https://simplecast.com The Rabble | Texas Politics for the Unruly Mob Let's stop flipping out and start flipping Texas! A weekly conversation between three progressive activists bringing confetti and taco cannons to Texas politics. Plus, we always offer one simple, straightforward mission to turn Texas blue. Hosted by Rouser: Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn. Find us on socials: @therabbletx. (C) 2020 The Rabble Podcast by Rouser en Mon, 7 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 7 Jun 2021 14:25:02 +0000 https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ The Rabble | Texas Politics for the Unruly Mob https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ecf3177c-684d-4b6b-a942-42005d8aac55/b83b4363-2226-4920-8f39-3b5b14bafb7d/3000x3000/rabble-logo-white-background.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ episodic Let's stop flipping out and start flipping Texas! A weekly conversation between three progressive activists bringing confetti and taco cannons to Texas politics. Plus, we always offer one simple, straightforward mission to turn Texas blue. Hosted by Rouser: Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn. Find us on socials: @therabbletx. Rouser yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/98S6z1U8 texas, politics, women, progressive, democrat, texan, austin, turn texas blue, gsd, beto, activist, activism, political, political fmk Becky Bullard becky@rousertx.com 7b3a6ff2-7227-44ea-82e5-1d5fa2e18905 We play "Spin the Bottle" with the 87th Texas legislature (& Diana Gómez of Progress Texas & Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer) The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammies and join us for a (very chaste) game of Spin the Bottle. We determine which bills we'd like to make out with and which bills we wish got shoved in a locker or thrown in a dumpster or given an atomic wedgie. Also, mark your calendar for THIS Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm when we will be hosting the Molly Awards for the Texas Observer! It will be virtual (yet waywayway better than Zoom), so you can join us from anywhere. Get your ticket here: http://mollyawards.com/

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Please join us at the Molly Awards THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at 6:30pm! - mollyawards.com

 

If you want the FULL rundown of how the Texas legislature works, listen to this episode: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2021/1/13/how-bills-get-passed-or-dont-in-the-texas-legislature

 

Take easy action to push for Medicaid expansion in Texas here: https://sickofittx.com/medicaid-hearings/
 

From the Texas Observer: Here is a link to Sophie Novack's incredible portrayal of reproductive health care in West Texas. And here's a link to Sophie Novack and Michael Barajas reminding us that Texas used to have an office dedicated to analyzing disparate health outcomes. And *here* is a link to the lawmaker that committed to getting the office of minority health refunded.

 

Becky has a highlight on her Instagram on the Texas grid if you need a refresher on why it is so fucked up: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17956783732386320/

 

Rep James Talarico POOing on the bill that tried to prevent teachers from being able to discuss white supremacy in Texas schools: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPb6vf8JDUQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Find Diana Gómez here: https://twitter.com/missgomez

 

Find Progress Texas here: https://progresstexas.org/

 

Find Mike Kanin here: https://twitter.com/MKanin

 

Find the Texas Observer here:  https://www.texasobserver.org/

]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, mike kanin, diana gomez, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammies and join us for a (very chaste) game of Spin the Bottle. We determine which bills we'd like to make out with and which bills we wish got shoved in a locker or thrown in a dumpster or given an atomic wedgie. Also, mark your calendar for THIS Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm when we will be hosting the Molly Awards for the Texas Observer! It will be virtual (yet waywayway better than Zoom), so you can join us from anywhere. Get your ticket here: http://mollyawards.com/

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Please join us at the Molly Awards THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at 6:30pm! - mollyawards.com

 

If you want the FULL rundown of how the Texas legislature works, listen to this episode: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2021/1/13/how-bills-get-passed-or-dont-in-the-texas-legislature

 

Take easy action to push for Medicaid expansion in Texas here: https://sickofittx.com/medicaid-hearings/
 

From the Texas Observer: Here is a link to Sophie Novack's incredible portrayal of reproductive health care in West Texas. And here's a link to Sophie Novack and Michael Barajas reminding us that Texas used to have an office dedicated to analyzing disparate health outcomes. And *here* is a link to the lawmaker that committed to getting the office of minority health refunded.

 

Becky has a highlight on her Instagram on the Texas grid if you need a refresher on why it is so fucked up: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17956783732386320/

 

Rep James Talarico POOing on the bill that tried to prevent teachers from being able to discuss white supremacy in Texas schools: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPb6vf8JDUQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Find Diana Gómez here: https://twitter.com/missgomez

 

Find Progress Texas here: https://progresstexas.org/

 

Find Mike Kanin here: https://twitter.com/MKanin

 

Find the Texas Observer here:  https://www.texasobserver.org/

]]> We play "Spin the Bottle" with the 87th Texas legislature (& Diana Gómez of Progress Texas & Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer) ashley cheng, mike kanin, diana gomez, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 01:03:09 The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammies and join us for a (very chaste) game of Spin the Bottle. We determine which bills we'd like to make out with and which bills we wish got shoved in a locker or thrown in a dumpster or given an atomic wedgie. Also, mark your calendar for THIS Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm when we will be hosting the Molly Awards for the Texas Observer! It will be virtual (yet waywayway better than Zoom), so you can join us from anywhere. Get your ticket at MollyAwards.com The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammies and join us for a (very chaste) game of Spin the Bottle. We determine which bills we'd like to make out with and which bills we wish got shoved in a locker or thrown in a dumpster or given an atomic wedgie. Also, mark your calendar for THIS Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm when we will be hosting the Molly Awards for the Texas Observer! It will be virtual (yet waywayway better than Zoom), so you can join us from anywhere. Get your ticket at MollyAwards.com molly awards, 87th texas legislature, texas observer, progress texas, txlege yes full 118 140e76a7-d62a-4c59-9095-2641f45e4fc8 How bills get passed (or don't) in the Texas legislature Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas) with friend and shero Stephanie Chiarello, founder of the Over the Lege comedy series. We also reflect on how much is different from the last Texas legislative session 2 years ago.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Links about the Texas Legislature ("TX lege" for short):

 

Austin Woman Magazine article about us: 
https://atxwoman.com/rouser-politics-texas-women/

 

Stephanie Chiarello and Over the Lege (their live podcast season 2 debut is happening this Friday at 7:30pm CT on the Over The Lege Facebook page!):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxs6T8bQR4D7uB7BwgqGkw

https://www.facebook.com/overthelege 
 


Also if you are new to Rouser and The Rabble podcast, here is Stephanie explaining why she nominated us to win the Women Communicators of Austin “Creative Initiative Award”: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevWimF8CoA&list=PL3JK8kbyG_bVsR_9g5FFSIRI2t71kYCXD&index=6

 

Stop the tampon tax!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/email-your-legislators-to-co-sponsor-and-support-hb-321-to-end-the-texas-tampon-tax/

 

A great tool to see how a bill becomes a law; make sure to allow adobe flash to work (you click on each square and it gives more information):

https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw
 

 

Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking:

http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&clip_id=9606.  

(It's at 3hrs 32 minutes in; amendment 27 is the amendment prohibiting smoking, her amendment is 28 saying no alcohol, etc.)

 

Rep. James Talarico’s 2019 Jesus Vibes Sermon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoC90kbLlg

 

Use the Texas Freedom Network’s tool to tell your state rep to allow virtual testimony from the public this session:

http://bit.ly/lege-action

 

Emgage’s Running for Office 101

Sunday, January 31st at 4:30 PM 

bit.ly/rfo101

 

Do our survey! Pretty please! Cuz if we’re not giving you what you want we’re just wasting our time!

https://bit.ly/38NJVXB

 

Come to our virtual pizza party! Friday, January 22 at 12pm CT:

https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:45:09 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn, stephanie chiarello) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas) with friend and shero Stephanie Chiarello, founder of the Over the Lege comedy series. We also reflect on how much is different from the last Texas legislative session 2 years ago.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Links about the Texas Legislature ("TX lege" for short):

 

Austin Woman Magazine article about us: 
https://atxwoman.com/rouser-politics-texas-women/

 

Stephanie Chiarello and Over the Lege (their live podcast season 2 debut is happening this Friday at 7:30pm CT on the Over The Lege Facebook page!):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxs6T8bQR4D7uB7BwgqGkw

https://www.facebook.com/overthelege 
 


Also if you are new to Rouser and The Rabble podcast, here is Stephanie explaining why she nominated us to win the Women Communicators of Austin “Creative Initiative Award”: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevWimF8CoA&list=PL3JK8kbyG_bVsR_9g5FFSIRI2t71kYCXD&index=6

 

Stop the tampon tax!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/email-your-legislators-to-co-sponsor-and-support-hb-321-to-end-the-texas-tampon-tax/

 

A great tool to see how a bill becomes a law; make sure to allow adobe flash to work (you click on each square and it gives more information):

https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw
 

 

Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking:

http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&clip_id=9606.  

(It's at 3hrs 32 minutes in; amendment 27 is the amendment prohibiting smoking, her amendment is 28 saying no alcohol, etc.)

 

Rep. James Talarico’s 2019 Jesus Vibes Sermon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoC90kbLlg

 

Use the Texas Freedom Network’s tool to tell your state rep to allow virtual testimony from the public this session:

http://bit.ly/lege-action

 

Emgage’s Running for Office 101

Sunday, January 31st at 4:30 PM 

bit.ly/rfo101

 

Do our survey! Pretty please! Cuz if we’re not giving you what you want we’re just wasting our time!

https://bit.ly/38NJVXB

 

Come to our virtual pizza party! Friday, January 22 at 12pm CT:

https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ

]]> How bills get passed (or don't) in the Texas legislature ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn, stephanie chiarello 00:43:32 Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas) with friend and shero Stephanie Chiarello, founder of the Over the Lege comedy series. We also reflect on how much is different from the last Texas legislative session 2 years ago. Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas) with friend and shero Stephanie Chiarello, founder of the Over the Lege comedy series. We also reflect on how much is different from the last Texas legislative session 2 years ago. texas legislature, tx lege, the rabble, how bills get passed in texas, stephanie chiarello, over the lege yes full 117 85b874b3-e633-44f2-974d-a0e955ae6658 The Rabble's 2020 End-of-Year Extravaganza! We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021.

