Action – Democratic Party of Kendall County, Texas

Progressive Views: Antisemitism Must End

We have recently seen two horrendous attacks on innocent Jewish people. The attacks expressed continued hatred of the Jews by many Americans. This coupled with a 360% surge in anti-Jewish hate in the U.S. according to the ADL, and a rise in political violence in the U.S. as evidenced by the assassination of Melissa Hortman, means we must condemn antisemitism and all forms of hatred and bigotry.

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June 22, 2025

Action / Climate Change / Issues / National

Progressive Views: Hurricane Season with a Side of Funding Cuts

In this hurricane season, NOAA has predicted 13-19 named storms with 6-10 as hurricanes and 3-5 of those as major. Musk's DOGE has begun the decimation of NOAA by firing probationary employees and impounding (illegally) Congressional appropriated funds. Many wonder if the U.S. will be able to handle this storm season or if lives will be needlessly lost by the administration's decisions and incompetence. Texas will not fare well with these decisions so contact your reps and senators.

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June 16, 2025

Action / Kindness

Progressive Views: The Kindness Agendas of Kurt Vonnegut, Lady Gaga, and Willie Nelson

Kindness is simply being friendly, generous, and showing compassion towards others, without expecting anything in return. It's about thinking and acting with consideration and caring for our fellow humans on our journey through life. When I feel an unkind thought start to emerge, I try to think of the folks who are my kindness heroes: Kurt Vonnegut, Lady Gaga, and Willie Nelson.

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May 31, 2025

Action / Issues / State / State / Vote

Progressive Views: Contact Legislators on Two Terrible Bills

The Texas Legislature is about a month into its every-other-year session, and they are considering quite a few awful bills, including school vouchers, but also an elimination to countywide voting and the SAVE act which requires all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport, or one of a few other citizenship documents every time they register or re-register to vote.

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February 23, 2025

Action / Climate Change / Culture Wars / Economy / Issues / Party / Vote

Progressive Views: There’s Only One Choice

Early voting numbers are well over 50% at press time. Your last chance to vote in this critical election for the national contest and the 16 down-ballot races is November 5. If you want freedom, the choice is clear, the Democratic candidates.

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November 3, 2024

Action / Economy / Issues / National / State / Vote

Progressive Views: “The Economy Stupid”

Many U.S. Republican presidents in recent history have handed struggling economies to incoming Democratic presidents. Since the end of WWII, the U.S. economy has been better under Democratic leaders. Under Republican leaders, the rich have gotten richer and the poor, poorer. It's time to vote for Harris and choose a president worthy of the position whose policies will reverse income inequality and push high-wage jobs and sustainable manufacturing.

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October 20, 2024

Action / Issues / National / Party / Vote

Progressive Views: A Historic Convention

Laura Bray, a Texas delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, describes the program and energy of the convention held in August in Chicago. Democrats need only flip 12 seats in the Texas House in November, so get out and vote.

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September 22, 2024

Action / Inspiration / Party

Laura Bray, chair of the Kendall County Democratic Party, shares her experience as a Texas delegate of attending the 2024 DNC in Chicago.

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September 19, 2024

Action / Issues / National / Participate

Progressive Views: Propaganda and the Braver Angels Program

Propaganda is a major contributor to the polarizing division in the United States. Braver Angels, the nation's largest, cross-partisan movement to bridge the divide through their American Hope campaign. Braver Angels is making strides to help those of differing political views to learn to work together. They are also helping to restore trust in our elections. Actions by extremists to disrupt the very fabric of our society and democracy threaten our hard-won freedoms. Braver Angels can have a profound impact.

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August 14, 2024

Action / Donate / Help / Inspiration / Participate / Volunteer

Progressive Views: A New Nominee

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have overseen more than $153 billion in private commitments and over $34 billion in public investments in Texas alone and Biden's decision to step away and support Harris has re-energized his democratic base. Join Kendall County Democratic Party volunteers to support strongly qualified Harris and the other candidates in 16 state and local races.

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July 31, 2024