Posts tagged Texas
Column: The United States Needs a Secular Political Revival

“From its earliest colonial roots, the United States has been a Christian nation. Even the establishment clause, which prevents the declaration of a federal religion and is codified in the Bill of Rights, was included with the understanding that there were so many regional denominations of Christianity in the colonies that to impose one of them as dominant would inhibit the freedoms of our fledgling nation. America was created by Christians, for Christians. Understanding that is the first step to understanding how we ended up with a comprehensive abortion ban in Texas that allows citizens to sue people they suspect have undergone or helped someone else attain an abortion procedure (SB8). It is also a realization that is needed to overturn SB8 and legislation like it in the future.”

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A Closer Look at Texas' Voter Integrity Law

“The Texas voter law has indeed created restrictions, however, some argue the restrictions are not completely unreasonable. Voters still have plenty of opportunities to vote and there are exceptions for those with disabilities. The 2020 election was an extraordinary time with many things having to be changed in order to meet pandemic challenges — things will be different for the next election.”

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Abortion Rights Take Center Stage

“The most restrictive abortion ban in the United States became effective on September 1 in Texas. Texas Senate Bill 8, also known as TX SB8 or “The Heartbeat Bill,” was passed in May by the Texas State Legislature. SB8 prohibits nearly all abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Violators of the law, including anyone aiding or abetting a person receiving abortion care, can be sued by private citizens of the state.”

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