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Labor Day Litany

Labor Day Litany

Litany for Texas Workers for Sunday, September 3, 2023 (Adapt for Your Faith Tradition)   God, we ask your presence and blessing upon workers, this Labor Day and every day.  God of care, empower us to move and rest in your restorative justice for all.   God,...
Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

 A local Austin Starbucks made history last Friday by becoming the first Starbucks in the Lone Star State to unionize. The 45th and Lamar location officially won unionization by a 10-1 vote, securing a historic victory for the Texas labor movement.  This location is...
Building a Spirit of Solidarity

Building a Spirit of Solidarity

In the poignant yet hopeful panel discussion “building a spirit of solidarity to overcome climate crisis” faith leaders from around the world urged us to pursue a higher consciousness that taps into our potential for compassion, service and community as we tackle...
Debunking Myths About the Energy Transition

Debunking Myths About the Energy Transition

“A transition to green energy would cost thousands of jobs. It’d be expensive. It just doesn’t make sense.” It’s a narrative that’s been pushed for decades; it’s the last stand of those still opposed to phasing out high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions industries like...
Just Transition: Can It Be Done?

Just Transition: Can It Be Done?

One of the biggest themes of COP 24 is a commitment to Just Transition, the ideology that as we transition to clean and renewable energy, we do so in a manner that does not further disenfranchise those who are already vulnerable. Indigenous people, people of color,...