How SXSW got political
March 13, 2019
South by Southwest has made Austin a cultural center for music and innovation, but can it help turn Texas blue?
Voter suppression isn't an "oops moment"
March 5, 2019
Attacking free and fair elections is a coordinated Republican effort.
Speaker Pelosi and Rep. Doggett in Texas to call for fair elections
March 5, 2019
"Protecting the vote means protecting our democracy"
Best of the Week: Voter rights, Whole Woman's Health, & Amplify Austin
March 1, 2019
This week our Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Advocacy Director Sam Robles are discussing Texas voter rights, Whole Woman's Health's new Austin clinic, and Amplify Austin!
#PurgeWhitley: We call on Senators to BLOCK David Whitley's nomination for Texas Secretary of State
February 21, 2019
Progress Texas and more than 30 organizations call for Senate Democrats to block David Whitley’s nomination for Secretary of State. We need an official who will respect and protect the right to vote as our state’s top election official.
UPDATES: Texas GOP's Latest Voter Suppression Saga
February 20, 2019
Republicans are back at it with their voter suppression games and Progress Texas is fighting back.
FOX 7 Discussion: Democratic candidates are for equity, inclusivity, and the common good
February 20, 2019
Democrats are for excellence in public education and access to health care. The GOP's attempt to brand Democrats as "socialists" is simply a label strategy, while socialism is seen as caring for others.
Best of the Week: Safe borders, voting rights, and Black History Month
February 15, 2019
Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer discuss the border “emergency,” voter suppression, and Black History Month.
#PurgeWhitley: Acting Texas Secretary of State won't take responsibility for voter suppression
February 13, 2019
Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Secretary of State, David Whitley, hasn't been confirmed for his job, but has already furthered a history of voter suppression in our state. Whitley is not fit to hold the highest office of election integrity. Tell your state senator to vote NO on Abbott’s nominee. http://bit.ly/NO-to-Whitley
KVUE Face Off: El Paso rally, no border wall, and voter suppression in Texas
February 12, 2019
Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer joined KVUE to talk about this week in Texas politics, including the March for Truth in El Paso, how we don't need a border wall, and why David Whitley shouldn't be confirmed for Secretary of State.
David Whitley’s no good, very bad, voter suppression showdown
February 12, 2019
Thousands of Texans have spoken out against Whitley’s nomination and it appears it just might have worked.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Secretary of State David Whitley must go
February 11, 2019
The Texas Senate nominations committee is still deciding if they should recommend Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, receive a full Senate vote. Whitley should not be confirmed.
Denying voting rights to eligible citizens is just wrong
February 11, 2019
Trump supporters like Abbott, Patrick, Paxton, Cruz, and Cornyn have yet to oppose Trump’s bigoted speech and acts.
Best of the Week: Voter suppression, abortion access, and the El Paso rally
February 8, 2019
Tune in as Charlie Bonner and Tara Pohlmeyer discuss voter suppression, abortion access, and ways to protest Trump’s rally in El Paso.
Break Down: Voter Suppression and the Texas Secretary of State
February 6, 2019
Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined Amanda Gnaedinger of Common Cause Texas to discuss Texas voter suppression and the confirmation of Gov. Greg Abbott’s nominee for Secretary of State on Thursday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Voter suppression must end in Texas
February 6, 2019
Voters are speaking out: We will not be intimidated by Gov. Abbott's appointee for Secretary of State. Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the current state of voter suppression.
Mitch McConnell’s confession: Why the GOP attacks voting rights
February 6, 2019
The Democratic voting rights bill would end aggressive voter purging like Texas GOP leaders are attempting right now.
KVUE Face Off: Property taxes and voter suppression at the #txlege
February 5, 2019
The Texas Legislature will be addressing property taxes and school funding during this session, all while Texas conservatives are trying to limit voting by using bad data to justify suppressing the right to vote of naturalized citizens.
Best of the Week: Voter rolls, border walls, & #txlege
February 1, 2019
Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Legislative Fellow Wesley Story discuss No Border Wall, the Texas voter rolls, and education at 2019 Texas Legislature in this week's Best of the Week.
Texas must end the threat to unregister thousands of citizen voters
January 30, 2019
This whole thing is a knee-jerk reaction by the new Secretary of State using bad data.