RA News (formerly Reform Austin) is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/  (& their great memes on Instagram @ranewstx)

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Pretty pretty please take our survey to help shape The Rabble's content in 2021! We REALLY want to make sure we're focusing on the stuff you want to learn more about & talking to the voices who aren't being heard: https://bit.ly/38NJVXB

Come to our virtual pizza party on Friday, 1/22 from 12-1pm CT! It's gonna be super laid back; we're gonna chat over lunch and you don't have to look pretty or sound smart, you just gotta show up here: https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ

Buy the book Kristen wrote with Casey Chapman-Ross! It's called Boss Texas Women and it's SO GOOD. Buy one for every kid in your life: https://www.bosswomenoftheworld.com/

Asian Democrats of Central Texas

The CHANI app

The You're Wrong About podcast episode Becky mentioned

 

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:22:47 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021.

RA News (formerly Reform Austin) is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/  (& their great memes on Instagram @ranewstx)

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Pretty pretty please take our survey to help shape The Rabble's content in 2021! We REALLY want to make sure we're focusing on the stuff you want to learn more about & talking to the voices who aren't being heard: https://bit.ly/38NJVXB

Come to our virtual pizza party on Friday, 1/22 from 12-1pm CT! It's gonna be super laid back; we're gonna chat over lunch and you don't have to look pretty or sound smart, you just gotta show up here: https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ

Buy the book Kristen wrote with Casey Chapman-Ross! It's called Boss Texas Women and it's SO GOOD. Buy one for every kid in your life: https://www.bosswomenoftheworld.com/

Asian Democrats of Central Texas

The CHANI app

The You're Wrong About podcast episode Becky mentioned

 

]]> The Rabble's 2020 End-of-Year Extravaganza! ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:50:17 We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021. We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021. boss texas women, texas democrats, 2020 year in review, the rabble podcast, texas aapi, texas politics yes full 116 de2fbfec-8abe-4f93-b6e8-ed5542af0ee8 Day 46: Daily Democracy Challenge (0 Days 'til Election) The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ?

TODAY'S ACTION:

We know voter suppression is real, plus there are a lot of first-time voters and first-time poll workers out there, so even in the most innocent cases there are gonna be some serious questions arising this Election Day. 

Your mission today is easy: share share share the voter protection hotline numbers! We made a graphic that we posted to our social accounts @therabbletx, so you can re-share that. Or just share these numbers wherever you see a voting question arise:

  • If you have questions or would like to report a problem, please call 844-TX-VOTES for assistance in English or Spanish.
  • Non-partisan organizations also provide assistance in other languages:
    • For Asian Languages, call 888-API-VOTE.
    • For Arabic, call 844-YALLA-US.
    • For American Sign Language (video call), call 301-818-VOTE

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ?

TODAY'S ACTION:

We know voter suppression is real, plus there are a lot of first-time voters and first-time poll workers out there, so even in the most innocent cases there are gonna be some serious questions arising this Election Day. 

Your mission today is easy: share share share the voter protection hotline numbers! We made a graphic that we posted to our social accounts @therabbletx, so you can re-share that. Or just share these numbers wherever you see a voting question arise:

  • If you have questions or would like to report a problem, please call 844-TX-VOTES for assistance in English or Spanish.
  • Non-partisan organizations also provide assistance in other languages:
    • For Asian Languages, call 888-API-VOTE.
    • For Arabic, call 844-YALLA-US.
    • For American Sign Language (video call), call 301-818-VOTE

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 46: Daily Democracy Challenge (0 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:11:18 The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ? The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ? texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 115 14c654bf-0151-400f-9b3e-6414b2b68c7c Day 45: Daily Democracy Challenge (1 Day 'til Election) Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings.

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a local, non-partisan newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

TODAY'S ACTION:

Okay, y'all. After 44 episodes of the Daily Democracy Challenge, we decided to make today a choose-your-own-democracy-adventure. Hopefully you've tried at least one thing out of the previous 44 that you enjoyed. So, do that thing again!

We're gonna be lit dropping, signing up to be poll greeters, texting neighbors and friends, dropping our printed ballot guide on doorsteps... like, all the things.

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings.

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a local, non-partisan newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

TODAY'S ACTION:

Okay, y'all. After 44 episodes of the Daily Democracy Challenge, we decided to make today a choose-your-own-democracy-adventure. Hopefully you've tried at least one thing out of the previous 44 that you enjoyed. So, do that thing again!

We're gonna be lit dropping, signing up to be poll greeters, texting neighbors and friends, dropping our printed ballot guide on doorsteps... like, all the things.

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 45: Daily Democracy Challenge (1 Day 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:09:17 Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings. Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings. texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 114 88c67163-3553-4412-abcf-88aa432c49c6 Day 44: Daily Democracy Challenge (2 Days 'til Election) Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it!  

TODAY'S ACTION:

Sign up by 5pm today (Sunday) if you want to be a poll monitor on Election Day! You just watch a polling location and report to the pros at the Texas Civil Rights Project if you see any funny business: https://www.mobilize.us/tvp/event/338947
 

Follow up with your friends who haven't voted yet! How to know? There are a couple different tools we've been using to check if our friends have submitted a ballot:

txballot.org

and

The Blue Squad app 

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2020 22:06:52 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it!  

TODAY'S ACTION:

Sign up by 5pm today (Sunday) if you want to be a poll monitor on Election Day! You just watch a polling location and report to the pros at the Texas Civil Rights Project if you see any funny business: https://www.mobilize.us/tvp/event/338947
 

Follow up with your friends who haven't voted yet! How to know? There are a couple different tools we've been using to check if our friends have submitted a ballot:

txballot.org

and

The Blue Squad app 

Found a friend in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 44: Daily Democracy Challenge (2 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:10:04 Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it! Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it! texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, flip texas, texas politics, texas yes full 113 657386c0-90b5-4e1d-897a-336dbc2f1192 "In the House": Series finale with Swing Left In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In our series finale of "In the House," we get a four-fer: we support FOUR amazing women running to flip seats in the Texas House. This episode was recorded 10/21.

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Akilah Bacy in Texas House District 138: https://www.akilahbacy.com/

Joanna Cattanach in Texas House District 108: https://joannafortexas.com/

Brandy Chambers in Texas House District 112: https://brandykchambers.com/

Jennifer Skidonenko in Texas House District 106: https://skidonenkofortx.com/

DONATE TO ALL FOUR! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: http://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they've voted. Make sure your app is up to date: the missions will appear on the homescreen once you've loaded your contacts.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

Also Swing Left was SO KIND to let us crash their Texas House Party.

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

 

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 18:55:19 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (brandy chambers, joanna cattanach, ashley cheng, becky bullard, jennifer skidonenko, akilah bacy, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In our series finale of "In the House," we get a four-fer: we support FOUR amazing women running to flip seats in the Texas House. This episode was recorded 10/21.

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Akilah Bacy in Texas House District 138: https://www.akilahbacy.com/

Joanna Cattanach in Texas House District 108: https://joannafortexas.com/

Brandy Chambers in Texas House District 112: https://brandykchambers.com/

Jennifer Skidonenko in Texas House District 106: https://skidonenkofortx.com/

DONATE TO ALL FOUR! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: http://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they've voted. Make sure your app is up to date: the missions will appear on the homescreen once you've loaded your contacts.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

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]]> "In the House": Series finale with Swing Left brandy chambers, joanna cattanach, ashley cheng, becky bullard, jennifer skidonenko, akilah bacy, myrriah gossett 00:41:43 In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In our series finale of "In the House," we get a four-fer: we support FOUR amazing women running to flip seats in the Texas House. This episode was recorded 10/21. Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In our series finale of "In the House," we get a four-fer: we support FOUR amazing women running to flip seats in the Texas House. This episode was recorded 10/21. Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ in the house, texas democrats, the rabble, flip the texas house, texas politics, swing left, texas yes full 112 3cbeb554-a949-41d7-ab2d-b9d2971c3e77 Day 43: Daily Democracy Challenge (3 Days 'til Election) Happy Halloween! Only 3 more days until Election Day, whoa! Early voting is DONE. What are your Halloween costumes? Are you wearing a costume while you drop election info all over town?? We wanna see! Tag us @therabbletx 

TODAY'S ACTION:

The Texas Democrats are doing a Halloween Spooktacular phone bank with FOUR different time options today. Make sure no one ghosts on voting -- get everyone out to the polls!

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/350239/

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Happy Halloween! Only 3 more days until Election Day, whoa! Early voting is DONE. What are your Halloween costumes? Are you wearing a costume while you drop election info all over town?? We wanna see! Tag us @therabbletx 

TODAY'S ACTION:

The Texas Democrats are doing a Halloween Spooktacular phone bank with FOUR different time options today. Make sure no one ghosts on voting -- get everyone out to the polls!

