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.
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Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: The Role Of Violence In Political Change (June 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Examining the role violence and riots have played in political change throughout history, an uptick in COVID-19 cases at some area hospitals, and the NBA's plan to return to action.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: How Local, State, And National Leaders Have Responded To The George Floyd Protests
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Marchers Flood Houston Protesting The Death Of George Floyd, And An Update On Tropical Storm Cristobal (June 3, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Reflecting on Tuesday's march for George Floyd, an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, how local and national leaders have responded to recent protests, and a documentary about the world of competitive spelling.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: HPD Chief Art Acevedo and Activist Ashton P. Woods (June 1, 2020)
Posted on · The police chief and a civil rights activist discuss George Floyd, race and Houston protests.
Texas
In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes
Posted on · Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston's weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: Weekend Protests, And COVID-19’s Burden On Public Health Care (June 1, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Recapping protests over the weekend following the death of Houston native George Floyd, how COVID-19 is affecting the county's public health system, and Houston's risk for storm surge.
Houston Matters
UH Summit Addresses The Relationship Between Journalists And Social Activists
Posted on · The second-annual Global Communication Summit aims to better prepare journalists to cover protests and to help social activists better tell their stories.
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NPR/Ipsos Poll: Most Americans Support Teachers’ Right To Strike
Posted on · Just one in four Americans, including just 36 percent of Republicans, believe teachers in this country are paid fairly. Three-quarters agree teachers have the right to strike.
Houston Matters
How Much Change Does Protesting Actually Accomplish?
Posted on · From teacher walkouts for higher pay, to student marches against gun violence, to more subtle acts — like kneeling during the national anthem — how effective is protesting at creating actual change?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Transmitting Wind Energy, And Writer Junot Diaz (April 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about a Houston-based project to transmit wind energy across the Midwest. Then, we learn about standards for sanitation at health clinics. Plus, we discuss the effectiveness of protesting. And Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz talks about his children's book, Islandborn.
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North Dakota To Ask Feds For Money For Pipeline Protest Cost
Posted on · Dallas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners has given North Dakota $15 million to help with the bills
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UPDATE: Police Separate Demonstrators Amid Trump Visit To California Border
Posted on · Trump's visit comes as his administration has been engaged in a war of words and legal briefs over California's refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities
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Women Strike As The World Marks International Women’s Day
Posted on · Spanish women were staging dozens of protests across the country against the wage gap and gender violence
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Houston-Area School District Threatens Suspensions Over Walkouts, HISD Says It Won’t Punish Participating Students
Posted on · Students are rallying behind the Parkland shooting survivors, but some may have repercussions for protests