COVID-19

Risk of COVID Might Keep Poll Workers Home

In Texas, as in most of the country, seniors provide the lion share of labor for polling locations. The COVID…

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Texas COVID-19 Data Backlog is Inexcusable

One key to managing a pandemic? Real-time data we can trust. Texas has had some challenges.James T. McDeavitt, MD via…

5 years ago

Rep Gene Wu Calls Out Trump on Disaster Response in Op-Ed

Any crisis, whether it’s a pandemic or a hurricane, is a test of presidential leadership, competence, and empathy. Sadly, the…

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In Time of Uncertainty, This Leader Calls for Moments of Silence For Children

The concepts of prayer and moments of silence in public schools have historically been met by progressives with hesitancy. In…

5 years ago

Are Our Children Just Butts in Seats?

With so much confusion and lack of leadership coming from the Texas Education Agency, it is no wonder that parents,…

5 years ago

Democratic National Convention Day 3 – Reactions From Across Texas

Day Three introduced Kamala Harris to the nation as the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee. The evening's theme of "A More Perfect…

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Democratic National Convention Day 4 – A Nation Reacts

The final day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention introduced the nation to the Joe Biden that his friends, family…

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Democratic National Convention Day 2 – Texas Progressive Reactions

Day Two of the first ever virtual major party convention, brought us speeches from Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy…

5 years ago

Democratic National Convention Day 1 – Texas Reacts

The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off this week with a virtual format and speeches from Democrats (and some Republicans)…

5 years ago

Candidate Profile: MJ Hegar for US Senate

After beating Texas State Senator Royce West in the Democratic Primary run-off in July, former combat veteran MJ Hegar now…

5 years ago

Medicare and Medicaid Celebrate 55 Years

Today marks the 55th anniversary since Texas native President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. House of Representatives…

5 years ago

Texas Economist Predicts Huge Economic Benefits to Passing Comprehensive Non-Discrimination Act

Texas economist, Dr. Ray Perryman, estimates a statewide LGBTQ+ inclusive non-discrimination act would provide Texas massive economic gains.  https://twitter.com/TXCompetes/status/1265694690508189696 “Texas…

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