Whether you were a student or extracurricular musician, you are invited to join the Texas Musicians and Educators Forum on Discord. Social distancing, school closures, and quarantine protocols may have put an end to group rehearsals and concerts, but there’s no reason to feel alone in this unprecedented time. First linked from the website of... Continue Reading →
Toolkit for School Group Attendance of United Fates Fest: getting your absences excused
Many districts and campuses will already be back in-term before Labor Day weekend, next September, when UFF2020 is set to be held in Austin, Texas. That shouldn't have to be a roadblock in your club or group attending the Fest, however. Every activism and advocacy group, large or small, is doing work that deserves to... Continue Reading →
United Fates Fest 2020 admission passes, merch now on sale
With the announcement of the Scholars program and launch of Direct Donation portal, UFF2020 has begun the calls for admission ticket pass sales and preliminary merchandise releases. Just like 2019, admission passes come in tiers and prices will increase as Labor Day weekend approaches next September. The Black Pass Starting price, $19.95 This ticket includes four days... Continue Reading →
2020 Scholars Program sponsors sought
As of the evening of October 9, 2019, the United Fates Fest Scholars program awards list is LIVE, and sponsors can begin making direct contributions using a PayPal Pool link. All donors are promised free admission to the Fall Ball social on Sunday, September 6. What are the categories? Women in STEM Awarded to a female-identifying... Continue Reading →
United Fates Fest calls for series of Strikes beginning 9/4 through Election Day
Following Turnout Tuesday's lead, United Fates Fest has begun planning weekly themed "#Strike4" events, starting with the #GeneralStrike on September 4, 2020 and ending on U.S. Federal Elections Day, November 3. The nine sequential "action days" highlight activism and advocacy movements like the youth push for the Green New Deal, and gun violence prevention. Much... Continue Reading →
Texas Climate/Enviro Orgs host Global Strike III, call for Walkouts
Updated often, check back soon! Contact texas@youthclimatestrikeus.org to add your local info 20 September 2019 / State-wide / Climate Strike TX, Sunrise, 350, & more Walkout to a pre-designated location (a park, beach, government office, town square) at 10am and occupy the space until at least 3pm AUSTIN AREA: Texas State Capitol Steps, Vic Mathias... Continue Reading →
Texas HB 3557: Lone star legislature to criminalize climate activism
Why you should care about TX HB 3557 to criminalize climate activism against the Permian Pipeline
Austin students talk climate change and justice with KOOP Radio 91.7
Five young adults from Austin sat down with Bob Dailey and Jill Bailey at KOOP Radio on April 16 for an hour to discuss the environmental activism groups and efforts taking strides in the lone star state on the weekly show, "Civil Rights and Wrongs." VL Gaffney of Climate Strike TX, Emma Galbraith of Sunrise... Continue Reading →
#ClimateQueens: “It is we who carry the fate of Mother Earth in our hands.” Women are leading the way in Climate and Environmental sciences and protection.
#ClimateQueens: "It is we who carry the fate of Mother Earth in our hands." Women are leading the way in Climate and Environmental sciences and protection.
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