Unconventional Journalist30 Apr 2022

Updates: Wynn Alan Bruce, Biden v TX, Starbucks Organizing in Texas & More

Here's today's line up for you.

National

Climate activist, Wynn Alan Bruce, died after setting himself on fire in front of the US Supreme Court to bring attention to the urgency of the climate crisis.
Biden v TX case on the Trump's admin Remain in Mexico policy will essentially determine whether a president can undo a former administration's failed policies. Follow Justice Action Center for more eduction. Here is why folks are fighting to get rid of the Remain in Mexico policy.

Texas

Starbucks Workers unite! Workers in Austin and Denton are digitally gathering on May 2 at 7pm to learn more about the movement. If you're a Starbucks worker and aren't in these cities, you can still join to learn. Let's get aaaall of Texas unionized! Register here: bit.ly/tx-swu

Harris County

Sunday, May 1 @ 1 pm - May Day Celebration at Mason Park
Sunday, May 1 @ 4pm - Online meeting with West Street Recovery to review how the Title VI case is going and our plans to submit a budget amendment to the City of Houston. The zoom link is @ bit.ly/wsrspring2022
Wednesday, May 4 @ 6pm - Online meeting with Metro Houston for the Inner Katy Project. Register here: ridemetro.org/innerkaty
Volunteer Rebuild Days - West Street Recovery is hosting multiple chances to help Harvey survivors rebuild their homes that are still unlivable after four years. Register here: bit.ly/wsrvol1

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The Deficit Cycle: Harris County's Budget

We are watching the federal government use our tax dollars for more surveillance, policing, and war despite public outrage. Have you taken a look at how Harris County is using our tax dollars locally?...

26 Sep 32min

"Swap Don't Shop": Gender Affirming Clothes for Everyone

Our clothes are getting more expensive as the fabric gets worse, and getting that sweet, sweet dopamine hit from a random clothes purchase that we'll only wear for 2 months is contributing to the Grea...

9 Sep 23min

What is the Process for Resisting War Taxes?

In Part I, we talked about the history of war taxes, what it is, and common myths.With Part II, Ken from National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee ⁠(NWTRCC) joins me to get into depth on what...

24 Jun 26min

Music Empowering Social Justice: Root Cause w/ Andrea

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 intervie...

17 Jun 21min

What is War Tax Resistance?

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. Ken from the the...

11 Jun 22min

Tenant Rights Movement in Houston

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 re...

24 Mai 30min

Movement for a People's Budget in Houston

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 seaso...

8 Mai 22min

How Houston Electeds are Over-Complying w/ ICE

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 h...

9 Feb 40min