Free, fair elections, including the right of every citizen to cast a ballot that is duly counted, form the bedrock of American democracy. Voting rights are referred to as “the right preservative of all others,” since only through voting can the people of a community peaceably remove leaders who seek to oppress them. The world’s faith traditions collectively affirm voting as a responsibility both civic and spiritual: through voting, we express our preferences for the circumstances our neighbors will live in.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Individual civic participation is the primary building block of our democracy, like cells are the primary building blocks of our bodies. Individual actions—like voting and speaking out on issues—may seem small or insignificant, but collectively they drive our policies and our future.
COLLECTIVE ACTION
Congregations and other faith groups can help their members fulfill their civic engagement responsibilities. They also can serve the wider community by opening doors to civic participation.
ADVOCACY 101
Advocacy means using your voice to advance something you care about. In public policy, advocacy means expressing your views in a way that influences policymakers.
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NEWS + UPDATES
Getting Up to Speed on Redistricting
Soon, the redistricting committees of the Texas Legislature will begin the process of redrawing Texas’ state and federal electoral district boundaries. The maps the Legislature...
Press Release: Texas Impact Sues State of Texas
For Immediate Release September 3, 2021 Contact: Oliver Bernstein, 512.289.8618 Faith-based powerhouse Texas Impact joins lawsuit challenging restrictive voting...
Legislative Update: Voting Rights, Voting Restrictions
The 87th Texas Legislature is now convened in its second special session, and election reform remains at the forefront of state leaders’ agendas. Texas Impact opposes omnibus...
Voting by Mail Works in Texas
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many Texas Impact members wondered if it would be safe to vote in-person, and if voting by mail might be a viable alternative. Before we...
Voting by Mail in Texas 2020
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Voting by Mail: The Comprehensive Guide 2020
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