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/350239/

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Day 43: Daily Democracy Challenge (3 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:20 Happy Halloween! Only 3 more days until Election Day, whoa! Early voting is DONE. What are your Halloween costumes? Are you wearing a costume while you drop election info all over town?? We wanna see! Tag us @therabbletx Happy Halloween! Only 3 more days until Election Day, whoa! Early voting is DONE. What are your Halloween costumes? Are you wearing a costume while you drop election info all over town?? We wanna see! Tag us @therabbletx texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas election, texas yes full 111 c5356037-30c1-440c-b6fb-ec9f6ecc2f21 Day 42: Daily Democracy Challenge (4 Days 'til Election) Only 4 more days until Election Day and one more day until Halloween! What are your politically themed Halloween costumes? We wanna see 'em! Tag us @therabbletx 

TODAY'S ACTION:

We've started to get nervous about losing some of the 12 seats Democrats picked up in the Texas House in 2018, so today we're finding ways to support them. Becky is kicking each of these folks $5 -- we will also link to each of their campaign websites so you can donate to or find a way to volunteer for at least one of them.

Julie Johnson (in Dallas County) 
Michelle Beckley (part of Denton County) 
Terry Meza (part of Irving and Grand Prairie)
Ana-Maria Ramos (part of Richardson and Addison) 
Rhetta Bowers (eastern outskirts of Dallas) 
John Turner (north Dallas) 
John Bucy III (Northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Leander) 
Erin Zwiener (Dripping Springs, Johnson City, Blanco, part of San Marcos)
James Talarico (Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor) 
Vikki Goodwin (West Austin) 
Gina Calanni (Western Harris County) 
Jon Rosenthal (northwest Houston)

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:50:31 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 4 more days until Election Day and one more day until Halloween! What are your politically themed Halloween costumes? We wanna see 'em! Tag us @therabbletx 

TODAY'S ACTION:

We've started to get nervous about losing some of the 12 seats Democrats picked up in the Texas House in 2018, so today we're finding ways to support them. Becky is kicking each of these folks $5 -- we will also link to each of their campaign websites so you can donate to or find a way to volunteer for at least one of them.

Julie Johnson (in Dallas County) 
Michelle Beckley (part of Denton County) 
Terry Meza (part of Irving and Grand Prairie)
Ana-Maria Ramos (part of Richardson and Addison) 
Rhetta Bowers (eastern outskirts of Dallas) 
John Turner (north Dallas) 
John Bucy III (Northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Leander) 
Erin Zwiener (Dripping Springs, Johnson City, Blanco, part of San Marcos)
James Talarico (Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor) 
Vikki Goodwin (West Austin) 
Gina Calanni (Western Harris County) 
Jon Rosenthal (northwest Houston)

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide, which has a description of each elected office in addition to our endorsements: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Day 42: Daily Democracy Challenge (4 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:56 Only 4 more days until Election Day and one more day until Halloween! What are your politically themed Halloween costumes? We wanna see 'em! Tag us @therabbletx Only 4 more days until Election Day and one more day until Halloween! What are your politically themed Halloween costumes? We wanna see 'em! Tag us @therabbletx texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, flip the texas house, texas politics, txlege, texas yes full 110 ed63c3a8-c792-41e8-a15e-a79fc158f4cb Day 41: Daily Democracy Challenge (5 Days 'til Election) Only 5 more days until Election Day! Because we really, really want to make every day count, we're talking about the tactics that have been most successful for us and how we plan to spend our time these next few days. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Call your neighbors, call your friends! Becky shares her new strategy for getting the people she calls to actually listen and respond.

Tonight, JVN and Wendy Davis, can you even???! RSVP for this 6pm event here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1029outandproud

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:01:10 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 5 more days until Election Day! Because we really, really want to make every day count, we're talking about the tactics that have been most successful for us and how we plan to spend our time these next few days. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Call your neighbors, call your friends! Becky shares her new strategy for getting the people she calls to actually listen and respond.

Tonight, JVN and Wendy Davis, can you even???! RSVP for this 6pm event here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1029outandproud

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Day 41: Daily Democracy Challenge (5 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:08:55 Only 5 more days until Election Day! Because we really, really want to make every day count, we're talking about the tactics that have been most successful for us and how we plan to spend our time these next few days. Only 5 more days until Election Day! Because we really, really want to make every day count, we're talking about the tactics that have been most successful for us and how we plan to spend our time these next few days. texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, election, texas yes full 109 8f187e09-6895-4384-b0c8-ddcabc1190aa Day 40: Daily Democracy Challenge (6 Days 'til Election) Only 6 more days until Election Day! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Today we are talkin' about our two favorite things: democracy and snacks.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Have you ever heard of being a "poll concierge"? Becky hadn't, even though she'd done it before! It's a fancy phrase for "give the people in line to vote snacks and water so they don't leave before casting their vote," haha.

You can, of course, just do this on your own at your local polling place. But if you want to plug into something someone's already organizing, here are a couple of official volunteer opportunities in the Austin area: 

Blue Action Dems: https://www.mobilize.us/blueactiondems/event/354990

Travis County Democratic Party: https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems/event/354328

See You at the Polls is organizing similar opportunities in Harris County: https://seeyouatthepoll.com/

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

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]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 6 more days until Election Day! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Today we are talkin' about our two favorite things: democracy and snacks.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Have you ever heard of being a "poll concierge"? Becky hadn't, even though she'd done it before! It's a fancy phrase for "give the people in line to vote snacks and water so they don't leave before casting their vote," haha.

You can, of course, just do this on your own at your local polling place. But if you want to plug into something someone's already organizing, here are a couple of official volunteer opportunities in the Austin area: 

Blue Action Dems: https://www.mobilize.us/blueactiondems/event/354990

Travis County Democratic Party: https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems/event/354328

See You at the Polls is organizing similar opportunities in Harris County: https://seeyouatthepoll.com/

Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut
 

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 40: Daily Democracy Challenge (6 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:07 Only 6 more days until Election Day! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Today we are talkin' about our two favorite things: democracy and snacks. Only 6 more days until Election Day! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Today we are talkin' about our two favorite things: democracy and snacks. vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 108 c422d4f5-4ff0-4d27-a60a-d8ab9bb4d99e Day 39: Daily Democracy Challenge (7 Days 'til Election) Only 7 more days until Election Day! ONE WEEK! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early.  

TODAY'S ACTION:

So, we've been taking other people's election literature around, but we realized... wait... we made our own guide! And it's actually really good and more thorough than anyone else's, ha!

So if you want to do a little walking in your neighborhood and you live in Travis County, consider printing out some copies of The Rabble's ballot shortcut and dropping them at apartment doors. Don't wanna print and walk? Text the guide link to friends who haven't voted yet! OR if you'd like us to pull you a list of people to text with the link, we can do that for ya, just DM us at @therabbletx on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. 

Our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Not in Travis County but you did the research for your area? Share your ballot choices with friends! Not everyone has time to do the research for these loooong ballots and your friends will be SO grateful to you.

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]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:39:27 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 7 more days until Election Day! ONE WEEK! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early.  

TODAY'S ACTION:

So, we've been taking other people's election literature around, but we realized... wait... we made our own guide! And it's actually really good and more thorough than anyone else's, ha!

So if you want to do a little walking in your neighborhood and you live in Travis County, consider printing out some copies of The Rabble's ballot shortcut and dropping them at apartment doors. Don't wanna print and walk? Text the guide link to friends who haven't voted yet! OR if you'd like us to pull you a list of people to text with the link, we can do that for ya, just DM us at @therabbletx on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. 

Our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Not in Travis County but you did the research for your area? Share your ballot choices with friends! Not everyone has time to do the research for these loooong ballots and your friends will be SO grateful to you.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 39: Daily Democracy Challenge (7 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:09:23 Only 7 more days until Election Day! ONE WEEK! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Only 7 more days until Election Day! ONE WEEK! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, ballot guide, the rabble ballot shortcut, texas politics, texas yes full 107 387a0b45-6987-4234-8e45-c7b36f4bf9a6 Day 38: Daily Democracy Challenge (8 Days 'til Election) Only 8 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today we ponder... how best to support constituencies we don't belong to?

TODAY'S ACTION:

Ashley hooks us up with the chance to meet a celeb tonight at 6pm CT on the Texas AAPI Virtual Phone Bank with Actor Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee! Crazy Rich Asians!). Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/tdporganizing/event/357087/

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might need some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:05:32 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 8 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today we ponder... how best to support constituencies we don't belong to?

TODAY'S ACTION:

Ashley hooks us up with the chance to meet a celeb tonight at 6pm CT on the Texas AAPI Virtual Phone Bank with Actor Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee! Crazy Rich Asians!). Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/tdporganizing/event/357087/

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might need some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 38: Daily Democracy Challenge (8 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:08:52 Only 8 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we ponder... how best to support constituencies we don't belong to? Only 8 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we ponder... how best to support constituencies we don't belong to? vote 2020, aapi texas, texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 106 1602407c-f34e-4930-881d-523b2581d7f5 Day 37: Daily Democracy Challenge (9 Days 'til Election) Only 9 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Lit dropping is lit, y'all. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Grab a friend or two, and hit the streets taking campaign materials door to door. It's fun and non-intimidating for first-time volunteers.

Find opportunities across Texas here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/events/#/

Find opportunities in Travis County here: https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:09:39 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 9 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Lit dropping is lit, y'all. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Grab a friend or two, and hit the streets taking campaign materials door to door. It's fun and non-intimidating for first-time volunteers.

Find opportunities across Texas here: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/events/#/

Find opportunities in Travis County here: https://www.mobilize.us/traviscountydems

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 37: Daily Democracy Challenge (9 Days 'til Election) Becky Bullard 00:07:26 Only 9 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Lit dropping is lit, y'all. Only 9 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Lit dropping is lit, y'all. yes full 105 3d5fd397-5b89-4437-b123-abbfeff87bdd Day 36: Daily Democracy Challenge (10 Days 'til Election) Only 10 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today we're focusing on women gettin' it done. Like astronaut Kate Rubins, who cast her Texas ballot from outer space, whaaaa?! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today we're supporting the work of Sisters United Alliance, an organization working to turn out women in Texas who lean Democratic but who don't regularly vote or who have never voted. These are exactly the kind of people we need to work to turn out if we want to flip Texas, and SUA is SUPER smart about how they're doing it.

