Opinion
Today’s television shows rush youth to grow up
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Columnist John W. Fountain III longs for the day when families bonded around the TV set.
Opinion
Local NAACP chapter pushes for criminal justice reforms
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The local branch urges everyone to get involved in the fight for economic and social justice. These issues will be discussed at a conference in April and at local meetings the first Saturday of every month.
Opinion
Be an advocate for your own health
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Austin Weekly News Editor Terry Dean writes about his new journey as a cancer survivor.
Opinion
Time to honor African-American history, but how?
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Austin businessman urges West Siders to recognize and honor one of their own.
Opinion
Maybe the answer is so simple
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The bitter cold will soon be gone, says columnist John W. Fountain III. But will the hopelessness and despair found in many parts of the city disappear as well?
Community
West Side residents protest charter school expansion
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They question why the Chicago Board of Education is expected this week to approve more charters after four Austin public schools recently closed.
Opinion
It’s time for African-American businessmen and women to speak up
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Otherwise, the rest of the community won’t know what we’re doing – and the important role we play, writes one Austin business operator.
Opinion
Teachers or tissues?
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Advocates urge residents to attend a community meeting Monday night about more proposed charter schools for Austin.
Opinion
Who told you the struggle was over?
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John W. Fountain III kicks of the new year with powerful commentary.
Opinion
Silent killers in the community
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One longtime Austin resident pleads with her fellow residents to step up now and be a part of the solution.