I’m Young, I’m Pissed Off, I’m Voting! Our generation is 24% of the electorate – with that kind of power, we can make huge strides in creating a state that reflects our values. This is our state. This is our movement. This is our time to rise. We are educating, registering, and voting in November. […]
Texas Rising
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Thanks for signing the pledge to vote on November 4th! We’ll keep you in the loop with campaign updates and important information about the election, like the new Texas voter ID law, how to request a mail in ballot, and where to find your polling location. In the meantime, here are some actions you can […]
Three Days in Austin: A Texas Rising Story
This is the latest in a series of blog posts on Texas Rising, the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund’s campaign to uplift the voices of the rising electorate, 18-29 year olds, across the state. By James Carneiro (writer bio) TFN Student Activist They came from every corner of the state. Some only had to make […]
Who is Texas Rising?
At the leadership level, Texas Rising is led by the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund’s Outreach & Field team: Outreach & Field Director – Val Benavidez Outreach & Field Manager – Nick Savelli Houston Outreach & Field Coordinator – Ali Gorczynski Rio Grande Valley Field Organizer – Ruben Garza Dallas Field Organizer – Rachel Perry San Antonio Field Organizer […]
What is Texas Rising?
Since 2006, the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund has been working to create a powerful base of young leaders (ages 18-29) across the state. Texas ranks 51st in civic engagement. *Graphic created by the Annette Strauss Institute Meaningful change in Texas requires that we increase the culture of political awareness and engagement. Young people, ages […]
