Trump takes food from hungry mouths at Christmas time
December 16, 2019
The Trump Administration has announced new restrictions on food stamp recipients that could take food away from millions of Americans.
An open letter to Senator John Cornyn: Investigate the citizenship application backlog
December 13, 2019
Texas progressive organizations from across the state have called for Sen. John Cornyn to investigate the citizenship application backlog and protect voting rights for eligible Texans.
Republicans accuse House of being distracted by impeachment, while hundreds of bills sit on McConnell’s desk
December 12, 2019
The “Do Nothing” Republicans think they have Americans fooled. They don’t.
Building the Ballot: Who’s filing to run for office in Texas in 2020?
December 11, 2019
As progressives put in the work to flip Texas in 2020, here’s an ongoing list of who has filed to be a candidate for Texas office.
The rise of organizing in North Texas: North Texas Dream Team and immigrant rights
December 11, 2019
Immigration organizing has led to a tipping point in the DFW area for 2020.
A Mass Texodus: Why Republicans are retiring instead of running (updated)
December 10, 2019
Republicans know Texas is a battleground state, and rather than fight a losing battle, they’re choosing to jump ship.
A Medicaid Carol: A Ghost Story for Christmas
December 2, 2019
With the holidays upon us, this is a good moment to sit down by a cozy fire to read an updated take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Bail reform is just the beginning of criminal justice reform
November 25, 2019
Texans’ lives depend on access to justice and health care.
Trump makes seventh visit to Texas as state becomes more competitive
November 20, 2019
Trump knows Texas is critical to a win in 2020, and he’s terrified because he knows Texans are fed up with his corruption and hate.
What are the standards for abortion access while incarcerated in Texas?
November 19, 2019
The right to have an abortion should be a normal part of health care when experiencing incarceration, but access doesn’t look the same inside every Texas county jail.
