by Bobby Watson | Apr 20, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
In a dual attempt to deter further influx at the southern border and to provide an expedited avenue for Ukrainians to the US, the Biden administration has announced their new initiative, Uniting for Ukraine. With two months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...
by Isa Peterson | Apr 14, 2022 | Climate Justice, Creation Care, Latest Posts
Faith Climate Action Week is ten days in April during Earth Month where Interfaith Power and Light congregations focus on how they can actively protect God’s creation. Interfaith Power and Light is a coalition of congregations embracing faith, community, justice, and...
by Bobby Watson | Apr 13, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
In response to the impending end of Title 42 Gov. Abbott has sent state troopers to provide additional security checks on commercial vehicles crossing into the US at the southern border. The effect: protests and halts in trade. Earlier this month President Biden...
by Isa Peterson | Apr 7, 2022 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts, Texas Climate & Energy
The Covid-19 pandemic emphasized the necessity of high-speed broadband access with the rapid shift to online platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Telehealth services. Despite that necessity, over 2 million Texan households still live in “digital deserts” –...
by Bee Moorhead | Apr 6, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texas Impact has signed on to a comment urging the Biden Administration to act quickly to finalize responsible reforms that protect immigrant families’ access to the health and social services safety net. Organizations including congregations can sign on until April...
by Bobby Watson | Apr 6, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
In wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine an estimated 4 million Ukrianians have fled their home country to both neighbors and destinations abroad, including the United States. Encouraged by the Biden administration’s recent promise to receive 100,000 Ukrainian...