Donate to Sisters United Alliance here.

Follow Sisters United Alliance on Twitter here.

Follow Sisters United Alliance on Facebook here.

Contact Sisters United Alliance here if you would like to volunteer.

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

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]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:34:20 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 10 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today we're focusing on women gettin' it done. Like astronaut Kate Rubins, who cast her Texas ballot from outer space, whaaaa?! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today we're supporting the work of Sisters United Alliance, an organization working to turn out women in Texas who lean Democratic but who don't regularly vote or who have never voted. These are exactly the kind of people we need to work to turn out if we want to flip Texas, and SUA is SUPER smart about how they're doing it.

Donate to Sisters United Alliance here.

Follow Sisters United Alliance on Twitter here.

Follow Sisters United Alliance on Facebook here.

Contact Sisters United Alliance here if you would like to volunteer.

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 36: Daily Democracy Challenge (10 Days 'til Election) Becky Bullard 00:07:51 Only 10 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we're focusing on women gettin' it done. Like astronaut Kate Rubins, who cast her Texas ballot from outer space, whaaaa?! Only 10 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we're focusing on women gettin' it done. Like astronaut Kate Rubins, who cast her Texas ballot from outer space, whaaaa?! yes full 104 c56c4d26-f247-408e-8c56-6fc74d1d9e7a Day 35: Daily Democracy Challenge (11 Days 'til Election) Only 11 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  We gotta make these last days count.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Okay, we are nervous about what these early voting numbers are saying about who is driving the huge turnout in Texas... we aren't getting young folks and new voters out at high enough rates if we really want to flip this state. So we need to recruit our friends to volunteer so we can turn out ALL the votes!!

We are down to the last 2 weekends to volunteer, and we love the resources and volunteer opportunities Swing Left has to offer: https://swingleft.org/p/the-last-weekends?utm_medium=tlws_redirect

Invite your friends to join you!

Don't have time to volunteer? Donate to the Swing Left Immediate Impact Fund, which will be split between a bunch of awesome candidates in Texas.

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

 

 

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:30:46 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 11 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  We gotta make these last days count.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Okay, we are nervous about what these early voting numbers are saying about who is driving the huge turnout in Texas... we aren't getting young folks and new voters out at high enough rates if we really want to flip this state. So we need to recruit our friends to volunteer so we can turn out ALL the votes!!

We are down to the last 2 weekends to volunteer, and we love the resources and volunteer opportunities Swing Left has to offer: https://swingleft.org/p/the-last-weekends?utm_medium=tlws_redirect

Invite your friends to join you!

Don't have time to volunteer? Donate to the Swing Left Immediate Impact Fund, which will be split between a bunch of awesome candidates in Texas.

Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

 

 

]]> Day 35: Daily Democracy Challenge (11 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:56 Only 11 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! We gotta make these last days count. Only 11 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! We gotta make these last days count. 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 103 9ab83981-f483-48c9-8ecb-a07d2706e8bf Day 34: Daily Democracy Challenge (12 Days 'til Election) Only 12 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

TODAY'S ACTION:

This is an easy and satisfying one! Sign up to learn how to textbank to Texans so everyone can get all their election questions answered and VOTE. Never textbanked? Neither has Becky! Let's all learn together: https://www.mobilize.us/texasdemocrats/event/315690/

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:31:45 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 12 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

TODAY'S ACTION:

This is an easy and satisfying one! Sign up to learn how to textbank to Texans so everyone can get all their election questions answered and VOTE. Never textbanked? Neither has Becky! Let's all learn together: https://www.mobilize.us/texasdemocrats/event/315690/

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 34: Daily Democracy Challenge (12 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:08:08 Only 12 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut Only 12 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, gotv, texas politics, daily democracy challng, texas yes full 102 67068194-604d-4367-abc2-946c056531d8 Day 33: Daily Democracy Challenge (13 Days 'til Election) Only 13 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  But guess what... we get to see you tonight!

TODAY'S ACTION:

Come to our series finale of "In the House" TONIGHT at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! 

Here's the amazing lineup:
❖ Thao Nguyen (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down)

❖ Texas US Senate Democratic Candidate MJ Hegar

❖ Comedy from Vanessa Gonzalez (HBO)

❖ Music from LouLou Ghelichkhani (Night Glitter)

❖ Live Event Illustrations from Ami Plasse (Gonzo Viz)

We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

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]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:58:01 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Ashley Cheng, myrriah gossett, Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 13 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  But guess what... we get to see you tonight!

TODAY'S ACTION:

Come to our series finale of "In the House" TONIGHT at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! 

Here's the amazing lineup:
❖ Thao Nguyen (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down)

❖ Texas US Senate Democratic Candidate MJ Hegar

❖ Comedy from Vanessa Gonzalez (HBO)

❖ Music from LouLou Ghelichkhani (Night Glitter)

❖ Live Event Illustrations from Ami Plasse (Gonzo Viz)

We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 33: Daily Democracy Challenge (13 Days 'til Election) Ashley Cheng, myrriah gossett, Becky Bullard 00:08:06 Only 13 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! But guess what... we get to see you tonight! Only 13 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! But guess what... we get to see you tonight! texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, flip the texas house, texas politics, swing left, texas yes full 101 d6ab1202-69fb-49ba-884a-12248accf945 Day 32: Daily Democracy Challenge (14 Days 'til Election) Only 14 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Who else is feeling sweaty???

TODAY'S ACTION:

Ooookay, Election Day is officially 2 weeks from today. If you have friends who haven't volunteered yet, now is the time to bring them into the fold! OUR dear friend Cari Marshall (the mastermind behind Flip the Texas House) has organized a "Friend Bank" for two of our favorite candidates tonight from 6-7pm -- Wendy Davis and Julie Oliver.

Here's what Cari says:

"We're throwing a socially distanced party on video chat while we turn conversations we're already having with people we already know into our secret weapon for putting Julie and Wendy in Congress!" 

This is the most effective kind of organizing, and we can't wait to join here: https://www.mobilize.us/julieoliverforcongress/event/352482/

Whatcha doin' tomorrow night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! 

Here's the amazing lineup:
❖ Thao Nguyen (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down)

❖ Texas US Senate Democratic Candidate MJ Hegar

❖ Comedy from Vanessa Gonzalez (HBO)

❖ Music from LouLou Ghelichkhani (Night Glitter)

❖ Live Event Illustrations from Ami Plasse (Gonzo Viz)

We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:54:35 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 14 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Who else is feeling sweaty???

TODAY'S ACTION:

Ooookay, Election Day is officially 2 weeks from today. If you have friends who haven't volunteered yet, now is the time to bring them into the fold! OUR dear friend Cari Marshall (the mastermind behind Flip the Texas House) has organized a "Friend Bank" for two of our favorite candidates tonight from 6-7pm -- Wendy Davis and Julie Oliver.

Here's what Cari says:

"We're throwing a socially distanced party on video chat while we turn conversations we're already having with people we already know into our secret weapon for putting Julie and Wendy in Congress!" 

This is the most effective kind of organizing, and we can't wait to join here: https://www.mobilize.us/julieoliverforcongress/event/352482/

Whatcha doin' tomorrow night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! 

Here's the amazing lineup:
❖ Thao Nguyen (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down)

❖ Texas US Senate Democratic Candidate MJ Hegar

❖ Comedy from Vanessa Gonzalez (HBO)

❖ Music from LouLou Ghelichkhani (Night Glitter)

❖ Live Event Illustrations from Ami Plasse (Gonzo Viz)

We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 32: Daily Democracy Challenge (14 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:19 Only 14 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Who else is feeling sweaty??? Only 14 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Who else is feeling sweaty??? texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 100 52442936-9ef0-468d-84d7-606a66b5800d Day 31: Daily Democracy Challenge (15 Days 'til Election) Only 15 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Just over 2 weeks to impact this election.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Texas is experiencing record voter turnout during early voting, but we're a little concerned that our most progressive counties are not at the very top of the list when it comes to percentage turnout compared to 2016. For Texas to flip, we need to have massive turnout in our blue-est counties -- Travis and Harris. 

People who aren't confident voters have a lot of questions and need extra info to actually get them to the polls. The way they get that info? Volunteers call them, text them, or put handouts on their doors. We need to be those volunteers! The best way we've found to make ourselves follow through with volunteering is to get a democracy buddy to hold us accountable. Find your democracy buddy and sign up together to volunteer with your local county Democratic party -- they will have the best ways to plug you in where you live. Just Google your county's name and "Democratic party." 

Or message us @therabbletx if you need help!

More on turnout in Texas.

Whatcha doin' Wednesday night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:53:20 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 15 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Just over 2 weeks to impact this election.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Texas is experiencing record voter turnout during early voting, but we're a little concerned that our most progressive counties are not at the very top of the list when it comes to percentage turnout compared to 2016. For Texas to flip, we need to have massive turnout in our blue-est counties -- Travis and Harris. 

People who aren't confident voters have a lot of questions and need extra info to actually get them to the polls. The way they get that info? Volunteers call them, text them, or put handouts on their doors. We need to be those volunteers! The best way we've found to make ourselves follow through with volunteering is to get a democracy buddy to hold us accountable. Find your democracy buddy and sign up together to volunteer with your local county Democratic party -- they will have the best ways to plug you in where you live. Just Google your county's name and "Democratic party." 

