Pinche Peña Nieto, and the Houstonians who want him gone
The sordid career of the current Mexican President, Peña Nieto, is finally…
Moving Forward- Houston Still Needs a HERO
Though the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) was considered a sign of progress by many communities, it has triggered aggressive attacks from a coalition of conservative religious leaders.…
Remembering the Three Victims in the #ChapelHillShooting
Deah, Yusor, and Razan touched many lives, and they should be remembered for all they did while they were here.…
Point/Counterpoint: Charlie Hebdo, Colonialism, Islamophobia, and Censorship
Free Press Houston is an often-irreverent publication which has been known to push the limits of "good taste," so you would expect us to be highly sympathetic toward a seemingly related publication, Charlie Hebdo. …
Through the Wringer: One Woman’s Trip Through Harris County Jail
At no point did I come across even a single true criminal. Not one murderer, rapist, or child predator. …
Worst Opportunist Against the Immigrant Community: Sheriff Adrian Garcia
By continuing to participate in 287(g) and Secure Communities, Adrian Garcia is throwing undocumented immigrants (arguably the most powerless group of people in our society) under the bus so he can pick up some votes from racists when he runs for mayor.…
Anti-Muslim Protests at Texas Capitol
Texas is home to over 26 million people from myriad backgrounds, and our elected officials have a duty to meet with them regardless of their religion, race, or national origin.…
42 Years Since Roe, Rights Still Under Attack
by Laila Khalili “We are closer than ever to the dark days…
ICYMI - Five Awesome Moments from the State of the Union Address
In case you missed it… by Laila Khalili When President Obama…
Worst of Houston 2024
We started a new, sort of "Best of" tradition this year with the Sammy's Awards, but we don't want you thinking FPH went soft.…
