# john lewis (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover john lewis. Page: Feed: --- ## [Can We Get A Number? – A Look at Wildly Varying Estimates of Austin’s Homeless Population](https://theaustinindependent.org/can-we-get-a-number-a-look-at-wildly-varying-estimates-of-austins-homeless-population/) _2026-08-17 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ There are a lot of different opinions and philosophies on how to approach Austin’s homelessness problem. One thing it seems we should be able to agree on though is the need for a solid estimate of how many people are homeless in Austin and Travis County, or experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County. But, \[…\] ## [Harper Madison Envisions A Racist Future For Her Northeast Austin Council District](https://theaustinindependent.org/harper-madison-envisions-a-racist-future-for-her-northeast-austin-council-district/) _2026-08-13 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Council Member Natasha Harper Madison is very concerned about the future direction of voters in District 1, the Council District which she currently represents. Here’s what she said at a Council meeting on July 30: “As the lone Black Council Member on the Council, living in a country with the type of federal administration we \[…\] ## [Can James Talarico Lead Texas Dems Out of the Wilderness – Fox Poll Says Maybe – Hinojosa Gaining Ground Too](https://theaustinindependent.org/can-james-talarico-lead-texas-dems-out-of-the-wilderness-fox-poll-says-maybe-hinojosa-gaining-ground-too/) _2026-08-03 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Here’s a mind-bender question for hard core Democrats, especially, let’s say, Democrats who watch a lot of MS NOW, formerly MSNBC. Would you believe a poll from Fox News if it showed your Senate candidate ahead with a chance to be the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Texas since 1988? Well that’s exactly \[…\] ## [Tell the Senate: Vote NO on the SAVE America Act](https://www.circle.org/takeaction/voteno-senate-save-act) _2026-07-27 · Stephanie Fischetti · Social Justice Actions - The Workers Circle_ Take a moment to write to your senators and demand they stop the SAVE America Act, once and for all! ## [City Audit on “Nonprofit Contract Performance Management” – Sounds Boring But. . .](https://theaustinindependent.org/city-audit-on-nonprofit-contract-performance-management-sounds-boring-but/) _2026-07-23 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ (This article was originally posted at the end of the adjacent article about the Senate race. But, per reader request we are posting it as a seperate article.) Let’s take a quick look at the goings on at City Hall. I realize we are only capturing a small portion of the activities, but a recent \[…\] ## [A Look at Media Coverage of Talarico and Black Voters Plus City Auditors Point Out Poor Performance by City Funded Nonprofits](https://theaustinindependent.org/a-look-at-media-coverage-of-talarico-and-black-voters-plus-city-auditors-point-out-poor-performance-by-city-funded-nonprofits/) _2026-07-23 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Let’s look in on the US Senate race here in Texas. That’s the one pitting Democrat State Representative James Talarico against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the May Republican primary runoff while Talarico defeated Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — without a runoff — in the March Democratic primary. A frequent \[…\] ## [Trying to Keep Up With Crime At Iconic Austin Locations – Plus Emerging Local Information Sources](https://theaustinindependent.org/trying-to-keep-up-with-crime-at-iconic-austin-locations-plus-emerging-local-information-sources/) _2026-07-17 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Sometimes I have difficulty wrestling stories to the ground. Often it is just because I take some time off from writing to enjoy retirement. Other times there are external factors. For instance back in early September 2025 I was working on a story built around crime at iconic Austin locations; places that reflect the spirit, \[…\] ## [Call on the Senate to Extend Haitian TPS and Protect Haitians from Deportation](https://www.circle.org/takeaction/extendtps) _2026-07-14 · Stephanie Fischetti · Social Justice Actions - The Workers Circle_ Protect over 350,000 Haitian Refugees from Deportation! ## [Call on the Senate to Oppose the CORCA Retail Crime Bill Targeting Immigrants](https://www.circle.org/takeaction/opposecorca) _2026-07-14 · Stephanie Fischetti · Social Justice Actions - The Workers Circle_ The Senate is about to vote on S. 1404, the so-called "Combating Organized Retail Crime Act" (CORCA). Despite its name, this bill has little to do with shoplifting… and everything to do with expanding ICE's reach into every American community. ## [Not Bad for a Bunch of “Dead White Guys” – The Mystic Chords of the Founders and Their Heirs – And The Satchmo Connection](https://theaustinindependent.org/not-bad-for-a-bunch-of-dead-white-guys-the-mystic-chords-of-the-founders-and-their-heirs-and-the-satchmo-connection/) _2026-06-29 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Hey everybody. We’re back from a longer than expected break; and just in time to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. However, I’m having difficulty finding anyone who wants to celebrate. That seems particularly true here in Austin. I know a lot of people will show up to watch the fireworks, probably including me. As far \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yzortraSHQTk) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Miracle on West 2nd Street – Council Votes Down Two Zoning Cases](https://theaustinindependent.org/miracle-on-west-2nd-street-council-votes-down-two-zoning-cases/) _2026-03-25 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ “Miracles appear in the strangest of places. . .” Willie Nelson, Yesterday’s Wine There was an apparent miracle at City Hall on March 12. A City Council majority voted down two zoning cases. This isn’t something that happens every Thursday, or really anytime nowadays, at Austin City Hall. According to information from the City of \[…\] ## [An East Austin Zoning Case – It’s Not About the Garden](https://theaustinindependent.org/an-east-austin-zoning-case-its-not-about-the-garden/) _2026-03-09 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ Here at the Austin Independent we just don’t have the capacity to provide comprehensive zoning coverage, although I wish we did. I wish someone, anyone in town, did. I periodically, however, cover individual zoning cases which I think stand alone in their importance and/or reflect broader policies and dynamics going on in our community. Our \[…\] ## [Did Jasmine Crockett Really Say That – The Senatorial Candidate’s Views on Latinos](https://theaustinindependent.org/did-jasmine-crockett-really-say-that-the-senatorial-candidates-views-on-latinos/) _2026-02-23 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ It’s that time of year when the hopes of Texas Democrats flower, like the bluebonnets that come a few weeks later. But, like the bluebonnets, those Democratic hopes tend to get ground into the dirt by the fall. There’s something different this year though. Texas Republicans are actually saying that this could be the year \[…\] ## [The Seven Deadly Sins of James Talarico](https://theaustinindependent.org/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-james-talarico/) _2026-02-16 · Daryl Slusher · The Austin Independent_ I have been waiting in vain for some of James Talarico’s fellow Democrats, specifically prominent ones, to stand up and say publicly that Talarico does not deserve the level of drubbing and outrage he is receiving for this mess called “Mediocre” Gate that he’s gotten himself into. I haven’t seen or heard any high ranking \[…\] ## [Oppose the SAVE Act Voter Suppression Bill Today](https://www.circle.org/takeaction/opposesaveaction) _2025-06-10 · Stephanie Fischetti · Social Justice Actions - The Workers Circle_ S. 128, the SAVE (“Safeguard American Voter Eligibility”) Act is a voter suppression bill introduced by Republican Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in the 119th Congress that would require all Americans to show either their passport or birth certificate in order to register to vote — no other IDs would be acceptable. The bill passed the House, but we can still stop it in the Senate. ## [Protect Our Freedom to Vote: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act](https://www.circle.org/takeaction/passjohnlewisvotingrights) _2025-03-20 · Lydia Green · Social Justice Actions - The Workers Circle_ The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will restore and strengthen the VRA, ensuring that all voters have the access and protections they deserve. Send a message to your representative today — demand they pass this crucial legislation and safeguard our democracy.