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Democrats continue to work for the people amid Trump's impeachment inquiry. Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss what is on Congress' agenda, including ethics reform, curbing gun violence, and lowering prescription drug prices.

October 8, 2019

Accountability Elections Justice

Texas Face Off: Statewide homelessness & the lack of GOP diversity

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how Gov. Greg Abbott needs to put his money where his mouth is to help the statewide issue of homelessness, and how progressives are building a diverse, broad base.
October 8, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Democrats work to unseat John Cornyn

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Texas' unknown Senator John Cornyn and how Texas Democrats will unseat him.
October 7, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats expand impeachment inquiry

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news and the pattern of corruption surrounding Trump.
October 2, 2019

Elections Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats working to pass multiple measures amid impeachment inquiry

Democrats continue to work for the people amid Trump's impeachment inquiry. Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss what is on Congress' agenda, including ethics reform, curbing gun violence, and lowering prescription drug prices.
October 1, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

Texas Face Off: We must allow Congress to do their job

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news. We must allow the process to play out!
October 1, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Senior Republicans are retiring ahead of 2020

Annie's List Executive Director Royce Brooks joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Republicans see the writing on the wall and are retiring ahead of the 2020 election. Progressives are ready to flip seats and elect more women to office.
September 30, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: A majority of Texans support impeachment inquiry

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about how a majority of Texans support the impeachment inquiry, and so should John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.
September 27, 2019

Elections Resist TX Legislature

LIVE: Flipping Texas at #TribFest19

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chat about flipping Texas in 2020 at #TribFest19.
September 25, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Impeachment inquiry launched

Progress Texas Senior Strategist joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest impeachment inquiry news and why Americans deserve to know the truth.
September 24, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

Texas Face Off: Congress must begin impeachment proceedings

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss why Congress has no choice but to begin impeachment proceedings.
September 24, 2019

Elections Resist

LIVE: National Voter Registration Day

Progress Texas Communications Manager joins students and activists at the University of Texas at Austin for National Voter Registration Day ahead of the Nov. 5, 2019 election.
September 24, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Progressive values are mainstream values ahead of 2020 primary

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest polling ahead of the 2020 primaries, and how progressive values have become mainstream values.
September 23, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Congress should act on impeachment

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss why Congress should begin impeachment proceedings immediately.
September 17, 2019

Accountability Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Latinx voters building power in Texas & across the country

Battleground Texas Executive Director Oscar Silva joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Trump's discriminatory comments about Latino and Hispanic voters, and how Latinx voters are building power across the state and identifying with progressive values.
September 16, 2019

Elections Resist

Houston Debate: Texas is a Battleground State

We made our message loud and clear during the Houston Debate and we're going to keep saying it: Texas is a battleground state!Texans are ready for a change and in 2020, we're placing our bets on a bluer Texas.
September 12, 2019

Elections Resist

#WYSC: Hill.TV on flipping Texas in 2020

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Hill.TV to discuss our latest Special Report: Flipping Texas in 2020.
September 12, 2019

Elections Resist

CNN en Español: ¿Qué piensan de los aspirantes los asistentes al tercer debate demócrata en EE.UU.?

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles se une CNN en Español. Para algunos de los asistentes al evento la inmigración y la salud fueron los temas más relevantes.
September 12, 2019

Elections Resist

LIVE: Houston Democratic Debates 2019

Progress Texas Executive Director joins debate-goers at Texas Southern University ahead of the 2019 Democratic Debate in Houston, TX.
September 12, 2019

Elections Resist

LIVE: Houston Democratic Debates Watch Party

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chat about flipping Texas, the changing electorate, and Houston at the official Democratic Debate Watch Party.
September 10, 2019

Elections Resist

Texas Face Off: What Texans are looking for at Houston Democratic Debate

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE's Texas Face Off to discuss what we'll be watching and listening for at the Houston Democratic Debate.
September 9, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats equipped to challenge Trump in 2020

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Donald Trump's newest challengers ahead of the Houston Democratic Debate.
September 4, 2019

Justice TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texans need an emergency session on gun reform

Ed Scruggs with Texas Gun Sense joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss why Texas lawmakers need an emergency session to address gun violence in the state.
September 3, 2019

Elections Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Guns will be the big issue of Houston Democratic Debate

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Texans will be watching for candidates to debate gun reform in Houston.
August 29, 2019

Abortion Access Accountability Health Care TX Legislature

Texas Public Radio: New laws benefiting Texans’ reproductive health

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins Texas Public Radio to discuss the new reproductive health care protections go into effect as a result of progressive efforts during the 2019 Legislative Session.
August 28, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Flipping Texas in 2020

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss progressives' plan for Flipping Texas in 2020.
August 27, 2019

Accountability Elections TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Upcoming elections & the investigation of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss longtime Senator Judith Zaffirini's record, and the latest news on the investigation of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
August 27, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas polling ahead of the 2020 election

Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest polls and what Texas Democrats are watching for in Presidential candidates.
August 26, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas State Senate race for District 21

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how longtime State Senator Judith Zaffirini's work ethic is unmatched heading into 2020.
August 21, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

ALEC came to Austin, so we showed up

ALEC is not welcome in our government, in our communities, or in our state. And this week, hundreds of activists let them know.
August 21, 2019

Economic Opportunity

FOX 7 Discussion: Austin undertakes a Texas-wide issue of homelessness

Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest action the city of Austin has taken to decriminalize homelessness, fund housing solutions, and help our neighbors.
August 20, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 Democratic candidates & early polling

Progress Texas Senior Strategist joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss strategies that Democratic Presidential candidates can take going into 2020.
August 20, 2019

Abortion Access

Texas Face Off: Increasing abortion access in Austin

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the city of Austin's real opportunity to ensure equitable abortion access for its residents.
August 19, 2019

Economic Opportunity Elections Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 candidates on the recession & gun reform

Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the possibility of a recession and gun reform plans, and their effect on the 2020 election.
August 14, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate pool begins to narrow

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the narrowing Democratic Presidential candidate pool and recent polling.
August 13, 2019

Accountability Elections Justice TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: The investigation of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss the latest Texas Republican scandal and what an investigation of Republican House Speaker Dennis Bonnen looks like.
August 13, 2019

Accountability TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Republican House Speaker will be investigated

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest Texas Republican scandal and the upcoming investigation of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
August 13, 2019

Abortion Access Accountability

WOAI: Corporate-funded, right-wing group ALEC shops model legislation in Austin

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles spoke with News Radio 1200 - WOAI about ALEC's visit to Austin, and why the corporate-funded group shops around model legislation.
August 12, 2019

Elections Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump Administration floats un-American green card restrictions

Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Donald Trump's new, un-American green card restrictions and how it will hurt not only families but his re-election.
August 7, 2019

Accountability Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump supporters upset after Joaquin Castro shares public donor list

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Congressman Joaquin Castro's tweet sharing who is funding Donald Trump, and why Trump supporters are upset.
August 6, 2019

Accountability Justice TX Legislature

5 questions on gun reform with Texas Gun Sense

Gun reform is needed in Texas. We call on lawmakers to act now and ensure our communities are safe. Ed Scruggs with Texas Gun Sense joined Ed Espinoza of Progress Texas to answer five questions about gun reform in our state.
August 6, 2019

Accountability Justice TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Gun reform necessary in Texas

Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense joins KVUE to discuss what measures of gun reform are needed in Texas.
August 5, 2019

Accountability Justice TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Gun reform necessary in Texas

Ed Scruggs with Texas Gun Sense joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss gun reform following the tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Texas lawmakers must take action to come up with good legislation on gun reform.
August 5, 2019

Accountability Justice TX Legislature

KVUE Discussion: Lawmakers call for change following shootings

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins KVUE to discuss how the NRA and gun lobbyists have exploited Texas and leveraged lawmakers to stop gun reform.
August 1, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

Capital Tonight: Democratic Presidential debates & Texas House drama

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins Capital Tonight to discuss how Democratic Presidential candidates faired during the July #DemDebate and what Texans are looking for, as well as recent Texas House drama.
July 31, 2019

Elections

KVUE Discussion: Candidates should focus on principles & plans during debates

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the second Democratic Presidential Debate and what candidates should focus on.
July 31, 2019

Elections

KXAN Discussion: Ahead of Houston debates, candidates focus on Texas

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KXAN to discuss the upcoming Houston Presidential debates and a blue Texas in 2020.
July 30, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: July Democratic Debates

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the second Democratic debates, and what candidates need to do to stand out.
July 30, 2019

Accountability Elections

Texas Face Off: Gerrymandering & the July Democratic Debates

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss Texas gerrymandering and the 2020 Democratic candidates.
July 24, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

KVUE Reaction: Robert Mueller testifies before Congress

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss how the GOP has ignored evidence from the Mueller Report, and what comes next.
July 23, 2019

Accountability Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Robert Mueller set to testify before Congress

Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Abhi Rahman joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Americans need the full Mueller report, and how there has been obstruction of justice.
July 23, 2019

Elections

Texas Face Off: 2020 election announcements

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE to discuss the 2020 elections, including Wendy Davis for Congress and John Cornyn challengers.
July 22, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 races heat up in Texas

Texas is a battleground state, and all seats are up for grabs in 2020. Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the announcement of new Democrats challenging Republicans in Texas.
July 22, 2019

