‘We Ain’t Buying it’: Grassroots groups mobilize to boycott Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
| November 21, 2025
Organizers of “We Ain’t Buying It” are calling for a Thanksgiving boycott of three companies they accuse of capitulating to Trump administration policies.
Women-only Uber driver option now available in Texas cities, sparking criticism, lawsuits from male drivers
| November 17, 2025
A new system feature from Uber is showing mixed responses as the driving app rolls out a pilot program in Texas cities.
The Politics of Access: What AfroTech in Texas can teach us about empowering innovation and equity
| November 14, 2025
At AfroTech in Houston, the energy was more than innovation. It was a call to expand power and access. Stacey Abrams’ powerful message about AI, democracy, and equity revealed why Texas’ tech future must serve everyone.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards in runoff for US House seat in Houston
| November 12, 2025
Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, both Democrats, topped a field of 16 candidates for a US House seat in Houston and will now face one another in a runoff.
WIC benefits remain secure for now as SNAP delays continue during federal shutdown
| November 7, 2025
As Texas heads into its second week of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits being delayed, recipients are unsure if they will receive even a portion of their usual payment to help cover groceries. Meanwhile, another crucial nutrition program—WIC—is holding steady, though officials warn a prolonged federal shutdown could put it at risk.