by Isa Peterson | May 26, 2022 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy
It’s no surprise that climate change is a threat to human well-being and natural systems, imposing great strain on natural resources and human capacity. The food system is an intriguing case because while climate change restricts its production, the production of food...
by Isa Peterson | May 25, 2022 | Human Rights, Law Enforcement
As our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of another heartbreaking tragedy in our state we also must look forward toward actionable steps. Here are potential ways we can immediately help the victims in Uvalde. ...
by Bee Moorhead | May 21, 2022 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts
This weekend, I spent some time in the Texas Hill Country at the MoRanch Women’s Conference, talking with my (mostly) Presbyterian sisters about how people of faith can be effective advocates for justice in the current political climate. It was amazing to be...
by Joshua Houston | May 21, 2022 | Civic Engagement
Early voting is underway for May 24 runoffs. History shows how one primary race for a state house seat can create a political tsunami for the entire legislature. Voters, however, are often frustrated at the difficulty of learning about “down-ballot races.” In...
by Bobby Watson | May 19, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts
In the extremely polarized political culture that we reside in there are times when advocates like to brand anything associated with immigration enforcement as the enemy, such as Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is my...
by Isa Peterson | May 18, 2022 | Blog, Climate Justice, Texas Climate & Energy
The unreliable electric grid threatens Texans; having once again, been asked to conserve power. Last Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) requested that consumers “conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above...
