Death Penalty
Drug Reform
Elections
Environment
Fair Trade
Gun Safety
Human Rights
LGBT
Media
Peace

Local Progressive Groups

Here's an incomplete list of other progressive groups in the Harris County area. We encourage citizens to participate in organizations that promote their community.

See also: Links to Green Issues

death penalty

Texas Defender Service  One of the most fact filled reports on how injustice results in death in Texas

Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty  Dedicated people can make change; good links to nationwide movement and other local groups, including but not limited to:

Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation who have a strong Texas contingent, some of whom have appeared on GreenWatch TV (check TCADP for link to TX)

Amnesty International fights the death penalty not only globally, but also nationally and locally with Group 23 see Houston Metropolitan Area for links to Rice and U St Thomas groups etc. Finally, THIS lists many high school and other cells.

Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement does great work; contact them through the SHAPE Center (ask for Gloria or Njeri). See also Texas Moratorium Network.

Gulf Region Advocacy Center GRACE law's Danalynn Recer appeared on our TV show twice last year (2003) and volunteers are welcome. The organization provides legal counsel to the indigent.

drug reform

Drug Policy Forum of Texas
Provides information and expert opinion about legal and illegal drugs and the issues surrounding them.
http://www.dpft.org

NORML
National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws has a Houston Chapter:
http://www.houstonnorml.org/
http://www.norml.org is the national web site.

elections

Houston League of Women Voters
http://www.lwvhouston.org/

environment

Texas Clean Water Action
http://www.cleanwateraction.org/tx/

Texas SEED Coalition: Texans supporting clean air and clean energy (Austin-based)
http://www.seedcoalition.org/index.htm
Clean Air? Who needs it. See SEED and learn about deals that get done, but more importantly about action.

free trade/fair trade

Texas Fair Trade Coalition
http://www.texasfairtrade.org

gun safety

Texans for Gun Safety
Educates and advocates for gun safety
http://www.texansforgunsafety.org
phone: 281-924-3545

human rights

Amnesty International Group 23

lgbt

PFLAG
Supports parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays.
http://www.pflaghouston.org

Pride Houston
http://www.pridehouston.org

Texas Human Rights Foundation (THRF)
THRF is a decades-old civil rights organization fighting to end discrimination against the GLBT and HIV/AIDS communities in Texas through the use of impact litigation, public education, and legal assistance. Its website, at http://www.thrf.org, provides free legal forms, case information, and access to legal services for those persons who fit within its mission.

media

Houston Independent Media
Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and journalists offering non-commercial coverage of social and political issues.
http://houston.indymedia.org/

KPFT 90.1 FM: This radio station airs more great radio programs than could possible be listed here! Tune in, Call in, Drop in.

And of course, GreenWatch TV every other Wednesday, 9-10 pm, Public Access Cable Channel 17.

Houston Peace News: a monthly newsletter. Subscribe by calling Lee Loe at (713) 524-2682. (Maybe this should be listed under the category below...)

peace

Houston Peace and Justice Center
http://www.hpjc.org

Latinos por la Paz
LATINOS POR LA PAZ is a grass-roots organization committed to the fulfillment of human, civil, and cultural rights for all citizens of the world. Although based in the Latino community, in the spirit of inclusiveness LPLP welcomes all persons who share democratic values and goals. Please see their web site, read their mission statement, and stand in solidarity with them! http://www.latinosporlapaz.org/

S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
(Self-Help for African People through Education)
As one of the most visible and involved community centers in the Greater Houston Community, as well as in the State of Texas, S.H.A.P.E. has led the way toward Justice, Equal Opportunity, Human Rights and Institution Building in the city, state, nation and world. Because of its deep commitment to the community, and Family Strengthening & Empowerment, S.H.A.P.E. has actively sought ways to oppose injustice and to better the community for all people. http://www.shape.org
3815 Live Oak at Alabama

last updated: 2006-04-04

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