The ballot counting in key states has served as an important reminder: Every vote matters. Now we know that change is coming for our nation after four long years of darkness and division. Achieving this milestone reflects the long-term organizing that has occurred in many states across the country. Our long-term organizing in Texas continues. […]
Recent Blogs
Anti-Vaccine/Anti-Science Extremists Line Up Behind Texas Republicans and Against Public Health
The COVID-19 death toll — at 215,000 so far in the United States — should make pretty clear how important it is for elected leaders to follow the science on public health issues. But too many Texas Republicans have aligned themselves with ideological extremists and conspiracy theorists who are undermining an effective public health response […]
Dan ‘I Don’t Need Your Stinkin’ Science’ Patrick Is Going to Get More People Killed
The Texas lieutenant governor’s disdain for science and experts in the fight against the rapidly worsening COVID-19 pandemic would be a joke if not for the deadly consequences. Now he’s essentially telling the nation’s top infectious disease doctor to shut up. Here’s the truth: Dan Patrick is going to get more people killed. […]
Public Hearing: It’s Time to Teach the Truth on Sex Education in Texas
More than 260 people signed up to testify at a public hearing today as the State Board of Education considers an overhaul of health education standards — including standards on sex education — for Texas public schools. Check out our press release. […]
Texas Rising Leaders Express Relief over Supreme Court’s DACA Ruling
The Supreme Court today blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program established by the previous Obama administration for undocumented young people in the United States. We just sent out this press release from Texas Rising. […]
