Politics

The El Paso Massacre: One Year Later – How We Move Forward

Today marks the one-year anniversary following the Cielo Vista Walmart massacre in El Paso. August 3, 2019, is an unimaginable…

5 years ago

Candidate Profile: Chrysta Castañeda for Texas Railroad Commissioner

The only chance Progressives have in a Texas statewide race this year is Chrysta Castañeda for Railroad Commissioner. Castañeda won…

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…

5 years ago

See? Progressives CAN Win in Texas

“If Siegel and Valenzuela hold on to their leads, their fates in the general election could have a major impact…

5 years ago

Black Texas Chiefs of Staff Leading the Charge

“Texas must be made equitable for everyone. There should no longer be a delay in justice and reform. Texas must…

5 years ago

MJ Hegar to Challenge John Cornyn in US Senate Race

Former combat veteran MJ Hegar has defeated Texas State Senator Royce West in the Democratic Primary Run-off to challenge long-time…

5 years ago

Texas Primary Runoffs – Who’s on Your Ballot?

Today is voting day in Texas. The pandemic caused the March primary runoffs, originally scheduled for May 26, 2020, to…

5 years ago

Texas House LGBTQ+ Caucus Aims to Pass Pro-Equality Legislation

During the 86th Texas Legislative Session, Representatives Mary González, Jessica González, Julie Johnson, Erin Zwiener, and Celia Israel formed the first-ever…

5 years ago

Another Texas Being Awesome

Stephen Smith was a Democratic candidate for governor of West Virginia. Sadly, he didn’t win his primary. And when you…

5 years ago

DACA: It’s Time to Celebrate!

You’ve probably heard the news. The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of DACA recipients and against the Trump administration’s…

5 years ago

Three Signs of Hope From an Unlikely Source

So much of the country still just thinks of moments like this when they think of our state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMp3cNC9FVMBut if…

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