Accountability Elections TX Legislature

LIVE: Gerrymandering chat with Progress Texas

Join Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer and Common Cause Texas' Southwest Organizer Amanda Gnaedinger as they discuss gerrymandering in our state.
July 17, 2019

Accountability Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Congressman introduces articles of impeachment

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss possible impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and how he must be held accountable.
July 16, 2019

Immigration Justice

Texas Face Off: Trump's new asylum laws are illegal

Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joins KVUE's Texas Face Off to speak the truth about our immigration policies and reiterate that seeking asylum is a legal right.
July 16, 2019

Immigration Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: New asylum rule against domestic law

Texas Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Trump's asylum rules and restrictions, and how they go against domestic law.
July 15, 2019

Economic Opportunity Elections Justice

LIVE: 2020 census chat with Progress Texas

Join Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Wesley Story as they discuss the importance of the 2020 census, including the latest Supreme Court decision.
July 15, 2019

Accountability Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's racist comments

Trump's comments are racist, plain and simple. Trump built his 2016 campaign around racism and he’s doing it again in 2020. All Texas lawmakers, including Republicans, should speak out against this racist attack.
July 11, 2019

Immigration Justice Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump furthers anti-immigrant agenda with request for citizenship data

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's latest executive order to have U.S. Departments share citizenship data, instead of adding a question to the 2020 census.
July 10, 2019

Health Care Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: Conservative attacks on Affordable Care Act

Texas Democratic Party Legislative Affairs Director Glen Maxey joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest case against the Affordable Care Act and how it may negatively impact Texans' health care coverage.
July 9, 2019

Health Care

Texas Face Off: Texas lawsuit over the Affordable Care Act

Texas Republicans are trying to take away our health care. Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joined KVUE to discuss indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans' obsession with taking down the Affordable Care Act without a replacement plan.
July 9, 2019

Accountability Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Court rules Trump cannot block users on Twitter

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest ruling saying President Donald Trump's Twitter account is a public forum.
July 8, 2019

Economic Opportunity

FOX 7 Discussion: Homelessness ordinances in Austin

This is a statewide issue – as the population of Texas has grown, so has our homeless population. Our cities continue to struggle with tackling homelessness causes and Texas leaders, like Governor Greg Abbott, have not done their due diligence in addressing this public health concern.
June 26, 2019

Abortion Access Elections

Live Analysis: Night 1 of the June Democratic Presidential Debate

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer shares her analysis halfway through the first night of the Democratic Presidential Debate, including spotlighting abortion access for all Texans.
June 26, 2019

Elections Immigration

Election 2020: Julián Castro vs. Beto O'Rourke during first Democratic debate

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KXAN, along with Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia, to discuss Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke's performance and sparring during the first Democratic debate.
June 25, 2019

Accountability Economic Opportunity Elections

Texas Face Off: Preemption and 2020 Debates

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins KVUE to discuss Governor Greg Abbott's fixation on preempting localities like Austin, as well as the upcoming Democratic Presidential candidate debates.
June 24, 2019

Abortion Access Accountability Economic Opportunity Elections Health Care Immigration Justice LGBTQ Marijuana TX Legislature

2019 Progressive Power Report

Progress Texas continues to build progressive power in Texas. This year, we fought for Texas families at the Capitol, and now we’re taking that fight into 2020.
June 20, 2019

Elections

Capitol Tonight: 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates & Texas polling

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins Capitol Tonight to discuss the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates before the June DNC debates and what the latest Texas polls mean for our battleground state.
June 19, 2019

Immigration Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: SCOTUS decision on 2020 census question

Every Texan should be counted in the 2020 census, but conservatives prefer to harm Texas’ federal funding and representation in Congress in an attempt to intimidate immigrant families from participating.
June 18, 2019

Elections Resist

Texas Face Off: Texas is a battleground state

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins KVUE's weekly segment to discuss the recent polling numbers in Texas and how Democrats are making gains.
June 17, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Recent polls show Texas is a battleground state

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the recent polls showing Donald Trump and John Cornyn struggling in the state.
June 12, 2019

Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax reform in Texas

Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss property tax reform plans and how the state must do more to ensure everyone pays their fair share.
June 11, 2019

TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: School finance reform signed into law

Ken Zarifis, Education Austin president, joins KVUE's weekly segment to discuss school finance reform, the passage of House Bill 3, and how it will impact education and property taxes.
June 11, 2019

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Impeachment proceedings & 2020

Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's approach to impeachment proceedings, and what could happen heading into 2020.
June 10, 2019

Abortion Access Health Care TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas' attack on local health care providers

Sarah Wheat, Chief External Affairs Office at Planned Parenthood Greater Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the negative health care effects of Senate Bill 22.
June 5, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Greg Abbott's office called for voter purge

Juliet Barbara, Communications Director at Workers Defense Action Fund, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the news that Governor Greg Abbott’s office issued the order to purge nearly 100,000 Texas voters from the voter rolls, carried out by then-nominee for Secretary of State, David Whitley.
June 4, 2019

Elections

Texas Face Off: A blue state in 2020

Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List, joins KVUE to talk about what Texans can expect to see for the 2020 election and months leading up to it.
June 4, 2019

Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: Gun reform in 2019

Ed Scruggs, board member and spokesperson for Texas Gun Sense, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the state of Virginia's plan for gun reform after a tragic event, and what policies could provide solutions.
June 3, 2019

Economic Opportunity Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump threatens tariffs on Mexican imports

Constitutional Attorney Justin Nelson joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Trump's threats of tariffs on Mexican imports, and how they would negatively impact Texans.
May 30, 2019

Accountability TX Legislature

Capitol Tonight: Reviewing the 2019 Texas Legislature

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joins Capitol Tonight to discuss the wins and losses of the legislative session, and what's to come in 2020.
May 28, 2019

TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: 2019 Texas Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director of Progress Texas, joined KVUE to talk about the end of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session.
May 28, 2019

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Reviewing the 2019 Texas Legislative Session

Charlie Bonner from Progress Texas joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the end of the 2019 Legislative Session and the disappointing bills, especially on allowing discriminatory legislation to be passed by the Republican lawmakers and failing to stick up for ALL Texans.
May 28, 2019

Accountability TX Legislature

Capital Coffee Talk: Texas Legislature 2019 Wrap-up

The Session is over. On today's Capital Coffee Talk KLRU-TV, Austin PBS's Judy Maggio & KUT Austin's Ben Philpott talk about highs and lows and what bills are heading to the Governor's desk to become law. Then, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins the Travis County Republican Party's Matt Mackowiak and The LBJ School of Public Affairs' Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto.
May 22, 2019

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: End of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session

Charlie Bonner from Progress Texas joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the end of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session and whether or not there will be a special session.
May 21, 2019

Abortion Access Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Property taxes & abortion rights in Texas

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to discuss the anti-abortion legislation being tossed around in committees mimicking the Alabama abortion ban, and more.
May 21, 2019

Abortion Access Health Care TX Legislature

LIVE: The State of Black Women in Texas 2019

We went LIVE from the Capitol with The Afiya Center and a panel of legislators to discuss the state of black women in Texas and the maternal mortality crisis.
May 20, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Joe Biden in Pennsylvania

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and who can take credit for the growing economy these past years (hint: not Trump).
May 15, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

LIVE: We're demanding lawmakers HEAR OUR TESTIMONY and #StopSB9

We’re LIVE from the Capitol with the People’s Hearing. Voters from across the state are here to rally against the dangerous Senate Bill 9.
May 15, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

LIVE: We're demanding lawmakers #StopSB9 at the Texas Capitol

We’re LIVE from the Capitol to demand our lawmakers #StopSB9. This latest attack on voting rights in Texas is indefensible. TAKE ACTION NOW.
May 15, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

LIVE Recap: We're demanding lawmakers #StopSB9 at the Texas Capitol

Tara Pohlmeyer and Charlie Bonner break down why we're against the omnibus Senate Bill 9, which would slow down our voting process in Texas. There’s still time to TAKE ACTION.
May 14, 2019

Hot Topics LGBTQ TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Anti-LGBTQ bills & end of the legislative session

Tara Pohlmeyer, our Communications Associate here at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss the bill that blatantly attacks anti-LGBTQIA+ residents, as well as big bills we’re watching as session winds down.
May 14, 2019

Accountability Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: SB 9 hurts the democratic process

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the dangerous Senate Bill 9, or “Slow Down The Vote" Bill.SB 9 is simply designed to keep those in power in power.
May 14, 2019

Abortion Access Health Care TX Legislature

LIVE: Protect Local Health Care, #StopSB22

We’re with our friends from Planned Parenthood Texas Votes to talk about how Senate Bill 22 must be stopped at the Legislature. Join our petition to tell lawmakers to #StopSB22 and show you’re for #CareNoMatterWhat.
May 13, 2019

Economic Opportunity Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Chinese tariffs are a tax on everyday Americans

Abhi Rahman, Communications Director at the Texas Democratic Party joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the negative impact Trump's tariff plan would have on working-class Americans.
May 7, 2019

Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: The GOP Tax Swap

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to talk about the Republican tax scheme that would raise sales taxes working-class Texans to reduce property taxes for the rich.
May 7, 2019

Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: The GOP tax swap

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director at Progress Texas joined Fox 7 to shed light on Texas Republican's plan to increase taxes on working-class Texans to pay off property tax relief for the rich.
May 6, 2019

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: The case for impeaching Attorney General Barr

Glenn W. Smith, Senior Strategist at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about why Congress should hold Trump's Attorney General, William Barr, in contempt of Congress for lying to the American public.
May 6, 2019