Or message us @therabbletx if you need help!

More on turnout in Texas.

Whatcha doin' Wednesday night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 31: Daily Democracy Challenge (15 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:55 Only 15 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Just over 2 weeks to impact this election. Only 15 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Just over 2 weeks to impact this election. texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 99 29be0ea0-2b15-4f21-bc89-d01cbdf1dc75 Day 30: Daily Democracy Challenge (16 Days 'til Election) Only 16 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  

TODAY'S ACTION:

We're making today easy like Sunday morning... just text App to 30330 to take action on the Vote Joe app. You'll help the Biden campaign gather valuable data on voters you know, and you can do it any time from anywhere. Easy, peasy, democraceezy!

Whatcha doin' Wednesday night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:11:44 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 16 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  

TODAY'S ACTION:

We're making today easy like Sunday morning... just text App to 30330 to take action on the Vote Joe app. You'll help the Biden campaign gather valuable data on voters you know, and you can do it any time from anywhere. Easy, peasy, democraceezy!

Whatcha doin' Wednesday night? We really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  It's gonna be a big ol' Texas House Party with comedy, music, art, and a bunch of sheroes, including MJ Hegar! We will also be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 30: Daily Democracy Challenge (16 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:54 Only 16 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Only 16 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 98 f3ce142c-da00-4674-888a-2351773f0373 Day 29: Daily Democracy Challenge (17 Days 'til Election) Only 17 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Are you marching today?? There are Women's Marches across the state!

TODAY'S ACTION:

TODAY is the Women's March to resist a new supreme court justice before we elect a new president. Find your local march here: https://map.womensmarch.com/?eventType=oct-17-march

But we can't only resist the appointment of a new justice who is sympathetic to overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating federal protections for abortion. We need to also plan for what we will do if Roe v. Wade gets overturned... and this article from The 19th* lays it bare: Democrats call statehouse races ‘the last line of defense’ for abortion rights

If abortion is no longer federally protected, it will be left up to state legislatures to decide whether abortion can continue in each state. The only way abortion will remain legal in Texas in the absence of Roe v. Wade is if we elect more Democrats to our state legislature, periodt. 

That's why it's important to volunteer with Planned Parenthood to help get out the vote for their endorsed candidates in Texas: https://www.facebook.com/PPTexasVotes/events/?ref=page_internal

And it's why we really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  We will be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Only 17 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Are you marching today?? There are Women's Marches across the state!

TODAY'S ACTION:

TODAY is the Women's March to resist a new supreme court justice before we elect a new president. Find your local march here: https://map.womensmarch.com/?eventType=oct-17-march

But we can't only resist the appointment of a new justice who is sympathetic to overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating federal protections for abortion. We need to also plan for what we will do if Roe v. Wade gets overturned... and this article from The 19th* lays it bare: Democrats call statehouse races ‘the last line of defense’ for abortion rights

If abortion is no longer federally protected, it will be left up to state legislatures to decide whether abortion can continue in each state. The only way abortion will remain legal in Texas in the absence of Roe v. Wade is if we elect more Democrats to our state legislature, periodt. 

That's why it's important to volunteer with Planned Parenthood to help get out the vote for their endorsed candidates in Texas: https://www.facebook.com/PPTexasVotes/events/?ref=page_internal

And it's why we really want you to come to our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing Left!  We will be supporting 4 amazing Texas House candidates: 

Akilah Bacy, 
Joanna Cattanach, 
Brandy Chambers, 
and Jennifer Skidonenko. 

Donate to ALL FOUR OF THEM here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 29: Daily Democracy Challenge (17 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:10 Only 17 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Are you marching today?? There are Women's Marches across the state! Only 17 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Are you marching today?? There are Women's Marches across the state! texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics yes full 97 f398e143-c82f-496d-b474-3388b406a21a Day 28: Daily Democracy Challenge (18 Days 'til Election) It's Day 28 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 18 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today, we are hopping on the phone with some bros. But, like, the good kind of bros.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Pod save Texas! Texas save America! America save... your receipts because we want to return the damn White House back to the people of this country, please and thank you.

The bros over at Pod Save America know how important Texas is to ending our national nightmare, which is why Jon Favreau will be doing a phone bank with the Texas Democratic Party today at 6pm CT. Becky is going to attempt phone banking while her children climb all over her face during mac 'n' cheese time, so tune in to see how that goes if for no other reason. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mjfortexas/event/342030/

TOMORROW is the Women's March to resist a new supreme court justice before we elect a new president. Find your local march here: https://map.womensmarch.com/?eventType=oct-17-march

And PLEASE do check out all the volunteering opportunities the Texas Democrats have put together. There is truly something for everyone: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/events

Plus, make sure you mark your calendar for our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday, in partnership with Swing Left!

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky bullard, ashley cheng, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 28 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 18 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today, we are hopping on the phone with some bros. But, like, the good kind of bros.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Pod save Texas! Texas save America! America save... your receipts because we want to return the damn White House back to the people of this country, please and thank you.

The bros over at Pod Save America know how important Texas is to ending our national nightmare, which is why Jon Favreau will be doing a phone bank with the Texas Democratic Party today at 6pm CT. Becky is going to attempt phone banking while her children climb all over her face during mac 'n' cheese time, so tune in to see how that goes if for no other reason. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mjfortexas/event/342030/

TOMORROW is the Women's March to resist a new supreme court justice before we elect a new president. Find your local march here: https://map.womensmarch.com/?eventType=oct-17-march

And PLEASE do check out all the volunteering opportunities the Texas Democrats have put together. There is truly something for everyone: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/events

Plus, make sure you mark your calendar for our series finale of "In the House" this coming Wednesday, in partnership with Swing Left!

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 28: Daily Democracy Challenge (18 Days 'til Election) Becky bullard, ashley cheng, myrriah gossett 00:04:36 It's Day 28 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 18 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today, we are hopping on the phone with some bros. But, like, the good kind of bros. It's Day 28 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 18 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today, we are hopping on the phone with some bros. But, like, the good kind of bros. texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 96 09126b7b-a388-4f3b-957b-f5541cb51e42 Day 27: Daily Democracy Challenge (19 Days 'til Election) It's Day 27 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 19 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today, our 4-year-old intern popped by to say hello.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Are you totes overwhelmed by everything on your ballot? We gotchoo, boo. We made a ballot shortcut that has all the statewide races on it, including the descriptions of what each office does. And if you're in Austin you're in EXTRA luck, because we included everything all the way down to school board and propositions. Find The Rabble's ballot shortcut here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Need some extra context around what the heck a county commissioner does or what all those freaking judges do? We talked about evvvvverything on Season 2, Episode 4, which you can find here.

Make sure you look up YOUR SPECIFIC BALLOT at Vote411.org before you go to the polls. You don't want to get surprised by anything and then not be able to research it while you're in the voting booth (because you can't have your phone out). That is the WORST. (And we advise you skip something on the ballot you didn't research rather than guessing in the voting booth. Read our ballot shortcut and you'll learn why!)

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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 27 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 19 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30!  Today, our 4-year-old intern popped by to say hello.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Are you totes overwhelmed by everything on your ballot? We gotchoo, boo. We made a ballot shortcut that has all the statewide races on it, including the descriptions of what each office does. And if you're in Austin you're in EXTRA luck, because we included everything all the way down to school board and propositions. Find The Rabble's ballot shortcut here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Need some extra context around what the heck a county commissioner does or what all those freaking judges do? We talked about evvvvverything on Season 2, Episode 4, which you can find here.

Make sure you look up YOUR SPECIFIC BALLOT at Vote411.org before you go to the polls. You don't want to get surprised by anything and then not be able to research it while you're in the voting booth (because you can't have your phone out). That is the WORST. (And we advise you skip something on the ballot you didn't research rather than guessing in the voting booth. Read our ballot shortcut and you'll learn why!)

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 27: Daily Democracy Challenge (19 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:09:16 It's Day 27 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 19 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today, our 4-year-old intern popped by to say hello. It's Day 27 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 19 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today, our 4-year-old intern popped by to say hello. election texas, texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas yes full 95 7547eaed-7050-4fb5-81c9-2d509fb9f13c Day 26: Daily Democracy Challenge (20 Days 'til Election) It's Day 26 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 20 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 3! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

One of our very most favorite organizations in Texas, the Texas Freedom Network, is teaming up tonight with one of our favorite humans (actually she is a human disco ball), Erica Nix. 

The Texas Freedom Network is going to tell us their plan to flip the Texas State Board of Education -- the body that is the reason why Texas schools teach some weird stuff (the number of clergy who signed the Declaration of Independence) and leave out some  important stuff (like Helen Keller, Hillary Clinton, and the LGBTQIA community). Here is a fascinating look at the difference between textbooks in Texas and California.

Erica Nix is a body-positivity ambassador and beaming ray of light who teaches Richard Simmons-inspired workout classes and commits random acts of creative activism.

Join them for "Flip the State Board" at 5:30pm CT tonight! Sign up here.

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]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 26 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 20 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 3! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

One of our very most favorite organizations in Texas, the Texas Freedom Network, is teaming up tonight with one of our favorite humans (actually she is a human disco ball), Erica Nix. 

The Texas Freedom Network is going to tell us their plan to flip the Texas State Board of Education -- the body that is the reason why Texas schools teach some weird stuff (the number of clergy who signed the Declaration of Independence) and leave out some  important stuff (like Helen Keller, Hillary Clinton, and the LGBTQIA community). Here is a fascinating look at the difference between textbooks in Texas and California.

