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Bottom line: Vaccines save lives
April 7, 2021
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss vaccine passports, the role we all play in saving lives, and the necessity for Texans to take this responsibility seriously
Progressive advocates are pushing for common sense climate solutions at the Texas Legislature
March 2, 2021
Progressives are fighting for our planet while most Republicans refuse to acknowledge that climate change exists
Events to celebrate Black History Month in Texas
February 2, 2021
Black history is American history, and Black history is Texas history.
Progress Texas Holiday Party: Tomar and the FCs
December 18, 2020
We've missed concerts. You've missed concerts. We brought our Holiday Party concert online! Check the full set by Tomar and the FCs!
Welcome to the Progress Texas Holiday Party
December 18, 2020
2020 has been a hell of a decade! The Progress Texas staff came together to look back on the year and share their biggest highlights!
Lina Hidalgo: Our 2020 Progressive Champion
December 18, 2020
Progress Texas Advocacy Manager Diana Gómez interviewed the Progress Texas 2020 Progress Champion - Judge Lina Hidalgo. They chatted about how she has been holding up during the pandemic, how she innovated during the 2020 election, her advice for young progressives, and much more.
Will Americans take the COVID-19 vaccine?
December 14, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss why he believes the American people will take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
Progress Texas 2020 Voter Guide
September 24, 2020
The most competitive races on the path to turning Texas blue.
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.
Texas Media Coverage Lacks Diverse Sources of Political Analysis in 2020 Election Coverage
July 29, 2020
Progress Texas Advocacy Manager Diana Gomez joins the Texas Standard to discuss our recent Media Diversity Report and how in our analysis of U.S. Senate primary coverage 71% of all analysts were white and 71% were male.
What does recent polling mean for Texas in 2020?
June 17, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss recent polling that shows Biden catching up to Trump in Texas.
Should local leaders have authority over COVID-19 restrictions?
June 15, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss whether local officials should supersede Gov. Abbott when it comes to responding to the COVID-19 spike.
What does it mean to "Defund the Police"?
June 9, 2020
Democratic Strategist Joe Deshotel joins FOX 7 to discuss what "Defund the Police" really means: reimaging public safety and redistributing resources to departments better equipped to handle things like homelessness and truancy.
A failing grade for Trump's COVID-19 response
May 18, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss Trump's Twitter feud with Obama and how poorly Trump has handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reopening Texas safely
May 13, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss Fauci's warning about reopening too quickly and how Texas can avoid going backward by following the guidelines and fostering cooperation between the state and local officials.
Leaked Audio (Full): Gov. Abbott Knows Reopening Will Cause an Increase in Infection Rate for Texans
May 5, 2020
As Gov. Greg Abbott reopens the state in the midst of a rising infection and death rate, leaked audio from a call with Texas Legislators reveals that he knows reopening will put more Texans at risk. (Full audio included)
Who is John Cornyn really looking out for?
April 6, 2020
John Cornyn’s response to this pandemic has been shameful. Texans deserve better.
What to know about the 2020 census
March 10, 2020
The 2020 census should begin hitting mailboxes this week. Here’s what you need to know.
What is driving Texas progressives in 2020
March 3, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins Now This to discuss the Texas primary, flipping Texas, and what issues matter most to Texas voters.
