Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 3:08 PM

What we’ve accomplished together

Your support has fueled us  Dear John,    Tomorrow is the last day of 2023, which means it's also your last opportunity to double the impact of your year-end donation to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. But you don't have to wait until tomorrow. You can make your generous gift right now to…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 4:55 PM

You are the movement, John.

We will never stop fighting.  Dear John,    This year proved it: our state’s leaders have eagerly embraced authoritarianism. Their flagrant disregard for democracy was evident, both during the regular legislative session and the four special sessions that followed. We will be grappling with losses …

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Help keep religious chaplains out of public schools!

Get our new Chaplain Law Toolkit  Hi John,  Per SB 763, school districts in Texas must vote on whether or not to adopt a policy authorizing schools to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers to work with children by March 1, 2024.   School counselors play an important role in students’ lives — a ro…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 6:46 PM

What your gift can do

Our movement needs YOU  Dear John,     You’ve been with us every step of the way through this incredibly challenging year. Thank you. But we still need your help. That's why I wanted to be sure you saw that through the end of the year, the Winkler Family has pledged to DOUBLE every gift you make to…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Your Impact on Our Movement

Reflecting and looking ahead.  Dear John,    Reflecting on this year, I could not be more grateful to you and the passionate advocates who have given so much to our cause for social justice at the Texas Freedom Network. With your support and activism, our movement continues fighting back against pol…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Matching gift alert - double your power! ⭐

Help us cross the finish line.  Dear John,    Our community never ceases to amaze me. I'm grateful to all those who have already donated towards our $50,000 matching gift.  If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, let me tell you why you should support TFN on Giving Tuesday.  Your generous donation…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Double your power and impact today!

Giving Tuesday Matching Gift Announcement 📢  Dear John,    Without a doubt, 2023 has been a difficult year. But as we look ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2024 will bring, I am incredibly grateful for the grassroots network that truly powers TFN’s movement. Thank you!  Today is #GivingTue…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 3:50 PM

A message from TFN: Thank you

Your partnership this year has been vital.  Dear John,I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your generosity and activism this year. From all of us at TFN, thank you for your support and partnership. With gratitude,Val Benavidez (she/her/ella) TFN President TFN is a state…

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  Shannon - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 11:49 PM

Ways to support TFN

We hope you'll make a year-end contribution. Dear John,  As we approach the end of the year, supporters like you are deciding where to make meaningful year-end contributions. A gift to the Texas Freedom Network will help ensure that we have resources to defeat the extremists trying to turn back the …

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 8:56 PM

⚠️ALERT⚠️ We need you at the Capitol tomorrow!

Fight vouchers and anti-immigration HB 4.  John, Gov. Abbott called yet another Special Session yesterday, and lawmakers are moving extremely quickly on his priority school voucher and anti-immigration legislation. At 9 a.m. in room E1.030, the House Educational Opportunity & Enrichment Select C…

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  Seneca - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM

It's Election Day! (Open for our guide)

Time to vote for change!  It's time to vote for change, John! Are you ready?  Today, Texans like you are tasked with voting on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution regarding our power grid, access to high-speed broadband internet, property taxes, and more. Make sure you're ready to make…

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  Imelda - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 12:08 AM

SBOE: Help Texas teach the TRUTH! 🌎 ☀️

Testify for accurate science textbooks on Nov. 14.  John, we're calling on you to advocate for students to get a quality science education!  From Nov. 14-17, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will meet in Austin to vote on which proposed new science textbooks to adopt for Texas public schools. Th…

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  Rocío - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM

ALERT: Abbott expands call on vouchers

Join the Public Schools Rapid Response Team 🏫  Hi John,  Today, Gov. Abbott announced a deal was being made with Speaker Phelan regarding school vouchers. The contentiously debated program would divert tax dollars from our chronically underfunded neighborhood public schools to partially subsidize e…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 9:28 PM

The Texas Legislature isn’t done—and neither are we

Can you make an urgently needed donation?  Dear John, TFN’s work to defend democracy never takes a vacation. Even though the Regular Session ended in May, we’ve been working overtime to fight the far-right’s hateful agenda. The extremists who run our state are seizing the opportunity to divide Tex…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Welcoming our new Organizing Director ⭐

Meet Seneca Savoie!  Hi John,  We're excited to announce that Seneca Savoie (he/him) has joined the TFN team as our new Organizing Director! Seneca has lived in Austin for 37 years, and he's been an active organizer since 2018, working on multiple campaigns around housing and criminal justice. He h…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 9:19 PM

🚗 Beep beep! Last call for a free bumper sticker!

