Jose Medina

For Immediate ReleaseAug. 25, 2021 Dallas — Texas Freedom Network’s project Just Texas, a grassroots movement for progressive people of faith, just announced an all-new project focused on reproductive freedom and abortion rights in Texas. Announced at First Unitarian Church in Dallas, the statewide Reproductive Freedom Congregation Designation is a program to recognize congregations throughout […]

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For Immediate ReleaseAug. 23, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — With quorum restored for the Texas State Legislature’s second sham special session, two incredibly dangerous bills are poised to advance on Monday: SB 1 and SB 4. The bills represent two of the most oppressive assaults on Texans’ rights in recent history, sharply restricting access to the […]

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For Immediate ReleaseAug. 20, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas – After 38 days without quorum because of the walkout from Texas Democrats, the Texas House has now reached a quorum. Texas Freedom Network Executive Director and President Val Benavidez issued the following statement: “Texans will remember this upcoming legislative session as an oppressive, hateful time spearheaded by […]

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For Immediate ReleaseAug. 19, 2021 AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas for All, a coalition of more than 100 groups dedicated to the advancement of Texas’ democracy, has unveiled a massive initial six-figure investment for in-district organizing in important targeted areas to curb the rise of voter suppression in the state. This latest effort to invest […]

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