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In the Supreme Court’s first decision regarding abortion in the new year, the conservative justices reinstated a law that says those seeking abortion pills must pick them up in person, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, the third Supreme Court...

January 19, 2021

It’s time to end Confederate Heroes Day in Texas

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TX Legislature

On January 18th, Texans celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a remembrance of the country’s most famous activist for racial equality and civil rights. And on January 20th, Senator Kamala Harris will be inaugurated as the country’s first Black female...

January 18, 2021

We have failed to live King’s dream for us

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Justice

It’s been more than 57 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech heralding the coming of racial and economic equality in America. This year, we will celebrate MLK Day in the middle of a national crisis driven...

January 14, 2021

Ted Cruz won’t resign, here are 4 things we can do

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Elections

Over his eight years in office, Sen. Ted Cruz has proven to be the worst of the worst, twice winning our award for “Worst Texan” (both in 2018 and 2015 ). His actions over the past few weeks have reached an all-time low. In leading the charge to challenge...

January 13, 2021

The case for Trump's second impeachment

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Elections

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to Trump must be impeached and held accountable for inciting insurrection if our country is to ever heal.

January 11, 2021

Donald Trump must be held accountable

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Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss why it is absolutely necessary for Donald Trump to be held accountable for inciting the attack on the Capitol.

January 11, 2021

4 ways to make your voice heard during the 2021 Texas legislative session

TX Legislature

Editor’s Note: This piece will be updated as details come out about the process for testifying during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Texas legislative session begins today, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most historic and consequential sessions in...

January 7, 2021

6 progressive messages on Trump terrorism and coup attempt

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Elections

Domestic terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, and for many of us, it was difficult to put into words what needed to be said or done regarding this moment that our country has found itself in. But the truth is, this was a dark day many saw...

January 7, 2021

Trump and Cruz must be held accountable

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Elections

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the attack on the U.S. Capitol and how Trump and Cruz must be held accountable.

January 5, 2021

Trump punching bag Ted Cruz will try and fail to overturn election

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Elections

Justice

It’s the start of a new year, and Ted Cruz couldn’t go two days without trying to overthrow the democratic will of the American people. Along with 11 other senators , dubbed the “Sedition Caucus,” Cruz is leading the charge to hand the 2020 election to...

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