Abortion Access TX Legislature

Abortion Speak Out: Combating Lies With Laws

Hear stories from Texans who have had abortions and find out what the Trust Respect Access Coalition is doing to destigmatize and advance access to abortion services. More information: trustrespectaccess.org
May 1, 2019

Elections Marijuana TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Marijuana decriminalization and voter suppression

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss Marijuana decriminalization that overwhelming passed in the Texas House. Joe Moody’s House Bill 63, which if made into law, would treat possession of one ounce or less of marijuana like a traffic ticket by lowering the penalty from a Class B to a Class C misdemeanor.
May 1, 2019

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's assault on asylum seekers

Elizabeth Almanza with American Gateways joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's assault on legal asylum seekers. Seeking asylum is a human right and we must fight to protect immigrant communities from this racist policy.
April 30, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

LIVE: Updates on the Texas GOP's latest voter suppression scheme

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director for Progress Texas, and Zenén Pérez, Advocacy Director for the Texas Civil Rights Project, discuss the latest victory of Texas voters and the GOP's attacks on the right to vote.
April 29, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas 2020 Senate Race

Ed Espinoza, our Executive Director here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the changing landscape in voters in Texas and how that will have a big impact on the Senate race for 2020 now that MJ Hegar has jumped in against John Cornyn.
April 23, 2019

Economic Opportunity Elections Hot Topics Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Everyone counts in the 2020 Census

Tara Pohlmeyer, our Communications Associate here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ridiculous proposal to include the immigration question on the Census engineered to purposely intimidate and undercount the population of Texas. In 2020, everyone should be counted without the fear of migratory repercussions.
April 23, 2019

Elections Hot Topics Immigration

Texas Face Off: MJ Hegar, the Mueller Report, and local elections

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss a wide array of topics including MJ Hegar’s run for John Cornyn’s seat in the Senate, the relevance of the Muller report and the importance of the local elections happening across Texas this May 4th.
April 22, 2019

Accountability Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump & the Mueller Report

Glenn Smith, our Senior Strategist here at Progress Texas, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the Mueller report and what a potential impeachment procedure would look like for the country. The president was NOT exonerated by the report and must be held accountable by Congress.
April 16, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Fight back against this dangerous anti-voter bill (SB 9)

Our Communications Associate, Tara Pohlmeyer, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss SB 9, a bill that does nothing but make voting more difficult and perpetuate a lie about voter fraud.
April 16, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

LIVE: Press conference opposing Texas "Slow Down the Vote" bill (SB 9)

We’re joining with Texas voter rights organizations to call on lawmakers to #StopSB9. This sweeping bill could subject voters to jail for easy mistakes and gives state officials unprecedented power over voters’ private information. Take action at progresstexas.org/act.
April 16, 2019

TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: The Republican tax swap could hurt first responders most

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss SB 2’s status in the legislature. Raising the sales tax under the pretense of relieving property taxes hurts public services like our first responders, police force, and public spaces but only for big cities.
April 15, 2019

Justice TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Paid Sick Leave Legislation

Our Advocacy Director, Sam Robles, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the necessity of getting the Paid Sick Leave legislation passed in support of the decisions that cities, like Austin, have already made.
April 10, 2019

Accountability Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Lawmakers need to lower property taxes and fund Texas schools

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the misguided HB 2 / SB 2 sales tax increase and how its impact will take a toll on working people. The state lawmakers must revisit this bill and stop trying to put a band-aid solution on a larger problem.
April 9, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas is a battleground state

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the DCCC and Texas' new status as a battleground state.
April 9, 2019

Elections Immigration

Texas Face Off: Trump's instability and Cornyn

Abhi Rahman, Communications Director at the Texas Democratic Party, joined KVUE’s weekly political segment to discuss the train wreck that is the unstable Trump administration, followed by Nielsen’s resignation, and also talk about Sen. John Cornyn’s lack of promising stats as the most unliked and least known U.S. politician.
April 8, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Beto O'Rourke's presidential bid

Mario Carillo, with America's Voice, joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about Beto's momentum in the 2020 race as well as what he's gotta do to be the people's choice.
April 3, 2019

Economic Opportunity TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Good news for public education on HB 3

Ken Zarifis, with Education Austin, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the good work happening in the legislature around school funding. Our teachers, administrators and public education employees deserve to be paid fairly and valued as the educators to our nation’s future.
April 2, 2019

Elections Immigration

Texas Face Off: Trump's latest border tantrum

Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate at Progress Texas, joined KVUE to discuss the Trump's administration latest scare tactic that once again fails Texans and will hurt the state's economy.
April 2, 2019

Abortion Access Health Care TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: The GOP’s attack on Planned Parenthood

Alison Alter, Austin City Councilwoman, joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the harmful impact that a dangerous bill like SB 22, which cuts local funding to abortion providers, will have on women’s health, and the GOP strategy to target a Planned Parenthood clinic in Austin that the community desperately needs.
April 1, 2019

Elections Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's threat to shutdown the border

Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the monumental impact that a border shutdown will have on the economy and our citizens abroad.
March 27, 2019

Health Care TX Legislature

Rep. John Bucy fights to expand Medicaid

Rep. John Bucy fighting to expand Medicaid to fill the coverage gap and increase access to quality healthcare for all Texas families.
March 27, 2019

Health Care TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: The Texas Budget and Republican's underfunding of schools and health care

Sam Robles, Advocacy Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the Texas Budget discussed at the Texas House and how important bills like Rep. Bucy's Medicare expansion bill will benefit Texans.
March 26, 2019

Justice LGBTQ TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Common sense gun safety

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins KVUE for their political segment to discuss the new advances on common sense gun safety and how detrimental legislation like SB 17, the discriminatory anti-LGBTQIA+ bill, would be to Texas.
March 26, 2019

Health Care

FOX 7 Discussion: The GOP attack on health care coverage

Lisa Goodgame with the Cover Texas Now coalition joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the urgent need for affordable health care for all Americans, as well as the reflection that will have in 2020 voter turnout.
March 25, 2019

Accountability

FOX 7 Discussion: The Mueller Report

Abhi Rahman, Communications Director at the Texas Democratic Party, joins FOX 7 to discuss that the Mueller report does NOT exonerate the president and it is the right of the American people to see the full report.
March 20, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Joe Biden 2020 and Texas' position as a battleground state

Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the presidential candidates in the race as well as what the future like now that Texas is a battleground swing state.
March 19, 2019

Elections

Texas Face Off: Beto's $6.1M and the race to the Presidential nomination

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins KVUE Austin to discuss the efforts that Beto's amounted in only his first day officially announced, as well as the hurdles that John Cornyn will face with two candidates drawing the spotlight to Texas.
March 19, 2019

Marijuana TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Medicinal Marijuana and Dan Patrick's refusal to listen to Texans

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the medicinal marijuana reform bills introduced in the legislature and the many efforts of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to ignore the needs of Texans.
March 18, 2019

LGBTQ TX Legislature

LIVE: All In For Equality Advocacy Day at Texas State Capitol

We’re at All in for Equality Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol supporting proactive legislation protecting all Texans! #YallMeansAll
March 18, 2019

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Beto's Presidential Campaign and the Democratic force in 2020

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Beto O’Rourke’s $6.1M raised during his first 24 hours as a candidate and the powerful Democratic field that will face-off Trump in 2020.
March 15, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Live from SXSW and talking #txlege priorities

We're bringing Best of the Week to you all live from SXSW!! Tara Pohlmeyer and Charlie Bonner are discussing Presidential candidates and upcoming #txlege priorities.
March 12, 2019

Immigration Resist

Texas Face Off: Trump's proposed budget slashes millions from Medicare to fund a wall

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director for Progress Texas, joins KVUE to talk about how the President and his proposed budget will rob Americans from education funding and Medicare access.
March 11, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's budget proposal fixates on border wall and NOT Americans

Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate at Progress Texas, discusses why Texans don't need - or want - a wall that would steal away their land and much needed resources that could better the community. We need Texas lawmakers to stand up for an America where everyone gets a fair opportunity.
March 8, 2019

Abortion Access Accountability TX Legislature

Best of the Week: International Women's Day, abortion access, and taking back power

Join us as Sam Robles, Advocacy Director, and Tara Pohlmeyer, Communications Associate, discuss International Women’s Day, abortion access, and women taking back power!
March 6, 2019

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: The Texas House pushes for comprehensive education reform and teacher raises

Ken Zafiris, President of Education Austin, discusses the key difference between the Senate and House bills regarding education reform, teacher raises and property taxes and why the House bill helps the people.
March 5, 2019

Resist TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Teacher Raises & Nancy Pelosi's Voter Reform

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas, discusses the Texas Senate's unanimous decision to give teachers raises and the "For the People Act" from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Lloyd Doggett.
March 5, 2019

Accountability

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats investigating Trump and holding him accountable

Ed Espinoza, Executive Director at Progress Texas discusses how the investigations on President Trump and his actions are to hold him accountable to the American people.
March 4, 2019

Accountability Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Blocking Trump's national emergency

Manny Garcia, Executive Director, of the Texas Democratic Party, joined Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss next steps for blocking Trump's fake national emergency.
March 1, 2019

Abortion Access Elections TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Voter rights, Whole Woman's Health, & Amplify Austin

