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
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Dallas City Council Stands with Working People by Passing Paid Sick Time
On Wednesday, April 24, the Dallas City Council voted 10-4 to pass an ordinance that will require employers to provide earned paid sick time for Dallas workers. In response, a broad coalition of working people, faith leaders, public health professionals, labor leaders and social justice organizations issued the following statement: “On this historic day, the […]
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 MoreDallas Community Leaders Applaud DA Creuzot for Latest Justice Reform Proposals
DALLAS – Today, a coalition of grassroots and faith-based leaders across Dallas County are applauding District Attorney John Creuzot for unveiling policy proposals that will help put an end to unjust practices that have criminalized the Dallas community for decades. The coalition, which includes Faith in Texas, ACLU of Texas, and Texas Organizing Project, is […]
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 MoreLobby Day: Putting Faith into Action
I have participated in and helped organize many lobby days, and they have always been severely demanding. The logistics are complicated: renting the bus, preparing the materials, coordinating schedules, etc., and of course, convincing the community leaders you serve that getting on a bus before dawn, driving to Austin, and not coming home until after […]
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