While Most Texans Watched the January 6 Insurrection on TV, Some Had a Front Seat
While many of us watched the news in horror as rioters stormed the Nation’s Capitol two years ago on January 6, some Texans had a front seat. […]
Emily Witt
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2022 at Texas Freedom Network: We Are Relentless
2022 at Texas Freedom Network was yet another reminder that there’s no such thing as an easy year when fighting for progressive change in Texas—but this year, countless, historic challenges arose—from the fall of Roe and endless attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community to the still-impending DACA decision. But through it all, we have been relentless […]
The Great Social Studies Battle of 2022
The battle over teaching the truth in Texas social studies classes moved back to the State Board of Education in 2022 with a planned overhaul of standards. Tragically, far-right forces ultimately derailed the social studies revision at the state board, showing that the education of Texas students remains vulnerable to political games. […]
Honoring the Lives We’ve Lost for Transgender Day of Remembrance
TFN is amplifying resources, mutual aid groups, and LGBTQIA+ organizations in Texas to help our community actively honor Transgender Day of Remembrance. […]
Statement: Judge Rules Harris County Polling Locations Stay Open Until 8 PM
Houston, TX — After several polling locations across the third largest county in the nation opened late this Election Day, Judge Dawn Rogers has signed off on an order to extend voting until 8 pm in Harris County following a lawsuit from Texas Organizing Project. This will affect 782 voting locations and ensure our communities […]
