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You Can Help: Let’s Fix the Abortion Law

You Can Help: Let’s Fix the Abortion Law

Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws so they reflect our shared Texas values. Texas Impact has tools and resources to...
Building Bridges Through Citizen-Diplomacy

Building Bridges Through Citizen-Diplomacy

Texas Impact recently had the opportunity to host a meeting of French Muslim leaders in our office. We shared information about our work, and the role faith communities play in Texas and U.S. public policy development.  The delegation was in the US under the US...
FEMA, NOAA Talk Hazard Resilience at COP29

FEMA, NOAA Talk Hazard Resilience at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan Friday morning staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration talked at the “America is All In” pavilion about one of my favorite topics, hazards and resilience. Victoria...
Gathering in Peace

Gathering in Peace

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...
A Strange Way to Start: COP29 is Underway

A Strange Way to Start: COP29 is Underway

COP29 started in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday, November 11, 2024. The conference began with a plenary session during which the COP28 president, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, offered some reflections on COP28 (last year, in Dubai, UAE). Dr. Al Jaber then passed the gavel to the...