by Bee Moorhead | Feb 26, 2022 | Faith Leader Statements, Faith Leader Trans Support, Race & Gender
February 25, 2022 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D. During the week of February 21st Texas Governor Greg Abbott relayed an opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding interpreting transition care for trans minors as child...
by Bee Moorhead | Feb 25, 2022 | Faith Leader Trans Support, Human Rights, Race & Gender
Like everyone, the Texas Impact staff are horrified by the events around the world, but also by the news of the week at home. On Monday, the Attorney General issued a non-binding opinion that certain types of gender-affirming care constitute “child abuse” under Texas...
by Bobby Watson | Feb 23, 2022 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Internal Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, in...
by Isa Peterson | Feb 21, 2022 | Latest Posts, Texas Climate & Energy
The anniversary of Winter Storm Uri brought significant anxiety for consumers, advocates, and energy experts—especially with this year’s February cold weather event. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 3, the Texas Legislature and the PUCT had the...
by Bee Moorhead | Feb 20, 2022 | Human Rights, Race & Gender, Resources
Reverend George Mason Wilshire Baptist Church Dallas Reverend Danielle Ayers Friendship West Baptist Church Dallas Reverend Dr. Freddie Haynes, III Friendship West Baptist Church Dallas Reverend Mike Gregg Royal Lane Baptist Church Dallas Reverend Jonathan Page...
by Bee Moorhead | Feb 19, 2022 | Climate Justice, Disaster Responses and Resilience
Time and Treasure- Faith-Based Hurricane Harvey Response by Bee Moorhead on...