Deseret News On the Sunday the Rev. Winnie Varghese preached on bail reform, she had a backup plan. … “A lot of folks are intentional about getting a message of fear out there. It’s really not helpful. We want to clarify the myth that bail keeps people safe,” said Brittany White
Learn MoreDallas joins Austin, San Antonio in requiring employers to offer paid sick leave
The Dallas Morning News All Dallas employers would have to provide paid sick leave for employees under an ordinance approved Wednesday by the City Council. … AFL-CIO, Texas Organizing Project, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Faith in Texas — pushed for the direct City Council action. Read more
Learn MoreDallas black clergy group declares victory ahead of City Council votes on paid sick leave, police oversight board
The Dallas Morning News A group of black Dallas pastors think that after Wednesday’s City Council meeting, they will check two major items off the agenda they laid out for the city earlier this year. … Activist groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America and the ACLU of Texas joined with faith organizations including […]
Learn MoreCoalition says Dallas schools, governments suffer because commercial properties don’t pay ‘fair share’ of taxes
The Dallas Morning News A coalition of activists, labor groups and politicians said Monday that commercial property owners aren’t paying their fair share of taxes because they win large reductions when they protest their property appraisal values. … The group — comprised of members from the Texas Organizing Project, Dallas AFL-CIO, Faith in Texas and […]
Learn MoreProgressive elites only remember that states exist when they’re out of power in DC. That’s a problem.
Arab Media Progressives have struggled to build policy clout at the state level. Here’s why. … From 2014 to 2018, Bean founded and led Faith in Texas, a multiracial movement organizing faith communities for social change Read more
Learn MoreThe Filer Voter experiment: How effective is voter registration at tax time?
Brookings Institution The United States has comparatively low voter turnout. One barrier to voting is the registration process. … We deeply thank the following organizations and individuals in Dallas and in Cleveland for their participation in the Filer Voter project…Lydia Bean and Candace Rembert of Faith in Texas, along with their hundreds of volunteers. Read […]
Learn MoreNorth Texans of Islam, other faiths try to make sense of New Zealand massacre
The Dallas Morning News Before going to bed Thursday, Imam Kashif Ahmed knew he’d have to adjust his sermon at Friday’s Jummah prayer service at the Islamic Center of Irving. … The Rev. Wes Helm of Faith in Texas, a Dallas-based multifaith organization, said it’s time to double-down on vigilance against hate. Read more
Learn MoreChanges coming for Dallas County cash bail system
Fox4News.com Dallas County officials believe changes to its cash bail system will be ready to go by a court-mandated deadline. … A representative for Faith in Texas, one of the groups that has sought bail reform, said the developments are encouraging. Read more
Learn MoreJustice Action Bulletin: Capitol Hill advocacy; encouraging Latinos to vote
National Catholic Reporter Faith leaders around the country organized to encourage Latinos to vote ahead of the Nov. 6 midterm elections. … Organize New Mexico and Faith in Texas have hosted candidate forums for those running for sheriff and district attorney — races that will most affect issues of immigration and border enforcement. Read more
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