David Loewenberg

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Proposed bill lessens punishment for marijuana, controlled substance possession

December 6, 2012

Small amounts of marijuana possession could become comparable to a traffic violation if a bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives passes.
State Rep. Eric Johnson creates new caucus to give voice to younger Texans

December 5, 2012

Students hoping to influence legislation during the upcoming legislative session may have an additional avenue to work through thanks to a new bipartisan caucus.
Bills aim to exclude undocumented students from in-state tuition

November 28, 2012

A pair of bills filed in the Texas House of Representatives seeks to strip undocumented students of eligibility for in-state tuition.
Mexican President to teach at Harvard

November 28, 2012

Mexican President Felipe Calderón will be joining Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, the school announced Wednesday.
Reduced menu, sack lunches replace buffet as J2 enters final phase of renovation

November 26, 2012

Monday marked the first day of J2’s final phase of renovations, which will require all of the normal dining options to be reduced to a limited menu.
DHFS accepts EPA challenge, pledges to reduce food waste

November 21, 2012

The UT Division of Housing and Food Service is teaming with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce its food waste by 5 percent in one year.
Student-led clinics offer legal advice, resources for undocumented immigrants

November 18, 2012

Abraham Vences and his mother sat across from a lawyer at a clinic on campus Saturday afternoon.
Army Lt. Dan Choi speaks out against "don’t ask, don"t tell" policy

November 13, 2012

Lt. Dan Choi went from serving as an infantry officer in the Iraq War to a vocal gay rights activist discharged from the military for being an openly gay man.
Youth voting rates remain similar to 2008 levels

November 7, 2012

Young voters showed up in the same amount of force in 2012 as they did in 2008, according to a National Exit Poll conducted by Edison Research.
Proposition 3 passes, seeks more geographical representation

November 7, 2012

On Proposition 3, also known as the 10-1 plan, 60 percent voted “Yes” and 40 percent voted “No.”
College Republicans, University Democrats keep encouraging students to vote through Election Day

November 5, 2012

Students at UT will join voters from across the nation Tuesday as they head to the polls to select the next president and shape the next Congress.
UT student representation important aspect in Proposition 3, 4

November 1, 2012

Near the end of the ballot that Austin voters will face on Election Day are two competing propositions that could shape the way students are represented.
Longhorn Teach for America hosts panel to discuss school-to-prison pipeline

October 31, 2012

Minority students in low income communities are more likely to end up in a prison cell than in a college dorm.
Young voters head to polls

October 25, 2012

A steady stream of students could be seen inside the Flawn Academic Center throughout the week preparing to cast their ballots during the first days of early voting for the 2012 presidential elections.
Third presidential debate focuses on foreign policy as early voting begins

October 23, 2012

The two men vying for the position of commander-in-chief squared off on foreign policy in the third and final presidential debate Monday night.
Texas releases smartphone app to educate voters

October 17, 2012

Have questions about the upcoming election? There's an app for that.
Presidential candidates discuss tuition, immigration in fiery debate

October 17, 2012

In a decidely more heated debate than the first, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Gov. Mitt Romney fielded questions straight from the voters in a town hall-style setup Tuesday night.
Kay Bailey Hutchison discusses Texas' higher education needs

October 16, 2012

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison reflected on a career of public service and offered her take on higher education at the LBJ Presidential Library on Monday evening.
LGBT Panel promotes honesty with sexual orientation in the workplace

October 14, 2012

When Captain Julie Gillespie joined the UT Police Department in 1986, not only was she one of the few women working in a male-dominated workplace, but she was also gay.
Vice presidential debate aggressive, stirs both sides

October 12, 2012

Voters got their first and only chance to see the two vice presidential candidates go head to head.
Vice presidential debate to cover foreign and domestic issues will likely have no effect on election outcome

October 11, 2012

In terms of election implications, UT government professor David Prindle said that in his opinion, the vice presidential debate will likely have no effect on the outcome.
All eyes on first debate

October 4, 2012

Students across political ideologies organized various watch parties on and around campus for the first presidential debate Wednesday night.
Senate candidates Sadler and Cruz spar in first debate

October 3, 2012

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler and Republican candidate Ted Cruz bypassed policy discussion in favor of fierce accusations Tuesday evening, said a UT student who watched the debate.
Obama and Romney to meet in first debate

October 3, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will meet on stage for the first time Wednesday night
New web resources help undocumented students decode legal procedures

September 27, 2012

With the click of a button, undocumented students at UT can now access vital academic, enrollment and graduation information thanks to a new website unveiled by the UT International Office.
Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition fights for fair conditions for UT apparel producers

September 27, 2012

Holding up a UT T-shirt, geography junior Jessica Alvarenga said students need to see beyond the UT logo.
UT students and community members protest Mexico president Calderon at conference in the Union building

September 24, 2012

UT students and community members marched into the Texas Union building Friday afternoon and disrupted a conference hosting top Mexican government officials.
Political lecture educates students on upcoming election

September 19, 2012

First-year students flooded Bass Concert Hall to listen to professors from three different fields offer their take on the race.
Longhorn Network revenues used to fund academic positions

September 16, 2012

Students will soon see the network’s direct effects in the classroom.
General Motors to bring 500 IT jobs to Austin

September 8, 2012
Business school program brings distinguished speaker to campus

September 6, 2012

As he recounted his professional successes and mistakes, BP executive Ellis Armstrong drew on his personal experiences to offer advice to college students.
UT graduate student develops tree nursery, will donate thousands of seedlings to Bastrop

September 3, 2012

A UT graduate student is working to restore life to the areas affected by last year's wildfires.
A slanted view of democracy

April 1, 2012

When we make arguments based on misinformation, we hinder progress and efforts to increase the voice of people in our election system.

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David Loewenberg

Recent Contributions

Proposed bill lessens punishment for marijuana, controlled substance possession

State Rep. Eric Johnson creates new caucus to give voice to younger Texans

Bills aim to exclude undocumented students from in-state tuition

Mexican President to teach at Harvard

Reduced menu, sack lunches replace buffet as J2 enters final phase of renovation

DHFS accepts EPA challenge, pledges to reduce food waste

Student-led clinics offer legal advice, resources for undocumented immigrants

Army Lt. Dan Choi speaks out against "don’t ask, don"t tell" policy

Youth voting rates remain similar to 2008 levels

Proposition 3 passes, seeks more geographical representation

College Republicans, University Democrats keep encouraging students to vote through Election Day

UT student representation important aspect in Proposition 3, 4

Longhorn Teach for America hosts panel to discuss school-to-prison pipeline

Young voters head to polls

Third presidential debate focuses on foreign policy as early voting begins

Texas releases smartphone app to educate voters

Presidential candidates discuss tuition, immigration in fiery debate

Kay Bailey Hutchison discusses Texas' higher education needs

LGBT Panel promotes honesty with sexual orientation in the workplace

Vice presidential debate aggressive, stirs both sides

Vice presidential debate to cover foreign and domestic issues will likely have no effect on election outcome

All eyes on first debate

Senate candidates Sadler and Cruz spar in first debate

Obama and Romney to meet in first debate

New web resources help undocumented students decode legal procedures

Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition fights for fair conditions for UT apparel producers

UT students and community members protest Mexico president Calderon at conference in the Union building

Political lecture educates students on upcoming election

Longhorn Network revenues used to fund academic positions

General Motors to bring 500 IT jobs to Austin

Business school program brings distinguished speaker to campus

UT graduate student develops tree nursery, will donate thousands of seedlings to Bastrop

A slanted view of democracy