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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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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?
The Sum of the Parts: Social Determinants of Health
Your health and well-being are not merely outcomes of what happens in the doctor’s office – they are impacted by the world around you. The place you work, the neighborhood you...
Weekly Witness: 81: Ep. 81 Bee Moorhead, Paris Climate Agreement
On this week’s episode, Executive Director Bee Moorhead joins Scott Atnip to discuss the Administration’s recent decision to begin the one year process to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement.
A Year of Living Dangerously Just Started
Email Congress to urge swift climate action On November 4, the Trump Administration notified the United Nations of U.S. intention to leave the Paris Agreement. Withdrawing from...
Weekly Witness: 1: Reimagining Justice: Health Equity
This week’s episode of Reimagining Justice features , a healthcare administrator with the United States Navy, who provides a grounding in the concept of health equity. The podcast highlights the City of Abilene’s work with veterans, along with some…
Health Equity: A Broader Lens for Health Policy
Much of the health policy debate in the US over the past 40 years has centered on access to health care, and particularly how individuals gain access to health care through...
Weekly Witness: 80: Ep. 80 Bishop Andy Doyle, Reconciliation and Civility
On this week’s episode, Scott Atnip is joined by Bishop Andy Doyle of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to discuss reconciliation and its relation to current political civility.
Weekly Witness: 79: Ep. 79 Grace Chimene, League of Women Voters
Grace Chimene of the Texas League of Women Voters came by to provide a rundown of all the constitutional amendments that will be on everyone’s ballot (starting today with early voting) on November 5th. Texas Impact’s Josh Houston also provides…
Wrong Direction
The EPA held a hearing in Dallas on Thursday, October 17 to gain input on their proposed elimination of regulations on methane emissions. The faith community was well...
Weekly Witness: 78: Ep. 78 Rep. Mary Gonzalez and the Importance of Voting for Constitutional Amendments
Our guest this week is State Representative Mary Gonzalez from District 75 to discuss Proposition 2 and the importance of voting on constitutional amendments.