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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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Beyond Labels, Beyond Borders: Advancing Rights-Based Protection of Climate-Induced Migrants
The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, ActionAid International, Coastal Association for Social Transformation Trust (COAST Trust), and the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas...
Weekly Witness: 84: Ep. 84 Policy Panel – San Antonio Interfaith Advocacy Training
This episode is audio captured from Texas Impact’s San Antonio Interfaith Advocacy Training on November 17 at First Unitarian Universalist Church. The panelists on the Policy Panel include: Dr. Annaliese Cothron, AIDPH Program Director Morgan Craven,…
Weekly Witness: 4: Reimagining Justice: Health Equity and Older Texans
This week, Scott Atnip visits with Scot Kibbe, Director of Government Relations with the Texas Health Care Association about how health equity applies to older Texans, and why social determinants of health are particularly relevant to seniors.
Health Equity and Older Texans
The population of the U.S. is aging and as each individual grows they deserve to live a long, healthy life; creating the environments and opportunities that allow them to do what...
Weekly Witness: 83: Ep. 83 Faith Panel – San Antonio Interfaith Advocacy Training
This episode is audio captured from Texas Impact’s San Antonio Interfaith Advocacy Training on November 17 at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio. The panelists on the Faith Panel include: Abel Vega, Rio Texas Conference UMC Fulya…
Weekly Witness: 3: Reimagining Justice: Maternal Mortality
This week, Scott visits with about social determinants of health: what are they, and why is everyone talking about them? She focuses on maternal health, her personal experiences and how it has challenged her to be a champion for maternal health in…
“If Mama Ain’t Healthy”: Health Inequity and Maternal Mortality
Following childbirth, it is common to experience fatigue and discomfort—but for some new moms, complications can be more severe. New moms can lack the information they would need...
Affirming Traditional American Religious Liberty: Texas Impact Joins Amicus in Landmark Case Espinoza v. Montana
Texas Impact and the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy have joined with other religious organizations to file an amicus brief in Espinoza v. Montana urging the U.S...
Weekly Witness: 82: Ep. 82 Luke Metzger, 2019 Texas Constitutional Amendments
On this weeks episode, Scott is joined by Executive Director Luke Metzger of Environment Texas and they discuss the election results for the 2019 Texas Constitutional Amendments and their impacts on the environment.
Weekly Witness: 2: Reimagining Justice: Social Determinants of Health
This week’s episode of Reimagining Justice features and focuses on the social determinants of health: what are they, and why is everyone talking about them?