Advocates today denounced inflammatory attacks on teachers and called on the State Board of Education to ensure new curriculum standards allow public schools to teach the truth […]
Recent Press Releases
Statement: Post-Roe, Our Communities Will Continue to Build Power and Support Abortion Access for All
AUSTIN, Texas – The Supreme Court of the United States today released a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Within 30 days, abortion care will be banned in the state of Texas. […]
Statement: Texas Freedom Network Condemns Gun Violence And Calls For Government Leadership To Commit To Keeping Our Children Safe At School
On Tuesday, May 24, 21 people– 19 children and two teachers, tragically lost their lives to gun violence when a shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. Children deserve to live in a world free from shootings and acts of violence in their schools, homes, and communities. […]
Just Texas Proclaims All People Are Worthy and Beloved This National Day of Prayer
The first Thursday of May, today, marks the National Day of Prayer. It’s a day established by Congress in 1952 as a day when “the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.” This year, it comes just days after a leaked draft brief suggests the U.S. Supreme Court intends to strike down Roe v. Wade. While today was intended to honor the power of intentional introspection for people of all faiths –and even those of non-faith – the day is often co-opted by the religious right to push forth their political agenda which unfailingly centers on an evangelical version of Christianity. But there are progressive faith voices who believe differently. […]
Statement: The Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion Is a Call to Action for Congress as Our Civil Rights and Control Over Our Bodies Are Under Attack
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would be a devastating blow to those who need this vital healthcare, and the extremely radical brief the world is now seeing shows why it’s up to us to fight back to protect safe and legal access to abortion and all of our constitutional rights. Today, abortion is still legal. Regardless of the shameless actions that may come from our nation’s highest court. We know that most Texans and the majority of the country oppose abortion bans. Still, far-right politicians continue using our bodies for political power and control. […]