Our giveaway closes this Friday!  Hi John,  The freedom to read is under attack in Texas and nationwide. Fight far-right censorship and show your support for Texas students by signing up for our FREE bumper sticker! 📚 Our giveaway form will close this Friday. Get yours before it's too late! Get y…

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  Rocío - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 8:46 PM

John, it's time to vote for change!

Early voting runs Oct. 23 - Nov. 3. 🗳️  Hi John,   Early voting for the Nov. 7 election starts today, Oct. 23! Will I see you at the polls? Your vote is your power. Use it to protect your freedoms and create a better future!    Early Voting: Oct. 23 - Nov. 3Election Day: Nov. 7 Find your polling …

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Climate deniers launch attack on science textbooks

Urge the SBOE to reject censorship attempts!  Hi John,  The right-wing enablers of the fossil fuel industry have launched an attack on proposed new science textbooks that teach Texas students the truth about climate change. They’re calling on climate deniers to flood the State Board of Education (S…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

LAST CHANCE! Sign our petition against vouchers!

Sign by Tuesday at 2.  Hi John, We've got more than 2,000 signatures on our petition against SB 1, the Texas Senate's latest school voucher scheme. Can you help us get to 2,500 before tomorrow at 2 p.m? Sign our petition by Tuesday at 2 And then share it with a friend who supports public educatio…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Let's DOUBLE OUR GOAL! Sign our petition against vouchers!

Sign by Tuesday at 2.  Hi John, Our petition against the Texas Senate's latest school voucher scheme has been live for less than two days — and thanks to our amazing community, we've already far surpassed our goal of 1,000 signatures! 🎉  So we're not stopping there... Sign our petition, and help us…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 9:53 PM

TIME-SENSITIVE ⏳ Sign our petition to oppose SB 1's voucher scheme!

Sign by Tuesday at 2.  Hi John,  The Texas Senate is yet again trying to defund our public schools by bringing back the same voucher scheme that failed during the Regular Legislative Session. Senate Bill 1 would allocate $8,000 of community funds to pay for private schools and other educational exp…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 9, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Tomorrow is the LAST day to register to vote!

Are you ready for the November election?  Hi John,  Tomorrow, October 10, is the last day you can register to vote for the upcoming November election. Make sure you're registered and ready to fight for your freedoms at the ballot box next month!  Your vote is your power — but you can't use it unles…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 3:44 PM

📚 Banned Books Week giveaway 📚

Want a free bumper sticker, John?  Happy Banned Books Week, John! 📚  The freedom to read is under attack in Texas and nationwide. Last school year, Texas school districts banned 625 books, second only to Florida.   Fight far-right censorship and show your support for Texas students by signing up for…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Help us keep PragerU ❌ OUT ❌ of Texas classrooms!

Far-right propaganda has no place in our public schools. John,  Since TFN’s founding back in 1995, we’ve been the resource of record for monitoring the religious right in Texas. Their latest scheme? Targeting our most impressionable young minds — students in our public schools — with ultra-right-win…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM

We told the SBOE: Texans want science textbooks that teach the truth! 📚

Read our recap of this week's meeting.  Hi John,   The State Board of Education held a public hearing on proposed new science textbooks on Tuesday. The Texas Freedom Network and other education advocates sent a clear message: Teach the truth about climate change and evolution.  Meeting RecapTFN and …

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  Carisa - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 4:31 PM

