Unconventional Journalist

Today's report covered three topics: ProtonMail, Stop TxDOT I45, and our supply chain. This week ProtonMail handed over user data from climate activists to the French government. We talked about what, why, and the statement they released. Ally with Stop TxDOT I45 called in to talk about the org's door knocking action and how people can get involved. The Federal Highway Administration was getting r...

This general report is has three segments: Afghanistan, Texas, and Houston. 1) The war machine is looking for its next war; don't let troops being pulled out of Afghanistan fool you. We talk do an overview of US imperialist history, how we created the Taliban, and what possibly may be next.  2) Texas isn't fascist enough! We reviewed some of the new laws that have passed and a few that are ta...

Emily Eby, a voting rights attorney with Texas Civil Rights Projects, joins me on All Real Radio to discuss the recent walkout Texas Democrats did and to provide more info on the voter suppression bills. In 2013, the Supreme Court undid voting protection laws and it has been an uphill battle since. How does that translate to what the Democrats are trying to do in Washington DC? Resources: 866-OUR-...

Leah Binkovitz, journalist and PhD student, joins me to unpack how the oligarchs of the past created a safe haven for themselves in Houston. From environmental racism to COVID vaccination rates, the Houston Arrow shows the concentration of wealth and how they benefit from it. Read the article: https://onebreathhou.org/houston-arrow/4_moving-beyond-maps/

County jails serve up some of the most inhumane conditions in our country. Most of the folks in jail haven't even been convicted! Gabriela from Texas Jail Project and Goldie, wife of a jailed Black veteran who was criminalized for his PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, join me on All Real Radio to discuss Harris County jail and the systemic issues. We discuss the conditions that spurred the killing of 23-...

Judge Genesis Draper joins me on All Real Radio to talk updates around bail reform, her work around a new agency to limit bribery within the courts, and current bills in the legislative session to keep an eye on. Reminders to take Houston Abolitionist Survey on how you want tax dollars spent in Houston’s upcoming budget and to get involved with ImagiNoir/BLMHTX , Data Jams, to do data analysis as...

Layering the stress of the pandemic and the winter storm on top of STAAR is insane. Why hasn't the government canceled the test entirely? Claudia from Community Voices for Public Education joins me on All Real Radio to unpack the racist systemic issues around standardized tests and the movement to stop it across the state. Opt Out of STAAR - https://www.houstoncvpe.org/reasons_to_opt_out TX Ed Rig...

The Gamestop stocks highlighted how the stock market is rigged to make the rich, richer. Tarah Taylor, an organizer and stock enthusiast, joined me to discuss how organizing around stocks compares to everyday community organizing. 

Julia from Texas Housers joins me on All Real Radio to discuss the eviction crisis and the Houston Eviction Solidarity Network. The network is made up of volunteers who watch the eviction courts to collect information on if the CDC order was used, how many cases had a lawyer defending the renter, and other data points. 

Dr. Carol Lewis, professor of transportation from Texas Southern University, joins me on All Real Radio to discuss the proposed expansion of I-45 and the displacement of Black neighborhoods. We also discuss public transit, history, and the bigger picture of transportation in our daily lives.

Neal and Susan from the Stop TxDOT I-45 coalition joins me to discuss how freeways do more harm than good especially for Black and Brown communities. We also discuss sprawling, red lining, and how lack of public transit plays a role in voter suppression. 

As the eviction crisis continues to grow, Richard from the Houston Tenants Union joins me on All Real Radio to discuss the tenant movement in Houston and the groundwork being built to empower people. 

Most people who vote Democrat don't even know anything about their party. Prince E Winbush III joins me on basic party eduction of what the party looks like at the local level ( Harris County Democratic Party ), the state level ( Texas Democratic Party ), and of course the national level. Here are the questions we covered: What is a precinct chair? What are the committees? What are caucuses? What...