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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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  Adri - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 11:16 PM

🚨 Millions of Texas students have been betrayed 🚨

We're sounding the alarmWe have to sound the alarm, John.Today, the newly radicalized State Board of Education (SBOE) betrayed millions of public school students by voting to remove opposition to private school vouchers from their legislative recommendations for this year.   Voucher schemes divert o…
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  Adri - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Get ready for the #TXlege with TFN!

Ready to fight for social justice? Creating change in our communities and state starts with you, John! It’s that time of year again—the Texas Legislature is in session, and we have 140 days to become champions for progress, share our stories, and take action.  While things are still getting rolling …
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  Imelda - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Our future—abortion care without shame, stigma, or fear

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of RoeDear John, Almost six months ago, we were robbed of a fundamental constitutional right for the first time in history. Roe was overturned by the Supreme Court. Now, as we continue to carve our path forward to abortion access for all, we find ourselves upon an…
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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Dr. King's beautiful struggle for a new world

Honor him with action. John, We are once again marking a new year—2023—and are about to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day in his honor. It’ll be 59 years since his infamous “I have a dream” speech, but given today’s political and societal tensions, it feels as if we’re further and furt…
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  Adri - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 4:03 PM

👀 Knock, knock 👀... TX lege is here!

Ready to fight for the LGBTQIA+ community? That’s right, John—the 88th Legislative Session starts today. I know it feels like we were just rallying to affirm our love and support for transgender Texans on Trans Day of Visibility and voting for candidates who will be champions for the LGBTQIA+ commu…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM

We couldn’t do this without you! 💙

Thank YOU Dear John,  Thank you to the hundreds of generous donors who chipped in to help us meet and exceed our $50,000 matching gift goal! Every penny of your incredible support will go directly to our shared fight to bring true progress to Texas.  We are so grateful for our grassroots network. B…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM

⏰ Double your donation before midnight! ⏰

Supporters like you gave me hope this year Before we ring in the New Year and leave 2022 behind, John—I want to thank you.  Supporters like you gave me hope this year, and I can’t miss this opportunity to uplift our grassroots network of more than 150,000 passionate and engaged individuals who hav…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Are you with us?

We're fighting for Texans in 2023 and beyond Dear John—  Tomorrow is the last day of 2022, which means it's also the last opportunity for you to double the impact of your year-end giving to the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund. But you don't have to wait until tomorrow. You can make your genero…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 4:07 PM

We are relentless

Our fight never stops Dear John,  This year, Texas Freedom Network has had to be absolutely relentless in our pursuit of social justice.  When right-wing politicians attacked transgender children and their loving families— attempting to designate gender-affirming care as child abuse, we were relent…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Did you see my email?

We have no time to waste. John,  I’m following up on the email I sent you last week because, frankly, we have no time to waste. The far-right extremists who control our state are already preparing to push their hateful and backward agenda even harder at the Legislature, the State Board of Education…
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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Will you support TX trans kids this Friday, John?

Join us to support and protect trans kids and their families in Texas!Transgender kids and their families need your support on Friday, John. Join us THIS Friday on December 9 at 9 AM as officials with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Council hold the last public meeting…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
December 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Double down for freedom. Double down for Texas.

Help us bring real progressive change to Texas 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 and change. With your support, our movement continues fighting back against political extremists who …
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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 10:05 PM

One more chance to support TX trans kids

Dear John, Next Friday, officials with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Council will hold the last public meeting of 2022. In March, it was DFPS that decided to carry out Gov. Abbott's unlawful directive and open investigati…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 10:01 PM

You are what grassroots power looks like, John

John, Wow! Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our donors, we have already had a strong outpouring of support and raised $7,230 today.   Why should you support TFN on #GivingTuesday?  Because in 2022 alone TFN:Launched a massive campaign to register and turn out young voters in the midterm…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

TFN and #GivingTuesday!

Dear John,So much has changed this year, but one thing has remained steadfast: Your support of TFN. Because of you, TFN has been able to face and overcome every obstacle in our path. Now, in these final weeks of 2022, I am asking you to take one more important step to support our grassroots moveme…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Ready to be an early bird?

