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Hostage Situation Ends In Charleston After Gunman Shot
Posted on · "This was a tragic case of a disturbed individual, I think, with a history of some mental health challenges." - Charlottesville Mayor John Tecklenburg
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Trump Defends Charlottesville Comments At Phoenix Rally
Posted on · President Trump threatened a government shutdown if Congress refuses to fund the border wall he promised during the campaign.
Education News
Violence in Charlottesville Prompts New Name for University of Houston Dorms
Posted on · Calhoun was a U.S. vice president who promoted slavery and was a white supremacist.
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 20: Charlottesville
Posted on · "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." - Barack Obama quoting Nelson Mandela in the most-liked tweet ever according to Twitter.
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Mother of Slain Protester Says She Won’t Talk To Trump
Posted on · Susan Bro said "now I will not" talk to the president after a news conference in which Trump equated violence by white supremacists at the rally with violence by those protesting the rally.
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WATCH: Memorial Service Held For Victim Of Violent Clash At Charlottesville Rally
Posted on · The latest on a memorial service for the woman killed when a car rammed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally.
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Violence Adds Momentum To Removal Of Confederate Statues
Posted on · Cities and states accelerated their plans to remove Confederate monuments from public property Tuesday as the violence over a Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, Virginia, moved leaders across the country to plan to wipe away much of the remaining Confederate imagery.
Houston Matters
Is Texas A&M Violating The First Amendment?
Posted on · The university’s decision to cancel a white nationalist rally in September is sparking a discussion about free speech.
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UPDATE: Texas A&M Cancels Planned White Nationalist Rally
Posted on · An announcement on the House floor by Republican Rep. John Raney said Chancellor John Sharp had opted to scuttle the event set for Sept. 11 because of concerns police would be stretched thin providing security.
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As Tensions Rise Around The Country, Houston Police Discuss Their Strategy For Keeping Protests Safe
Posted on · Following the events in Charlottesville, protests and rallies have been happening in other cities. And we wanted to know how Houston police are prepared to handle these kinds of events. We spoke to an assistant chief about their strategy for making sure protests stay peaceful.
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Man Accused Of Driving Into Protest Crowd Denied Bond
Posted on · A man accused of ramming his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia was denied bond Monday after the public defender's office said it couldn't represent him and the judge was forced to find a local attorney to fill in.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Response To Charlottesville Violence
Posted on · Rallies were held across the country Sunday night -- including at Houston City Hall -- to support victims of violence that erupted in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday.
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WATCH: Trump Condemns KKK, Neo-Nazis As ‘Thugs’
Posted on · Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that "many sides" are to blame for the violence.
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White Nationalist Rally At Texas A&M To Feature Richard Spencer; Counter Protest Planned
Posted on · A College Station white nationalist is planning a rally on the campus of Texas A&M University that will feature the infamous self-described "alt-right" leader Richard Spencer. Students are already planning a counter event.
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UPDATE: College Student From Houston Among Dozens Injured In Charlottesville
Posted on · Her mother is trying to raise money for her injuries, including a skull fracture.