Texas United Women in Faith Legislative Event 2023: Faith in Action Despite Ice and Rain
My first time attending and participating in the three-day Texas United Women in Faith (UWFaith) Legislative Event this past month has left me filled with much hope for this legislative year. A room full of Texans from various denominations who are putting their faith...
Paving the Way for Religious Freedom in the 88th Legislative Session
In a press conference on February 7, Representative Salman Bhojani of House District 92 announced his new Religious Freedom Agenda, a package of bills that expands religious protections in Texas, with a focus on optional state holidays, state exam test dates, and...
Courts & Ports Chats with Migration Research Professors and Students
Last week, I had the refreshing opportunity to meet with professors and students from Texas State University, UT-RGV, and George Washington University who have funding from the National Science Foundation to study “the geography of migration and (in)security at the...
The Texas Legislature is Set to Vote on Changes to the PUCT, ERCOT, and OPUC
On Tuesday, January 10th, the Texas Legislature began its 88th legislative session, gathering to pass a variety of laws and a two-year state budget. From January until May, legislators will gather at the Capitol to vote on, amend, and “kill” legislation...
New Year, New Ways to Thwart Human Rights
TLDR: Requiring asylum seekers to make an appointment from their country of origin to seek asylum contradicts the very essence of asylum laws. The Administration’s new “parole” program flies in the face of human rights. Asylum protections are...
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Gun Violence Prevention Forum-Dallas
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Join us for a gun violence awareness forum in Dallas featuring community leaders and tables from participating organizations. Childcare is included and boxed lunches are available for purchase.
Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
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HOSTED BY INTERFAITH ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK OF HOUSTON Texas Impact will refresh our advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging our faith communities around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Be ready for midterm elections and the upcoming Texas legislative session by sharpening your skills and deepening your understanding with fellow faith-based, nonpartisan advocates. […]