Erica Nix is a body-positivity ambassador and beaming ray of light who teaches Richard Simmons-inspired workout classes and commits random acts of creative activism.

Join them for "Flip the State Board" at 5:30pm CT tonight! Sign up here.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 26: Daily Democracy Challenge (20 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:04:46 It's Day 26 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 20 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 3! It's Day 26 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 20 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 3! texas state board of education, vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas freedom network, erica nix, texas politics, texas yes full 94 030d729f-eae7-45cd-aab6-1c70b09929f5 Day 25: Daily Democracy Challenge (21 Days 'til Election) It's Day 25 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 21 more days until the election and EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY at 7am! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Voting is HERE. Make your voting plan, put it on your calendar, and then make it HAPPEN.

Vote early! Our advice is to vote during the middle of early voting -- the first two days and the last two days are the busiest. Want all our tips and tricks and ENDORSEMENTS?? Make sure you go check out our ballot shortcut here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Want to do curbside voting in Travis County? Call (512) 238-VOTE (8683) or (512) 854-4996.

Have any election questions whatsoever? Call the excellent Texas Voter Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE

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]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 25 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 21 more days until the election and EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY at 7am! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Voting is HERE. Make your voting plan, put it on your calendar, and then make it HAPPEN.

Vote early! Our advice is to vote during the middle of early voting -- the first two days and the last two days are the busiest. Want all our tips and tricks and ENDORSEMENTS?? Make sure you go check out our ballot shortcut here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut

Want to do curbside voting in Travis County? Call (512) 238-VOTE (8683) or (512) 854-4996.

Have any election questions whatsoever? Call the excellent Texas Voter Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 25: Daily Democracy Challenge (21 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:10:59 It's Day 25 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 21 more days until the election and EARLY VOTING STARTED TODAY! It's Day 25 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 21 more days until the election and EARLY VOTING STARTED TODAY! texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas election, ballot shortcut, voter guide, texas yes full 93 891182ad-d71b-4bdd-9525-8fd8b7e65509 Day 24: Daily Democracy Challenge (22 Days 'til Election) It's Day 24 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 22 more days until the election and 1 more day until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

It's the MILLION VOTER PHONE BANK!!! Beto's organization, Powered by People, has organized what could be the largest single day voter contact effort in Texas history, with Oprah Winfrey, Willie Nelson, Bernie Sanders, Julián Castro, Stacey Abrams, and Andrew Yang!!!

Pick your time to make calls here: https://poweredxpeople.org/calling-texas/

Also, check out this super cool voter art exhibition by BIPOC artists: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBiCWBFaRO/?igshid=12tfeed5umhye

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:13:48 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 24 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 22 more days until the election and 1 more day until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

It's the MILLION VOTER PHONE BANK!!! Beto's organization, Powered by People, has organized what could be the largest single day voter contact effort in Texas history, with Oprah Winfrey, Willie Nelson, Bernie Sanders, Julián Castro, Stacey Abrams, and Andrew Yang!!!

Pick your time to make calls here: https://poweredxpeople.org/calling-texas/

Also, check out this super cool voter art exhibition by BIPOC artists: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBiCWBFaRO/?igshid=12tfeed5umhye

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]]> Day 24: Daily Democracy Challenge (22 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:17 It's Day 24 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 22 more days until the election and 1 more day until early voting! It's Day 24 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 22 more days until the election and 1 more day until early voting! 2020 election, beto, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 92 fe6945fd-3ccc-47da-8fcf-924a810276e9 Day 23: Daily Democracy Challenge (23 Days 'til Election) We're halfway through!

It's Day 23 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 23 more days until the election and 2 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. Plus, you'll get to meet a candidate for State Board of Education and two local School Board candidates, and someone from Wendy Davis's campaign will be there to tell you how you can help get that shero elected. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

AND! Tonight at 6:30pm CT the cast of Dazed & Confused is reuniting for a table read of the script to raise money for Voto Latino and the March For Science's voter outreach in Texas. Alright alright alright! Get your ticket here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vl-dazed

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're halfway through!

It's Day 23 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 23 more days until the election and 2 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. Plus, you'll get to meet a candidate for State Board of Education and two local School Board candidates, and someone from Wendy Davis's campaign will be there to tell you how you can help get that shero elected. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

AND! Tonight at 6:30pm CT the cast of Dazed & Confused is reuniting for a table read of the script to raise money for Voto Latino and the March For Science's voter outreach in Texas. Alright alright alright! Get your ticket here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vl-dazed

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]]> Day 23: Daily Democracy Challenge (23 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:35 We're halfway through! It's Day 23 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 23 more days until the election and 2 more days until early voting! We're halfway through! It's Day 23 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 23 more days until the election and 2 more days until early voting! 2020 election, lit drop dance party, dazed and confused, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas election, texas politics, texas yes full 91 47c1228a-576d-489b-8d9c-7b4db7a04ede Day 22: Daily Democracy Challenge (24 Days 'til Election) It's Day 22 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 24 more days until the election and 3 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This isn't directly related to getting anyone elected, but it is directly related to fighting voter suppression. Today, Saturday, October 10 at 11am there will be a rally at the Texas State Capitol in support of Crystal Mason, who may be sent to prison for 5 years for unknowingly attempting to cast an illegal ballot.

Here's info on the rally.

Can't attend the rally? Pick up the phone and call Gov. Abbott's office. Ask him to pardon Crystal Mason for making an honest mistake and casting a ballot that was never even counted. No harm was done -- don't send Crystal to jail and separate her from her children for this. Gov. Abbott's number is: (512) 463-2000

She also has a GoFundMe as she fights for her freedom: https://gf.me/u/yr2ttp

Ready more about her case here.

TOMORROW! If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

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]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:43:37 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 22 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 24 more days until the election and 3 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This isn't directly related to getting anyone elected, but it is directly related to fighting voter suppression. Today, Saturday, October 10 at 11am there will be a rally at the Texas State Capitol in support of Crystal Mason, who may be sent to prison for 5 years for unknowingly attempting to cast an illegal ballot.

Here's info on the rally.

Can't attend the rally? Pick up the phone and call Gov. Abbott's office. Ask him to pardon Crystal Mason for making an honest mistake and casting a ballot that was never even counted. No harm was done -- don't send Crystal to jail and separate her from her children for this. Gov. Abbott's number is: (512) 463-2000

She also has a GoFundMe as she fights for her freedom: https://gf.me/u/yr2ttp

Ready more about her case here.

TOMORROW! If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

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]]> Day 22: Daily Democracy Challenge (24 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:08:12 crystal mason, 2020 election, roving throwbacks dance party, daily democracy challenge, texas election, texas yes full 90 e6a800e9-99ba-4fba-987f-d1f99439bb95 Day 21: Daily Democracy Challenge (25 Days 'til Election) It's Day 21 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 25 more days until the election and 4 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This isn't directly related to getting anyone elected, but it is directly related to fighting voter suppression. Tomorrow, Saturday, October 10 at 11am there will be a rally at the Texas State Capitol in support of Crystal Mason, who may be sent to prison for 5 years for unknowingly attempting to cast an illegal ballot.

Here's info on the rally.

Can't attend the rally? Pick up the phone and call Gov. Abbott's office. Ask him to pardon Crystal Mason for making an honest mistake and casting a ballot that was never even counted. No harm was done -- don't send Crystal to jail and separate her from her children for this. Gov. Abbott's number is: (512) 463-2000

She also has a GoFundMe as she fights for her freedom: https://gf.me/u/yr2ttp

Ready more about her case here.

ALSO, mark your calendar! If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop on Sunday at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 21 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 25 more days until the election and 4 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This isn't directly related to getting anyone elected, but it is directly related to fighting voter suppression. Tomorrow, Saturday, October 10 at 11am there will be a rally at the Texas State Capitol in support of Crystal Mason, who may be sent to prison for 5 years for unknowingly attempting to cast an illegal ballot.

Here's info on the rally.

Can't attend the rally? Pick up the phone and call Gov. Abbott's office. Ask him to pardon Crystal Mason for making an honest mistake and casting a ballot that was never even counted. No harm was done -- don't send Crystal to jail and separate her from her children for this. Gov. Abbott's number is: (512) 463-2000

She also has a GoFundMe as she fights for her freedom: https://gf.me/u/yr2ttp

Ready more about her case here.

ALSO, mark your calendar! If you are in the Austin area, please join us for a socially distanced, masked, '90s-themed lit drop on Sunday at 10am. We will be wearing our hottest neons, jamming to '90s throwbacks, eating donuts, and then sticking pre-printed post-its with election info on apartment doors. Safe, fun, impactful. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/650866402467712

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]]> Day 21: Daily Democracy Challenge (25 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:09:55 It's Day 21 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 25 more days until the election and 4 more days until early voting! It's Day 21 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 25 more days until the election and 4 more days until early voting! texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 89 390924ef-cee6-4375-a443-2332d7919159 Day 20: Daily Democracy Challenge (26 Days 'til Election) Hope y'all are feeling pretty fly today! 

It's Day 20 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 26 more days until the election and 5 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today we are multi-tasking for Texas... we're joining a twofer phone bank for Julie Oliver for Congress and Keke Williams for the Texas House.

It's 2-4pm today and you can sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/julieoliverforcongress/event/299633

Feeling like you'd be terrible at phone banking? We'll be real... your first call might be awkward. But then you'll hit your stride and you'll be sooooo glad you decided to do it. Hit us up on the socials if you need a pep talk! This is one of the most important ways you can impact this election.

Today Becky got a call back from a woman she left a message for earlier in the day when she was phone banking and she was able to connect her with the Texas Voter Protection hotline and it felt SO GOOD to be able to do that! https://texasvoterprotection.org/

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]]> Thu, 8 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Hope y'all are feeling pretty fly today! 

