Town Square
Moral Outrage in America
Posted on · Where does moral outrage come from, what does it accomplish, and how do we move forward as a society?
Tag: protests
Town Square
Protests continue over the death of Mahsa Amini
Posted on · A tragic loss of life has sparked a nation to demand their basic human rights following decades of strict laws.
Abortion
UH students protest Texas’ restrictive new abortion law, as organizers prepare for nationwide demonstrations
Posted on · The walkout comes as organizers across the country prepare to protest against restrictive abortion laws on Saturday.
New Laws In Texas
More Than 650 Texas Laws Go Into Effect Sept. 1. Here Are 13 You Should Know
Posted on · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry, and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR's Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
Houston
Houston Protestors Rally Outside Israeli Consulate In Support Of Palestinians
Posted on · Protestors called on local officials to acknowledge and support their efforts, while marching in solidarity with striking Palestinians in Israel and occupied territory.
Politics
Joe Biden Visited Houston On Friday. Protestors Were There To Greet Him
Posted on · Where the president goes, so do demonstrations. And Houstonians showed up to the Houston Food Bank to have their voices heard.
Texas
Update: Phelan Sworn In As Texas House Speaker On Opening Day Of 2021 Texas Legislative Session
Posted on · Lawmakers will convene at noon in the State Capitol, where new senators and representatives will be sworn in. Between the coronavirus pandemic and last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, many have concerns about safety today.
Texas
Texas Closes Its Capitol Building Following Chaos In Washington, D.C.
Posted on · “The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” said Freeman Martin, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s deputy director of homeland security.
Houston
PHOTOS: Looking Back On 2020 In Houston, Texas And Beyond
Posted on · The country went through a lot in 2020. Houston Public Media photographer and reporter Lucio Vasquez was there to capture it here in Houston.
Town Square
The Year in Politics
Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Calls For New Crimes, Mandatory Jail Time For Certain Offenses Related To Protests
Posted on · Abbott's campaign event came after a majority of likely Texas voters in a recent poll said that law and order is a bigger issue than the pandemic. Yet, they were also more likely to say that racism in the criminal justice system is a larger problem than riots in American cities.
Houston Matters
Texans Player Arrested At A Protest, And Politicians Playing Video Games: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Primary Runoff Results, And The Week In Politics (July 15, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Election results and analysis, new developments in politics, how people dress for protests, and the tiny house trend amid the pandemic.
Criminal Justice
George Floyd’s Memorials Prompted Calls For Change. What’s Next?
Posted on · Many hope Floyd’s memory will continue to drive meaningful change for African Americans.
Houston
‘We Will Get Justice’: Thousands Of Mourners Attend Public Viewing For George Floyd In Houston
Posted on · Floyd's body was brought to Houston over the weekend for two days of memorials ahead of his funeral Tuesday.