by Kyle Riley | Aug 30, 2024 | Latest Posts, Reproductive Health Policy
A few weeks ago I attended our first Common Concerns Listening Circle. The program, “Common Concerns: Shared Stories for Texas Women,” provides resources and optional facilitation for small group discussions. Our Common Concerns initiative is an opportunity for you to...
by Becca Edwards | Aug 30, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts
Yesterday the Public Utility Commission announced the selection of the project proposals which will receive funding from the Texas Energy Fund. The Texas Energy Fund is public money set aside by SB2627 for the Public Utility Commission to issue loans to support...
by Rebecca McIlwain | Aug 23, 2024 | Faith Communities, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts, Texas Faith Votes
As the November elections approach, congregations across Texas are uniting in a powerful push to get out the vote. Our Texas Faith Votes initiatives are leading the charge with enthusiasm and purpose. Last Sunday in Dallas, a remarkable event organized by the...
by Fabiola Olvera Benitez | Aug 23, 2024 | Asylum, Blog, Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
“The U.S. immigration system goes against religious values, especially Unitarian Universalist values.” “This system is the antithesis to seeing people as human.” “We keep hearing about this idea of restoring dignity but dignity is not revocable.” These were some of...
by Kyle Riley | Aug 21, 2024 | Latest Posts, Reproductive Health Policy, Spotlight
Friday, the energy was palpable as advocates, activists, and community leaders from across the state gathered for an inspiring reproductive justice convening. Organized by one of our fantastic funding partners, this event was a powerful mix of passion, strategy, and...
by Becca Edwards | Aug 16, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts
A lawsuit filed by a cohort of Texas prison-rights advocates against the executive director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice accuses the department of creating inhumane conditions inside Texas prisons by failing to air condition the facilities. The lawsuit...
