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- May 7, 2021
When Texas legislators tell you who they are, believe them
Although the Census data has not arrived and the 87th regular session of the Texas Legislature is weeks away from its conclusion, Republicans have revealed their redistricting plans. It comes as no surprise, Texas Republicans have controlled all three... - May 6, 2021
Broken promises: Texas Republicans abandon gun safety, pander to far-right
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Texans are starting to go back to social gatherings and public spaces. But a return to normal also means a return to the problems we faced before, and that includes the gun violence epidemic. From El Paso to... - May 4, 2021
Homelessness is a nationwide issue that requires collective action
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss Prop. B and ways the Austin community can come together to support our fellow citizens experiencing homelessness. - May 4, 2021
To keep the lights on in Texas, we need to change the power
With less than a month left in the Texas legislative session, lawmakers are still working to solve the energy crisis that crippled our state just two months ago. Our energy system has been showing cracks for decades, but in February, those cracks finally... - May 3, 2021
Voting rights, criminal justice orgs condemn bills criminalizing voter activities
Progress Texas sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and members of the Texas House and Senate condemning bills that criminalize or increase penalties for voting errors, including Senate Bill 7 and House Bill... - April 29, 2021
POLL: Texans oppose extreme six-week abortion ban
Today, the Trust Respect Access coalition released data from polling on abortion laws and anti-abortion bills in the Texas Legislature. The poll includes approval ratings as well as opinions on legislative priorities and House Bill 1515/Senate Bill 8,...
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“Abortion care is a right and must be prioritized as a timely, necessary procedure as part of the full spectrum of Texans’ reproductive health care.”
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"Now that the Court has ruled in favor of LGBTQ protections in the workplace, it's time to expand those protections to other areas including education, housing, and health care."
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"We're the fastest-growing state in America, and the Texas GOP is the slowest growing party in America, and you can't explain that away."
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August 25, 2020
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“If we’re really all in this together, all Texans have a duty to protect each other and Gov. Abbott has a duty to take responsibility for his actions.”
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June 16, 2020
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“Texas voters agree that police brutality is a problem, and many also believe that funding should be reallocated to support mental health, homelessness and emergency medical services.”
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July 17, 2020
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“Instead of trying to distract with ideology, state lawmakers should focus on prioritizing public health and safety measures.”
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March 23, 2020
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“It appears the priorities of conservative state leaders are clear: suppress the vote at all costs, even if it puts lives at risk.”
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May 13, 2020
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“Federal judges are always on the ballot, even though they are not elected offices,” pointing to the confirmation process.
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August 19, 2020