Austin is once again confronting a familiar American dilemma: what to do when a revered public figure is accused of serious moral wrongdoing.
Recent reporting has raised troubling allegations about César Chávez, the labor leader whose name marks one of the city’s principal streets. In response, organizations tied to his legacy have reconsidered or canceled celebrations, and Austin is now weighing whether to do the same — perhaps even renaming César Chávez Street.
That may feel like the central question. It is not…