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John,
April 16 marked 100 days since I stepped into the role of President and Executive Director at the Texas Freedom Network [[link removed]] . A hundred days of listening, learning, grieving, strategizing—and most of all, fighting.
I spent my 100th day at the Capitol on Tuesday, rallying alongside many of you against SB 2, a school voucher scheme that passed despite overwhelming opposition. Less than a day later, lawmakers co-opted what should've been a solemn moment of respect to desecrate the memory of our founder, Cecile Richards. They tried to erase her in the very year we lost her and in the year we celebrate TFN’s 30th anniversary.
These last 100 days [[link removed]] have made one thing clear: the attacks are escalating, and the stakes are higher than ever. But while we grieve what's been lost, we are not broken. We are awake. We are clear-eyed about what we’re up against, and even clearer about the future we’re fighting for.
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I didn’t come to TFN to play it safe. I came to help usher in our next era—with bold vision, unwavering integrity, and a fire that won’t dim. The road ahead will require us to make hard decisions. But we will meet those moments with clarity, courage, and a deep commitment to grace and dignity—because that’s what this movement deserves.
We were made for this moment, John. Let’s rise.
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Felicia Martin (she/her/ella)
TFN Executive Director & President
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