Elections
Vote-by-mail is safe and secure
September 16, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss why vote-by-mail is safe and why voters shouldn't let Republicans scare them into not voting.
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez talks about what's at stake in the 2020 Election
September 16, 2020
Progressive organizer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez talks about what's at stake for Texas in the 2020 Election.
Progressive women in Texas are changing the game
September 15, 2020
Here’s what flipping Texas blue can mean for women in Texas politics.
It’s going to take all of us: Swing voters alone will not save democracy
September 14, 2020
We need a hyper-mobilized base to fix this mess.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Rep. Jon Rosenthal
September 11, 2020
Join progressive organizer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthal (HD-135), & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on the work to flip Texas, leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, the power of our vote, & more.
Young progressives are the key to flipping Texas. Here’s how to win us over.
September 10, 2020
Young people won’t show up for you unless you show up for them.
Our most basic rights are on the ballot in November. Protect them by putting progressives on the bench.
September 10, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court is important, but so are lower level federal courts and state courts. Let’s elect progressives up and down the ballot to defend our rights in the judiciary.
Does Austin City Council represent voters?
September 9, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 to discuss if Austin City Council's decision to cut the police budget represents the will of the voters and how Austin can reimagine public safety.
The State Board of Education is deciding on new sex-ed standards for students. We the People (of Texas) elect them.
September 9, 2020
The 15 people that serve on the board hold the power of deciding what millions of students in public schools across Texas learn for years to come – and many are on the ballot in November.
New polling shows Wendy Davis tied with opponent
September 8, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss recent polling that shows Wendy Davis neck-and-neck with Chip Roy for their Congressional race.
In workplace safety, greed is the Grim Reaper
September 8, 2020
Republicans have been slow to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths.
The State of COVID-19 in Texas: Rio Grande Valley Impact
September 3, 2020
We chatted with RGV organizers about the devastating effect COVID-19 is having on the community and how folks are building progressive power for the 2020 Election.
Climate change isn’t coming to Texas — it’s already here.
September 2, 2020
We need bold, progressive plans that can fix our planet and address environmental racism.
Democrats need 9 seats to flip the Texas House. Here are 22 opportunities.
August 26, 2020
From redistricting to school funding, we have the power to change Texas politics for decades to come.
Texas Republicans are so scared of the ballot box they’re turning on one another because of it
August 25, 2020
Gov. Abbott was right to extend early vote by one week, but now Republicans are suing to take it away.
Democratic Party heavyweights at the DNC
August 19, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the Democratic Party luminaries who will speak on the night that Kamala Harris accepts her nomination.
13 times Texans made an impact at the 2020 DNC Convention
August 18, 2020
Texans made a lasting impact on the virtual event.
How can Democrats get voters engaged during the DNC?
August 17, 2020
Texas Democratic Party Deputy Executive Director Cliff Walker joins FOX 7 to discuss what messages Democrats will be talking about during the DNC to get voters engaged.
How progressive voters are changing the political landscape of south Texas
August 17, 2020
With historic campaigns from Jessica Cisneros and Sara Stapleton-Barrera, progressives laid a foundation for future elections.
Will Trump's attacks on Kamala Harris impact voters?
August 12, 2020
Democratic political strategist Natalie Montelongo joins FOX 7 to discuss Trump's recent attacks Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and if they'll impact voters in November.