This week our Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Advocacy Director Sam Robles are discussing Texas voter rights, Whole Woman's Health's new Austin clinic, and Amplify Austin!
February 27, 2019

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Cohen's testimony and what it means for Trump

Our Executive Director Ed Espinoza joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss what Michael Cohen's testimony means for Trump and the ongoing investigations surrounding him.
February 26, 2019

TX Legislature

Texas Face Off: Texas is due for complete school finance reform

KVUE's Ashley Goudeau speaks with Texas State Teachers Association President Noel Candelaria and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about the legislature's teacher raise proposal and school finance reform.
February 25, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats blocking Trump's national emergency declaration

The U.S. House is set to vote on a resolution Tuesday to try and block Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the southern border. Trump's actions are an overreach of his power and illegal.
February 22, 2019

Immigration Resist TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Fight voter suppression, no border wall, & Angela Paxton

On Best of the Week, Charlie Bonner and Tara Pohlmeyer discuss the latest in the Texas Secretary of State scandal, Trump's border "emergency," and other news.
February 21, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

#PurgeWhitley: We call on Senators to BLOCK David Whitley's nomination for Texas Secretary of State

Progress Texas and more than 30 organizations call for Senate Democrats to block David Whitley’s nomination for Secretary of State. We need an official who will respect and protect the right to vote as our state’s top election official.
February 20, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democratic candidates are for equity, inclusivity, and the common good

Democrats are for excellence in public education and access to health care. The GOP's attempt to brand Democrats as "socialists" is simply a label strategy, while socialism is seen as caring for others.
February 19, 2019

Immigration Resist

Texas Face Off: States ban together against Trump's border emergency declaration

Trump's border emergency declaration is unconstitutional, unnecessary, and harmful to border communities. Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer spoke to KVUE about why we're continuing to say: #NoBorderWall.
February 18, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats vow to fight Trump's false national emergency claim

Trump's national "emergency" is unnecessary, unconstitutional, and hurtful to those who call the border home. We do not need a wall.
February 15, 2019

Abortion Access Elections Immigration TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Safe borders, voting rights, and Black History Month

Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer discuss the border “emergency,” voter suppression, and Black History Month.
February 13, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

#PurgeWhitley: Acting Texas Secretary of State won't take responsibility for voter suppression

Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Secretary of State, David Whitley, hasn't been confirmed for his job, but has already furthered a history of voter suppression in our state. Whitley is not fit to hold the highest office of election integrity. Tell your state senator to vote NO on Abbott’s nominee. http://bit.ly/NO-to-Whitley
February 12, 2019

Elections Immigration TX Legislature

KVUE Face Off: El Paso rally, no border wall, and voter suppression in Texas

Communications Associate Tara Pohlmeyer joined KVUE to talk about this week in Texas politics, including the March for Truth in El Paso, how we don't need a border wall, and why David Whitley shouldn't be confirmed for Secretary of State.
February 12, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Comprehensive immigration reform is the next step for progressives

While we've avoided a government shutdown, comprehensive immigration reform is the only solution moving forward for the United States. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas talked with Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Executive Director Spencer Davis about the border wall.
February 11, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Secretary of State David Whitley must go

The Texas Senate nominations committee is still deciding if they should recommend Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, receive a full Senate vote. Whitley should not be confirmed.
February 8, 2019

Abortion Access Elections TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Voter suppression, abortion access, and the El Paso rally

Tune in as Charlie Bonner and Tara Pohlmeyer discuss voter suppression, abortion access, and ways to protest Trump’s rally in El Paso.
February 6, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

Break Down: Voter Suppression and the Texas Secretary of State

Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined Amanda Gnaedinger of Common Cause Texas to discuss Texas voter suppression and the confirmation of Gov. Greg Abbott’s nominee for Secretary of State on Thursday.
February 6, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Voter suppression must end in Texas

Voters are speaking out: We will not be intimidated by Gov. Abbott's appointee for Secretary of State. Advocacy Director Sam Robles joined FOX 7 Austin to discuss the current state of voter suppression.
February 5, 2019

Accountability TX Legislature

Break Down: State of the State 2019

What did Greg Abbott just say?! Join Charlie Bonner, Wesley Story, and Tara Pohlmeyer as they discuss the 2019 State of the State address.
February 5, 2019

Accountability Elections TX Legislature

KVUE Face Off: Property taxes and voter suppression at the #txlege

The Texas Legislature will be addressing property taxes and school funding during this session, all while Texas conservatives are trying to limit voting by using bad data to justify suppressing the right to vote of naturalized citizens.
February 4, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: We do not need a national emergency declaration from Trump

"I don't know any children that are creating a national emergency at our border," says Immigration Attorney Pooja Sethi.
February 1, 2019

Elections Immigration TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Voter rolls, border walls, & #txlege

Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Legislative Fellow Wesley Story discuss No Border Wall, the Texas voter rolls, and education at 2019 Texas Legislature in this week's Best of the Week.
January 30, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Lawmakers must push for comprehensive immigration reform

We should let the bipartisan committee do its job and keep Americans in mind, not the President’s demands. We need comprehensive immigration reform as soon as possible.
January 29, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

KVUE Face Off: Texas has not backed up claims of "voter fraud"

The Secretary of State has said these names are a "weak" match. The burden of proof for voter fraud should be on the state, not on Texans.
January 29, 2019

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Looking toward the 2020 presidential election in Texas

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia and Travis County GOP Executive Director Spencer Davis about the president's dropping approval ratings and if those numbers could help fully flip Texas.
January 28, 2019

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas is *again* trying to limit voters by claiming "voter fraud"

The Texas Secretary of State's Office said on Friday it has flagged 95,000 registered voters who may not be U.S. citizens, meaning they may have voted illegally, yet they refuse to provide evidence to back up their biased claims.
January 25, 2019

Abortion Access Resist TX Legislature

Best of the Week: Shutdown, indictments, & Rosie's Law at #txlege

We’re discussing the government shutdown, border wall, indictment, and #txlege. Join us to find out ways you can take action in Texas!
January 23, 2019

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: School vouchers unlikely to pass this legislative session

School vouchers would take state funding away from public schools and send it with students to private schools, worsening our school finance dilemma. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discussed the current legislative session with Clay Robison of the Texas State Teachers Association and Spencer Davis of the Travis County GOP.
January 22, 2019

Accountability Immigration Resist

KVUE Face Off: The impact of Trump's government shutdown

Donald Trump should end this government shutdown and work on a real immigration reform solution, rather than using federal works and DREAMers as pawns. Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay joins KVUE's Face Off to discuss the impact of Trump's government shutdown.
January 22, 2019

LGBTQ Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump's military transgender ban may begin, keeping service members from their jobs

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Danielle Skidmore, a board member with Equality Texas and Johnathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, about the Supreme Court’s decision to implement the policy that would restrict military service by transgender men and women.
January 21, 2019

Accountability Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: The current state of race relations in America

On this MLK Day, we take a closer look at race relations in our country. FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talked to Progress Texas Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about race relations in America and the work we still have to do.
January 18, 2019

Immigration TX Legislature

Best of the Week: No border wall & #txlege bills filed so far

This week our Advocacy Director Sam Robles and Membership Coordinator Charlie Bonner are discussing #txlege, our #NoBorderWall campaign, and ways to take action!
January 15, 2019

Accountability Elections TX Legislature

Lideres del estado deberian escuchar a los votantes

Gobernador Abbott entra en su segundo terminó con más presión de los votantes de Tejas. Abbott ganó esta elección con solo 13.3 puntos de los votos, eso significa que más jóvenes, gente latina y afro americanos, y gente que viven en nuestras ciudades grandes como Austin, San Antonio, Dallas y Houston – están votando.
January 15, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump must listen to Democrats and reopen the government

There is no reason for Trump to keep the government shut down over his demands for an ineffective, wasteful wall. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses the shutdown with Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey.
January 11, 2019

Abortion Access TX Legislature

Best of the Week: 2019 Texas Legislature & The People's Lawsuit

Best of the Week LIVE: Tune in as we discuss the latest progressive wins and ways to take action.
January 9, 2019

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature must make meaningful change on school finance reform

School finance and property tax reform is one of the largest priorities for the 86th Texas Legislature. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses public education funding with Noel Candelaria, President of the Texas State Teachers Association, and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak.
January 8, 2019

TX Legislature

First day of the 2019 Texas Legislative Session

Live from the Capitol: Our Advocacy Director Sam Robles discusses what to expect during the 86th Legislative Session.
January 8, 2019

TX Legislature

KVUE Face Off: School finance reform a priority for new, different Texas Legislature

Heading into the 86th Legislative Session, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Executive Director Spencer Davis discuss priorities with KVUE's Leslie Adami.
January 7, 2019

Immigration Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump keeps the federal government shut down over a border wall

The federal government has been shut down for three weeks. A border wall would do nothing to enhance border security, and would simply be a symbol of anti-immigration rhetoric and racism for the Trump Administration.
December 18, 2018

Accountability Justice

KVUE Face Off: Anti-BDS law stops Texans from practicing their Constitutional rights

The state's 2017 anti-BDS law is intended to stop Texans from practicing their Constitutional rights, and is just another piece of legislation siding with Trump and the Republicans' agenda to further divide our country.
December 15, 2018

Health Care

FOX 7 Discussion: ACA protects coverage for pre-existing conditions

Republicans have yet to come up with an alternative to the Affordable Care Act that covers pre-existing conditions.
December 12, 2018

