TX Legislature
A pandemic reveals our interdependence
March 16, 2020
Isn’t it obvious as the coronavirus spreads throughout our communities that the safest way to remain healthy is to help others remain healthy?
We need to talk about paid sick leave in Texas
March 13, 2020
No one wants to give you a side of virus with your meal, least of all the people serving it to you.
Endorsement Alert: Stapleton-Barrera represents a new generation of leadership for the Rio Grande Valley
March 5, 2020
“Democratic” incumbent Eddie Lucio Jr. sides with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Donald Trump on issue after issue, and remains stuck in the past.
Celebrate Sam Houston’s courage. We could use more of it.
March 2, 2020
On this Texas Independence Day, there is reason for celebration. More and more citizens are engaging in politics, changing the dynamics across the state.
We need to talk about Bloomberg’s electability problem
February 28, 2020
It’s not enough to be ‘not Trump,’ 62% of voters age 18-45 have an unfavorable opinion of Bloomberg.
Trust Black Women
February 25, 2020
If you’re working on a race in Texas, or in any Democratic races, and your campaign isn’t trusting black women, you’re doing it wrong.
Federal court blocks Mississippi abortion ban that Texas conservatives tried to pass in 2019
February 21, 2020
Abortion should be safe, legal, and accessible.
What is the impact of Senator Kirk Watson's resignation?
February 18, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss how Senator Kirk Watson's resignation will impact Austin and Travis County.
Explainer: Special Elections for the Texas Legislature
February 18, 2020
This state has a lot of special elections, with quite a few rules. Here’s what to expect.
Texans are working around the clock to register voters
February 13, 2020
Across the state, individuals and Texas organizations are working to register a record number of voters ahead of the November election.
Rio Grande Valley voters protest ‘Sucio Lucio’ ahead of March Primary
February 12, 2020
Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. has a 30-year record of putting extremist politics before constituents.
Alerta de Respaldo Político: Ruben Cortez es el luchador que el Valle se merece en el Senado estatal
February 6, 2020
Mientras tanto, el "demócrata" Eddie Lucio Jr. se pone del lado del gobernador republicano Greg Abbott y Donald Trump en un tema tras otro.
Endorsement Alert: Ruben Cortez is the fighter the RGV deserves in the State Senate
February 6, 2020
Meanwhile “Democratic” incumbent Eddie Lucio Jr. sides with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Donald Trump on issue after issue.
Texas’ dangerous anti-abortion ordinances are misleading and unconstitutional
February 4, 2020
Abortion advocates and community leaders are fighting back against these local ordinances and demonstrating our collective power.
The rise of organizing in North Texas: Queer rights and better centering the LGBTQIA+ community
February 3, 2020
North Texas is organizing for policies to protect queer Texans.
Austin got it right. Texas’ outdated conversion therapy laws need to go.
January 28, 2020
All Texas cities should follow Austin’s lead by refusing to allow resources to be used on this outdated, dangerous practice.
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.
