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From the Trenches 11-22-09 Rita Sand 2009-11-22 5:07 AM
From the Trenches 11-22-09 broadcast quality, 27.9mb 64kbps mono; 59:52 min plus 1:30 mx fades. (audio/mpeg)

SDS Houston on KPFT's Thresholds Listener 2009-11-19 4:14 PM
Members of Houston SDS showed up bright and early to talk with the hosts of KPFT's program Thresholds. Every Thursday at 6am on KPFT, 90.1fm. (audio/mpeg)

indymedia.us Wins Victory Against Bogus Subpoena Nick 2009-11-12 3:38 PM
On January 30th, 2009, Kristina Clair of Philadelphia, PA — one of the system administrators of the server that hosts the indymedia.us site — received in the mail a grand jury subpoena from the Southern District of Indiana federal court. Now that the subpoena has been withdrawn, Houston Indymedia's Nick Cooper has been able to talk openly about what happened with Kevin Bankston, The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Senior Staff Attorney. (audio/mpeg)

Audio from the 10th annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty Courtney Wilson 2009-10-28 4:59 PM
Here are three five minute pieces from the March to Abolish the Death Penalty on Oct 24th 2009 (audio/mpeg)

From The Trenches 10-25-09 rsand 2009-10-25 4:11 PM
From the Trenches 10-25-09 in broadcast quality sound (mp3, 64kbps mono, 27.8 Mb, 59:38 minutes plus 1:13 min music fades outcue: "From the Trenches.") (audio/mpeg)

Boo Peters Interview Courtney 2009-10-04 6:06 PM
Houston Indymedia's Courtney interview Boo Peters about the Women Healing and Empowering Women Conference in Houston (audio/mpeg)

A Critique of the Comments by Annise Parker on Growing up in America on KPFT Nick Cooper 2009-10-03 12:53 AM
Houston Mayoral candidate Annise Parker, was a guest on the KPFT show "Growing Up in America" on August 24th. The show seems widely respected among listeners, and this critique is not to disparage the vast majority of the show's efforts. Parker came out encouraging enlistment for our students, and host Robert Sanborn chimed in, in absolute agreement. (audio/mpeg + 2 comments)

Cuts for October 2 IMC Show Rachel Clarke 2009-10-01 9:17 PM
Pre-records and bump music for IMC show October 2 (audio/mpeg)

Interview with lawyer Frances Valdez about film The Least of These and T Don Hutto HIMC Radio Collective 2009-09-29 11:56 PM
An interview with Frances Valdez an immigration attorney based in Houston about the struggle to close T Don Hutto, and the documentary film The Least of These, which tells this story. (audio/mpeg)

Interview with Cory from the People's Caravan at the G20 Protests Nick 2009-09-26 10:25 AM
Cory traveled through Pennsylvania with the People's Caravan and Nick caught up with her as they were heading out of town. (audio/mpeg)

Annise Parker, candidate for Mayor, encourages joining the military repost 2009-09-20 12:49 AM
Annise Parker, Houston Mayoral candidate was a guest on the KPFT show "Growing Up in America" on the 24th of August, 2009. Parker supported the military as an option for our youth, and host Robert Sanborn chimed in in agreement. To address your concerns about this conduct to Robert Sanborn, contact sanborn (at) childrenatrisk.org. To address concerns to Annise Parker: http://www.anniseparker.com/contact/ (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

The color of the race problem is white courtney Wilson 2009-09-18 2:28 PM
Robert Jensen discussion at sedition books 9/16/09 (audio/mpeg)

Coverage of Arapaio Demonstration in Houston Rachel Clarke 2009-09-15 11:40 PM
Sheriff Arpaio is no stranger to controversy. Not only is he the biggest proponent of the 287g program in the United States, but he also grabbed national headlines by making prisoners dawn pink underwear, engaging them in forced labor, and housing them in tents in the Arizona heat. With over 2,000 lawsuits against him, Sheriff Arpaio joked about the ongoing investigations and pending lawsuits before a crowd of over 100 attendees this past weekend. The event was a fundraiser for the local anti-immigrant group US Border Watch. Activists also turned out numbers to send a clear message that Sheriff Arpaio is a persona non-grata in the Lone Star state. (audio/mpeg)

An Update on Opposition to the City's Implementation of 287g Rachel Clarke 2009-09-15 10:55 PM
While Harris County already has implemented the 287g program, Mayor Bill White's office, which announced its possible implementation without consulting its own Chief of Police of Office of Immigrant and Refugee Rights, seems to have gotten more of a grassroots opposition than what it bargained for. Long time community activist Maria Jimenez (audio/mpeg)

Collective Stockholm Syndrome Mr. Nick Cooper 2009-09-11 2:18 PM
There has been much discussion of Stockholm Syndrome this week in the news from experts speculating about Jaycee Dugard without even hearing a word she has said. Instead, we should be using the model of the "Stockholm Syndrome" to examine ourselves. If we look at some of the info that has been printed this week, such as the "four situations that help explain a victim’s bond with an abuser" we can apply them to ourselves as captives in a global system. (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Sedition Books Celebrates 1 Year in the Montrose HIMC Radio Collective 2009-08-30 3:18 PM
Sedition Books is an anarchist info-shop that offers a meeting space for radical groups as well as literature, movies, and workshops. Recently they celebrated their 1 year anniversary in their current space, right off of Richmond in the heart of the Montrose. (audio/mpeg)