New laws taking effect today and what they mean for you

Our fight will only get stronger ✊🏽 John, the 2023 Regular Texas Legislative Session was immensely difficult for all of us.  Instead of using their power to address the real issues we face here in Texas, our extremist legislators chose to target transgender children and their loving families, the LG…

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  Val - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 6:55 PM

🔥 SBOE: Read our NEW report on proposed science textbooks 🔥

We asked experts to grade how well they address climate change and evolution.  Hi John,   Texas has a long history of political battles over what schools can and can’t teach about climate change and evolution — and at the end of this month, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will meet to review a …

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM

🔥 SBOE: Stop playing with kids' futures and teach the TRUTH on climate change! 🔥

Pledge to testify at the SBOE meeting on Tuesday.  John, can you fight for Texas students with us next week?  On Tuesday, Aug. 29, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will meet to review a list of proposed science textbooks for school districts in Texas. Our state has a long history of political …

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 8:25 PM

🔥 SBOE: Teach TX kids the TRUTH on climate change! 🔥

Pledge to testify at the SBOE meeting with us at the end of the month.  Hi John,   We need you to fight for Texas public schools so that they can teach the truth about climate change and evolution. Can you pledge to testify at the State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting with us at the end of the …

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  Val - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Help TFN advocate for full LGBTQIA+ equality 🌈

Support our work with a donation. Hi John, Happy Pride! We hope you’ve had a month full of joy and celebration!  This Pride came on the heels of a wave of legislation targeting LGBTQIA+ Texans. The extremists at the Texas Capitol have stopped at nothing to push their cruel and dehumanizing agenda. D…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 4:56 PM

A year without Roe

We will not be idle or silent while the state holds our bodies hostage. John,  Tomorrow marks a year since anti-abortion extremists who control our nation’s highest Court overturned Roe v. Wade with their ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — giving individual states the power …

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM

We heard you, John: Pride sticker packs are here! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Get yours with a donation of $10 or more today! Howdy, John!   Due to popular demand, our Pride stickers are now available as a full set!  TFN is proud to show solidarity with LGBTQIA+ Texans in the fight for equality and social justice. Show your support for our work with any donation of $10 or mor…

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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Meet the newest members of TFN’s leadership team! ⭐

 Howdy, John! 🤠 Over the past few months, we’ve brought some amazing folks onto TFN’s leadership team. Meet them below! Kelsey Hitchingham (she/her/hers) - Vice President of Finance & Operations Kelsey oversees TFN’s operational, administrative, and financial functions and works with the Preside…

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  Sabrina - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Show off your PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

New Pride stickers just dropped 👀 Get yours today! Howdy, John!   Pride Month is here, and after a relentless fight for LGBTQIA+ rights at the Texas legislature, Texas needs Pride more than ever!   TFN is excited to launch our brand new ✨FREE✨ Pride sticker series! Show off your pride with our limit…

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  TFN President Val Benavidez · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Our fight continues, John

Support us through the special sessions John,  For almost three decades, the Texas Freedom Network has been on the front lines of some of the hardest-fought policy battles in our state—and for as many special sessions as the governor calls, you can count on us to keep showing up to protect our freed…

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  Mel - TX Rising · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Help Texas Rising keep raising hell ✊ 🤠

Donate to fund youth power at the Capitol.Hello John,   Since mid-March, I’ve been spending at least 15 hours a week posted up at the Capitol with our Central Texas Campus Organizer Maggie DiSanza and our Texas Rising students, fighting for the issues that matter most to us: public education, LGBTQI…

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  Ofelia Alonso, Texas Rising Director · [email protected]

May 16, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Congratulations to the Texas Rising Class of 2023! 🎓

Please consider honoring the Class of 2023 with a donation.John,  In the final weeks of this challenging legislative session, it can be hard to find the bright spots. Here’s one for you: the 2023 Texas Rising Graduating Class! 🤠 Please join us in sending our best wishes to the 2023 Class of Texas R…

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  Carisa - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 8:01 PM

✨ Drag belongs in Texas ✨

Fight SB 12 with us tomorrow Hey John,  SB 12 (the drag ban) is scheduled for a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 10. We'll be there to fight this bill and support Texas' diverse, beautiful drag community. Drag is art, drag isn't dangerous, and drag performances b…

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  Marti - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 11:26 PM

We will not be silenced, John

Join us in joyful resistance tomorrow John,  SB 14 is back on the House floor tomorrow. We're working with our All In For Equality Coalition partners to plan a day of resistance at the Capitol. Our goal will be the same as it was on Tuesday: to peacefully let our state legislators know that Texans w…

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  Adri - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM

🚨TOMORROW: Fight religious extremism at the TX Capitol!

