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Houston Matters

How Much Change Does Protesting Usually Accomplish?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 26, 2017 · From massive marches on Washington, to protests like the one that turned violent in Charlottesville, Va., to more subtle acts — like kneeling during the national anthem — how effective is protesting?

Tags boycott history Leandra Zarnow Protest protesting university of houston

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Man Accused Of Driving Into Protest Crowd Denied Bond

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on August 14, 2017 · 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.

Tags Charlottesville driver Protest

City Hall Rally

Houston Matters

Houston’s Response To Charlottesville Violence

Abner Fletcher

Posted on August 14, 2017 · 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.

Tags Charlottesville Indivisible Houston James Alex Fields Jr Natalie Romero Protest violence VIrginia white supremacists

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Property Tax Reform Gains Ground In Texas

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 2, 2017 · The House gave the nod to a measure aimed at making it easier for Texas homeowners to appeal when their tax bills rise

Tags property owners property tax Protest Texas House of Representatives

Houston Matters

One Year Later: How Has Attack on Dallas Police Affected Law Enforcement Recruitment?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 7, 2017 · A year ago today (July 7, 2016), a gunman opened fire on a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas. When the shooting was over, five police officers were dead.

Tags Christopher Connelly dallas dallas shootings houston police officers union law enforcement police officers Protest Ray Hunt recruiting

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Ted Cruz Gets An Earful In McAllen For July 4

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 5, 2017 · U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, visited the Democratic stronghold of McAllen for the Fourth of July — and received an earful from protesters at one event.

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Mexican-Americans Torn About Cinco De Mayo In Trump Era

Associated Press

Posted on May 5, 2017 · In the age of Trumpism many Mexican Americans feel torn about the national celebration of Cinco de Mayo

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PHOTOS: As Venezuela Says It Will Leave OAS, Citizens Continue Month Long Protest

Associated Press

Posted on April 28, 2017 · As the current administrations begins the lengthy process of leaving the OAS, Hundreds of opponents of President Nicolas Maduro were marching to a military prison outside Caracas on Friday to demand the release of Leopoldo Lopez and other jailed activists they consider political prisoners.

Tags Maduro march OAS Political Crisis Protest Venezuela

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Politics

Anti-Trump Protesters Gather Outside Sen. Cornyn’s Houston Office For 10th Straight Tuesday

Florian Martin

Posted on March 28, 2017 · They call it “Resist Trump Tuesday.”

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Protesters From West Houston Want A Town Hall Meeting With Their Congressman

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on February 22, 2017 · Republican lawmakers across the country are being confronted by concerned citizens. In the Houston area, protesters from Congressman John Culberson’s district stand divided on how they’re being represented.

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Hundreds Protest Against President Trump Before Super Bowl In Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on February 6, 2017 · Protesters used the national spotlight Sunday to make their voices heard.

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Politics

University Of Houston Students Protest Abbott’s Rejection Of Syrian Refugees

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on November 20, 2015 · There’s been strong reaction to Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to stop Syrian refugees from resettling in Texas, and some students are taking their opposition directly to the governor.

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Posted on February 3, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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University of Houston asked students to wear neon vests after police drew weapon on a Black student

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on February 1, 2023 · The university distributed vests to theater students after an officer drew a gun on a Black student rehearsing a violent scene last year. Officials walked back the requirement amid recent student criticism.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2597: History and Math

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Posted on February 1, 2023 · Episode: 2597 Today, let's see what mathematics tells us about history. Mathematical models of historical events.

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Property Taxes

Politics

What a $50 savings per taxpayer is costing Harris County residents

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 23, 2023 · Republican officials contend last fall’s boycott of Harris County Commissioners Court was more than worth it, forcing cuts to what they saw as a bloated budget and granting relief to taxpayers burdened by inflation. But the bill is coming due in the form of starved departments and fewer services.

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