The First of Many: Sarah & Suzanne
By Suzanne Bryant In February, I married the love of my life. We got emails and cards and flowers congratulating us, and now we have a cute magnet...
Posted April 27, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1661The GOP Insulted Me. Game On.
By April Martin, Galveston Volunteer On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott claimed his victory was “the last nail in the coffin” of...
Posted March 30, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1766Why I Volunteer for Diego
By Madeleine, San Antonio Volunteer More than one person has asked me why I volunteer so many hours in Democratic politics. I tell them it’s for...
Posted February 17, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1310“The Street of Laredo”
By Luis, Laredo Volunteer Leader Last year, the famous ballad “The Streets of Laredo” was often used as an anthem for Battleground...
Posted February 11, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1631Passing the Torch
By Victoria Zyp When I think about what our volunteers accomplished this past year in Texas, I think back to my first vote for president. It was...
Posted January 16, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 2366Back at it in Bexar County
By Miki, San Antonio Volunteer Here in Bexar County, our volunteers aren’t slowing down for a second! In December, volunteer leaders met at...
Posted January 15, 2015 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1376A Letter to Battleground Texas Supporters
By Jenn Brown, Executive Director Thank you. To all of you who have given your time and energy to build this movement, I cannot thank you enough...
Posted November 11, 2014 / BGTX Voices, Updates
MORE 2126“Volunteering is Awesome!”
By Grant Fuller, Deputy Digital Director If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in this movement, now is the time. We are just 3 days away...
Posted November 1, 2014 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1493Not Alone in Williamson County
By Susie, Williamson County volunteer Last weekend, I stood in the middle of a neighborhood, wearing a Wendy Davis for Governor sticker and...
Posted October 31, 2014 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1371Sherby Ann’s First Vote
By Victoria Zyp, Field Director Sherby Ann didn’t think her vote mattered. In all her 64 years, she had never cast a ballot. Then she met...
Posted October 30, 2014 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1465Something I’ve Never Done Before
By Dave, Mansfield Staging Captain I would never have considered myself politically active by any standard. I would watch the news and shake my...
Posted October 28, 2014 / BGTX Voices
MORE 1341Why We Vote
By Grant Fuller, Deputy Digital Director From health care to education to marriage equality, there is a lot at stake in this election. These...
Posted October 27, 2014 / BGTX Voices
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