In Houston, a filmmaker tries to understand the city's mélange of refugees
Kinder Institute Scholar Yehuda Sharim explains his efforts to better understand the international fabric of Houston, which takes in more refugees than any other city in the U.S.
Don’t misinterpret Houston’s non-voting record
Houston voters rejected HERO. That doesn’t mean its residents aren’t progressive.
This is America: What the Debate Over Syrian Refugees Means for Those in Houston
Rejection of refugees and threats about funding confound an already desperate situation.
Houston is split on gay rights. So why did its equal rights ordinance fail spectacularly?
Houston elected an openly gay mayor three times. But it couldn't pass an equal rights ordinance that exists in many other cities.
Memo to Cities: Most Cyclists Aren’t Urban Hipsters
There’s a prevailing stereotype of cyclists as upwardly mobile urbanites who use bikes by choice. But what about the working poor who bike because it’s all they can afford?
What We Mean When We Talk About Immigrant “Integration”
Even when communities embrace foreigners, integration can be fraught with hurdles.
What Copenhagen and Houston Tell Us About How “Trust” Affects Cities
You’d be hard pressed to find two Western cities that are more different than Houston and Copenhagen. The reason for that may have something to with the idea of trust.
How Diversification is Changing America’s Families
As both Houston and the United States become more diverse, study sheds lights on what that means closer to home.
How Your Career May Influence Your Thoughts On Immigration
It’s all related to the competitiveness of your occupation.
Four Myths About Katrina’s Impact On Houston
10 years later, survey data reveal trends that add depth to the story of the devastating storm and its aftermath.
Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston
Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.
Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts
Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it
What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights
Research Over Coffee: How to Best Prepare for a Coming Hurricane
Predictors indicate who’s likely to skip town when the big one hits
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