It's Day 20 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 26 more days until the election and 5 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today we are multi-tasking for Texas... we're joining a twofer phone bank for Julie Oliver for Congress and Keke Williams for the Texas House.

It's 2-4pm today and you can sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/julieoliverforcongress/event/299633

Feeling like you'd be terrible at phone banking? We'll be real... your first call might be awkward. But then you'll hit your stride and you'll be sooooo glad you decided to do it. Hit us up on the socials if you need a pep talk! This is one of the most important ways you can impact this election.

Today Becky got a call back from a woman she left a message for earlier in the day when she was phone banking and she was able to connect her with the Texas Voter Protection hotline and it felt SO GOOD to be able to do that! https://texasvoterprotection.org/

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]]> Day 20: Daily Democracy Challenge (26 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:27 Hope y'all are feeling pretty fly today! It's Day 20 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 26 more days until the election and 5 more days until early voting! Hope y'all are feeling pretty fly today! It's Day 20 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 26 more days until the election and 5 more days until early voting! pretty fly, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas election, texas yes full 88 ae320d5f-fa72-4e20-b207-8a438c05b890 Day 19: Daily Democracy Challenge (27 Days 'til Election) It's Day 19 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 27 more days until the election and 6 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Make your voting plan! Early voting starts in just 6 days and you DO NOT want to wait until Election Day this time if you can help it at all. 

Our friends at Flip the Texas House have made it really easy to pledge to vote early and to invite your friends to do the same.

Start researching your ballot now, start figuring out where your nearest polling location is, and then put your plan on your calendar!

Here are some great resources to get you started:

MyTexasVotes.com

Vote411.org

Also, the VP debate between Pence and Kamala is tonight at 8pm CT, and isn't Kamala in debate mode the energy we all need right now??

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]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 19 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 27 more days until the election and 6 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Make your voting plan! Early voting starts in just 6 days and you DO NOT want to wait until Election Day this time if you can help it at all. 

Our friends at Flip the Texas House have made it really easy to pledge to vote early and to invite your friends to do the same.

Start researching your ballot now, start figuring out where your nearest polling location is, and then put your plan on your calendar!

Here are some great resources to get you started:

MyTexasVotes.com

Vote411.org

Also, the VP debate between Pence and Kamala is tonight at 8pm CT, and isn't Kamala in debate mode the energy we all need right now??

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]]> Day 19: Daily Democracy Challenge (27 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:35 It's Day 19 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 27 more days until the election and 6 more days until early voting! It's Day 19 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 27 more days until the election and 6 more days until early voting! texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, flip the texas house, texas politics, vote texas, vote plan, texas yes full 87 2773589b-5bab-4a54-a653-b8b09756f1e6 Day 18: Daily Democracy Challenge (28 Days 'til Election) It's Day 18 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 28 more days until the election and 7 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Sign up to "Friend Bank" with Reach! Reach is an awesome app that helps you identify supporters of a candidate by comparing your phone contacts against voters in that candidate's district. It's really easy to use -- Becky likes to do it while her kids are in virtual class, and Ash likes to use it while watching reality TV! 

Sign up to "Friend Bank" using Reach for Julie Oliver, who's running for Congress in TX25 and is one of our all-time fave humans: https://www.mobilize.us/texasdemocrats/event/273673/

Sign up to use Reach for Wendy Davis: https://www.mobilize.us/wendydavisforcongress/?tag_ids=827

Use Reach for Sri Preston Kulkarni:
https://www.mobilize.us/sriforcongress/event/286514/

Use Reach for Stephanie Phillips for HD73

Use Reach for Elizabeth Beck for HD97

Use Reach for Akilah Bacy for HD138

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]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2020 15:05:14 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 18 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 28 more days until the election and 7 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Sign up to "Friend Bank" with Reach! Reach is an awesome app that helps you identify supporters of a candidate by comparing your phone contacts against voters in that candidate's district. It's really easy to use -- Becky likes to do it while her kids are in virtual class, and Ash likes to use it while watching reality TV! 

Sign up to "Friend Bank" using Reach for Julie Oliver, who's running for Congress in TX25 and is one of our all-time fave humans: https://www.mobilize.us/texasdemocrats/event/273673/

Sign up to use Reach for Wendy Davis: https://www.mobilize.us/wendydavisforcongress/?tag_ids=827

Use Reach for Sri Preston Kulkarni:
https://www.mobilize.us/sriforcongress/event/286514/

Use Reach for Stephanie Phillips for HD73

Use Reach for Elizabeth Beck for HD97

Use Reach for Akilah Bacy for HD138

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]]> Day 18: Daily Democracy Challenge (28 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:11 It's Day 18 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 28 more days until the election and 7 more days until early voting! It's Day 18 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 28 more days until the election and 7 more days until early voting! reach app, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 86 48bc8522-a332-4d63-942b-f85ad4e8b278 Day 17: Daily Democracy Challenge (29 Days 'til Election) It's Day 17 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 29 more days until the election and 8 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas! Wherever you are in Texas, you can fill out this form, print it and drop it off at your county clerk's office today to be sure you can vote in this election: https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

Tonight! Join us online to watch the DIGITAL PREMIERE of the documentary we're in! It's called THE PUSHBACK and it's super inspiring (99% because of everyone else in the film, only 1% because of us, haha). Even Mark Ruffalo tweeted about it telling his 6.9 million followers to watch it... whuuuuut! Also, the soundtrack is incredible and was written and performed by Johnny Cash's grandson, Joseph Cash. So cool.

The premiere is 10/5 at 5pm CT and kicks off with a discussion between Beto O'Rourke and Rep. Veronica Escobar moderated by the founding president of Voto Latino. CAN'T WAIT! 

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pushback-live-online-event-w-congresswoman-escobar-beto-orourke-tickets-119515029671

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]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 17 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 29 more days until the election and 8 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas! Wherever you are in Texas, you can fill out this form, print it and drop it off at your county clerk's office today to be sure you can vote in this election: https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

Tonight! Join us online to watch the DIGITAL PREMIERE of the documentary we're in! It's called THE PUSHBACK and it's super inspiring (99% because of everyone else in the film, only 1% because of us, haha). Even Mark Ruffalo tweeted about it telling his 6.9 million followers to watch it... whuuuuut! Also, the soundtrack is incredible and was written and performed by Johnny Cash's grandson, Joseph Cash. So cool.

The premiere is 10/5 at 5pm CT and kicks off with a discussion between Beto O'Rourke and Rep. Veronica Escobar moderated by the founding president of Voto Latino. CAN'T WAIT! 

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pushback-live-online-event-w-congresswoman-escobar-beto-orourke-tickets-119515029671

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]]> Day 17: Daily Democracy Challenge (29 Days 'til Election) Becky Bullard 00:03:49 It's Day 17 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 29 more days until the election and 8 more days until early voting! It's Day 17 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 29 more days until the election and 8 more days until early voting! yes full 85 bccd2193-3890-4751-b781-574b570ca382 Day 16: Daily Democracy Challenge (30 Days 'til Election) It's Day 16 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 30 more days until the election and 9 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Only ONE MORE DAY to register to vote in Texas. Are you sure everyone you know is registered?? What about your neighbor who just moved in? What about your sister's roommate's eyelash lady? What about the person serving you kolaches? Ask everyone! If they are in Travis County, direct them to one of these pop-up voter registration spots (or sign up to volunteer if you are a VDR!): http://mobilize.us/voteup

Wherever you are in Texas, you can fill out this form, print it and drop it off at your county clerk's office: https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

Also, sign up for tomorrow's very easy action, which is watching the WORLD PREMIERE of the movie we're in! It's called THE PUSHBACK and it's super inspiring and mostly features people way more amazing than us, like Rep. Veronica Escobar and Austin's only current Black city councilmember, Natasha Harper-Madison. It puts the current progressive movement in Texas in a historical social justice context and will hit you right in the feels. The premiere is 10/5 at 5pm CT and kicks off with a discussion between Beto O'Rourke and Rep. Veronica Escobar moderated by the founding president of Voto Latino. CAN'T WAIT! 

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pushback-live-online-event-w-congresswoman-escobar-beto-orourke-tickets-119515029671

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]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 16 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 30 more days until the election and 9 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Only ONE MORE DAY to register to vote in Texas. Are you sure everyone you know is registered?? What about your neighbor who just moved in? What about your sister's roommate's eyelash lady? What about the person serving you kolaches? Ask everyone! If they are in Travis County, direct them to one of these pop-up voter registration spots (or sign up to volunteer if you are a VDR!): http://mobilize.us/voteup

Wherever you are in Texas, you can fill out this form, print it and drop it off at your county clerk's office: https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

Also, sign up for tomorrow's very easy action, which is watching the WORLD PREMIERE of the movie we're in! It's called THE PUSHBACK and it's super inspiring and mostly features people way more amazing than us, like Rep. Veronica Escobar and Austin's only current Black city councilmember, Natasha Harper-Madison. It puts the current progressive movement in Texas in a historical social justice context and will hit you right in the feels. The premiere is 10/5 at 5pm CT and kicks off with a discussion between Beto O'Rourke and Rep. Veronica Escobar moderated by the founding president of Voto Latino. CAN'T WAIT! 

