Governor Abbott is putting families in danger (Español)
June 19, 2020
Progress Texas Advocacy Manager Diana Gómez joins Telemundo Austin to discuss Governor Abbott's disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and what he should do now.
Granddaddy Lessons: How Black pride & Black joy fuel this year’s Juneteenth celebrations
June 18, 2020
A country where the most marginalized among us can thrive is a country where everyone thrives. And a country where only the most privileged can thrive will ultimately fall.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Royce West
June 18, 2020
Join U.S. Senate candidate Royce West & Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza for a discussion on police violence, health care, leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic & more!
The State of Black Lives in Texas
June 16, 2020
Tune in for a conversation about the effect policing and restrictive state policies are having on Black lives in Texas, how folks in Austin, Dallas, & Houston are responding & organizing, and what their calls to action are for folks & elected officials across the state.
Does Trump's executive order on police reform go far enough?
June 16, 2020
Political Strategist Jamarr Brown joins FOX 7 to discuss Trump's new executive order focusing on police reform and whether it is enough.
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.
Restoring trust and saving our democracy
June 15, 2020
If we could hope, what would we hope for? Trust begins in that hope.
Tips for protesting in Texas
June 11, 2020
Protesting is our right, but because of law enforcement’s unethical and violent treatment of protesters, here are some important steps to take to help ensure your safety and security.
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.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Sara Stapleton Barrera
June 5, 2020
Join Texas Senate candidate Sara Stapleton Barrera & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on the race for SD 27, police violence, health care during COVID-19, & more.
How Texas laws fail to hold police accountable
June 3, 2020
Texas has a shameful history of police brutality, and unsurprisingly, our laws often prioritize police over the Texans they’re supposed to protect.
Facts about police violence in Texas
June 2, 2020
We must hold law enforcement accountable to protect Black Texans.
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Progressive organizations working to make Texas a better place in 2021
June 1, 2020
Find an issue that’s important to you and join the movement: donate, join lists, volunteer.
Progress Texas Happy Hour with Sri Preston Kulkarni
May 29, 2020
Join Congressional candidate Sri Preston Kulkarni & Progress Texas Communications Director Tara Pohlmeyer for a discussion on police violence, community resources, health care during COVID-19, & more.
Trump Administration capitalizes on COVID-19 lockdowns to accelerate land grabs in Texas
May 26, 2020
The Trump Administration is forcing Texas border residents to make an impossible choice: protecting their health or their homes.
Only 7 states limit vote-by-mail access based on age. Texas is one of them.
May 21, 2020
A majority of Texas voters agree vote-by-mail should be made available for everyone.
Texans shouldn’t have to risk death to vote
May 18, 2020
Texas Republicans are telling Texans that if they want to participate in democracy, they must risk death.
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.
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!
An ongoing list of Ken Paxton’s questionable, and quite possibly illegal, actions during the COVID-19 crisis
May 12, 2020
For someone whose job is enforcing the law, indicted-Attorney General Ken Paxton sure does like to flout it.
