A RESOLUTION OF HOUSTON PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER (HPJC) URGING THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT A PLANT-BASED TREATY WHEREAS, the global climate challenges are increasing, […]
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HPJC Statement of Support for The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and in opposition to Governor Abbott’s Proclamation on November 18, 2025 On November 18, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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The Houston Peace and Justice Center Board of Directors unanimously passed the following Law of Parties Resolution at its February Board meeting. Resolution calling an end to the use of
HPJC Press Release 2025-02-18 – End Use of “Law of Parties” in Texas Read More »
Solitary confinement in prisons is cruel and unusual. Texas is a leader in the use of prolonged solitary confinement. An NYT 2-15-2022 article titled “27 Years in Solitary, and a Plea
HPJC PRESS RELEASE 2-15-2025 on Solitary Confinement in Texas Read More »
It’s time to say NO to the gun lobby and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The Houston Peace & Justice Center stands up for common-sense controls on firearms, including weapons of mass destruction. We say NO to the NRA, who is beholden to gun manufacturers for funding.
HPJC Responds to Tragedy in Uvalde TX and Buffalo NY Read More »
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a violation of International law. We condemn it. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a deadly escalation of a long-simmering conflict. Russia is not solely responsible
Statement on Russia/Ukraine War Read More »
Message sent to Houston News Media and the New York Times: The police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has received a lot of national attention, and properly so. But
Message sent to Houston News Media and the NY Times – Police Killings Read More »
Official Press Release May 15, 2020 The Houston Peace and Justice Center denounces the deadly force used against 27 year old Nicholas Chavez by the Houston Police Department. We call for
The Houston Peace and Justice Center Denounces Deadly Force Read More »
Houston Peace and Justice Center Condemns Racism and Violence in Charlottesville The Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC) condemns in strongest possible words the racism and violence perpetuated by
Houston Peace and Justice Center Condemns Racism and Violence in Charlottesville Read More »
It was recently reported that Samira, an Afghani mother of two who is confined in the Karnes Family Detention Center with her children, tried to commit suicide. She said she did it to free her children from detention.
Immigrant Detention Harms Families, the Community and Taxpayers Read More »
