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Young activists bring Gulf of Mexico climate summit to Houston
Members of Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit’s leadership team join a crowd of organizers from the Gulf Coast to protest a bank financing fossil fuels in New York City in 2025. On Aug. 1, the organization is hosting its annual climate summit in Houston, which will be free and…
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Seeking justice, Houston communities unite for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
A crowd chants outside of City Hall on July 14, audible from the chamber room on the second floor. Both the demonstrators and over 70 speakers during the public session demanded justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, the 52-year-old man shot and killed by ICE agents a week before. Photo by…
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Refugee nonprofits turn to collaboration amid funding cuts
Houston refugee nonprofits are relying more heavily on volunteers and partnerships as funding cuts strain services and leave organizations uncertain about the future.
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Chief Justice Roberts visits Rice, addresses judicial attacks
Chief Justice Roberts visits Rice to speak about the challenges facing the judiciary. The hour-long conversation was moderated by Houston District Judge Lee Rosenthal. Photo by the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Chief Justice John Roberts said he condemned personal attacks on judges around the country in a rare public…
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FIFA World Cup aims to reduce trafficking
NRG Stadium lies at the center of Houston. The venue was chosen to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The Houston FIFA World Cup Host Committee has released a Human Rights Action Plan to combat the possible raised risk of human trafficking. Houston is set…