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Bread and roses and Labor Day
September 3, 2019
Americans are working harder and earning less. Income inequality is at levels not seen since the 19th Century.
Trump is sabotaging our economy, including in Texas
August 22, 2019
A recession could be upon us and Trump’s trade war is to blame.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin undertakes a Texas-wide issue of homelessness
August 21, 2019
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest action the city of Austin has taken to decriminalize homelessness, fund housing solutions, and help our neighbors.
FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 candidates on the recession & gun reform
August 19, 2019
Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the possibility of a recession and gun reform plans, and their effect on the 2020 election.
Hundreds of activists rally against corporate interests in Texas politics
August 15, 2019
Progress Texas & progressive organizations rally against far-right, corporate, special interest group ALEC in Austin.
ALEC funds 3 dangerous policies in Texas
August 6, 2019
ALEC is behind dangerous conservative laws on guns, immigration, and education.
The divide that matters is between rich and poor
August 5, 2019
In both town and city, the so-called “Texas Miracle” is based on wage slavery and alarming spikes in income inequality. It is more catastrophe than miracle.
10 concerning things Texans should know about John Cornyn – Texas’ other US Senator
July 25, 2019
2020 brings the opportunity for progressives to finally remove John Cornyn from office.
Special Report: Fighting for fair and full representation in the 2020 census
July 16, 2019
Check out all of our content on the 2020 census and Trump's efforts to intimidate immigrants with citizenship data.
LIVE: 2020 census chat with Progress Texas
July 15, 2019
Join Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Wesley Story as they discuss the importance of the 2020 census, including the latest Supreme Court decision.
FOX 7 Discussion: Homelessness ordinances in Austin
July 8, 2019
This is a statewide issue – as the population of Texas has grown, so has our homeless population. Our cities continue to struggle with tackling homelessness causes and Texas leaders, like Governor Greg Abbott, have not done their due diligence in addressing this public health concern.
10 standout moments from the June #DemDebate
June 28, 2019
The biggest challenge for Democratic Presidential candidates is standing out in the crowded field.
Texas Face Off: Preemption and 2020 Debates
June 25, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins KVUE to discuss Governor Greg Abbott's fixation on preempting localities like Austin, as well as the upcoming Democratic Presidential candidate debates.
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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.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax reform in Texas
June 12, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss property tax reform plans and how the state must do more to ensure everyone pays their fair share.
Local folks survived the Legislature, but not without real suffering
June 10, 2019
The state continues to limit our communities' local solutions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Trump threatens tariffs on Mexican imports
June 3, 2019
Constitutional Attorney Justin Nelson joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Trump's threats of tariffs on Mexican imports, and how they would negatively impact Texans.
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How progressives won the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
June 3, 2019
Because of your votes during the 2018 midterms, we made progress from voting rights, to abortion access, to health care.
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Top Best (& Worst) Moments of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session
May 24, 2019
The 86th Texas legislative session had it’s good moments, but it also had its bad. Here’s a list of the best and worst moments from this year’s session.
Texas Face Off: Property taxes & abortion rights in Texas
May 21, 2019
Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to discuss the anti-abortion legislation being tossed around in committees mimicking the Alabama abortion ban, and more.
