Texas Freedom Network Mourns the Passing of Founder and Renowned Social Justice Champion Cecile Richards
Texas Freedom Network mourns the loss of Cecile Richards, who today passed away. Richards was surrounded by family and loved ones. […]
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Civil Rights Champion Felicia Martin to Lead Texas Freedom Network
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) today announced that Felicia M. Martin (she/her/ella) will serve as its next President and Executive Director, leading the organization during a critical time for civil rights, education, and social justice across Texas. […]
Elections are not the beginning or end
If I may: stretch out of the fetal position. Take a deep breath. Put on whatever jacket makes you feel confident, and strike a power pose. My therapist made me get a new cactus, so maybe do that, too. Take another deep breath. I am not about to tell you that it’s okay, because it […]
Advocates, Scholars Call for Texas SBOE to Reject Religiously Slanted Reading Curriculum for Texas Public Schools
Scholars and advocates from a wide array of religious and grassroots organizations today called on the State Board of Education (SBOE) to reject a Bible-infused, state-developed reading curriculum for Texas grade school students. […]
Texas Youth Organizations Launch Innovative Float the Vote Campaign
Photos from the event can be found here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2024 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/hers), [email protected] SAN MARCOS, Texas – A group of Texas youth civic engagement organizations today launched the “Float the Vote” campaign at the San Marcos River to boost youth voter registration and engagement ahead of the November election season. “Float the Vote” […]
