Justice
Abbott must do more to support people experiencing homelessness
January 7, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the issue of homelessness in Texas and how Governor Abbott needs to do more to support cities across the state.
Texas Senators continue to defend Trump despite impeachment
January 7, 2020
Texas Democratic Party Communication Director Abhi Rahman joins KVUE to discuss impeachment and how Senators Cornyn and Cruz are doing everything they can to defend Trump.
Texas is listening to sexual assault survivors
December 23, 2019
While legislation this year has centered survivors of sexual assault, elected officials must hold themselves accountable to these recent changes.
Impeachment Explainer: Here’s how it works
December 18, 2019
What Texans need to know about the impeachment process.
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Best & Worst Texas Moments of 2019
December 18, 2019
From the Texas Legislature, to ALEC in Austin, and the 2019 elections, there were plenty of options to choose from this year.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impeachment Hearings in the Judiciary
December 2, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Democrats in Congress have laid a strong case for impeaching Trump and why Trump needs to be held accountable by the American people.
Bail reform is just the beginning of criminal justice reform
November 25, 2019
Texans’ lives depend on access to justice and health care.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will Trump Testify?
November 19, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 to discuss whether Trump will decide to testify in-person during the impeachment inquiry.
What are the standards for abortion access while incarcerated in Texas?
November 19, 2019
The right to have an abortion should be a normal part of health care when experiencing incarceration, but access doesn’t look the same inside every Texas county jail.
Rick Perry: Where is he now?
November 14, 2019
Rick Perry has been out of the limelight for a while, but with one fell swoop (and a Congressional subpoena) he’s back in the public eye.
FOX 7 Discussion: DACA at the Supreme Court
November 13, 2019
Deeds Action Fund Co-Executive Director Claudia Yoli Ferla joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the DACA case currently in front of the Supreme Court of the United States and its impact on DACA recipients.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards
November 12, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, Amanda Edwards, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
DACA recipients must be protected ahead of SCOTUS case
November 11, 2019
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California this month, a case that could decide the future of DACA.
Impeachment update: Things are not looking good for Trump
October 29, 2019
If the World Series was any indication of the American public’s thoughts on impeachment, Trump should be scared.
Voting rights for people awaiting trial in Texas
October 28, 2019
Voter disenfranchisement continues in Texas’ criminal justice system, but we can put an end to it.
It’s time for gun reform for all Texans
October 18, 2019
After the senseless El Paso shooting, my community comes together.
Another reason to vote him out: Cornyn doesn’t support the impeachment inquiry
October 17, 2019
Texans don’t need a lapdog, they need a senator.
Rights at Stake: Supreme Court cases progressives should be watching
October 15, 2019
The Court is set to hear arguments and rule on important issues that will impact our rights during this term. Here are the cases we’ll be watching.
Supreme Court takes on first abortion access case since Kavanaugh (updated)
October 9, 2019
We’ve fought this case before with The People’s Filibuster, and now it’s time to fight again.
Texas Face Off: Statewide homelessness & the lack of GOP diversity
October 8, 2019
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Gov. Greg Abbott needs to put his money where his mouth is to help the statewide issue of homelessness, and how progressives are building a diverse, broad base.
