
More Trains, Buses, and Housing Options Mean a More Affordable Austin for All
Transit Forward’s executive director explains why Project Connect is vital to Austin’s future
Bill McCamley, March 2, 2023
The End of Copper Wire Landline Service Is Not Progress
The reliability and security that came with copper wire phone lines cannot be replaced by internet-based phone services
William Camden, March 2, 2023
Another School Shooting – This Is Our America Now
We are a country that loves its guns more than the children we've lost to gun violence
Heather Lewis, Feb. 23, 2023
From Mentorship to Pay – Smart Solutions to the Teacher Shortage
An Austin teacher has ideas for what the Texas Legislature can do to fix our educator crisis
Matthew Balter, Feb. 16, 2023
Where Is the Support for Minority Faculty to Succeed at UT?
A retired professor reflects on how little has changed at Texas’ flagship university since he first started teaching nearly 50 years ago
Dan Acosta, Feb. 9, 2023
For All Their Wins, Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton Have Lost So Much More
A Texan reflects on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad GOP leadership
Al Lindsey, Jan. 26, 2023
As a Transgender Person, I Am Afraid That Staying in Texas May Harm Me in the Future
Why does Texas attorney general Ken Paxton want to know about me?
Kat Steele, Jan. 5, 2023
The Zilker Vision Plan Is Deeply Flawed and Should Be Scrapped
The newly released draft plan is a recipe for how to ruin a park
David Weinberg, Dec. 22, 2022
Regenerative Agriculture Can Save the Southwest
We can end drought by restoring soil and local water cycles
Elizabeth Heilman, Dec. 1, 2022
Gratitude Is Good for You
It’s the perfect time to thank the people in our lives who never get enough recognition
Kriya Handa, Nov. 23, 2022
Flawed Cemetery Rules Process Violates City Council Resolution and Betrays Public Trust
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is trying to force new rules that could result in the desecration of hundreds of graves
Sharon Weintraub, Nov. 10, 2022
We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran
Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out
Mahsa Monshizadegan, Oct. 27, 2022
Sex Ed Is Not the Enemy – It’s Mental Health Care
We can help our communities lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives by increasing access to reproductive health resources
Isabella Verratti, Oct. 6, 2022
How Los Verdes Helped Me Find a Community in the Sport I Love
Austin FC supporters group embodies “Y’all Means All” motto
Harley Hightower, Sept. 29, 2022
Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape
Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution’s harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health
