The 87th Legislature is just around the corner, and the question of whether or not to expand access to health care, and how to do it, will likely be on the agenda. Join us for a discussion about healthcare in Texas where we will seek to understand the arguments for and against healthcare expansion. We invite you to review these resources and articles prior to the conversation: Statement of the problem in Texas: https://www.healthinsurance.org/texas-medicaid/ https://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=55482 How each of the State parties address the issue: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/our-party/texas-democratic-party-platform/ (SECTION ENTITLED “HEALTH CARE FOR ALL”)
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State of Our Faith with Miguel Solis on DISD Bonds - Full Episode
October 25, 2020
Confused about the language on the ballot that says "This is a property tax increase," when everyone is saying it's actually NOT a tax increase? Watch this conversation and you'll understand so much better. Spoiler alert: It's because...politics.
0:22 - 5:40
Intro, summary of DISD progress
5:55 - 12:30
What happens if the bond passes?
Is this the right time with shaky economy to pass this large bond?
Explain why it's not a tax increase.
HB3 (and politics) is why that language is on the ballot.
12:30 - 17:55
Should we really celebrate HB3?
How does the state legislature affect district funding?
17:55-19:37
Breakdown of the 5 propositions on the ballot (and why there have to be 5). You guessed it: Politics!
19:40-26:50
Rabbi Nancy talks about her family's choice to send kids to private school and the value of public education.
Miguel talks about DISD's intentional socio-economic/ethnic mix and shows charts that reveal how integration produces better outcomes for all kids.
26:50-32:55
George talks about how a narrative change for public schools is needed to help families make the choice to send their kids to public school.
RootEd in San Antonio is doing this.
Miguel talks about how you can help change the narrative for DISD.
32:56 - 35:45
Value of public education for society.
36:00 - 39:05
Public ed should be a first choice for families.
39:05-41:05
More than just academics on the bond: extra-curricular too. Why should we invest in that?
41:07-43:20
Parallel between improving school facilities and improving houses of worship (and your own home).
43:20-45:16
Karla Garcia's story about the building contributing to the mindset about a student's potential.
45:16-end
What's coming up in next legislative session.
Summing up...
When you vote on this bond, ask yourself: "Do I want kids to be able to go to the kind of school they can be safe in, succeed in, and be proud of in my city, or do I not?" -
Religion in the Public Square: What Are the Limits?
Rabbi Nancy Kasten and Pastor George Mason are joined by SMU Professor of Religious Studies Mark Chancey. They talk about the ways that--especially the Christian faith--has been misappropriated in public by political figures lately and why that's wrong. -
Theology, Liberation, Police and Prisons
A special edition of State of our Faith, hosted by Faith Commons and Faith in Texas.
August 10, 2020
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