John, Today is one day before #GivingTuesday—the global day of giving back. At TFN, we're getting a jump on the big day by sharing some exciting news with you early.  A group of longtime TFN supporters has generously agreed to match all year-end contributions to TFN—up to $50,000! Your generous su…
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  Texas Freedom Network · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 4:46 PM

We’re thankful for you 365 days a year

Your support means the world to all of us at TFN, John.   Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy holiday season! Support our Work TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.Texas Fre…
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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM

One step forward on vouchers, two steps (years) backward on social studies

An update about the SBOEDear John, We have mixed news in the fight to defend public education in Texas. Friday, the Republican majority on the State Board of Education (SBOE) bowed to the demands of extremists rather than help Texas schools teach the truth in social studies classes. But better news…
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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Honoring those we’ve lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance

We can’t let hateful words and violence continue to steal lives from our communities, John. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance—a designated time marking the end of Transgender Awareness Week to hold space and honor the memories of those who have tragically lost their lives to violent, cruel, a…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 8:41 PM

We’re still here, fighting. 💙

We know how you feel, John. It is okay to feel sad today. Organizing for progressive change in Texas is not easy, never has been—and we know this is a particularly difficult day for our supporters and partners who voted for change and worked tirelessly to mobilize our communities to fight at the b…
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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM

John, it’s time to vote! (We see you haven’t yet) 👀

It's Election Day!It's finally here, John! Today, November 8, is Election Day. Who you vote for is always private, but whether or not you vote is public information. Your community is depending on you to do your part and vote TODAY! We don't have to keep putting up with politicians who attack our f…
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  Josh - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 5:28 PM

It's the LAST DAY to early vote!

Vote for changeTime is ticking to vote, John! Today, November 4, is the last day to vote early! Time and time again, people like you have shown up at the ballot box to make our communities better. Will you join them by voting? Find your polling place Pol. Adv. paid for by Texas Freedom Network  Y…
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  Adri Perez - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Meet Adri, our new Organizing Director!

Howdy, John! This is Adri Perez, reaching out to introduce myself as Texas Freedom Network’s new Organizing Director. I couldn’t be more excited to join the TFN team, especially during such a crucial time in Texas—election season! Before we get too far, I have one request: Can your welcome gift t…
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  Val Benavidez, TFN President · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Texans never back down

Take the battle beyond the ballot box. John, Texans need you now. We know you feel it this election season, too. The excitement, the passion, the hope for the Texas we deserve—a Texas where our bodies are our own, our children are free to learn, and LGBTQIA+ Texans are accepted and loved for who …
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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Early voting starts TODAY!

It's time to vote for change. It's time to vote for change, John!Today, October 24, is the first day of early voting for the midterm election! Thousands of people like you are heading to the polls today—will you join them? Your vote is your power. Use it to protect our freedoms! Together, we can el…
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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Elect the leaders Texas deserves!

TFN & Texas Rising Action proudly endorse these additional candidates for change. We've got more exciting news, John!Last month, Texas Rising Action and Texas Freedom Network announced our first round of endorsements for the upcoming midterm election. Each of our endorsed candidates embodies t…
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  Emerald - TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 2:41 PM

It's the LAST DAY to register to vote!

Register to vote for change.Dear John, Today, October 11, is the last day you can register to vote for the upcoming midterm election! Time and time again, people like you have shown up at the ballot box to make our communities better. Will you join them by making sure you're registered to vote?  T…
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  Emerald Belmarez - TFN · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Bring #TeachTheTruth to your community!

Learn how your community can become part of the #TeachTheTruth movement at our webinar.Hello John, Efforts to censor classroom discussions and ban books are escalating in Texas—but our movement to fight back is building power, and we want you to join us! Join the Teach The Truth Coalition for Part…
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  Carisa Lopez, TFN Political Director · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Major endorsements!

TFN & Texas Rising Action proudly endorse these candidates for change. Exciting news, John! We know Texas deserves strong, progressive leaders who will put us before greed, public recognition and politics, and we’re happy to announce we’ve found some who will do just that!  We’re proud to reco…
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  Josh Gonzalez - TX Rising + TX Freedom Network · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 2:40 PM

John, become a voter today!

It's National Voter Registration Day!Dear John, Are you registered to vote? I can't think of a more important question this election year, especially as we approach the Oct. 11 voter registration deadline!   Today is National Voter Registration Day, and we invite you to celebrate by becoming a vote…
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  Emily, TFN Communications Strategist · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Today and every day, abortion is healthcare.

Texas’ “trigger” law goes into effect today, but our fight for legal, safe abortion for all will not be stopped.Dear John, Roe fell on June 24, 2022. Today, another dreaded moment has arrived: Our “trigger law,” which significantly increases the penalty for performing the procedure, goes into effe…
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  Emerald Belmarez - TFN · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 6:42 PM

You're Invited! #TeachTheTruth Testimony Training

Hello John, The news articles about book bans and needs for teachers keeping piling up, but we have an opportunity right now ensure a quality education for students by providing testimony at the State Board of Education. Through the power of your testimony, you can show compelling support for an …
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