We have very good news to share regarding at least one of the proposed constitutional amendments in Texas this year that would allow government officials and individuals to use religion to discriminate. Late Monday afternoon, state Rep. Jason Villalba sent out a press release saying that he intends to “reconsider entirely” his proposed HJR 55. […]
Recent Blogs
The Week in Quotes (March 1 – 7)
Here are some of the week’s most notable quotes culled from news reports from across Texas, and beyond. […]
Extremists Push to Make It Even Harder to Access Abortion Care in Texas
Anti-abortion extremists in Texas are pushing new legislation that would make it even more difficult, if not impossible, for millions of Texans to have access to safe, legal and affordable abortion care. This time they’re doing so by attacking private health insurance offered through the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare.” Extremists have long attacked the the ACA for allegedly […]
Talking Points
From today’s TFN News Clips: “Because a lot of people who go into prison go into prison straight — and when they come out, they’re gay. So, did something happen while they were in there? Ask yourself that question.” — Dr. Ben Carson, a potential presidential candidate and a favorite of far-right Republicans and tea party activists, explaining […]
VIDEO: Rev. Eric Folkerth at Faith Advocacy Day
Here’s another great video from last month’s Faith Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol, during which people of faith and faith leaders stood for full equality for all LGBT Texans. This clips is of Rev. Eric Folkerth of Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas. A transcripts of his prepared remarks follow the video. You can […]