Accountability Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump is holding the government hostage with his shutdown

By shutting down the government in an effort to get border wall funding, President Donald Trump is holding the government and American people hostage.
December 11, 2018

Elections

KVUE Face Off: The importance of voting in Travis County's special election

Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado discusses the special election with Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak.
December 10, 2018

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: A border wall is an ineffective solution to our humanitarian crisis

Donald Trump's proposed border wall is an ineffective solution to the humanitarian crisis on the border. We need comprehensive immigration reform.
December 5, 2018

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Robert Mueller recommends Michael Flynn not serve jail time for his cooperation

Michael Flynn continues to cooperate in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, as more information becomes public. There is no greater act of patriotism than seeing this investigation through.
December 4, 2018

Abortion Access Accountability

KVUE Face Off: The change of politics since George H.W. Bush

While we don't agree with all of George H.W. Bush's policies and stances, we do appreciate his service to others. Bush worked with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and was a former supporter of Planned Parenthood.
December 4, 2018

Accountability Economic Opportunity

FOX 7 Discussion: Proposed trade deal not that different from NAFTA

President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade deal that would replace NAFTA.
November 28, 2018

TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: School finance will be a top priority for the 2019 Texas Legislature

School finance may be the top priority in the upcoming legislative session. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas discusses potential solutions with Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Gary Teal of the Travis County Republican Party.
November 27, 2018

Immigration

KVUE Face Off: Problems at the Mexico border call for immigration reform

Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss immigration reform, current issues at the border, and what the President should do.
November 27, 2018

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump refuses to listen to scientists on climate change

The National Climate Assessment released by the U.S. government sets a dire tone for the future of this country, but President Trump says he isn't sold. FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Luke Metzger from Environment Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak about the president's response.
November 26, 2018

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: We must stand up for the rights of immigrants

The Trump Administration is renewing calls for a border wall, after border agents fired tear gas at a group of migrants, including women and children, near the border on Sunday. FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about the events.
November 12, 2018

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats take about a dozen seats in the Texas House from Republicans

FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talks to Glenn W. Smith from Progress Texas and Gary Teal, the Travis County Republican Party executive director, about the upcoming legislative session and the effect the new Democrats will have on it.
November 7, 2018

Elections TX Legislature

Election Night Coverage from the Lone Star State 2018

Thank you for joining us on a historic night for Texas. We brought you analysis, interviews, and hot takes from the Texas Democratic Party’s event in Austin, TX.
November 6, 2018

Elections

Vote Texas Face Off: Election Day in Central Texas

Tara Pohlmeyer of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss competitive Texas races with seven hours to go on Election Day.
November 6, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Election Day predictions

Glenn W. Smith of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss the upcoming midterm results on just before polls close on Election Day.
November 5, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Young Americans plan to vote in the midterm election

Around the nation, enthusiasm is building especially among young voters ages 18-29. FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talks to Tara Pohlmeyer of Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about young voter turnout.
October 31, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats poised to pick up seats in U.S. House and Senate

Democrats have stepped up to the plate across the state for affordable health care, healthy public schools and more. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses the U.S. House and Senate opportunities for Democrats with Tariq Thowfeek from the Texas Democratic Party and Matt Mackowiak from the Travis County GOP.
October 30, 2018

Elections Immigration

Vote Texas Face Off: One week away from election, Trump is diverting from real issues

Progress Texas' Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Trump's latest distraction on KVUE.
October 30, 2018

Elections Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: President spouts unconstitutional claim of ending birthright citizenship

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas about the President's political stunt days before the midterm elections.
October 29, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Polling fails to consider Texas' surge in young voters

FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talked to Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak about Beto O'Rourke gaining momentum against Ted Cruz.
October 26, 2018

Elections TX Legislature

Vote Mike Collier for Lt. Governor: Texas needs someone who will fight for our future

Because of their inaction, Republicans have undermined public education and failed our children. Texas needs a fighter who will stand up for our kids. Vote Mike Collier for Lt. Governor.
October 24, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Early voting numbers show good sign for Democrats in 2018

Early voting numbers have shattered midterm records across Travis County. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren discusses the causes and effects with Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas and Gary Teal from the Travis County GOP.
October 23, 2018

Elections Resist

Vote Texas Face Off: Trump's Houston rally inspires young progressives

With early voting in full swing, Democrats are turning out now more than ever to make a positive change for the future of Texas. KVUE talks to Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Travis County GOP Communications Director Andy Hogue about Trump's recent rally in Houston and his inaccurate statements.
October 23, 2018

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats more motivated to vote after Trump's rally in Houston

FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas discusses the Texas Senate race between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz with Tara Pohlmeyer from Progress Texas and Andy Hogue from the Travis County GOP.
October 22, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Several statewide and Congressional races are close as early voting begins

Midterm elections typically have low voter turnout but, not this year. Monday was the first day of early voting in Texas and voters camped outside of polling stations in order to cast their ballot early. In Travis County alone, more than 10,000 people voted Monday.
October 16, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Senate race debate

Beto O'Rourke made a very good case for himself during the second Texas Senate Debate. Millennial and Gen X voters can make a difference in the state if they vote.
October 15, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Democrats have a good chance of regaining control of the U.S. House

Ahead of the midterm elections, statistically Democrats will regain control of the U.S. House, and possibly the Senate, if they turn out and vote.
October 14, 2018

Elections

Can A Democrat Win In Texas? How Texas is turning blue

Beto O'Rourke is in a tight midterm race against Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and if he wins, he'll be the Lone Star State's first Democratic senator in over 20 years. But is it really possible to turn Texas blue? And how did Texas get so red, anyway?
October 10, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: What polling means in Texas Senate race

As Beto O'Rourke grows his name recognition, he's proving that his campaign is one for all Texans to come together behind, while Ted Cruz's camp inspires fear.
October 9, 2018

Elections

Vote Texas Face Off: Higher voter registration across Texas benefits Democrats

As long as Democrats show up to vote on Election Day, high voter turnout will benefit Beto O'Rourke in his race against Ted Cruz.
October 8, 2018

Accountability Elections Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: Confirmation battle could affect midterm elections

Partisan politics have no place in the Supreme Court of the United States. We had a moral obligation to fight against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. What's next? "We'll have to beat them at the polls year after year after year in a sustained and aggressive offense."
October 2, 2018

Accountability Elections Justice

Vote Texas Face Off: The stretch to the Texas midterm elections

In this week's Vote Texas Face Off, Tara Pohlmeyer of Progress Texas and Sam Pohl of the Republican Party of Texas debate the Senate race between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz, as well as the FBI's investigation into Brett Kavanaugh.
October 2, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Voter registration surges ahead of 2018 midterm election

Voters are concerned about issues like health care, immigration, and their property taxes—issues that aren't being addressed by current leadership. We will hold our elected officials accountable on Nov. 6.
October 1, 2018

Accountability Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: Kavanaugh does not have the decorum to be on the U.S. Supreme Court

Brett Kavanaugh's behavior throughout the confirmation process, let alone his past transgressions, should disqualify him from being on the highest court of the United States. He does not have the decorum to be a Supreme Court Justice.
September 25, 2018

Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: UN laughs at Trump bragging about administration's accomplishments

We live in an interdependent world. We must work with our neighbors. Progress Texas' Glenn W. Smith and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss President Trump's speech to the United Nations, which was met with laughter.
September 25, 2018

Elections

Celebrating National Voter Registration Day in Austin

Progress Texas partnered with the nonprofit Deeds Not Words to help register voters for the Nov. 2018 election on National Voter Registration Day.You can verify your registration and find more information at https://govotetexas.org.
September 25, 2018

Elections

Vote Texas Face Off: Texas U.S. Senate race

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss the Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz U.S. Senate race on KVUE.
September 24, 2018

Accountability Justice

Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault allegations must be taken seriously

Following two allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, survivors of sexual assault gathered outside Sen. Ted Cruz's Austin and Dallas offices to rally Monday.
September 24, 2018

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: People of Texas win in first Senate debate

Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke faced off in the first of three scheduled debates, leaving the people of Texas as winners with a first impression of the candidates, true to form.
September 19, 2018

Elections TX Legislature

FOX 7 Discussion: After Texas Senate District 19 election, we must vote

After the District 19 state senate seat special election, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza explains that there are two lessons for Democrats:1. No one is going to do it for us. We must vote.2. Candidates have to have a strong message.
September 17, 2018

Accountability Justice

FOX 7 Discussion: Senators need to address Supreme Court nominee's sexual misconduct allegation

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss postponing the vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after the sexual misconduct allegation.
September 10, 2018

Accountability Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: Trump Administration Responds to Anonymous New York Times Op-Ed

Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the fallout in the White House about the anonymous New York Times Op-Ed and Donald Trump's standing to take legal action.
June 4, 2018

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump says he could Pardon Himself in the Russian Investigation

FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talks to Travis County Republican Party Executive Director, Gary Teal and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas about the possibility of the president pardoning himself.
May 29, 2018

Elections Resist

FOX 7 Discussion: How will the Mueller Investigation Affect Midterm Elections?

FOX 7 Austin’s Mike Warren talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas about Mueller's investigation and if it will hurt Republicans in November.
May 1, 2018

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: Migrants Face Opposition Upon Crossing into the U.S.

