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. […]
Photos from the event can be found here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2024 CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/hers), imelda@tfn.org 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” […]
The Texas GOP held its biennial convention in San Antonio at the end of May, leaving Texans with a chilling demonstration of the growing embrace of Christian nationalism and voter suppression tactics within the Republican Party of Texas. As reported by The Texas Tribune, the convention was consumed by delegates’ efforts to further infuse their […]
Brown v. Board reminds us of the racist origins of vouchers and modern voucher schemes to defund public education. […]
Together, our country celebrates May 2 as the National Day of Prayer, a time when many folks across faiths come together to pray. However, it’s also a vital reminder that true religious freedom means the freedom of conscience to choose one’s own beliefs—or no religious beliefs at all. For too long in Texas, religious liberty […]
