By Elizabeth Ledford (she/her), MS, LPC. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, I’m speaking out against HB 3614, which would let schools replace counselors with chaplains. […]
Recent Blogs
Let’s Talk About Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
In this blog, we’re talking about gender-affirming care for transgender youth: defining what it actually is, combatting disinformation, breaking down the efforts to ban and restrict it, and more. Get the facts here, and join us in fighting for Texas’ transgender community! […]
The Far-Right’s Obsession with Stealing from Students Through Vouchers
Gov. Abbott and his followers are obsessed with vouchers. This obsession has one indisputable result: These lawmakers are stealing from students—stealing the public funds earmarked just for them, stealing their access to free, quality education, and stealing their freedom to learn. […]
Show Up! Create Change! Learn How to Testify at the Texas Capitol
Testifying on a bill at the Capitol is an excellent opportunity to influence the legislative process. It’s the best way to ensure your position on a bill is heard by lawmakers face to face. […]
Op-ed by Val Benavidez: We’re Fighting for Religious Freedom While the Far Right Weaponizes It
As executive director of the Texas Freedom Network, I know fighting for a Texas that’s truly for all demands that I reserve a deep well of hope. Yet, I feel the frustration so many have as the right continues to use religious freedom as a weapon to advance a radical political agenda. […]
