Governor COVID: 10 ways Greg Abbott flubbed the Texas recovery effort
August 11, 2020
Texas was flattening the COVID-19 curve... and then we weren’t. Here’s a list of times Texas Gov. Greg Abbott got in the way.
With latest defamation lawsuit, Texas abortion advocates are fighting for their rural clients
July 21, 2020
An attack on these organizations is an attack on every Texan who needs reproductive health services.
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50 reasons to vote against John Cornyn in 2020
July 16, 2020
After 18 years in office, two-thirds of Texans either don’t know John Cornyn or don’t like him.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Alisa Simmons
July 10, 2020
Join Texas House District 94 candidate Alisa Simmons & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on ending police violence, health care, flipping the Texas House & more!
SCOTUS strikes down Louisiana anti-abortion law, affirms Whole Woman’s Health
June 29, 2020
The fight for abortion access continues.
The State of Black Lives in Texas
June 16, 2020
Tune in for a conversation about the effect policing and restrictive state policies are having on Black lives in Texas, how folks in Austin, Dallas, & Houston are responding & organizing, and what their calls to action are for folks & elected officials across the state.
After Texas’ month-long block, what does abortion care look like during COVID-19?
June 4, 2020
A global pandemic is not the time to restrict access to time-sensitive and essential health care, and yet, that’s exactly what Gov. Greg Abbott and indicted-AG Ken Paxton did when they blocked most abortions in the state, denouncing it as non-essential.
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Progressive organizations working to make Texas a better place in 2020
June 1, 2020
Find an issue that’s important to you and join the movement: donate, join lists, volunteer.
Abbott, Paxton using COVID-19 to push anti-abortion agenda
April 21, 2020
Abortion is, and will always be, essential and time-sensitive health care.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Wendy Davis
April 17, 2020
Join Congressional Candidate Wendy Davis & Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on Davis' campaign in TX-21, leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, & more!
In times of crisis, progressives show how leadership is done
April 16, 2020
While conservative lawmakers have punted responsibility, progressive leaders across the state are stepping up.
The fight continues as conservatives play tug-of-war with Texans’ abortion care
April 14, 2020
Abortion advocates, providers, and patients are continuing to fight because we know abortion is, and always will be, essential, time-sensitive health care.
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Pandemic or not - we’re still fighting for you
April 7, 2020
In the midst of this pandemic, we’re working to promote progress, hold our leaders accountable, and keep Texans informed. Here’s an ongoing list of our content.
Indicted-AG Ken Paxton is overstepping by attacking Texans' abortion access
April 1, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins Spectrum News to discuss Governor Abbott and indicted-Attorney General Ken Paxton's attacks on abortion access and how they are overstepping their authority during this pandemic.
Texas groups sue over constitutionality of 7 local anti-abortion bans
March 5, 2020
Abortion is legal in all 50 states, but some cities in Texas have passed unconstitutional ordinances in an attempt to stigmatize abortion and confuse the people who need them.
What is driving Texas progressives in 2020
March 3, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins Now This to discuss the Texas primary, flipping Texas, and what issues matter most to Texas voters.
Black Texans working for increased abortion access for all
February 24, 2020
These Texas advocates are working toward equitable abortion access for all Texans, ensuring that Black Texans are at the forefront of the conversation.
Federal court blocks Mississippi abortion ban that Texas conservatives tried to pass in 2019
February 21, 2020
Abortion should be safe, legal, and accessible.
Eddie Lucio Jr. is not a Democrat
February 19, 2020
Senator Lucio is not a Democrat. He has always put conservative policies over the needs of his constituents. His time is up. The RGV is ready for new, progressive leadership. Progress Texas believes that there is a candidate in State Senate District 27 who will elevate the needs of the people - Ruben Cortez.
Rio Grande Valley voters protest ‘Sucio Lucio’ ahead of March Primary
February 12, 2020
Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. has a 30-year record of putting extremist politics before constituents.
