In Gratitude for Pete Seeger and Justice-Seeking Texas United Methodist Women
By: Yaira A. RobinsonAssociate Director, Texas Interfaith Center for Public PolicyLast night I sat in a hotel conference room with close to 200 Texas United Methodist Women at the 26th annual UMW...
View ArticleAmanda Quraishi - Faith in America: 2030 Challenge
By: Amanda QuraishiSecretary | Muslim At-Large (Austin)Note: This post is written by Amanda Quraishi, a member of Texas Impact's board. The blog was originally posted at MuslimahMERICAN.com.In a time...
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Faith in Democracy
Resource Type: PresentationsResource File: ELCA 2015 Faith in Democracy.pdfFile Contents: Learn the who, how, and why of civic engagement from people of faith.
View ArticleA Right To Preserve All Others - Reflections On The Poll Tax
Resource Type: CurriculaFile Contents: Learn about the poll tax's history and hear Texans who paid the poll tax reflect on their voting experiences and why they believe that voting matters. The video...
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A Right to Preserve All Others: Reflections on the Poll Tax
Event Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 4:00pmBy: Joshua HoustonGeneral Counsel/Director of Government AffairsThe term “poll tax” rightly carries moral and political baggage for people in Texas. Not...
View ArticleCan We Have a Nonpartisan Discussion About Voting Rights?
Event Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 4:15pmBy: Joshua HoustonGeneral Counsel/Director of Government AffairsLeave it to the lawyer to start a blog post with a legal disclaimer. As General Counsel...
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"Know Your Community" Treasure Hunt
Resource Type: PublicationsResource File: 2014-Treasure-Hunt.pdfFile Contents: How does public policy come to life in your community?Many of the programs and services that exist in local communities...
View ArticleCitizenship Quiz
Get Started: Take the Active Citizenship QuizWant to find out how active your citizenship really is? Here’s a quick quiz to help you assess your current skills and participation level, with suggestions...
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Texas Lutheran Legislative Agenda 2015
There are three synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Texas. At their annual legislative conference, members from all of Texas’ ELCA synods adopted a consensus legislative...
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2016 United Methodist Women's Legislative Event Registration Now Open!
Event Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 3:00pm to Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 2:00pmUnited Methodist Women in Texas 28th Annual Legislative Event Registration Now Open!JANUARY 24-26, 2016 | Austin,...
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The 600,000: Explaining Texas Elections
Resource Type: PresentationsResource File: ELCA 2015 Elections.pdfFile Contents: Learn the political landscape of Texas, and see how your vote makes a difference.
View Article"Faith in Democracy" PPT available for use
Bee's presentation Faith in Democracy is available for you to use in your Sunday school class or group meeting. If you'd prefer to have Texas Impact staff come give a presentation, let us know!See All...
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United Methodist Women Legislative Agenda 2016
Resource Type: PublicationsResource File: UMWLegeAgenda2016.pdfFile Contents: Texas United Methodist Women affirm the dedication of every member of the Texas Legislature. We thank you for your service...
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The Way Public Policy Works
Resource Type: PresentationsResource Link: The Way Public Policy WorksAuthor: Bee Moorhead
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Event Wrapup: Imaad Khan Discusses Islam and Public Policy, February 12, 2016
Event Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 - 12:00pmToday, Texas Impact Associate Policy Analyst Imaad Khan addressed congregants of the Nueces Mosque in downtown Austin during Jum’ah prayer services, which...
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Texas Impact Guide to Writing a Letter to the Editor
Resource Type: ToolkitsFile Contents: Why write a letter to the editor?Letters to the editor are great public policy advocacy tools! They help to shape public opinion and inform legislators about...
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Make Your Voice Heard in Your Local Newspaper: Letters to the Editor
One great way to influence public policy is to write a Letter to the Editor of your local newspaper on a public policy issue important to you. Letters to the Editor are great because they help shape...
View ArticleTexas Impact Talks about Faith and Public Policy with the Dallas Coalition...
Scott Atnip and Joshua Houston will join the Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions Thursday, August 25, 2016. The regular meeting of the Faith Community Hunger Solutions Action Team will feature a...
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Texas Impact Staff Participates In the 50th Anniversary Commemorative March...
On Sunday, September 11, Texas Impact staff and dozens of Texas Impact members and supporters joined retired United Methodist Bishop Joel Martinez along with several hundred other participants to march...
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Lawmakers Prepare for the 85th Texas Legislature with Interim Hearings
The past week at the Capitol has been busy with legislative committees finishing up the last of their interim hearings. In Texas’s biennial legislature, a legislative session occurs in odd-numbered...
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