More Black Americans live in Texas than any other state. Two years after George Floyd’s murder, many reconsider their future here. BY JADEN EDISON AUG. 16, 20225 AM CENTRAL After the nation watched a Minneapolis police officer murder George Floyd two summers ago, Gov. Greg Abbott promised Floyd’s Houston relatives that his death would not be in vain …
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How One Progressive City Is Fighting to Decriminalize Abortion As part of a growing movement, municipalities like Austin are finding ways to protect their most vulnerable citizens in a post-Roe world. By Mary Tuma August 15,2022 AUSTIN, TEX.—When Justice Samuel Alito’s majority opinion draft overturning Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, Austin City Council member José “Chito” Vela, …
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints officer indicted for misconduct during George Floyd protests to police regulatory agency Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd. By JOLIE MCCULLOUGH AND JADEN EDISON Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:28 PM EDT Gov. Greg …
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Austin City Council votes to put $350 million affordable housing bond on November ballot KUT 90.5 | By Skye Seipp Published July 28, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT Lee esta historia en español As Austinites see a sharp rise in the cost of living, voters could have the chance to vote on a $350 million bond for affordable housing …
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Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot What exactly is a G file? BY BRANT BINGAMON Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department’s computer database sit the personnel files of each of its approximately 1,800 officers. Those files include their disciplinary histories, which may include details about unnecessary violence or unethical …
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Austin Justice Coalition fighting for new police contract negotiations City of Austin Emergency Medical Services staff are also pushing for more rights. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) invited the community to a press conference at the Austin Energy Headquarters preceding the Austin Police Department‘s contract negotiation session on Monday. The AJC was joined by fellow …
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Austin Justice Coalition speaks out ‘retaliation’ for those who come forward during investigation into racism at APD By Russell Falcon AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday night, the Austin Justice Coalition, along with guests, discussed “a legacy of racism in Austin” as they urged the Austin Police Department to be willing to have “uncomfortable” conversations around …
“Austin Justice Coalition calling to continue equity conversation after AISD school closure vote” By Mike Marut (KVUE) AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly a dozen people discussed the Austin ISD school changes vote with Austin Justice Coalition Sunday evening and how to continue making changes to achieve equity in the district’s classrooms. The vote by AISD Board …
“Activist Urges Austin To Look At Land Development Code Through Lens Of Equity” By JENNIFER STAYTON | KUT The grassroots Austin Justice Coalition focuses primarily on criminal justice and related issues, but the impact of development and displacement on communities of color compelled the organization to get involved in the city’s rewrite of its land development …