Category: Social Justice

RGV Mutual Aid: Helping the Valley Stay Safe During Extreme Weather

September 26, 2024

The RGV Mutual Aid is a volunteer-run initiative providing aid to Valley residents during extreme weather conditions. The group has…

Op-Ed:  Protecting the Voices of the RGV: The Dangerous Hate Narratives

September 18, 2024

: Read about the impact of anti-immigrant rhetoric and how such narratives perpetuate harmful stereotypes and policies. Organizations like the…

LNG Approvals Revoked: South Texas Activists Celebrate Court Decision

September 6, 2024

A D.C. court recently revoked permits for LNG terminals proposed in the Port of Brownsville. Explore what this means for…

Op-Ed: Uncovering the Hardship and Struggle of a Flawed Bus System in Brownsville

September 3, 2024

Get to know the hardship of those using Brownsville Metro’s transit system. Despite recent upgrades, limited routes, long wait times…

SpaceX Updates: FAA Postpones Meetings

August 28, 2024

Learn about a possible reason for the postponement of the FAA’s public hearings and advocate with us on the necessary…

Service Dogs: Lifelines for People with Disabilities in the Rio Grande Valley

August 23, 2024

Service dogs profoundly impact lives by enhancing independence and providing emotional support for people with disabilities. Learn about the benefits,…

Quién Es Tu Gente: The Sustainable Farms of the RGV

July 30, 2024

The Valley struggles with access to sustainable, healthy food. Organizations like Sentli Center for Regenerative Agriculture and The Hub of…

RGV Farmers Adapting to Water Crisis

July 30, 2024

As the RGV endures one of the driest seasons in over a decade, local farmers are grappling with severe water…

Unmasking Fake Clinics: Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the RGV

July 24, 2024

Explore the deceptive practices of crisis pregnancy centers in the Rio Grande Valley post-Roe. Learn more about how these centers…

The Valley’s Vending Machine: Red Star Texas offers Free Plan B and Narcan

July 16, 2024

Learn more about how Red Star Texas is helping the RGV access free Plan B, Narcan, pregnancy tests, and condoms…

Dispelling the Myth: The Complex Reality of our Immigration System

July 5, 2024

Uncover the complicated reality of the U.S. immigration system, from debunking the myth of easy entry to advocating for comprehensive…

Archiving History: What That Means for the Valley

June 21, 2024

“Timelines from the Future” is an informative panel about the preservation efforts across the Valley that many organizations are participating…

Quién Es Tu Gente: Showing Off Pride in the RGV

June 18, 2024

Discover how Casa Orgullo is providing essential resources and creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Rio Grande…

Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Community Begins: The Story of Palmhurst’s and Alton’s Potholes and Sidewalks

June 3, 2024

The communities of Palmhurst and Alton face a hazard to their livelihoods: broken, inaccessible and missing sidewalks and ever-expanding patches…

COMMENTARY: A Re-Cap of Palestinian Campus Protests and Why Speaking Out Matters

May 30, 2024

This article explores the recent Palestine protests at UT Austin and UTRGV in April and May 2024 and what local…

Invisible Women: The Unseen Impact of Domestic Workers

May 16, 2024

We often overlook the crucial day-to-day tasks done by domestic workers, primarily women. This article advocates for the fair treatment…

Abortion Care Once Again Under Review: Supreme Court Reconsiders Mifepristone Approval

May 15, 2024

The Supreme Court is once again reviewing a case that can potentially change access to abortion care in the country.…

Scorched Valley: Impacts of Climate Change in the RGV

May 7, 2024

In recent years, the RGV seems to be getting hotter. This rise in temperatures has had negative effects on our…

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