Texas Rising at UH

02/06/2020

Texas Rising at UH

10/23/2019

HOUSTON! Come by to check out our first general meeting and learn about getting involved with Texas Rising to create the future YOU want.

04/04/2019

Texas Freedom Network

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Advocacy Day Rally!

09/18/2018

Gen HTX

Texas Rising is proud to be a Partner Organization with GenHTX - Like their page to see all things that are happening and targeted for us and to us.

When young people are civically engaged, change happens. GenHTX is grassroots, nonpartisan, and all about organizing the next generation of leaders.

07/26/2018

In Texas, 3 Out of 4 County Jail Inmates Haven't Been Convicted of a Crime

In Texas, 3 Out of 4 County Jail Inmates Haven't Been Convicted of a Crime

Pretrial detainees — legally innocent people who have been charged but not convicted of a crime — now occupy more beds in local jails than any other group.

07/18/2018

Voter Suppression Is Warping Democracy

Voter Suppression Is Warping Democracy

A new survey from The Atlantic and the Public Religion Research Institute shows that black and Hispanic citizens are more likely than whites to face barriers at the polls—and to fear the future erosion of their basic political rights.

06/19/2018

Texas Freedom Network

Celebrate Juneteenth this year with a good read ✊🏿📚

Long reads: https://goo.gl/qGJPxS

Image quote via Vox's article "Why celebrating Juneteenth is more important now than ever": https://goo.gl/xA6nKg

☝🏿And while you're at it, remind the Texas State Board of Education it's time to #TeachTheTruth --> https://goo.gl/qr5y9K

06/07/2018

Deputy Field Organizer Job Opening (Houston)

We're Hiring -
Review the Job Description and send those resumes to [email protected]

Deputy Field Organizer Job Opening (Houston) Texas Freedom Network The Texas Freedom Network is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice. The Deputy Field Organizer (DFO) will work in Housto...

05/24/2018

Fighting an eviction crisis: How a young black lawyer is changing his city

Fighting an eviction crisis: How a young black lawyer is changing his city

In Durham, a young black lawyer raised in public housing teaches elite law students how to save poor people from getting evicted.

05/18/2018

United Way Galveston County Mainland

United Way Galveston County Mainland

Our hearts and prayers go out to the students and faculty of Santa Fe High School. We are praying for our Santa Fe Community and everyone responding to this tragedy.

We are making ourselves available to work closely with Santa Fe ISD and our partners to determine the needs that the community may have.

Resources available now:

Partner Agencies providing FREE crisis counseling and emotional support:

Family Service Center of Galveston County Hotline/After Hours: 1-888-267-4994

Gulf Coast Center 866-729-3848

Teen Health Center, Inc. 409-766-5713

The American Red Cross Houston Texas has set up a Family Assistance Center at Aldersgate United Methodist Church: 13217 FM 1764, Santa Fe, Tx 77510

For other resources not listed above, please contact us at [email protected]

05/16/2018

This Online Database Helps Families Identify Those Who Died Trying to Cross the Border

This Online Database Helps Families Identify Those Who Died Trying to Cross the Border

Crossing the southern border into the United States is a dangerous, sometimes deadly journey.

05/03/2018

Texas Rising

Texas Rising

Y'all, look for us tomorrow at the UH Alumni Center for Amplify your Voice! TFN/Texas Rising will participate in the Modern Movements workshop.

Registration 👇

05/02/2018

Immigration shelters nationwide ordered to show minors disputed Texas booklet that links abortion to cancer

Immigration shelters nationwide ordered to show minors disputed Texas booklet that links abortion to cancer

Four congressional Democrats objected to the pamphlet this week, saying it includes "blatant lies about the safety of abortion."

04/25/2018

What You Should Do if Border Patrol Asks for Your Papers

What You Should Do if Border Patrol Asks for Your Papers

An expert explains the laws behind those viral videos of agents stopping buses and trains to look for undocumented immigrants.

