Brian Barr
Yesterday, in honor of National Public Defense Day, January Advisors hosted a webinar about judicial campaign donations and how they affect the appointment of indigent defense counsel. Building on pre-pandemic work of Jay Jenkins and Georgetown Law, we partnered with the Texas Center for Justice and Equity to analyze whether campaign donations are associated with … Read more
When a raindrop falls in the continental United States, it’s primarily headed for one of two places – the Atlantic or the Pacific. This watershed line is known as the Continental Divide. For 100 days in the summer of 2023, it was my home as I rode my bicycle more than 2,500 miles from the … Read more
Every third Tuesday of the month, thirty-seven local policymakers pack themselves into a conference room in Greenway Plaza to determine the shape of Houston’s future. Although this particular conference room is in the geographic center of the Houston region, the policymakers represent the interest of people in the suburbs. This isn’t by accident. It’s how … Read more
Less than 6 months ago I woke up and realized that although I had lived in Houston for nearly two years, I could count on one hand the number of people I knew in Houston that weren’t affiliated with Rice. Although I felt connected to the city though bike rides and a love for exploring, … Read more