May 28, 2026 | Deeds Digest No. 258
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During May, there was an attempt to ban mifepristone, mailing pills to patients, and telehealth lines, some of the many ways people access abortion. The U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit really tried to force its decision on every person in the USA. SCOTUS now temporarily allows that the abortion pill is available, but we say IT'S NOT ENOUGH. 😡 How many times must it be repeated that abortion access is: healthcare, a mental health resource, and, most importantly, NOT THE GOVERNMENT'S DECISION TO DECIDE FOR US. 😤
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Medication abortions are safe, effective, and now the method most used: 2/3 of the United States use it! We will always make it clear: Abortion Is Healthcare! 💜 We call on everyone to sign onto this petition calling for the immediate need to protect abortion access now. You can still get Mifepristone and other medicines like it through: abortionfinder.org, ineedana.com, and plancpills.org. Be sure to stock up and share these resources 💞 with your friends and loved ones.
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🤔 Do you have experience in finance, fundraising, art, IT, Human Resources, and more? We’re looking for innovative, caring, and transformative advocates who can volunteer their skills to champion change in Texas! 🫶🏽
If this sounds like you, consider joining our board!Our mission is to shift culture through creative action, organizing, digital and traditional advocacy, voting, and leadership development that place the stories, voices, and young people at the front and center. ⭐️
Applications are open now! Priority deadline: July 6! 🔗 Click the link here to be considered!
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Celebrate 10 years of Deeds with us in Austin, TX this coming August! 🎂
We’re excited to share in all the joy, progress, and change while we reminisce on the past 10 years. We’ve had so many voter registrations, protests, and testimonials at the Capitol! Wow! 🤩 We couldn’t have done it without our partners, collaborators, staff, and most of all, our Changemakers.
Nonprofit work is led by and for the community! Grab yourself a ticket 🎟️ and chip in what you can! Every donation 💸 keeps us on track to support youth voters throughout Texas.
Are you ready to see the future we all imagine for Texas come together? 🤩 Click this 🔗 to purchase your ticket today!
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So, you may have already heard (likely from us, 🤭 'cause we're so excited about it), but we have a new Executive Director leading the Deeds' team and mission! 🌟 Alyssa Canty sat with us to share more about who she is and what she's looking forward to as she continues to make Texas her new home. 🤠 From her dog, Mocha, to some of her favorite experiences in her career, you can get to know Alyssa by reading the blog. Learn why she was interested in Deeds Not Words and how she plans to win over the Lone Star state. 💫 Read our full Q&A here and follow us on Substack for more blogs to come!
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In preparation for the Primary Election, we held 5 events meant to drive civic engagement for youth voters in Austin, TX, Oak Cliff - Dallas, TX, Williamson County, and two virtual events. 🥳 We saw over 300 attendees join us in person and virtually to learn about accessible and transparent voting access. We seek to build youth power all throughout Texas. 🤠 With the primaries complete, we appreciate everyone that went out to vote! We did all of this prep and we're not done yet! Everyone put in the work to make these local and statewide elections count in our favor; now we are eagerly looking forward to November's election. 🤩
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In addition to our strategy, trainings, and gatherings, we have some amazing events planned for the rest of the year in preparation for the Midterms; including our 🎉 10 year anniversary celebration! 🎉 Stay up to date by following us on Instagram and visiting our new website!
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From the Deeds’ Archive: Since we’ve now moved to Substack, we are sharing some of our previous blogs from Medium. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, please check out our blog; this 3-minute read by our former Deeds Not Words Advocacy & Leadership Development Director, Joslynn Sanchez. She writes, “At times, it seems our mental health can be the least of our priorities when legislators make decisions that are detrimental to our communities. Even still, it is important to be reminded of the impact mental health has on our personal lives that are shared within our communities.”
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We agree wholeheartedly. It takes us all prioritizing our healing for true change to be implemented. Self-care is important AND so is community care and involvement. We’d love it if you joined us in our mission to ignite the power of youth in Texas to lead to progressive impact. Follow us on Substack and engage with our posts. We welcome community discussions! If you or anyone you know has been struggling with Mental Health, call or text 988 for immediate help.
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Voter suppression is a foundational part of the U.S.'s history (⬅️ great resource to review, btw), and we believe in a future where politicians who intentionally cause harm are never allowed to be in power again.
Republicans have long used the tactic of gerrymandering to get their way because they are determined to keep "things the way they are" (or worse).
Texans know all too well what it means to be cheated and stolen from by the people who are meant to serve the interests of the communities they represent. Explicitly naming: Governor Greg Abbott and his goonies.
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We are in solidarity with the people of Tennessee, who are choosing to fight against the tyranny of the republicans taking advantage of the recent weakening of the Voting Rights Act through gerrymandering.
Whether we live in Texas, Tennessee, or any other state, we must remember that if it's happening in one state, others are soon to follow. They know that when we join together, we have the power to create a world that truly benefits all people and moves us closer to holding them accountable.
Be sure to like and share our post on Instagram.
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Do you want to make an impact in your community like this? Join a chapter today and learn more about our Campus & Community Organizer Program! Apply here. ⬅️ or follow the chapters below.
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Imagine the incredible impact a single dollar can have. It may seem insignificant on its own, but when multiplied by the collective goodwill of a community, it becomes a catalyst for monumental change. You are not just donating a dollar; you are investing in hope, progress, and a brighter future for Texans. 🤠
Join us in turning dollars into deeds, dreams into reality, and despair into hope. Together, we can make a world of difference. Thank you for your generosity, and let's begin this incredible journey today. Donate here! 💜
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At Deeds Not Words, we believe in galvanizing the power of young people to become agents of change, igniting cultural shifts through leader development, grassroots organizing, and the power of creative expression. We envision a future for young leaders of color where they have the autonomy to reach their full potential through freedom from violence, reproductive autonomy, economic opportunity, and equitable representation. We believe that, through building a strong foundation of empowered leaders, amplifying collective voices, and reshaping cultural norms, we aim to dismantle oppressive systems and cultivate a society where equity and justice thrive.
Our changemakers are eager to collaborate with a diverse range of partners across Texas, and nationally — fellow non-profits, foundations, businesses, and more— to tackle critical issues facing young people. Together we can cultivate a society where equity and justice thrive. If this sounds like you or an ally, we’d love to connect! To explore partnership opportunities or learn more, please contact us at hello@deedstx.org.
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