‘We still have work to do’: How Texas Rising is Fighting for Queer Liberation During Pride 2025
Texas Rising celebrated Pride Month 2025 as an act of resistance amid constant attacks on LGBTQIA+ people at the state and national levels. […]
Emily Witt
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Three Years Post-Dobbs, Just Texas is Building Reproductive Justice Power in Faith Communities
Learn more about abortion access in Texas and our Just Texas program’s reproductive justice work this Dobbs Decision Anniversary. […]
Governor Abbott Codifies Discrimination Against Students with SB 12, Targeting DEI in Texas Public Schools
Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 12 into law, a measure that limits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in public schools. […]
With New Book Ban Law, Governor Abbott Pushes Texas Public Schools Into an Era of State-Sanctioned Censorship
Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 13 into law, legislation that overhauls how public school library materials are selected and reviewed. […]
Reimagining Justice: What We Learned at Texas Rising’s First Houston Criminal Justice Summit
During Texas Rising Houston’s Criminal Justice Summit, students and leaders came together to ask: What would it take to build a justice system that actually serves people? […]