FOX 7 Austin’s Rebecca Thomas talked to Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and, Glenn Smith from Progress Texas about migrants facing political opposition.
April 20, 2018

Immigration

Texans on Immigration: Poll shows growing support

Opinions on the latest Quinnipiac Poll show growing support for DREAMers and comprehensive immigration policy reform.
April 20, 2018

Hot Topics

Freshman's powerful words at the Texas National School Walkout

This freshman from Austin High School had some powerful words for politicians who care more about NRA money than children's lives. "Until politicians are brave enough to change their unmoving stance on gun control and take an F-rating from the NRA as a badge of honor, I won't feel safe."
April 19, 2018

Accountability

Ted Cruz still supports Trump & still has no self-respect

Ted Cruz, our national embarrassment, wrote a glowing tribute to Trump today. After Trump insulted him and his family over and over and over and...May he never be elected again.
April 10, 2018

Economic Opportunity

Equal Pay Day 2018: Still Unequal

It’s 2018, and women on average have to work through April to earn what men on average earned in 2017. For women of color, the wage gap is much wider. Learn more & take action here --> www.whenisequalpayday.com
March 7, 2018

Elections

2018 Texas Primary Election Results

Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas analyzes the Texas Primary Election results and what it could mean for Democrats in the general.
March 6, 2018

Elections

Democratic Voter Turnout Up Since 2014

Texas Democrats have turned out in full force for the primaries.Early voting numbers show about twice as many Democrats have already cast a ballot compared to the number that came out in 2014 during the previous non-presidential cycle.Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talks about Democratic voter turnout this 2018 Texas Primary Election.
March 4, 2018

Resist

Ted Cruz got booed at the NRA convention

Ted Cruz’s staff: “Sir, they weren’t saying ‘Boooooo' they were saying ‘Cruzzzzzzz.'”
February 27, 2018

Justice TX Legislature

Honoring African American Leaders of the Texas Legislature

Honoring African American leaders of the Texas Legislature — progressive champions who fight for Texans year in and year out. Watch as they stand up for voting rights, LGBTQ equality, healthcare, and against racism and white supremacy this past legislative session. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 20, 2018

Justice

Young students demand stricter gun laws

As students from the Parkland shooting passionately advocate for stricter gun legislation, Ed Scruggs with Texas Gun Sense explains what could and should be done to reduce gun violence.
February 8, 2018

Accountability

Sid Miller called us out. And we're not mad.

Thanks, Sid Miller, for giving us credit on keeping corrupt politicians like you in check.Yours truly,Progress Texas
January 21, 2018

Abortion Access

National Anti-Abortion Playbook Exposed

Anti-abortion politicians' end goal is clear: to overturn Roe v. Wade and ban abortion state-by-state and method-by-method. This threat to our reproductive freedom is unprecedented. Fight back here: bit.ly/Fight4ReproFreedom
November 10, 2017

Hot Topics Justice

Ed Espinoza: We Need Sensible Gun Reform

Our executive director discusses why we must demand change or tragedies like Sutherland Springs will keep occurring.
October 27, 2017

Hot Topics TX Legislature

How will Speaker Joe Straus' Retirement Affect Texas Politics?

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus says he will not seek re-election. What will that mean for the Texas Legislature? As Straus blocked some of the more bigoted agenda items of the Republican party including the transphobic 'bathroom bill.'
October 24, 2017

Elections

FOX 7 Discussion: Will President Trump's negative polls affect Republican candidates?

1.8 million new voters showed up in Texas last year, and those new voters overwhelmingly supported Democrats. If they are motivated to come out in 2018, then Democrats could pull off a surprise here.
October 19, 2017

Accountability

CNN: Trump Loose With the Facts
October 19, 2017

Elections

Spectrum: Beto Challenges Ted Cruz
October 19, 2017

Hot Topics Justice

Progress Texas on the need for Sensible Gun Reform after the Las Vegas shooting
September 7, 2017

Immigration Resist

John Cornyn ignores DREAMer

Watch how Texas Senator John Cornyn treats this brave DREAMer. Disgusting. Footage via United We Dream
September 6, 2017

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: States sue Trump for ending DACA

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued to block President Donald Trump's plan to end a program protecting DREAMers.
September 5, 2017

Immigration

FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump ends DACA Program

President Trump has ended the program that protected millions of DREAMers from deportation.
August 14, 2017

Justice Resist

Texas Lawmakers Denounce White Supremacy Rally

Texas lawmakers - led by State Representative Helen Giddings (D- DeSoto) – denounced racism and terrorism in Charlottesville and called on Texas A&M University to block a white supremacist rally planned for September 11.
August 11, 2017

Abortion Access

Lawmaker Regulates Uteruses, Unsure if He Can Have Hysterectomy

This man is the author of Texas' latest abortion restriction. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
August 10, 2017

Abortion Access Resist

Texas Women Lawmakers Fight Back Against Latest Anti-Abortion Bill

Texas anti-abortion politicians passed a bill banning all insurance plans in Texas from covering abortion, forcing women to buy separate, more expensive, coverage or to pay out of pocket. But not without a fight lead by progressive women lawmakers.
August 1, 2017

Health Care Justice

Texas Representative Works to Solve Maternal Mortality

For Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry addressing the state's maternal death crisis is a personal issue – she nearly died while giving birth to her daughter.
July 24, 2017

Abortion Access Health Care

Perry blames Texas maternal mortality on Black women

In a public hearing, State Sen. Charles Perry put the blame on Black women for Texas' maternal mortality crisis. Black women in Texas face the greatest risk of dying after childbirth — a rate nearly three times higher than that of white women.
July 19, 2017

Abortion Access Accountability Immigration LGBTQ Resist

Texas Special Session, Explained

State lawmakers came back to the Capitol yesterday to take up Gov. Greg Abbott's twisted special session agenda. On the agenda - attacking the rights and lives of Texans. Again. So let's dive into what makes this session especially messed up.
July 12, 2017

Accountability

Ted Cruz: "When I go back to Texas, nobody asks about Russia"

Ted Cruz claims no one in Texas cares about Trump’s shady Russia dealings. Our reaction?
June 8, 2017

Hot Topics Resist

Hilarious: Ted Cruz gets played off in the middle of speech

Even the Faith & Freedom Coalition is tired of hearing Ted's voice. Watch Ted get played off in the middle of his speech (20-second mark).Even the Faith & Freedom Coalition is tired of hearing Ted's voice. Watch Ted get played off in the middle of his speech (20-second mark).
June 2, 2017

Abortion Access Immigration Justice LGBTQ Resist

TEXAS STRONG: Resistance at the 2017 Legislative Session

Progressives from around the state and our champions in the legislature fought hard this session. From immigrant and voting rights to LGBTQ equality and reproductive freedom - we will continue to resist attacks on our fundamental rights.
May 30, 2017

Immigration Resist

Texas Republican Called ICE on 'Show Me Your Papers" Law Protesters, Threatened to Shoot Colleague

On the last day of our regular legislative session, amidst a peaceful protest to resist racist “show me your papers” SB 4, Tea Party Republican Matt Rinaldi of Irving told a group of Latino lawmakers he called ICE to deport the protestors. And it didn’t stop there. Rinaldi — who barely hung onto his seat in 2016 — also threatened to “put a bullet in one of his colleague’s heads.”
May 26, 2017

Hot Topics Justice Resist

Houston Democrat Lays Out History of Voter Suppression

State Rep. Jarvis Johnson laid out the history of racially discriminatory, voter suppression laws in opposing Republican's newest voter ID bill, Senate Bill 5. "'The poll tax was not about race,' so they said. 'The literacy test was not about race,' so they said. 'The grandfather clause was not about race,' so they said."
May 23, 2017

Abortion Access Resist

Rep. Howard Speaks Against Cruel Anti-Abortion Bill on Texas House Floor

Texas Rep. Donna Howard stood up for women's reproductive freedom and delivered a sincerely moving speech against a cruel bill that would force 'fetal burial' and effectively ban abortion after 13 weeks. "We can sit here self-righteously and decide that we always know best for every person. But we do not."
May 22, 2017

LGBTQ Resist

Texas Democrat calls out GOP separate-but-equal bathroom bill

Watch Rep. Senfronia Thompson call out the Texas GOP's discriminatory bill for what it is: a separate but equal bathroom bill targeting vulnerable transgender kids."Bathrooms divided us and they divide us now...separate but equal is not equal at all."
May 17, 2017

Abortion Access

Reproductive Freedom *Still* Under Attack in Texas

This session, Republicans in the Texas Legislature filed A TON of anti-abortion bills — 39 to be exact. That’s more restrictions they want to pile on top of the mountain of barriers already on the books.
May 16, 2017

LGBTQ Resist

Hate & Intolerance Exposed on the House Floor

As part of a larger effort to insert religious refusal provisions into uncontroversial, state agency review bills, Republicans in the Texas House passed an amendment that would allow for discrimination against LGBTQ Texans seeking legal assistance.
May 12, 2017

Abortion Access

Rep. Alvarado calls out anti-abortion agenda

During a debate on 1 of the 39 anti-abortion bills Texas GOP lawmakers proposed this session, State Representative Carol Alvarado called out their anti-abortion agenda for what it is.
May 10, 2017

Justice

Texas Democratic Senator Rails Against GOP's For-Profit 'Baby Jails' Bill

Texas Senate Republicans passed a bill that would license for-profit, immigrant family detention centers as child care facilities. Democrats railed against Senate Bill 1018, which would allow lower standards in order to license these "baby jails." The bill was written by GEO Group, the nation's second largest for-profit prison company.
May 9, 2017

