Kristin J. Anderson, Professor of Psychology at the Center for Critical Race Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown, joins me to unpack the relationship between structural power, privilege, and entitlement of people and the United States government.

Before the interview:

During the interview with Professor Anderson, we discuss points from her book and tie it to current events. You can get her book, Enraged, Rattled, and Wrong, here. 

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 ready to come to town to investigate civil rights complaints against TxDOT. It has been postponed due to COVID, but the movement to educate and stop the freeway expansion doesn't stop there. 

Then lastly I touched on the growing concerns around our supply chain and what could come to pass.

Image credit: Stop TxDOT I45 - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CTqUgGcgU1w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

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 taking place in this special session. Throwback to a list of Abortion Resources.

3) So many things!

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-VOTE – open during election season if you have questions or want to report an incident

See all the bills in plain language - https://txcivilrights.org/2021-special-session/ 

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-year-old Jaquaree Simmons in Harris County Jail, beaten by jailers and there's no camera footage. His mother needs financial help. If you can, donate to texasjailproject.com/donate or CashApp: $TexasJailProject TJP with the subject line "Jayy," and proceeds will go directly to her. 

~Envelope art from one of the Texas Jail Project clients in Erath county jail, Donnie P. ~

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 a community.

Take the survey - https://www.bit.ly/hacbudget

Side note:

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

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.