As the city’s Equity Office says, “Austin has a long history of systemic racism and racial inequity that continues today.” That’s why we apply an equity lens to everyday reporting, writing stories that investigate the intersection of equity and the outdoors, climate change, and even the food that we eat.
Summary Austin City Council recently approved the city’s 2020-2021 budget after months of debate over police spending. Action Box Even though the budget is finalized, there’s still a lot of work to be done, so stay engaged! Follow your favorite nonprofit/ advocacy organization, as well
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the city’s new budget (and changes to the future of the Austin Police Department), but did you know that Council made another big decision last week? At their most recent meeting, Council officially voted to put Project
On Wednesday night, Austin Mayor Steve Adler delivered his annual State of the City Address, discussing his major priorities & goals for the city. Didn’t have a chance to watch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our handy little guide. You can also watch
Summary The city is in the process of developing a budget for its new fiscal year (which starts on October 1st). The main point of debate & discussion is over the police department budget. Action Box Get involved in the city’s budget process! Sign up
Summary The city is in the process of developing a budget for its new fiscal year (which starts on October 1st). The new budget will influence everything from Austin’s response to COVID-19 to police reform efforts. Action Box Get involved in the city’s budget process!
Summary The Democratic primary runoff for the next Travis County District Attorney is on July 14th. Have no idea who’s even running? Check out our easy-to-read guide below. Action Box Vote. Vote. Vote. One of the biggest races in this election is for our next
Partner Post This post comes from one of our Austin Common community partners, The City of Austin Office of Sustainability. The Office of Sustainability is the city department that works on issues related to climate change, food policy, and green business. Action Box Have thoughts
Every Monday, The Austin Common staff shares what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. This week, we’re focusing our recommendations on police reform & the upcoming election. For more, follow us on Instagram – @the_austin_common. Read: Black Lives Matter’s Years of Pressure Paved Way For
About The Author Janis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as well as one of the organizers of Community Resilience Trust, a grassroots coalition that came together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of making Austin a more equitable
Summary In this story, we highlight Black Mamas ATX, a local organization on a mission to end maternal health disparities. Action Box Support Black Mamas ATX by donating on their Patreon Page. “No mother should have to face death in order to give life.”
Every Monday, The Austin Common staff shares what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. This week, we’re focusing our recommendations on racial justice and police reform issues. For more, follow us on Instagram – @the_austin_common. Throughline podcast – American Police This podcast from NPR shares
Summary In this post, we highlight the local organizations, government departments, and advisory boards and commissions that influence racial justice and policing policies in Austin. Action Box Watch the Austin City Council meeting from June 4th on protests in the city and police policies and