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Climate Justice
We Are Still In: Discussions on the Fourth National Climate Assessment
I was very fortunate to attend a panel discussion at the US Climate Action Center at the COP24 about the implications of climate change for the US. The panel highlighted the recent Fourth National Climate Assessment report which was released only a few weeks ago in...
Renewables and energy storage
Many cities, communities, and individual households in the United States have started to take the initiative to move towards more and more renewable energy sources. Earlier this summer, in the state of Texas, Georgetown became 100% powered with renewable energy. Today...
Building a Spirit of Solidarity
In the poignant yet hopeful panel discussion “building a spirit of solidarity to overcome climate crisis” faith leaders from around the world urged us to pursue a higher consciousness that taps into our potential for compassion, service and community as we tackle...
Economic Justice
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Human Rights
Texas Governor’s Statements Regarding Trans People
February 25, 2022 | Bishop Gronberg’s Blog By The Rev. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Ph.D. During the week of February 21st Texas Governor Greg Abbott relayed an opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding interpreting transition care for trans minors as child...
State Officials Threaten Trans Kids Again
Like everyone, the Texas Impact staff are horrified by the events around the world, but also by the news of the week at home. On Monday, the Attorney General issued a non-binding opinion that certain types of gender-affirming care constitute “child abuse” under Texas...
Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden
The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Internal Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, in...