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Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner
New York Times bestselling author of 7 books
Award-winning radio commentator since 1992
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Friday Signpost: Hellcat

We got word this week that the wonderful documentary about our good friend and badass organizer, Diane Wilson, is coming to Austin on Sunday, November 1st. Counterstream Media is producing what promises to be a night of great storytelling and a fantastic organizing education. From their event page: Holding Ground: How Communities Build Power Towards Justice amplifies the stories of three leaders on the frontlines of climate and environmental justice. This event is produced by Counterstream Media in partnership with Society of Native Nations and is sponsored by Earthjustice.The industry may change. Their tactics do not. For decades, Gulf South [...]

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Jim Hightower has been called America’s most popular progressive. A two-term Texas Agriculture Commissioner, bestselling author, and radio host reaching millions weekly — he’s been fighting for the working stiff since before it was fashionable.

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