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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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Action Alert: Texas kids need your help!

Dear Lowdowners,We don’t love giving you reading homework over the weekend, but because we’re in Texas, there’s always a lot of work to do. While we love Texas for all its diverse splendor, it also has some leaders that are as nutty as fruitcakes, and they’re wanting to take Texas back to the 50s—the 1850s.If you reside in Texas, we need your voice right now. The Texas State Board of Education is meeting on June 22 to discuss changes to what our children learn. At all levels of education, the proposed changes include a misguided and often incorrect inclusion of [...]

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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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—Jim Hightower

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