Urban Edge
The troubling ways wealthy parents pick schools
Interview data from Houston parents shows that when it comes to their kids’ education, race plays a role in decisions.
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How One Chart Explains the "Crisis" of Latino Voting in Houston
Houston is 44 percent Latino, but it could have just one Latino elected official depending on how Saturday's election shakes out.
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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.
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Don’t misinterpret Houston’s non-voting record
Houston voters rejected HERO. That doesn’t mean its residents aren’t progressive.
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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.
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