Civil RIghts and Wrongs for September 14, 2021

This Tuesday we’ll speak with Gus Bova, Staff Writer for the Texas Observer.  In recent weeks Gus has authored two engaging stories.  First, “The Final Frontera” – byline: “Elon Musk wants to go to Mars.  Money, regulations and public beaches are no object.”  It’s SpaceX vs. Boca Chica.   Second, “Life and Death in a Texas Homeless Camp” – byline: “As the unhoused population grows, cities like Austin turn to legalized camps.”  Abbott’s Camp, Camp RATT, the Esperanza Community – no matter what the name, the environment is bleak, but the residents are human.  We’re also joined by Jim Harrington, retired founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project.  And Michelle Manning-Scott, associate producer, will be along, too.

Also, Austin Sanders, Staff Writer for the Austin Chronicle, reports on widespread and growing opposition to Proposition A, aka Save Austin Now 2.0.  We have already reported on projected costs, but that’s only the beginning of the hardship that this issue will impose on the city.