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Local Religious Leaders Ask For Politicians To Stop Using Hateful Language
Posted on · After a week of violence, Houston faith leaders ask politicians to stop using language that encourages hate.
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Houston Matters
Examining How Politicians Use Scripture
Posted on · In Houston, the most diverse city in the country, does a politician citing the Bible alienate some constituents?
Houston Matters
Full Show: How Politicians Use Scripture, And Houston’s Best Hot Dogs (July 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about a court ruling affecting certain asylum seekers. We examine how politicians use scripture to their benefit. Food writers discuss their favorite hot dog and hamburger joints. And we preview the Houston Symphony's annual Star-Spangled Salute concerts.
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Analysis: In The Trump Era, What Do Other Politicians Have To Do To Grab Voters’ Attention?
Posted on · It's hard to get voters' attention in Texas politics. Sometimes, that's an advantage. Sometimes, it's a burden.
Houston Matters
Reflections On A Career In Small-Town Politics
Posted on · Bill Fulton of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research tells Houston Matters about his book, which is a collection of his writing while serving in small-town politics.
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‘Fake News’ Smear Takes Hold Among Politicians At All Levels
Posted on · Experts on the press and democracy say the cries of “fake news” could do long-term damage by sowing confusion and contempt for journalists and by undermining the media’s role as a watchdog on government and politicians
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Campaign Finance For Dummies: A Guide To Texas Election Reporting Rules
Posted on · We’ve compiled an overview of everything Texans should know about campaign finance reports and why they’re important.