links to articles and such Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed a year ago It’s been one year since the IOF (israeli occupying force) murdered a Palestinian American journalist and then proceeded to attack mourners as they were carrying her casket from the hospital. More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism, according to a new survey Excuse me, what?? In fact, according to the survey, half of Christian nationalism adherents and nearly 4 in 10 sympathizers said they support the idea of an authoritarian leader in order to keep these Christian values in society. Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom? Maybe not yet ABCs not LGBTs: Battles over race, gender inflame Texas school board vote An activist plans to test Texas' 'In God We Trust' law with signs in Arabic Go donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fight-texas-in-god-we-trust-school-signs Texas governor sends migrants to New York City as immigration standoff accelerates Understanding My Privilege | Sue Borrego | TEDxPasadenaWomen Protect ICWA! https://www.reuters.com/world/amnesty-accuses-israel-enforcing-apartheid-palestinians-2022-02-01/ Hidden Brain: Passion Isn't Enough A great, eye-opening podcast about how much we engage with “political hobbyism” rather than actually trying to convince others to come to our side on specific topics. Don’t Ban Equality In Texas DATA: How many COVID-19 cases are there in local and statewide schools? Pretty clear that masks do help prevent the spread. #MaskUp 666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here are some that might affect you Some Americans No Longer Believe in the Common Good Don’t Be a Schmuck. Put on a Mask. Some people want to create an alternative America, where we have no responsibility to one another. That America has never existed. They may tell you that what we are doing to fight the war against the coronavirus is unprecedented. They’re full of crap. They are lying to you because they make money from your anger. I live in Texas and I am really angry My sentiments exactly. Do face masks work? Here are 49 scientific studies that explain why they do A Disturbing Number of Americans Have Right-Wing Authoritarian Views The Gaza doom loop What’s happening in Israel and Gaza is the near-inevitable result of a grim status quo. bit.ly/stopjerusalemexpulsions Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe Israel is committing the crime of apartheid, new report says 1 in 3 Covid-19 patients are diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition in the next six months, large study finds Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn Are mRNA Covid Vaccines Risky? Here’s What the Experts Say After a year of racial reckoning, Black lawmakers believe they can finally eliminate Confederate Heroes Day in Texas We Were Wrong About America After Pushing Lies, Former Cigna Executive Praises Canada's Health Care System Violet Crown City Church - November 1st Service Blunt question: How in God’s name did Christianity climb into bed with American nationalism? And since when did saluting the American flag becoming a prerequisite to become a follower of Jesus? This Sunday in worship we’re talking Kin-dom of God vs. Empire of Country and naming some believers worship of America for what it is: idolatry. We hope you’ll join us for what will surely be an opportunity to throw virtual tomatoes at Pastor Jay! Stuff You Should Know Podcast: Voter Suppression Methods Voter suppression in the USA is as old as voting itself. Listen in to hear about 10 ways we stifle the vote New research explores authoritarian mind-set of Trump’s core supporters Knowledge Is Dangerous To Institutionalized Power The Real Origins Of The Religious Right In Our Flawed Democracy, Voting Is a Renewable Resource Fact Sheet: Unlawful Militias in Texas @tojtakes instagram