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Best & Worst Texas Moments of 2019
December 18, 2019
From the Texas Legislature, to ALEC in Austin, and the 2019 elections, there were plenty of options to choose from this year.
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.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards
November 12, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, Amanda Edwards, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
Why repealing Hyde isn’t enough to expand Medicaid coverage for abortion
October 22, 2019
Beyond the recent bans, there have been institutional barriers in place to keep low-income people and people of color from accessing abortion services.
Democratic debate finally discusses abortion
October 16, 2019
The Democratic presidential candidates finally discussed abortion at length in October’s debate.
Rights at Stake: Supreme Court cases progressives should be watching
October 15, 2019
The Court is set to hear arguments and rule on important issues that will impact our rights during this term. Here are the cases we’ll be watching.
Supreme Court takes on first abortion access case since Kavanaugh (updated)
October 9, 2019
We’ve fought this case before with The People’s Filibuster, and now it’s time to fight again.
10 #DemDebateTX takeaways from Houston
September 13, 2019
Hosting the third debate reinforces how big of a role Texas will play in 2020.
Progressive issues are mainstream issues - even in Texas!
September 11, 2019
Democrats have the opportunity to lead with values and conviction in 2020, and in doing that, they’ll be expressing the values of many Texas voters, too.
Gun violence should be sole focus of Texas Emergency Legislative Session
September 6, 2019
When Republican lawmakers are faced with serious calls for solutions, they ignore the needs of Texans and strike for politicizing abortion care.
Texas Public Radio: New laws benefiting Texans’ reproductive health
August 29, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins Texas Public Radio to discuss the new reproductive health care protections go into effect as a result of progressive efforts during the 2019 Legislative Session.
Texas reproductive health laws going into effect on Sept. 1
August 28, 2019
As we head toward our future elections, Texans have the power to put more progressives and reproductive health care allies into office to ensure health care for all.
What equitable abortion access would mean for Texans
August 22, 2019
Austin City Council may become the first in the nation to support equitable abortion access with budget allocation.
Texas Face Off: Increasing abortion access in Austin
August 20, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the city of Austin's real opportunity to ensure equitable abortion access for its residents.
WOAI: Corporate-funded, right-wing group ALEC shops model legislation in Austin
August 13, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles spoke with News Radio 1200 - WOAI about ALEC's visit to Austin, and why the corporate-funded group shops around model legislation.
Recent anti-abortion funding backfires, latest in a string of failed Republican efforts
July 25, 2019
Texas Republicans continue to fund “Alternatives to Abortion” programs with zero oversight.
Abortion will be a key issue for 2020 voters
July 11, 2019
Support for abortion reaches historically high numbers in the U.S.
10 standout moments from the June #DemDebate
June 28, 2019
The biggest challenge for Democratic Presidential candidates is standing out in the crowded field.
Live Analysis: Night 1 of the June Democratic Presidential Debate
June 26, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer shares her analysis halfway through the first night of the Democratic Presidential Debate, including spotlighting abortion access for all Texans.
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2019 Progressive Power Report
June 24, 2019
Progress Texas continues to build progressive power in Texas. This year, we fought for Texas families at the Capitol, and now we’re taking that fight into 2020.