We’re packing the Capitol to oppose SB 14 and 1515. John,  Yet again, extremists are stealing the freedoms of Texans who don’t fall in line with their narrow-minded beliefs. Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2, two must-stop bills are moving in the House, and we’re counting on you to show up. SB 14, the compan…

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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 8:13 PM

John, look what we’ve accomplished together ⭐

Donate today to help us stay in the fight. John,   It’s been a tough four months, and with the threat of a special session looming, what keeps me going is watching our network mobilize like never before. Let’s look back at what we’ve accomplished this legislative session thanks to your support. 🏳️‍⚧…

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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Help us create a Texas that’s truly for all ⭐

Donate to the Rapid Response Fund. Dear John,  Yesterday was a truly amazing example of people power! Hundreds of activists from across the state representing Texas Freedom Network, Just Texas, and Texas Rising programs gathered at the Texas Capitol for our “Gone to TX Lege” Advocacy Day. Together,…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 2:48 PM

📚 Apply to serve on a textbook review team by 3/27! 📚

Help ensure science textbooks #TeachTheTruth John, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) needs volunteers to review the science instructional materials and textbooks that publishers will submit in April for state approval. We need community members like you to serve on textbook review teams because, in t…

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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 6:31 PM

John, science textbooks should #TeachTheTruth 📚

Can you serve on a textbook review team? Dear John,Right now, the State Board of Education (SBOE) is preparing to consider how proposed new science textbooks teach about important topics like climate change and evolution. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) needs volunteers to review the science instru…

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  Adri - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Alert: Protect Our Neighborhood Schools

Stop vouchers in Texas.John, all Texas students deserve an education that prepares them to succeed, no matter their color, where they live, their religious faith, or how much money their parents make. Let your legislators know! Gov. Greg Abbott's latest attempt to push voucher programs would drain…

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  Imelda - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Celebrate Black History Month all year long with us

Black history is American history Dear John,While today is the last day of Black History Month, we must never stop elevating and celebrating the contributions of millions of Black people. Black history is American history, and we have the opportunity to make sure this is never forgotten. But it’s go…

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  Adri & Shan - Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 9:57 PM

Make history at the TX Capitol! 🤠

Fight for your fellow Texans Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol is next month, John! For the first time in history, Texas Freedom Network, Just Texas, and Texas Rising will be coming together for "Gone to Texas Lege" Advocacy Day. Join us for this powerful day of community as we prepare Texans like y…

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  Adri Perez, TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 12:13 AM

Reminder: Texas Legislature 201 for TFN Advocates starts in 1️⃣ day

Become an advocate with TFN! Hi, John. We can't wait to share our advocacy tips in tomorrow's Let's Talk About Lege: Texas Legislature 201 webinar!  Now that Governor Greg Abbot and Attorney General Ken Paxton have both released their list of emergency items for the legislative session, we have a cl…

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  Rae, Adri & Shan - Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 11:45 PM

Join us for Advocacy Day at the TX Capitol! 🤠

Fight for your fellow Texans You can be part of history this March, John! The 88th Texas Legislative Session has started, and for the first time ever, Texas Freedom Network, Just Texas, and Texas Rising will be joining forces for a combined Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol! Whether you're part of J…

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  Imelda - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Your preview: NEW #TXLege Action Center 📢

Stay in the fight with us We wanted to tell you the news first, John! You’re always ready to take action and fight for the freedoms of your fellow Texans—whether we’re asking you to call your representatives, reminding you to vote, or inviting you to a rally at the Capitol. That's why we're showing …

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