We plan for this fortnightly show to have people talk about how Harris County should help down-and-out people caught up in the criminal system. As it is, judges appoint defense attorneys, with next to no money provided for them. Meanwhile, the prosecution has large staff and other resources. We'll explore the ins and outs of the way things are, and make the case for a better way of administering justice.

Karl Rove will be in town 5:30-7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 12. He visits to raise funds for local candidates. Choose your issues for this opportunity!

Here is the first round of communications in 'our' circles around his presence:

March for Human Rights for Immigrants on May 1, 2008, in Houston

A march in favor of human rights for immigrants is planned for May 1, 2008 in Houston. It will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the Mickey Leland Federal Building at 1919 Smith, and end at Antioch Park at 1400 Smith.

The show this fortnight we think will feature video from the South Texas Project, and citizen meetings considering the propose two new nuclear power plants down there, not far from here.

Greenwatch is a public access TV show that has aired in Houston for more than ten years! Take part in local, progressive television every other Wednesday, 9-10 PM; public access cable TV inside Houston city limits (Comcast 17; TVMax 95; Sudden Link 98; Phonoscope 75). THE CALL-IN NUMBER DURING THE SHOW IS 713-807-1794.

Our show this fortnight will feature closed captioning for the first time. We'll have guests for the hearing impaired, with equipment and information.

Greenwatch is a public access TV show that has aired in Houston for more than ten years! Take part in local, progressive television every other Wednesday, 9-10 PM; public access cable TV inside Houston city limits (Comcast 17; TVMax 95; Sudden Link 98; Phonoscope 75). THE CALL-IN NUMBER DURING THE SHOW IS 713-807-1794.

Pro-choice Protest for Women's Rights
6:15 pm at Aquarium Restaurant
410 Bagby Street

Where they go, we follow!; let's make sure the Aquarium, and anyone else who might consider hosting them, is clear on that.

Wednesday, February 13, 9-10 pm*
GreenWatch on public access cable TV
Cable channel 17 comcast; now on Google Video, too.

TOPIC: Perhaps Cynthia McKinney will appear live, on our call-in show.
If not, we will have tape from the previous evening, and discussion.

This week's show will have as guests our friends Jim Berry and Jim Rine. They will talk about Iraq Veterans Against the War and the upcoming Winter Soldier event in Washington, D.C. (March 13-16, 2008). We also hope show segments of the videos "Winter Soldiers" and "The Ground Truth" probably.

SAY NO DEMOLITION! RIGHT OF RETURN!

Contact Houston HUD offices with your concerns:
1301 Fannin, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 718-3199
Fax: (713) 718-3255

This fortnight, we had to air a taped and edited show featuring many of us speaking to City Council presenting a Resolution to Impeach Cheney and Bush. You can get a copy by contacting Greenwatch.

You, too, can take part in local, progressive television every other Wednesday, 9-10 PM; public access cable TV inside Houston city limits (Comcast 17; Kingwood 98, CableMax 95). WE STRIVE TO KEEP THIS A LIVE SHOW, AND WHEN IT IS, THE CALL-IN NUMBER DURING THE SHOW IS 713-807-1794 (not live this time; sorry).

STOP SHOPPING TO GO GREEN: This November, environmentalists, social activists and concerned citizens in as many as 65 countries will hit the streets for a 24-hour consumer fast in celebration of the 15th annual Buy Nothing Day, a global cultural phenomenon that originated in Vancouver, Canada.

Austin Impeach and Peace Mega-March & Rally
September 15, 2007 -- 2:00 PM
Austin City Hall to Texas Capitol

for more info, see URL at end,
and follow links at http://www.hcgp.org and

This time the show will feature the upcoming Bioneers Conference, to be held October 19-21 (see www.bioneers.org) -- the Houston sessions will be held the on the campus of Emerson Unitarian Church, a LEEDS certified building (see www.blackwoodland.org/bioneers/).

Nick Lampson voted for the "Protect America 2007" bill that allows the executive branch, with no judicial oversight, to intercept and record all electronic communications between people abroad and here in the US. This de facto gives them the right to listen to anyone, anytime for any purpose with no need to justify or even acknowledge that they are doing it. It is absurd to think that this administration will not use that power for its own political ends. It will not prevent communication between people who have something to fear from the government hearing what they are saying, as e-mails can always be encrypted, and encryption is legal in Europe. We wish to put some public heat on Lampson for this vote, and ask all who are appalled by the cave in of the Democrats to this totally unnecessary violation of our rights to privacy to join us, in a picket in the street outside his office in Clear Lake.

Veterans For Peace Chapter 12, the local chapter of MFSO (Military Families Speak Out), and the Houston Peace & Justice Center will protest Hillary Clinton's tepid stand on bringing the troops out of Iraq when she visits Houston on 11 August and holds a rally at the IBEW Hall on the north I-610 Loop in Houston. Please note that this is a LOCATION CHANGE from what was prevously announced.

Texas Nurses Association are providing at least one guest; we met them tabling at Angelika Theatre at the opening of Michael Moore's latest move, SICKO. Take part in local, progressive television every other Wednesday, 9-10 PM; public access cable TV inside Houston city limits (TimeWarner 17, er, Comcast 17; Kingwood 98, CableMax 95). THE CALL-IN NUMBER DURING THE SHOW IS 713-807-1794. You can participate in building opinions in our city. GreenWatch TV has been showing for over seven years! You can help. See our website for how to contact us.

Protest at the I.C.E. Detention Center 8 A.M. -- 5520 Greens Road, Houston, TX 77032 While millions of people across the U.S. are celebrating their “freedom”, tens of thousands are being imprisoned for crossing the border in order to provide for their families. Houston Sin Fronteras is calling for a public demonstration at the privatized prison camp run by Corrections Corporation of America, under contract from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.).

Mark the 4th anniversary of the invasion/occupation of Iraq with a Houston-style freeway blogging & candlelight vigil 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, on the six suspension bridges spanning Highway 59 (Southwest Freeway), west of downtown Houston. This will be on the Montrose, Graustark, Mandell, Dunlavy, Woodhead, Hazard Bridges, bounded on the west by Shepherd Street and on the east by Main Street. Please come and join one of these groups, as we stand up for peace.
If you are reading this on the PAA home page, click on the event title for details.

WHEN I CAME HOME is a film about homeless veterans in America: from those who served in Vietnam to those returning from the current war in Iraq. The film looks at the challenges faced by returning combat veterans and the battle many must fight for the benefits promised to them. 

Join Harris County in welcome Chris Bell!

(This is the big one. The media will be there. Voter turnout in Harris County could very well decide the election.)