by Bobby Watson | Mar 2, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
On Thursday the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine under the pretense of “demilitizariing and de-nazifying” the country. The event has been internationally condemned as an unwarranted act of aggression likened to empire building of days thought to be past in Europe....
by Bobby Watson | Feb 28, 2022 | Health, Latest Posts
National infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in a frank, informal lunchtime conversation with Texas United Methodist Women about where Texas and the U.S. stand...
by Bobby Watson | Feb 23, 2022 | Latest Posts
Colin Leyden, Political Director for Environmental Defense Fund of Texas, explains why methane regulation is important for climate change mitigation in the near term, and what advocates can do to help. Recorded live at the 35th Annual Texas United Methodist...
by Bobby Watson | Feb 23, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Internal Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, in...
by Isa Peterson | Feb 21, 2022 | Latest Posts, Texas Climate & Energy
The anniversary of Winter Storm Uri brought significant anxiety for consumers, advocates, and energy experts—especially with this year’s February cold weather event. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 3, the Texas Legislature and the PUCT had the...
by Bobby Watson | Feb 14, 2022 | Climate Justice, Disaster Responses and Resilience, Latest Posts, Texas Climate & Energy
Paul Martin, Vice-President for State Relations at the Reinsurance Association of America, explains the insurance industry’s increasing concerns related to climate change, and discusses how Texans can build local climate resilience while advocating for climate...
