There's been a lot of news lately over Austin's police contract. In this episode, we break it all down for you & explain what police contracts even are, the ways they impact accountability and staffing, and how an upcoming election could impact the future of...
SummaryOn November 2nd, there will be two local City of Austin propositions on the ballot. Prop A is about police budgets & staffing. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Early voting begins October 18th and lasts through October 29th. Election Day is on November 2nd. Hey Austin...
Should Austin reinstate its homeless camping ban? That's the question voters will have to decide on May 1st. (It will be called Prop B on your ballot.) In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury dives deep into the upcoming City of...
Did you know that earlier this year, Austin became the first city in the country to add a mental health option to its 911 call center script? Did you also know that in 2018, a city audit found that amongst the 15 most populous US...
On Thursday, March 11th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of...
RSVP here for the zoom link ---> https://actionnetwork.org/events/new-member-call Democratic Socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Austin's own Jose Garza are raising the expectations of millions of people across the United States and bringing them into a political awakening. The membership of DSA, the largest socialist...
We're coming into the home stretch! We are now at the point where there are amendments on the table before city council which would, if passed actually remove $100 MILLION dollars from APD to spend on essential services and alternative first response. Something that would...
Join us on Wednesday, August 5th for a discussion about the history of policing in America, and their role in repressing labor and social justice movements. Socialist Night School is an open course that provides a chance to develop our politics together, regardless of background knowledge...
SummaryCity Council is in the process of debating and revising the proposed budget for its 2020-2021 fiscal year. In this guide, we break down and explain the main point of discussion - the police department's budget. Action BoxHave opinion's about the city's budget? Email your...
This month we'll discuss "The End of Policing" by Alex S. Vitale and how it relates to AJC's police advocacy work. Everyone is welcome to join us. Book description: "The problem is not over-policing, it is policing itself." Recent years have seen an explosion of protest against police...