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Every Vote Counts: Tuesday GOTV Tips — Election Dates You Should Know
2020 is turning out to be a year unlike any we have ever experienced. Before COVID-19 was even a concept for most of us, we knew that voting would be one of our priorities. Participating in elections and casting our ballot is one of the key freedoms of American life.
Applauding Taylor Lifka of Roma ISD for Creating a Welcoming Space for All Students
We as a state must uplift all teachers who embrace diversity and inclusion because every single child should be treated with dignity and respect.
Queer the Census: How and Why to Be Counted
You can shape your future by responding to the 2020 Census. Although the Census doesn’t explicitly ask about our sexual orientation and gender identity, it is still critical for us to be counted.
Action Alert: Tell your Senator not to rush the census!
Every ten years, the government counts every person living in the United States. The census data is then used to inform the amount of federal funds communities receive to support vital services for you and your community. An accurate count can mean improvements to hospitals, fire departments, schools, and roads.
Community Conversation: Pride in Wimberley
Equality Texas and the ACLU of Texas teamed up to host a Community Conversation: Pride in Wimberley, with local residents to discuss the recent controversy around the Wimberley ISD logo and all things LGBTQ. You might remember a news story from December of 2019 about a Wimberley school board member
Share Your Pride — Catch up with our Pride Nominees about their advocacy journeys
For Pride Month this year, we created the “Share Your Pride” campaign to highlight members of our community who are fighting for change – through petitions, education, community support and organizing. Y’all nominated some outstanding community activists whose work and spirit could not be captured through just a few questions