Justice

The movement to end campus sexual assault in Texas

Texas legislators and survivors of sexual assault are working to bring an end to sexual assault on college campuses throughout the state.X
May 5, 2017

Abortion Access

Abortion Rights Advocates Decry Texas House Legislation

The Trust. Respect. Access. coalition is delivering the signatures of 15,000 Texans demanding that Texas lawmakers stop attacks on reproductive freedom and abortion access.
May 4, 2017

Health Care

CNN: Trumpcare to Benefit the Wealthy, Harm the Poor
April 27, 2017

Immigration Resist

The Fight Against Anti-Immigrant SB4 in Texas

As Republicans in the Texas House — emboldened by Trump in the White House — passed a racist, anti-immigrant "show me your papers" bill, Senate Bill 4, Democrats stood united to fight this hateful piece of legislation for 16 hours, while activists took over the Capitol throughout the day in resistance.
April 20, 2017

Accountability Resist

Ted Cruz is Missing

Have you seen Senator Ted Cruz? He seems to be avoiding his constituents at any cost. But Texans are not the type to be ignored.
April 12, 2017

Justice

Sandra Bland's mother testifies for "The Sandra Bland Act"

HB 2702 or "The Sandra Bland Act", a bill introduced by Rep. Garnet Coleman, would transform the criminal justice system in Texas.
April 12, 2017

FOX 7 Debate: Democratic Messaging for 2018 Elections

With 2018 in front of them, Democrats are trying to create a message that will win them seats in Congress and later the keys to the White House. Here to discuss what is left to do in the next 18 months is GOP consultant Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas.
April 4, 2017

Economic Opportunity

Equal Pay Day 2017

As far as significant days go, this isn't one to celebrate. This is the day in 2017 when women finally catch up to making as much as men did in 2016. If the gap continues to close at its current glacial pace, women won't have equal pay until 2152.
April 3, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

FOX 7 Debate: How Beto O'Rourke can beat Ted Cruz

Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke was in Austin over the weekend making a push for the U.S. Senate. He plans to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in November 2018. But can a Democrat win in Texas?
March 21, 2017

Hot Topics Immigration

FOX 7 Debate: ICE Retaliation Raids

A federal judge in Austin says ICE officials told him a major ICE operation was ordered because of Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez's so-called "sanctuary city" policies at the county jail.
March 17, 2017

Immigration

Testimony against SB4

Watch 5 clips of brave testimony against the anti-immigration, Senate Bill 4, from the Senate hearing. Despite overwhelming opposition, Texas Republicans in the Senate passed the bill on to the House. Now we wait for a Texas House to take up the bill.
March 14, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

FOX 7: Committee asks Justice Department for wiretapping evidence

The House Intelligence Committee is asking the Justice Department to provide evidence President Trump was wiretapped during the election by March 20.
March 13, 2017

Health Care

FOX 7: GOP Healthcare Analysis

Non-partisan analysts with the congressional budget office have released their report on estimated costs and projected coverage for the GOP's proposed healthcare plan. Our own Glenn Smith weighed in on the issue.
March 2, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

FOX 7 Debate: Response to Trump's Congressional Address

President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night about what he wants to accomplish during his time in the White House. Our executive director Ed Espinoza discusses.
March 1, 2017

Hot Topics Immigration Justice

Texas Progressive Rep. Anchia Takes Incredible Stand on House Floor

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.
February 15, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

FOX 7 Debate: Texas Republicans Targeting Teachers Paychecks

Dozens of educators and government employees went to the capitol this week to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 13, also known as the Union Dues Bill. If passed, it would eliminate some state workers' ability to use payroll deduction for union dues.
February 15, 2017

Abortion Access Resist

Lucy Stein testifies against anti-abortion bills

"You should know by now, the resistance is emboldened too." Lucy Stein, our advocacy director, brought the heat in her testimony against 3 anti-abortion bills in the Senate yesterday.
February 9, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

CNN: SCOTUS Nominee "disheartened by attacks on the courts"

Trump's SCOTUS nominee Judge Gorsuch, behind closed doors, said he was "disheartened by attacks on the courts". Trump, of course, said the comment did not refer to his own recent insults of the courts. Progress Texas executive director Ed Espinoza discusses the thickening plot on CNN.
January 31, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics Justice Resist

Texas Muslim Capitol Day

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
January 18, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

Point Counter-Point: Sending a message on Trump's Inauguration

More than three dozen Democrats, including some from Texas, take a stand against Trump's agenda and boycott his inauguration.
January 18, 2017

Accountability

The Best of the Worst of Rick Perry

Hot on the heels of his failed jaunt on Dancing with the Stars, former Governor Rick Perry is taking center stage again today. The follow-up to his slapstick Cha-Cha routine: a confirmation hearing to be Trump’s Secretary of Energy, naturally.
January 10, 2017

Accountability Hot Topics

Texas Legislative Session 101

Texas has begun its 85th legislative session. Which means?
January 3, 2017

Health Care

FOX 7 Debates: Dismantling Obamacare

Republicans are hoping to dismantle the Affordable Care Act as soon as possible. Glenn Smith from Progress Texas explains why that's probably a bad idea...
December 21, 2016

Health Care

Point Counter-Point: Texas kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid

Progress Texas' executive director Ed Espinoza discusses how Texas' harmful attack on Planned Parenthood is a disservice to women.
December 13, 2016

Abortion Access

Tell Governor Greg Abbott to Stop Shaming Texas Women

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas officials passed a rule to require burials or cremation for embryonic and fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage.
November 15, 2016

Health Care

FOX 7 Debate: The Future of Obamacare

Phillip Martin joins Fox to discuss the future of Obamacare.
November 14, 2016

Hot Topics

The Fight Ahead in the Texas Legislature

Texas Republicans have already started filing some really bad bills. We need your help to kill the bad bills and pass the good ones. Join us in the fight.
November 4, 2016

Elections

Mash-Up: 2016 Progress Texas Election Coverage

Highlights of the election coverage Progress Texas provided in 2016.
October 31, 2016

Accountability LGBTQ

Texas GOP Leaders Still Fighting Marriage Equality

The GOP wants the Texas Supreme Court to take away employee benefits for married same-sex couples in Houston.
October 19, 2016

Elections

Allegations of Trump's sexual assault still an important issue

Lucy Stein of Progress Texas discusses why the dozens of allegations against Trump for sexual assault are an important campaign issue.
September 30, 2016

Elections

Analyzing the first presidential debate in 2016

The Progress Texas team took to CNN and local affiliates of Fox and ABC to talk about the first presidential debate of 2016.
September 30, 2016

Elections

Responding to Howard Dean's tweet about Trump and cocaine

Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, tweeted during the first presidential debate, "Notice Trump sniffing all the time. Coke user?" Our executive director responded on CNN.
September 29, 2016

Abortion Access

How the Hyde Amendment Harms Texans

For 40 years, politicians have used the Hyde Amendment to deny coverage for abortion care for those who are struggling to get by. To learn more about the diverse movement to end Hyde visit AllAboveAll.org
September 2, 2016

Elections

CNN: Progressives sound off on taco trucks

On CNN, Edward Espinoza sounds off on the "Latinos for Trump" chief's warning that, if we're not careful, there will be taco trucks on every corner.
August 26, 2016

Elections

The Clinton Foundation: Committed to causes that save lives

This election cycle is getting dumber by the day, with claims questioning Clinton's health and now questioning the motives of the Clinton Foundation. Glenn and Ed defended the Clinton Foundation and drew a contrast with a candidate like Clinton who associates with humanitarians versus a candidate like Trump with close ties to Putin and Russia.
August 24, 2016

Elections

KVUE: Will Trump flip-flop on Immigration?

During Trump's visit to Austin yesterday, he appears to be softening his tone on immigration. Too little, too late.
August 23, 2016

LGBTQ

Fox 7 Debates: Texas Transgender Rights

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Obama's directive on bathroom rights for transgender students in public schools. Lucy Stein, the advocacy director of Progress Texas, discusses the injunction
August 19, 2016

Elections

CNN: Trump's Campaign Shakeup

Trump's numbers look bad in the polls. All of them. Our executive director Ed Espinoza gives his take on the recent developments in the presidential race. Will Trump's change in staff help? Probably not. Can he follow through on his promises? Definitely not.
August 18, 2016

Elections

FOX 7 Debates: Cruz vs Perry for US Senate

Our Deputy Director Phillip Martin discusses a new poll finding Rick Perry could beat out Ted Cruz in a showdown for US Senate – a lose-lose situation of course.
August 17, 2016

Elections

FOX 7 Debates: Is the presidential election essentially over?

With just a little over 80 days before the presidential election, recent poll numbers show Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump in every battleground state. Our deputy director Phillip Martin discusses.
August 16, 2016

Elections

Fox 7 Debates: Texas polling in the presidential race

Last week was a bad one for Donald Trump, not so for his opponent, Hillary Clinton. She continues to lead in national polls and is even extending it in battleground states.
August 12, 2016

Abortion Access

Why is Texas Funding Anti-Abortion Activists?

