Knowledge is Protection: Guarding Your Vote in the Houston Primaries

In a state where election laws are often described as a “thicket of confusion,” the message from the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) this week was simple: knowledge is the ultimate ballot protection. As early voting ends and Houstonians prepare for the March 3rd primaries, a diverse coalition of community media—representing Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Pakistani, and Black Press—gathered at the Southern News Group offices to hear from the legal experts tasked with guarding the vote. The Read more […]

Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?

In recent months, several states have introduced or passed legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and participation. Including the 47th president with his executive order. Proponents argue that such laws are necessary to maintain the integrity of American elections. However, decades of research and bipartisan studies have consistently shown that non-citizen voting is exceedingly rare and statistically insignificant. Rather than solving a widespread issue, these laws Read more […]

Who are the Voters in Greater Houston for the 2024 Election?

With a historic Democratic National Convention ending with the official nomination of the first African-American Woman/ First Asian American two months before the 2024 elections, the landscape of the Greater Houston electorate is as dynamic and diverse as the city itself. Known for its growth and cultural richness, Houston reflects not just Texas’ demographic trends, but also those of the nation. At the end of July, Houston Ethnic Media held the first of 3 briefings on the 2024 elections, kicking Read more […]