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Together, we can usher in a new day in Texas. Thousands of Texans came together to protest against ICE and the Trump administration, listen to the full rally featuring speakers like @ginafortexas.bsky.social and more, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

On Monday, @juliejohnsontx.bsky.social introduced the Qualified Immunity Accountability Act to protect our communities and hold ICE accountable.

Listen to our full conversation on the latest episode of the Progress Texas Happy Hour, everywhere you stream great podcasts.

“A little bit of hope is a dangerous thing.” @jamestalarico.bsky.social Over FIVE THOUSAND people gathered to protest against ICE and the Trump administration on Saturday, listen to the full rally everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

TODAY is the LAST DAY to register to vote in time for the upcoming March primary elections! Find answers to all your voting questions at GoVoteTexas.org

BREAKING: Texas Democrat Taylor Rehmet WINS Special Election runoff against Trump-endorsed and Patriot Mobile-funded Leigh Wambsganss in once deep red SD 9. This red to blue flip is HUGE.

Democrat Christian Menefee wins the special election for CD-18, narrowing the GOP's very slim majority, and returning representation to the district, after Governor Abbott held the seat open to give Republicans an unearned advantage in Congress.

@vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social knows that unchecked Republican power is hurting Texas families. She was told IVF was safe, but it wasn't.

Wrong then, wrong now.

Don’t forget: Election day for SD 9 Special Runoff election is THIS SATURDAY 1/31! Make sure you have everything you need before you head to the polls at GoVoteTexas.org.

Your camera is your best weapon in this fight, and now’s the time to use it.

Patriotic Americans reject these assaults on our bodies and rights, and the hourly assault on the truth pushed by white supremacists and Christian Nationalists running our nation’s and state’s government, and funded by billionaires who buy political power.

It's time to #vote, y'all!

Make sure you have everything you need before you head to the polls by visiting our voter navigation resource, GoVoteTexas.org.

Are YOU Registered to Vote? The upcoming March primary is right around the corner! Visit our voter navigation resource for election deadlines, ID requirements, and more.

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Texas Attorney General Candidate Debate - Hosted by RAD and Dallas College Richland Campus SGA YouTube video by Richardson Area Democrats

LIVE NOW - Texas Attorney General Democratic Candidates Debate!
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This man's capacity for self-preoccupation is astounding.

Why Texans shouldn’t wait too long to mail voter registration forms and ballots Deadlines are based on postmarks, which may be later than when you dropped something in the mail, the Postal Service now says.

Planning to vote by mail? New @USPS guidelines indicate that the later you send in your ballot, the more likely it is to be rejected. So do it ASAP! Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
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The fight for public schools in Texas
@texasaft.org

“If you don’t stand up, you’re gonna get stepped on.”

Learn more about @texasaft.org and their lawsuit to protect Texas public school teachers — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment ICE halted payments in October, and the situation will persist for at least several more months

1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees

ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals

Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care

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From this morning's interview with Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons - we honor #MLK best today with service - AND with clear eyes about his message of resistance and justice. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x

Sorry ‘Landman’ fans, but it’s full of sh*t.

Listen to our conversation with oil and gas experts Bill Burch and candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner @jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social — everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

@akedwardstx.bsky.social on what really makes America great: a strong democracy.

Early voting for the CD-18 special runoff election starts NEXT WEDNESDAY 1/21! For all your voting needs, visit our voter navigation resource GoVoteTexas.org.

ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court James Rodden, identified by the Observer last year as the operator of an account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.

An #ICE assistant chief counsel based in Dallas who had been removed from duty upon the revelation that he runs a racist, Nazi-sympathizing X account, is back on duty. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x ⁠
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@texasobserver.org @stevanzetti.bsky.social

Taylor Rehmet has a vision to fix the healthcare crisis, but that can’t happen if Republicans continue to stand in the way.

Early voting for this runoff in SD-9 starts 1/21! — make sure you have everything you need before you head to the polls on our voter navigation resource at GoVoteTexas.org.

Resisting the authoritarian takeover of our country isn’t just your right, it’s your DUTY. Listen to our full conversation with progressive North Texas congressional candidate @zeeshanfortexas.bsky.social on our latest episode of In Progress — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

Venezuela Updates: Trump’s Push to Invest in Venezuela Gets a Tepid Response From Oil Executives

A group of oil executives, some based in Houston, were skeptical of Donald Trump's demands that they invest $100 billion into the wrecked oil infrastructure in Venezuela on Friday. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

While Ken Paxton files culture war lawsuits, Texas families are being neglected. It’s time for a change in leadership. Listen to our full conversation with Attorney General candidate Tony Box, everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

Say her name: Renee Nicole Macklin Good The brutal killing of 37-year-old mom, by a masked ICE agent in Minneapolis is a warning to the entire nation

The brutal killing of 37-year-old mom, by a masked ICE agent in Minneapolis is a warning to the entire nation.

RAD Panel Discussion on Venezuela Invasion YouTube video by Richardson Area Democrats

We HIGHLY recommend that ALL Texas progressives set aside some time for this terrific discussion of the Venezuela situation, from a great group of Democratic candidates with military and intelligence experience. Great work @RichardsonDems ! www.youtube.com/live/_BDZ4Uz...

Toppling #Maduro is all about oil, obviously - but just grabbing the dictator does NOT guarantee an easy path in #Venezuela for American and Texan petroleum interests. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x ⁠
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RAD Panel Discussion on Venezuela Invasion YouTube video by Richardson Area Democrats

Join @richardsonareadems.bsky.social TONIGHT at 7pm for a discussion on the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and what it all means from former military candidates across Texas.

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