UH Students for Fairtrade Garner National Attention HIMC Radio Collective 2009-08-30 2:47 PM
United Students for Fair Trade is a national organization advocating around the principles of sustainable production and fair trade. There are approximately 150 chapters across the United States. Recently the University of Houston branch won a national award at a Campus Progress Conference. Tim O'Brian talks about this national recognition as well as some recent activities the group has been involved in to raise awareness and inspire more people to take action. (audio/mpeg)

English and Spanish radio coverage of Friends of Brad Will Action Nick 2009-08-26 9:36 AM
KPFT local news and Proyecto Latino Americano both interviewed Nick Cooper of Friends of Brad Will Houston about the protest at the Mexican Consulate. (audio/mpeg)

Sneak Peak the August 21st IMC Show HIMC 2009-08-20 8:45 PM
Thanks as always for tuning in to the Houston Indymedia show. Tonight we will bring you coverage of the growing military resistance campaign out of Fort Hood, TX, a look back at this day in Radical History as well as coverage of an animal rights home demonstration in DC, along with reports from occupied DC and occupied Palestine. (audio/mpeg)

David Gilmour, Chrissi Hynde, Bob Geldof Do Chicago bg 2009-07-17 9:21 AM
pretty excellent, David Gilmour smokes it in the last half. (audio/mpeg)

Cuts for July 17 Show Rachel Clarke 2009-07-16 9:47 PM
Audio cuts for the July 17 IMC show (audio/mpeg)

July 4th Pot Protest in DC HIMC Radio 2009-07-09 2:14 PM
Coverage of the 40th annual Smoke In at the National Mall that took place July 4th. (audio/mpeg)

Free Minds Free People Conference Highlights Rachel Clarke 2009-06-30 3:00 PM
Free Minds Free People is a conference that brings students, researchers, community organizers and social justice educators together to share their work. This year the conference took place at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here are some of the highlights. (audio/mpeg)

Activists and City Officials Call for an Investigation into a Dallas Area Gay Bar Rachel Clarke 2009-06-30 11:44 AM
On the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, in which patrons fought against a police raid, an incident at a Dallas gay bar last weekend has gay rights activists up in arms and some local officials demanding answers. (audio/mpeg)

Reflections on PRIDE '09 Rachel Clarke 2009-06-29 4:28 PM
This year PRIDE was special. It was the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, when in 1969 patrons of a gay bar called the Stonewall fought back against police brutality and discrimination. This year, Katie Heim and James Bozarth reflect on PRIDE and the future of the gay rights movement here in Houston. (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Indy Journalist Seema Jilani Reports from Sarajevo HIMC Radio 2009-06-28 11:18 AM
More than a decade after the conclusion of the Bosnian War racial tensions in the region remain high and survivors continue to search for loved ones in mass graves. For two weeks now Seema Jilani has traveled throughout Croatia and Bosnia. (audio/mpeg)

Remembering Shaka Sankofa on the 9th Anniversary of His Execution HIMC Radio 2009-06-28 10:32 AM
Shaka Sankofa's case grabbed headlines across the world and raised awareness about many issues of inequities surrounding the death penalty. In spite of this, Shaka was executed in June, 2000. On the 9th anniversary, HIMC looks back at that day in Huntsville as well as the state of the Death Penalty Abolition Movement (audio/mpeg)

WHEW Founder Busy Peters Talks About the Free Minds Free People Conference HIMC Radio 2009-06-28 10:24 AM
Free Minds, Free People is a national conference that brings together teachers, high school and college students, researchers, parents and community-based activists/educators from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote Education for Liberation. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, experiences and strategies to help students understand and challenge the injustices their communities face. This year the conference was held in Houston and one of the presenters, Busy Peters, with Women Healing and Empowering Women, shared why people should attend. (audio/mpeg)

Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision Regarding the Voting Rights Act Rachel Clarke 2009-06-22 11:03 AM
WITH an 8-1 MAJORITY, THE COURT opted OUT OF RULING on the constitutionality of THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT. At ISSUE WAS Section 5 - A PROVISION THAT requires 16 states, primarily in the SOUTH, to obtain Justice Department approval before making changes to voting requirements. RATHER THAN TACKLE THE BIG QUESTION OF CONTINUED FEDERAL OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE the ENFORCEMENT OF THE 15th Amendment barring states from restricting voter access on the basis of race, JUSTICES COMPROMISED. Today’s ruling ALLOWS EXEMPTIONS FROM SECTION 5. The CASE WAS BROUGHT BY Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District – A small municipality THAT HOLDS elections to select its board of directors The majority opinion, penned by Chief Justice John Roberts claimed that 'we are a very different nation' and as a result the ongoing merit of Section 5 would not be decided. THE LONE DISSENTER JUSTICE Clarence Thomas, WROTE THAT "The violence, intimidation, and subterfuge that led Congress to pass Section 5 ... no longer remains." Supreme Court analysts SAYe today's ruling has the potential to produce the biggest change in U.S. voting law in decades. Since 1982, the Justice Department has challenged more than 2,400 state and local voting changes under Section 5. (audio/mpeg)

HIMC Radio 6/12 Edition HIMC Radio Collective 2009-06-15 7:48 AM
This show includes reflections of activists after meeting with the Peruvian Consular General this week, audio from a home demonstration by U of H students for Fair Trade, Commentary on Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor, as well as audio from weekly demonstrations outside Walter Reed military hospital. (audio/mpeg)

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