Unconventional Journalist

<p>There are so many ways to show up in the movement. From protests at the front lines to mutual aid and policy work, there isn't a shortage of ways to show up in whatever capacity you can. This interview focuses on...

<p>From local taxes to state and federal, the money we pay our government continues to fund atrocities that violate human rights. Our taxes continue to fund "wars" that no one asked for. </p><p>Ken from the the National...

<p>When folks think about public safety, they tend to think about cops. Instead of seeing cops as a means of safety, what else can keep us safe? Housing as a human right is one of the many ways we can reimagine safety...

<p>As we all watch the national news, it feels helpless watching our tax dollars go to endless violence, bailing out corporations, and a random ballroom. However, every city and county has a budget season! The season...

<p>Houston city officials and police are cowardly claiming they are “just following” the 2017 SB4 (the “Anti-Sanctuary” law). However, the law mandates compliance with ICE detainers, formal requests to hold someone...

<p>We all know what's going on with ICE. There is movement in Houston putting pressure on City Council to end collaboration with ICE.</p><p>Thuan and Adam from Houston DSA, part of the Houston Leads coalition, join me...

<p>Farmers love to farm. They love plants more than they love people, and I don't blame them. How can farmers and the community connect, reinvigorate the food supply chain, and keep farm safety a...

<p>Nothing quite brings community together more than food. </p><p>AJ from Lone Oak Farm Tech joins me to talk about being a first generation farmer while also working on conservation efforts along the Colorado River...

<p>Della is a first generation farmer with 5 acres of land in the Sunnyside area, and is the founder of The Socialites Riding Network, which aims to protect Black and urban farmers, bring community together, and work to...

<p>Usually when I think of farmers markets, I think of overpriced, inaccessible goods and a signal that gentrification is underway. Because what is a farmers market if not a bougie flea market?</p><p>With 80% of Ball...

<p>I'm a little late to the party as I find my groove after coming back from break, but there's been a whole hotel strike going on, ICYMI!</p><p>Learn more about the Hilton strike, here. </p><p>Learn about the potential...

<p>So much of our food comes from other countries⁠⁠ and does not sustain our local agricultural economies.</p><p>Shakavon, with Unified Farms and Houston Board of Food Security, joins me to discuss transforming...

<p>I am back from my digital hiatus! This short update is about my time off and the 3 long term projects I'm working on. </p>

<p>Every budget season, community members gather at Houston City Council to advocate for increasing the budget for flood mitigation and flood drainage. Recently, city council members kicked organizers out of the room...

<p>From flood mitigation to biodiversity, and just a general being loving stewards of our land, there are plenty of reasons.</p><p>Mary Carol, owner of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm, joins me to talk about </p>Why...