by Scott Atnip | Jan 8, 2025 | Civic Engagement, Weekly Witness
We hope you all had a meaningful and relaxing holiday season and a great start to the new year; it is about to get busy and your advocacy will be critical in the next few months. We know a lot of attention will be paid to what is happening in Washington with the new...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 30, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Economic Justice, Latest Posts, Legislative
In the final episode of Season One of Faith in Democracy, Bee turns to Texas budget expert Eva DeLuna Castro to explain the Texas biennial...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 18, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
In Episode 5 of Faith in Democracy, Bee covers the nuts and bolts of providing legislative testimony, including how to register, what kind of information to include, and when to expect your bill to move forward (or...
by Bee Moorhead | Dec 10, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Spotlight
Episode 4 of Texas Impact’s new YouTube series Faith in Democracy walks viewers through the stages of a regular Texas legislative session, using the metaphor of a symphony to describe the flow of legislative activity. The Legislative Calendar tracks the...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Resources
We’re tickled to present our new YouTube series, “Faith in Democracy!” Each episode provides engaging, accessible lessons in civics and civic engagement in Texas and beyond. Against the backdrop of Texas’ historic Capitol building, series host...
by Heather Malkawi | Nov 13, 2024 | Blog, Faith Leader Statements, Human Rights, Individual Action, Latest Posts, Race & Gender, Resources
This year, it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling stretched thin after a heated election season. Now as we head into the holidays, we’re ready for joy, connection, and maybe a bit of peace. But let’s face it: family gatherings can be tricky even at the best of...
