It's almost time for our League of Women Voters Austin Area Friends & Family Spring Festival! This FREE event will have snacks and fun activities for the whole family. There will be a bouncy house, face painting, entertainment, and a variety of games for everyone....

We're back with another election episode! In this week's episode, Austin Common Radio Hour host Amy Stansbury talks with Julie Oliver (of Ground Game Texas) about Prop A, which if passed, would effectively decriminalize marijuana in Austin and ban no-knock warrants by police. Don't forget to vote!...

Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile. It can disappear before our very eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy, everyday citizens must be engaged and step...

Our series on the March 2022 Texas primaries continues with an episode focused on several Texas Legislature races impacting the Central Texas community. In particular, this episode features candidates running in Texas House District 51 Democratic primary, including Claire Campos-O’Neal, Cody Arn, Maria Luisa “Lulu”...

In preparation for the local elections coming up on Tuesday, November 2nd, we invited our friends at The Austin Common to share their knowledge of local government and civics. Their interactive presentation will teach you the basics of the local government systems and how to use your...

SummaryOn November 2nd, there will be two local City of Austin propositions & eight statewide propositions on the ballot. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Early voting begins October 18th and lasts through October 29th. Election Day is on November 2nd. Early voting has officially begun. Check...