Accountability
Texas is last in access to mental health services
January 13, 2020
Our society stigmatizes those suffering from mental health issues, but those who should be ashamed are the leaders who have failed to help them.
5 Questions on immigration with the Angry Tias and Abuelas
January 9, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer met with The Angry Tias and Abuelas of the Rio Grande Valley about the Remain in Mexico program and their work to offer dignity to asylum seekers.
Voting rights fight continues in Texas with latest lawsuit over registration requirements
January 8, 2020
While Texas Republicans rely on a strategy of voter suppression to hold on to power, progressive power in our state continues to grow. Texans will not be silenced!
Texas Senators continue to defend Trump despite impeachment
January 7, 2020
Texas Democratic Party Communication Director Abhi Rahman joins KVUE to discuss impeachment and how Senators Cornyn and Cruz are doing everything they can to defend Trump.
Abbott must do more to support people experiencing homelessness
January 7, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the issue of homelessness in Texas and how Governor Abbott needs to do more to support cities across the state.
Thank you for your support in 2019!
December 30, 2019
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2019 in Review: A look back at all our shenanigans, stories, stunts, and stats
December 23, 2019
2019 was our best year yet, and that's thanks to the support we’ve received from folks like you! Help us continue to make progress possible in 2020 by becoming a sustaining donor today.
Texas is listening to sexual assault survivors
December 23, 2019
While legislation this year has centered survivors of sexual assault, elected officials must hold themselves accountable to these recent changes.
Impeachment Explainer: Here’s how it works
December 18, 2019
What Texans need to know about the impeachment process.
Longtime-Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. misses RGV candidate forum, fails to show up for Texas women
December 18, 2019
State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) failed to show up to a Planned Parenthood Texas Votes SD 27 candidate forum. Candidates Ruben Cortez and Sara Stapleton-Barrera did.
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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.
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.
Yes, Trump abused his power to obstruct Congress
December 12, 2019
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss the Articles of Impeachment and whether or not Trump abused the powers of the Presidency to obstruct Congress.
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.
Why the Articles of Impeachment are a good idea
December 11, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmyer joins KVUE to discuss the articles of impeachment, why the process is vital, and how Congress will complete their legislative agenda.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impeachment Hearings in the Judiciary
December 2, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Democrats in Congress have laid a strong case for impeaching Trump and why Trump needs to be held accountable by the American people.
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.”
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.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will Trump Testify?
November 19, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 to discuss whether Trump will decide to testify in-person during the impeachment inquiry.
