Here’s Everyone That’s Suing Texas & Gov. Abbott Over ‘Papers Please’ SB 4
June 17, 2017
Senate Bill 4 isn’t just anti-immigrant and racist, but unconstitutional too - and from El Paso to San Antonio, Texans are fighting back.
Progressives Scored Wins for Criminal Justice Reform This Legislative Session
June 16, 2017
In a session full of pretty awful setbacks, progressives in the legislature took steps forward in advancing criminal justice reform in Texas.
What Progressives Fought for this Legislative Session
June 7, 2017
Resistance at the 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Texas GOP's Backwards Priorities Prevented Progress in Fight for Fair Wages
June 2, 2017
Despite a valiant effort by progressive Democrats, the Republican controlled Texas Legislature stifled any progress on raising the minimum wage, ensuring equal pay, and investing in paid leave.
These Women Legislators Advanced ‘Rape Kit’ Reform Through the Texas Legislature
June 2, 2017
Reps. Donna Howard and Victoria Neave accomplished real reform for sexual assault survivors in a tough legislative session.
Texas Senate GOP Sneak Vouchers Into Bipartisan School Finance Bill
May 23, 2017
Republicans in Texas Senate hijacked a bipartisan school finance reform bill to add a special education voucher program… and cut $1 billion from House’s plan.
Local Leaders From Across Texas Launch “Summer of Resistance”
May 16, 2017
"Summer of Resistance” is a coordinated effort to fight back against the Texas GOP’s racist, anti-immigrant “show me your papers” law, SB4.
Marijuana Policy Reform in Texas Reached New Heights This Session
May 16, 2017
Significant steps forward this session give reason for high hope for the future of marijuana policy reform in Texas.
Watch This Texas Representative Take Down Tea Party Politicians for Hurting Hungry Children
May 11, 2017
“In the end, it ain’t power, it ain’t privilege that really defines us. It’s character. It’s kindness. It’s love.” - Rep. Helen Giddings
ACLU Fights Back Against Texas GOP’s Racist ‘Papers Please’ Law
May 9, 2017
The ACLU issued a “travel advisory”, warning Americans across the country that their constitutional rights may be violated in Texas.
Gun Rights Extremists Push to Repeal Mandatory Gun Licensing
April 20, 2017
GOP legislators focus on unlicensed carry, ignoring law enforcement.
Why Texas' Mandatory Campus Sexual Assault Reporting Bill Could Do More Harm Than Good
April 14, 2017
College sexual assault groups and survivors are encouraging Texas lawmakers to oppose Senate Bill 576
Sandra Bland Act Sets Stage for Major Criminal Justice Reform in Texas
April 10, 2017
“Sandra Bland's traffic violation led to her death. This is not good for America no matter who you are.” - Rep. Garnet Coleman (D - Houston)
Texas Resistance Events Continue in April
March 31, 2017
Texans continue to stand together- Join the fight!
March on April 15 to Demand Trump Disclose His Taxes
March 29, 2017
How about those tax returns, President Trump?
This Man Said What Other Texas Republicans Won't About the "Bathroom Bill"
March 28, 2017
Houstonians are calling out TV stations for giving Steven Hotze and his brand hate and fear mongering a megaphone
Resist & Persist: Put These 5 Numbers in Your Phone
March 6, 2017
It’s time to add your elected officials' phone numbers to your Favorites list.
How Progressives Are Fighting for Fair Wages in the Texas Legislature
March 1, 2017
All Texas workers deserve a fair shot.
