HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are rights we have merely because we exist as human beings. They are inherent to all people, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which the United Nations General Assembly adopted in 1948, establishes a modern framework for linking public policy and law to the theological and moral tenets shared across the world’s faith traditions.
Reproductive Health Policy
Texas has a long history of short-changing women’s health, especially for women of color and low-income women. Recent extreme bans on abortion have created an environment of fear and anxiety that is impacting all of women’s healthcare. Let’s fix this.
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives)
Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives) is a Texas Impact project focused on addressing gun violence. Through memorializing victims of gun violence, Vidas Robadas localizes and makes visual the reality of gun violence for communities across our state.
HUMAN MIGRATION
Migration policy in the U.S. is primarily a national policy issue, but Texas plays a unique role because of our international border.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
To truly be free, the 14th Amendment eliminates any doubt that religious freedom is a right each individual equally shares. Therefore, government may not permit adherents of one faith to harm non-adherents as an expression of faith.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Events
NEWS + UPDATES
Ep.402 Opposing Christian Nationalism
This week we are joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, leading the organization as it upholds the historic...
Human Mobility in Guadalajara with The Rhizome Center for Migrants
The Rhizome Center for Migrants hosts a one-week immersive learning experience in Guadalajara, Mexico. I am part of the 10th immigration learning group cohort in attendance with...
Comment on TEA’s Proposed Reading Curriculum
NEW: Register for the technical assistance webinar on August 6 The Texas Education Agency is proposing to include Bible stories in elementary school reading materials. The...
Journey to Ghana
Imagine a room filled with the brightest minds in contemporary theology, vibrating with excitement and sharing groundbreaking ideas. This was the atmosphere at Sankofa Conference...
Rallying Behind Our Collective Grief
As we move through a busy summer, Vidas Robadas, Texas Impact’s gun violence prevention campaign, is reaching a year old. With that milestone in mind, I have been reflecting on...
Hurricane Beryl Enters the US without a CPB One Appointment
Climate Migration and Hurricane Beryl From Africa to Canada, where it is now a “post-tropical cyclone”, there is no barrier, wall high enough, or restrictive immigration...