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Climate Justice
How Can the New “Middle Mile” Broadband Rule Help Texans?
The Covid-19 pandemic emphasized the necessity of high-speed broadband access with the rapid shift to online platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Telehealth services. Despite that necessity, over 2 million Texan households still live in “digital deserts” - the...
IPCC: The Vulnerability and Strength of Cities
A majority of the world’s population inhabits cities where climate risks and their impacts are becoming increasingly detrimental. Between 2015 and 2020, urban population growth has increased by over 397 million people, with 90% of that increase in less developed...
IPCC: Adaptation, Loss and Damage, and the Advantages of Nature
The threats from climate change are growing rapidly as global temperatures rise. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest report warns that nature and humans may not adapt without swift climate action. Today, 3.3–3.6 billion people live in areas...
Economic Justice
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Human Rights
The Ending Gun Violence Issue Team Heads to the Capitol
On Wednesday April 12th the Texas Impact Ending Gun Violence (EGV) Issue team took their work to the Texas capitol and held a prayer breakfast to remember victims of gun violence and open up discussion on the issue. The event has been a long time coming for the EGV...
Add Your Name: Oppose Anti-Immigrant Legislation
Join Texas denominational leaders in urging legislators to abandon plans to impose a harsh new anti-immigrant regime in Texas. The Texas Legislature is considering bills that would establish a new, state-based system to repel, detain, and punish migrants. The...
Take Action for Reproductive Rights
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