The state’s health commission is giving $1.6 million of your taxpayer dollars to an anti-abortion group to provide women’s health and family planning services. The catch is — this group provides ZERO health care services...
August 11, 2016

Elections

Point-Counterpoint: Trump sinking in polls

Ed Espinoza joins ABC's Point-Counterpoint to discuss Trump's sinking campaign.
August 11, 2016

Elections

CNN International: Latest from the Presidential Race

Ed joins a CNN panel to give his perspective on the latest from the campaign trail.
August 3, 2016

Elections

Point-Counterpoint: Presidential race post conventions

Ed Espinoza joins ABC's Point-Counterpoint to discuss the latest from the presidential trail post-conventions.
August 2, 2016

Elections

CNN: Trump keeps proving he is not ready to lead

Ed Espinoza joined CNN to discuss the latest absurdity from the Donald Trump campaign.
July 29, 2016

Elections Accountability

ABC: Recap of Hillary Clinton's historic night at DNC Convention

Glenn Smith joins ABC's Point-CounterPoint to recap Hillary Clinton's historic night at the DNC convention.
July 28, 2016

Abortion Access

"Woman's Right to Know" booklet forces doctors to lie

Texas officials are revising the so-called “Woman’s Right to Know” booklet. It's still full of medically inaccurate information and outright lies.
July 27, 2016

Elections Accountability

FOX 7 Debates: Trump & Putin's Cozy Relationship

Donald Trump says he hopes Russian hacks Hillary Clinton’s email, essentially advocating for foreign cyber espionage.
July 26, 2016

Accountability Elections

FOX 7 Debates: Bernie's DNC Speech

It's day two of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. A lot of people are still talking about Senator Bernie Sanders' speech.
July 26, 2016

Accountability Elections

CNN Convention Coverage: Day 2

Ed Espinoza joins CNN live from Philadephia to talk about the DNC Convention.
July 25, 2016

Elections

FOX 7 Debates: Unity at the DNC Convention

Discussing democratic party unity at the DNC Convention in Philadelphia.
June 27, 2016

Abortion Access

Our Fight Continues

We won big today, y'all! But our fight for abortion access isn’t over.
May 13, 2016

Elections Accountability

Perry and Cruz slam Trump

Donald Trump is coming to the Republican Party of Convention. Let's look back at some choice words Ted Cruz and Rick Perry had for the nominee they are now so eager to embrace.
May 4, 2016

Accountability Elections

Ted Cruz: We'll Never Forget

Our tribute to the awkward, the weird, and the downright creepy moments of Ted Cruz's campaign. Never forget. Visit Cruzwatch.com
April 27, 2016

Accountability Elections

Cruz names Fiorina as VP

In a desperate move, Cruz just named Carly Fiorina as his running mate. We have a lot of feelings about this, but Carly says it best.
April 20, 2016

Accountability Elections

You Cruz You Lose

Cruz lost New York big – embarrassingly so. Beginning of the end?
April 8, 2016

Accountability Health Care Elections

Cruz vs. Trump: Healthcare

As much as Cruz and Trump seem to hate each other, they sure do agree a lot – this time on healthcare. cruzwatch.com
April 6, 2016

Accountability

Cruz vs. Trump: Immigration

Is Cruz a better option than Trump? Let's hear what they have to say on immigration.
April 1, 2016

Abortion Access

On Abortion, Trump says what Republicans believe

Our Executive Director joined ABC News in Austin to talk about the presidential race, and how Trump's comments on "punishment for abortion" aren't really any different than the beliefs of Ted Cruz and the state of Texas.
April 1, 2016

Accountability

Sid Miller and the Jesus Shot

Our Ag Commissioner is at it again: Sid Miller got a "Jesus Shot" using taxpayers' dollars. This isn't Jesus with a gun – it's a controversial drug only available from one guy near Oklahoma City. Good grief.
March 31, 2016

Justice

#DoYourJob and hold Supreme Court nominee hearings
March 23, 2016

Abortion Access

More Proof of How Texas Anti-Abortion Laws Harm Women

In 2013, Texas lawmakers passed a law that has since closed more than half of the state’s abortion clinics. A new study proves just how harmful this law really is.
March 17, 2016

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Fight for delegates heats up
March 14, 2016

Justice

Texas Marijuana Policy Reform 101

During our SXSW marijuana panel, we announced a new study on the economic impact of marijuana laws in every Texas county. You can donate to the study at www.progresstexas.org/marijuana.
March 9, 2016

Accountability

Republicans: Trump is the face of your Party
March 3, 2016

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Post Super Tuesday analysis
March 3, 2016

Hot Topics

CNN – Post-Super Tuesday Analysis
March 1, 2016

Hot Topics

CNN – Super Tuesday
February 26, 2016

Hot Topics

Fox Business Network: Texas Primary on Super Tuesday
February 26, 2016

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Texas Primary on Super Tuesday
February 25, 2016

Hot Topics

CNN – 2016 Houston Debate
February 25, 2016

Justice

John Cornyn's Short Memory on SCOTUS Nominations

John Cornyn says he doesn't think any SCOTUS nominee deserves a hearing - but he was singing a different song just a few years ago.
February 23, 2016

Accountability Elections

Ted Cruz rejected by Texas newspapers

Six major newspapers around Texas have endorsed candidates - and not a single one of them are backing Ted Cruz. Ouch.
February 9, 2016

Accountability Elections

More Dirty Tricks: Ted Cruz Mailer May Violate Law

We filed an official complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division about a Ted Cruz mailer that appears to violate Texas law. No candidate is above the law, not even Ted Cruz.
February 3, 2016

Hot Topics

Iowa 2016 Election night analysis
January 30, 2016

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Final GOP debate before Iowa
January 30, 2016

Hot Topics

Fox News - 2016 Presidential Primaries
January 22, 2016

Abortion Access

#FightBackTX Roe v. Wade Anniversary Rally

On the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, hundreds of Texans rallied at the state Capitol to fight back against the mounting restrictions placed on abortion access.
January 19, 2016

Abortion Access

4 Decades of Texas Abortion Laws in 2 Minutes

Just how much have Texas lawmakers tried to limit a woman's right to access abortion care since the Roe v. Wade decision?
January 13, 2016

Hot Topics

President Obama's 2016 State of the Union, in under 180 seconds

Last night, President Obama delivered a powerful final State of the Union address to the country. Here are our highlights.
January 9, 2016

Hot Topics

KVUE: Stumping for Clinton, Castro riding Texas sized VP Buzz
January 8, 2016

Health Care

Point-Counterpoint: Guns and Obamacare
December 29, 2015

Hot Topics

Fox News - The War on Terror, 2016 Presidential Polls
December 19, 2015

Accountability

Top 10 Worst Texans of 2015

As in years past, it was damn near impossible to narrow this list down to just 10. But we managed, and you can be sure that each of the fine folks who made the cut more than earned this dishonorable distinction.
December 17, 2015

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: The Fifth GOP Debate
December 11, 2015

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Trump's Plan to Ban All Muslims and Campus Carry
December 8, 2015

Accountability

Ted Cruz - Donald Trump: What's the Difference?

Frank Gaffney is the man behind Donald Trump's plan to ban all Muslim travel. Watch what Ted Cruz has to say about Gaffney not too long ago...
December 4, 2015

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: San Bernardino Shooting
November 18, 2015

Abortion Access

Point-Counterpoint: Refugees and HB2
November 17, 2015

Justice

Ted Cruz and John Cornyn: End the Judicial Emergency

Texas Senators are delaying justice for thousands of people by refusing to submit judges for Obama to nominate. The presidents wants to do his job. It's time for Texas Senators to do theirs.
November 13, 2015

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: Immigration, minimum wage
November 4, 2015

Hot Topics

Point-Counterpoint: 2015 Election and Debate Rules
November 2, 2015

Accountability

Point - Counterpoint: Ryan, Cruz and Carson
October 22, 2015

Health Care

Texas cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
October 22, 2015

Hot Topics

Point - Counterpoint: Biden, Clinton and Benghazi
October 14, 2015

Hot Topics

Point - Counterpoint: Gun Control
September 25, 2015

Hot Topics

Point - Counterpoint: Pope Francis and Latest Polls
September 22, 2015

Hot Topics

#iStandWithAhmed Coverage: NBC
September 22, 2015

Hot Topics

#iStandWithAhmed Coverage: CBS 11
September 22, 2015

Hot Topics

#iStandWithAhmed Coverage: Fox4
September 22, 2015

Hot Topics

#iStandWithAhmed Coverage: WFAA
September 12, 2015

Hot Topics

Point - Counterpoint: The 2016 Election
August 25, 2015

Accountability

Point-Counterpoint: Rick Perry's financial troubles
August 25, 2015

Hot Topics

KVUE: Joe Biden could soon decide whether to enter 2016 race
August 25, 2015

Accountability

Point - Counterpoint: Trump's wall and Clinton's emails
August 10, 2015

Justice

Point-Counterpoint: Texas Voter ID Struck Down
July 31, 2015

Accountability

Capitol Tonight: 1 on 1 with Ed Espinoza
July 31, 2015

Abortion Access

Point-Counterpoint: Planned Parenthood
July 28, 2015

Accountability

TWC: Capital Commentators: Trump's Tactics
July 28, 2015

Accountability

Point-Counterpoint: Trump Visits South Texas
June 2, 2015

Accountability

Rick Perry's Funny Money

He talks about a Texas miracle, but what really happened on Rick Perry's watch? His financial skills are a Texas-sized disaster. If Rick Perry can't be trusted to manage his state's money, how do you think he's going to manage yours?
February 17, 2015

Hot Topics

While Greg Abbott Celebrates, Immigrant Rights Groups Respond
January 28, 2015

Accountability

Rick Perry on Bribery Indictment