On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the State Board of Education (SBOE) heard public testimony on the state’s new, Bible-infused elementary school reading curriculum. An overwhelming majority of the 100+ parents, grandparents, educators, and advocates who testified showed strong opposition, urging the board to reject the materials. […]
Recent Blogs
Public Schools Are NOT Sunday Schools
Public schools are not Sunday schools! We’ve been telling the religious right in Texas this for almost 30 years. […]
A Conversation with Texas State Senator Molly Cook
TFN was honored to sit down with Texas State Senator Molly Cook (she/her), the first out LGBTQIA+ member of the Texas Senate and currently its youngest serving member. […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Camp Texas Rising 2024 Recap
Last weekend, dozens of young leaders from Amarillo to El Paso gathered in Austin for Camp Texas Rising 2024. Camp Texas Rising is an annual organizing bootcamp with the spirit of summer camp. Attendees learn about progressive issue organizing, community building, electoral politics, leadership development, and more — and create lifelong friendships along the way. […]
Hurricane Beryl Highlights a Stormy Reality and Texas’ Energy Grid Woes
Hurricane Beryl left Houstonians suffering for prolonged days after the storm due to the fragile Texas energy grid. […]
