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Now is the time for Texas to consider the taxable benefits of marijuana
May 19, 2020
Legalization is going to happen sooner or later, so it might as well be now to help us through this pandemic.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Sec. Julián Castro
May 15, 2020
Join Sec. Julián Castro & Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza for a discussion on leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic & more!
A victory for vote-by-mail and an election advisory. Now what?
April 21, 2020
Inaction of Texas lawmakers is set to make democracy a casualty of COVID-19.
This Earth Day, let’s also commit to healing our planet
April 21, 2020
Coronavirus has taught us that while we work to heal our people, we can also come together to reduce the impact of climate change.
Texas must do better to protect incarcerated people from COVID-19
April 13, 2020
Texas is currently in a state of emergency amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and the safety and health of those experiencing incarceration must be prioritized.
Being poor in a Texas jail should not be a death sentence
April 9, 2020
Gov. Abbott’s executive order puts a price tag on a defendant’s right to health and safety.
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Pandemic or not - we’re still fighting for you
April 7, 2020
In the midst of this pandemic, we’re working to promote progress, hold our leaders accountable, and keep Texans informed. Here’s an ongoing list of our content.
Texas groups sue over constitutionality of 7 local anti-abortion bans
March 5, 2020
Abortion is legal in all 50 states, but some cities in Texas have passed unconstitutional ordinances in an attempt to stigmatize abortion and confuse the people who need them.
Federal court blocks Mississippi abortion ban that Texas conservatives tried to pass in 2019
February 21, 2020
Abortion should be safe, legal, and accessible.
Cornyn once again proves he will do anything to please Trump
February 5, 2020
With his votes against conviction on Wednesday, Senator John Cornyn once again pledged his undying loyalty to the impeached president.
Impeachment was necessary to protect the Constitution
February 5, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX to discuss why impeachment was necessary to protect the Consitution given Trump's unpresidential behavior.
Most Americans want impeachment witnesses
February 3, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the repercussions Republican Senators may face for voting against witnesses when the majority of Americans are in favor of them.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
January 30, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate MJ Hegar
January 30, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, MJ Hegar, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
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Certified Progressive 2020: Our 10 point values questionnaire
January 23, 2020
Working with a coalition of partners from around the state, we work on issues that are important to a growing majority of people in our state.
Explainer: Senate impeachment trial
January 23, 2020
Senators swore an oath to uphold “impartial justice.” It’s unfortunate only some of them are upholding that oath.
The Senate Impeachment Trial
January 21, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss why Democrats are disturbed by the rules being used for the Senate impeachment trial.
Is the Senate impeachment trial fair?
January 21, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss whether the rules of the Senate impeachment trial are fair to the American people and why it is important for the Senate to allow witnesses.
The solution to homelessness is a home
January 9, 2020
How providing stable, resource-available housing can truly help the people who struggle the most and save us all a bunch of cash.
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.
