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Certified Progressive 2020: Our list of Texas progressives running in competitive districts
January 23, 2020
Our Progress Texas team asked roughly 100 candidates to take our "Certified Progressive" survey. Here are the results.
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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.
As 'Roe' hangs in the balance, Texas must elect more women
January 21, 2020
Texas women have led the fight for abortion access, and voters have the power to fight anti-abortion extremists in November.
Abbott’s shameful refugee decision goes against what Texans stand for
January 14, 2020
Every Texan should be embarrassed and ashamed by Abbott’s decision not to accept new refugees into our state.
Progressive candidates: 4 tips for a better stump speech
January 13, 2020
A clear and compelling message reinforces a candidates brand.
Texas is last in access to mental health services
January 13, 2020
Our society stigmatizes those suffering from mental health issues, but those who should be ashamed are the leaders who have failed to help them.
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.
Voting rights fight continues in Texas with latest lawsuit over registration requirements
January 8, 2020
While Texas Republicans rely on a strategy of voter suppression to hold on to power, progressive power in our state continues to grow. Texans will not be silenced!
2019 in Review: A look back at all our shenanigans, stories, stunts, and stats
December 23, 2019
2019 was our best year yet, and that's thanks to the support we’ve received from folks like you! Help us continue to make progress possible in 2020 by becoming a sustaining donor today.
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.
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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.
Longtime-Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. misses RGV candidate forum, fails to show up for Texas women
December 18, 2019
State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) failed to show up to a Planned Parenthood Texas Votes SD 27 candidate forum. Candidates Ruben Cortez and Sara Stapleton-Barrera did.
Building the Ballot: Who’s filing to run for office in Texas in 2020?
December 11, 2019
As progressives put in the work to flip Texas in 2020, here’s an ongoing list of who has filed to be a candidate for Texas office.
A Mass Texodus: Why Republicans are retiring instead of running (updated)
December 10, 2019
Republicans know Texas is a battleground state, and rather than fight a losing battle, they’re choosing to jump ship.
A Medicaid Carol: A Ghost Story for Christmas
December 2, 2019
With the holidays upon us, this is a good moment to sit down by a cozy fire to read an updated take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Trump makes seventh visit to Texas as state becomes more competitive
November 20, 2019
Trump knows Texas is critical to a win in 2020, and he’s terrified because he knows Texans are fed up with his corruption and hate.
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.
Greg Abbott prefers his chicken with a side of hate
November 19, 2019
After Chick-fil-A announced plans to stop funding anti-LGBTQIA+ organizations, Texas Governor Greg Abbott took to Twitter to voice his disapproval.
Don’t write your Constitution in a panic
November 18, 2019
Every couple of years we have to vote on constitutional amendments that, in a land ruled by reason, would probably be welcomed with the friendly, non-constitutional agreement of all.
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.