04/24/2018

Women in Texas Prisons Denied Same Academic, Job Training Opportunities as Incarcerated Men

Women in Texas Prisons Denied Same Academic, Job Training Opportunities as Incarcerated Men

"Black holes of inattention" lead to stark gender disparities in the Texas prison system, according to a new report.

04/21/2018

UH LGBTQ Resource Center

Calling all UH LGBTQ students:

The UH LGBTQ Resource Center is looking for current students to share your experiences through a student satisfaction survey.

All participants will be entered to win a $25 gift card.

http://bit.ly/UHLGBTQSurvey

04/11/2018

LGBT workers are protected from workplace discrimination, Texas judge says in 'earth-shattering' new ruling

LGBT workers are protected from workplace discrimination, Texas judge says in 'earth-shattering' new ruling

AUSTIN — For the first time in Texas, a federal judge said LGBT workers should be protected from employment discrimination based on their gender...

04/09/2018

Using a Transgender Person's Name Can Decrease Their Risk of Depression and Suicide

Using a Transgender Person's Name Can Decrease Their Risk of Depression and Suicide

A new study points out just how important someone's name can be.

04/09/2018

UH GCSW Policy Insider Advisory Committee

Join us APRIL 19TH for our SECOND panel discussion of the semester! To RSVP, click the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-presence-is-penalized-homelessness-in-htx-tickets-44791960961

04/07/2018

NowThis

NowThis

One frustrated teacher’s photo of a broken chair went viral—now hundreds of strangers have sent supplies to her school

04/06/2018

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas

Crisis pregnancy centers are fake women's health centers that lie to people about abortion and use scare tactics and misinformation to dissuade them from accessing health care. And they're getting millions of your tax dollars. Learn more:

04/05/2018

Teachers in other states are striking. Texas teachers can't do that.

Teachers in other states are striking. Texas teachers can't do that.

Texas state law says that teachers could lose their teaching certificates and pensions if they go on strike. 

04/05/2018

Parenting Today

Parenting Today

When LGBTQ kids are supported by their parents it can literally save their life.

04/03/2018

Yellowhammer Fund

Best thing on the internet right now.

#FundAbortionBuildPower

bowl.nnaf.org/yellowfund

04/03/2018

A 'hellish world': the mental health crisis in America's prisons

A 'hellish world': the mental health crisis in America's prisons

Correctional facilities are contending with tens of thousands of people with mental illness who make up as much as half of their populations.

04/03/2018

The hidden crisis on college campuses: 36 percent of students don’t have enough to eat

The hidden crisis on college campuses: 36 percent of students don’t have enough to eat

He’d stretch a can of SpaghettiOs over an entire day

04/01/2018

Houston GLBT Political Caucus

Thank you Landon Richie for such a great resource!

03/31/2018

University of Houston

University of Houston

Food insecurity affects more than half of community college students, so UH researcher Daphne Hernandez is tackling hunger among college students in a new study … and the cost of their groceries are covered!

03/30/2018

The Myth of the Criminal Immigrant

The Myth of the Criminal Immigrant

The link between immigration and crime exists in the imaginations of Americans, and nowhere else.

03/30/2018

ACLU

ACLU

If ICE is outside your door:
✓ Do not open the door
✓ Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge
✓ Tell them: “I do not consent. Please leave.”

03/14/2018

Women You Should Know

"It's disturbing how women have been conditioned to incessantly apologize: for giving our opinion, for being 'bossy', for circumstances beyond our control, for having body hair, body fat, (or heaven forbid, bodily functions). What's even more disturbing is how often I catch myself doing it a daily basis. I'm super proud to partner with Freeform in the fight against unnecessary apologies. In celebration of International Women's Day, let's pledge to live our lives proudly and unapologetically." - illustrator Violet Clair via Insta http://bit.ly/2gZaWyG

02/25/2018

GO Neighborhoods Northside Houston

METRO is offering free rides to Houston area polling locations. Ride FREE to cast your vote!

02/20/2018

Planned Parenthood Generation Action at UH

Join us at our first general meeting this Friday! Come by the astrodome room in the student center at 6:30 to grab some drinks and snacks and learn more about our organization on campus!

02/14/2018

Texas Rising

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