Distance Between House, Senate Leaves Key Bills in Doubt
March 20, 2017
The Session at the Halfway Point: GOP Lawmakers Can't See the Forest Fires for the Trees
Texas Progressive Rep. Anchia Takes Incredible Stand on House Floor
March 1, 2017
On the first day of debate on the Texas House floor, Rep. Rafael Anchia (D- Dallas) took to the mic to deliver an incredibly powerful speech blasting Texas Republicans’ anti-immigrant agenda. Watch his response to an amendment that would have barred Child Protective Services payments to any caregivers who are undocumented immigrants.
“Jim Crow, June Crow, Jose Crow Laws”
February 24, 2017
The anti-gay marriage movement is just one way today’s Republican leadership is trying to divide America by law.
Sanctuary from GOP Lies About “Sanctuary Cities”
February 17, 2017
GOP leaders are misleading voters about so-called sanctuary cities and terrorizing Hispanic families and communities with unconstitutional actions.
Abbott and Co. are Disenfranchising Metropolitan Voters
February 6, 2017
What, local voters, made you think you could have a say in how good your schools are? Or whether or not your public hospitals remain open?
Texas Muslim Capitol Day
January 31, 2017
Texas Muslims gathered at the Capitol to meet with legislators for an advocacy day. Thousands of peaceful protectors of all faiths stood in solidarity. #nobannowall
America Needs a Fair Supreme Court, Not a Rubber Stamp for Trump’s Agenda
January 31, 2017
We need 'extreme vetting' of this nominee!
Will Legislature be All Engine Noise and No Action?
January 23, 2017
Pedal to metal or slow ride, this session will be a wreck
Five Things to Know About Marijuana Policy Reform for the Texas Legislature
January 3, 2017
Previewing the #TXLege - here is the current state of marijuana policy in Texas.
Texas Veterans Fight For Marijuana Reform With Operation Trapped
November 16, 2016
Texas continues to criminalize Veterans who use medical marijuana to treat their post-service disabilities
Texas Has Spent More to Defend Voter ID Than to Promote Voter Turnout
October 31, 2016
Texas Republican officials spend more to suppress voter turnout than promote it.
Ted Cruz's Call to Shrink Supreme Court is Clear Attack on Our Democracy
October 31, 2016
Democracy is imperiled by Cruz and company’s cavalier attacks on its institutions. It’s further evidence that democracy is not their highest value. Power is.
Colorado Sees $66 Million in Surplus Marijuana Tax Revenue
October 13, 2016
For many Colorado cities, the biggest quandary with marijuana legalization is how to spend the surplus tax revenue
We Delivered Empty Chairs to Ted Cruz's Office to Protest Federal Judicial Vacancies
October 5, 2016
The empty seat on the Supreme Court is just a small part of the major vacancy problem in our federal courts.
Why Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is Wrong About Black Lives Matter
October 3, 2016
More disturbing than his hypocrisy is how his words distract from real solutions.
Hispanic Heritage: More Than Just Taco Trucks
September 29, 2016
Latino outreach is important all year, not just during Heritage Month or election season.
Despite Judicial Committee Hearing, Federal Judge Vacancies Mount to 13
September 28, 2016
Under Cruz and Cornyn, with every occasional judge appointment comes a mountain of new vacancies.
In Response to Texas GOP Lies About Voter ID, Progress Texas Launches GoVoteTexas.org
September 20, 2016
Visit www.GoVoteTexas.org to learn how to register, where to vote, and get all your voting questions answered.
Caught! State of Texas Lying About Voter ID Fix
September 9, 2016
Greg Abbott's legal team gets into hot water with the Department of Justice
Sen. John Cornyn Agrees to Host Hearing for Five Nominees for Texas' Federal Courts
September 2, 2016
Maybe - just maybe - we'll have new judges before the end of the year
