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East Austin

Sam’s Bar-B-Que (since 1976), East Twelfth and Poquito Streets.

I’ve Lived in East Austin for 60 Years, and I Don’t Recognize it Anymore

As gentrification reshapes my neighborhood, I fear we’re losing something of real value to our city.

by Wilhelmina Delco

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‘Owned’ Explores the Racist Foundation of Homeownership in America

by Megan Kimble

Eye on Texas: Remembering Draylen Mason

by Morgan O'Hanlon

Direct Quote: Digging into Austin’s East Side

by Jen Reel

Mar 17, 2014

Locked Out

The war on drugs continues to deny the American Dream to countless poor black families.

by Raymond Thompson

IDEA Allan Elementary in East Austin Dec 28, 2012

The Cautionary Tale of Austin ISD’s Partnership with IDEA Charters

The end of Austin ISD's deal with a South Texas charter operator offers some lessons for the rest of the state.

by Patrick Michels

Santa Rita Courts in Austin. Dec 13, 2012

Santa Rita Courts and the Fight for Affordable Public Housing

Public housing is no less political an issue now than it was in the 1930s.

by Nick Swartsell

Inside this month's print issue

Molly Ivins on School Vouchers (1997)

Another bad idea whose time has come in the Texas Legislature is upon us. It's time to revive my old proposal that Texas be made into a national laboratory for bad government. Having a bad idea in your state? Come to Texas and see how it works out in practice.

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Payday Loan Store Nov 20, 2012

Payday Loans: A Pound of Flesh—Fees May Apply

by Forrest Wilder

Cultural Warrior

by Susan Smith Richardson

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