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pushback-live-online-event-w-congresswoman-escobar-beto-orourke-tickets-119515029671

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]]> Day 16: Daily Democracy Challenge (30 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:52 voter registration deadline texas, vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas votes, texas politics, vote texas, txlege, the pushback film, texas yes full 84 136d076c-b85d-4faf-9986-1462efd35bc3 Day 15: Daily Democracy Challenge (31 Days 'til Election) It's Day 15 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 31 more days until the election and 10 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today is all about what some are calling the most important environmental race in the country -- Texas Railroad Commissioner (which actually has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and gas regulation). We're excited to attend a virtual fundraiser tonight for an awesome candidate -- Chrysta Castañeda. Plus, Erin Brockovich is going to speak! The event is at 5pm and you can get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3ngxV7g

If you can't attend the event, please do take a few minutes to learn about Chrysta and why the railroad commission is so important. And then share what you learned! I'm scared that without straight-ticket voting people will skip races like this that they might not know about.

Here's a great video about Chrysta: https://www.facebook.com/ChrystaForTexas/videos/437130960532402/

Here's an article about why this position is so important for the environment: https://newrepublic.com/article/158981/chrysta-castaneda-texas-railroad-commission-2020-election-climate

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]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 15 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 31 more days until the election and 10 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Today is all about what some are calling the most important environmental race in the country -- Texas Railroad Commissioner (which actually has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with oil and gas regulation). We're excited to attend a virtual fundraiser tonight for an awesome candidate -- Chrysta Castañeda. Plus, Erin Brockovich is going to speak! The event is at 5pm and you can get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3ngxV7g

If you can't attend the event, please do take a few minutes to learn about Chrysta and why the railroad commission is so important. And then share what you learned! I'm scared that without straight-ticket voting people will skip races like this that they might not know about.

Here's a great video about Chrysta: https://www.facebook.com/ChrystaForTexas/videos/437130960532402/

Here's an article about why this position is so important for the environment: https://newrepublic.com/article/158981/chrysta-castaneda-texas-railroad-commission-2020-election-climate

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]]> Day 15: Daily Democracy Challenge (31 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:51 It's Day 15 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 31 more days until the election and 10 more days until early voting! It's Day 15 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 31 more days until the election and 10 more days until early voting! texas 2020, chrysta castaneda, texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas votes, texas politics, railroad commission, texas yes full 83 7829e1f8-4e3b-4be3-ba82-0b9b3eef1983 Day 14: Daily Democracy Challenge (32 Days 'til Election) It's Day 14 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 32 more days until the election and 11 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Tonight! tonight! tonight! One of our favorite organizations, Annie's List, is holding a fundraiser so they can help elect more women in Texas. We want to give them all the money! It's on the internet at 7pm and you can sign up to attend here: https://annieslist.com/event/2020-dallas-fort-worth-celebration/

If you don't have the money to spend, DO sign up to volunteer for Annie's List candidates here: https://www.mobilize.us/annieslist/

And keep up to date with all they have going on by signing up for their emails on their website: https://annieslist.com/

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]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 15:33:06 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 14 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 32 more days until the election and 11 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Tonight! tonight! tonight! One of our favorite organizations, Annie's List, is holding a fundraiser so they can help elect more women in Texas. We want to give them all the money! It's on the internet at 7pm and you can sign up to attend here: https://annieslist.com/event/2020-dallas-fort-worth-celebration/

If you don't have the money to spend, DO sign up to volunteer for Annie's List candidates here: https://www.mobilize.us/annieslist/

And keep up to date with all they have going on by signing up for their emails on their website: https://annieslist.com/

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]]> Day 14: Daily Democracy Challenge (32 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:58 It's Day 14 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 32 more days until the election and 11 more days until early voting! It's Day 14 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 32 more days until the election and 11 more days until early voting! vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, texas yes full 82 f98ddfe8-f91d-4c3d-95e0-dfd9a9d38be9 Day 13: Daily Democracy Challenge (33 Days 'til Election) It's Day 13 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 33 more days until the election and 12 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Tonight! tonight! tonight! We're gonna make calls with Beto's org Powered x People for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!): Joanna Cattanach, Sharon Hirsch, Natali Hurtado, Eliz Markowitz, Celina Montoya, Alisa Simmons and Jeff Whitfield. (Psssst... we heard Alyssa Milano was at the last one.  Never know who might show up!)

Register here and we'll see ya 6:30 - 9pm tonight!: https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=

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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 13 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 33 more days until the election and 12 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Tonight! tonight! tonight! We're gonna make calls with Beto's org Powered x People for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!): Joanna Cattanach, Sharon Hirsch, Natali Hurtado, Eliz Markowitz, Celina Montoya, Alisa Simmons and Jeff Whitfield. (Psssst... we heard Alyssa Milano was at the last one.  Never know who might show up!)

Register here and we'll see ya 6:30 - 9pm tonight!: https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=

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]]> Day 13: Daily Democracy Challenge (33 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:04:03 It's Day 13 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 33 more days until the election and 12 more days until early voting! It's Day 13 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 33 more days until the election and 12 more days until early voting! vote 2020, 2020 election, beto, daily democracy challenge, powered by people, how to impact the 2020 election, texas politics, phone bank, texas politica, texas yes full 81 c04733f5-993c-43be-bb72-1536f9e9d6dd "In the House": The 'what the healthcare?!' episode In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we give healthcare in Texas a check-up as State House candidates Ann Johnson and Alisa Simmons battle it out in our quiz. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/787984938438028

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Alisa Simmons in Texas House District 94: https://alisasimmonsfortexas.com/

Ann Johnson in Texas House District 134 in Houston: https://www.annjohnson.com/

DONATE TO BOTH! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/simmons_johnson

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they're registered to vote AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

We love Annie’s List so much: https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX

Sign up for the Southerners for Medicaid Expansion Digital Vigil happening October 1 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/880417369157101

Share our Daily Democracy Challenge with all the Texans you know who wanna help get out the vote: https://www.rousertx.com/daily

]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 02:24:24 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we give healthcare in Texas a check-up as State House candidates Ann Johnson and Alisa Simmons battle it out in our quiz. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/787984938438028

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Alisa Simmons in Texas House District 94: https://alisasimmonsfortexas.com/

Ann Johnson in Texas House District 134 in Houston: https://www.annjohnson.com/

DONATE TO BOTH! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/simmons_johnson

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they're registered to vote AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

We love Annie’s List so much: https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX

Sign up for the Southerners for Medicaid Expansion Digital Vigil happening October 1 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/880417369157101

Share our Daily Democracy Challenge with all the Texans you know who wanna help get out the vote: https://www.rousertx.com/daily

]]> "In the House": The 'what the healthcare?!' episode Becky Bullard 00:59:53 In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we give healthcare in Texas a check-up as State House candidates Ann Johnson and Alisa Simmons battle it out in our quiz. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/787984938438028Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we give healthcare in Texas a check-up as State House candidates Ann Johnson and Alisa Simmons battle it out in our quiz. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/787984938438028Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ yes full 80 23855969-9eae-4e45-aab0-47b1933b16d2 Day 12: Daily Democracy Challenge (34 Days 'til Election) It's Day 12 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 34 more days until the election and 13 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This one will be a great palate-cleanser after last night's debacle of a debate. We're going to write letters with Swing Left for Sharon Hirsch -- a Texas House candidate in Plano who only lost by 391 votes last time!! While we write, we'll listen to the soothing songs of Christina Cavazos. Register here now if you haven't already: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/304577/

And while you're here on the internet, sign up for tomorrow's action with Beto's org Powered x People -- we're gonna phone bank for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!). We heard Alyssa Milano was at the last one. Register here: https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=

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]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:10 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 12 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 34 more days until the election and 13 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

This one will be a great palate-cleanser after last night's debacle of a debate. We're going to write letters with Swing Left for Sharon Hirsch -- a Texas House candidate in Plano who only lost by 391 votes last time!! While we write, we'll listen to the soothing songs of Christina Cavazos. Register here now if you haven't already: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/304577/

And while you're here on the internet, sign up for tomorrow's action with Beto's org Powered x People -- we're gonna phone bank for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!). We heard Alyssa Milano was at the last one. Register here: https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=

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]]> Day 12: Daily Democracy Challenge (34 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:02:30 It's Day 12 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 34 more days until the election and 13 more days until early voting! It's Day 12 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 34 more days until the election and 13 more days until early voting! texas 2020, vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, vote, daily democracy challenge, powered by people, swing left, how to impact the election, texas, texas politcs yes full 79 74648a57-2c4c-4ec8-ae4b-c31261b04a1b Day 11: Daily Democracy Challenge (35 Days 'til Election) It's Day 11 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 35 more days until the election and 14 more days until early voting! Did you know the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden is tonight??

TODAY'S ACTION:

Little bit of a grab bag today, which mostly consists of things to get you ready for two big actions tomorrow and Thursday...

  1. Register to write letters on the Vote Forward platform so that you can participate in tomorrow evening's letter-writing party at 6:30pm with Swing Left for Sharon Hirsch -- a Texas House candidate who only lost by 391 votes last time!! Register here now: votefwd.org/swingleft
    (More about tomorrow night's event here: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/304577/) 
  2. Sign up with Beto's org Powered x People to phone bank on Thursday evening for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!): https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=
  3. Are you watching the presidential debate tonight? Do it with good people for a good cause! Our friends at Waking Giants are doing a virtual debate watch party, and if you choose to donate for a ticket your money will go to 3 great organizations: Annie's List, Jolt Texas, and #BlackWomenVote. Plus, raffle prizes, debate bingo and more. Get your ticket here: https://www.wakinggiants.me/events/2020/9/29/the-first-presidential-debate-of-2020-watch-party

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]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:01 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 11 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 35 more days until the election and 14 more days until early voting! Did you know the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden is tonight??

TODAY'S ACTION:

Little bit of a grab bag today, which mostly consists of things to get you ready for two big actions tomorrow and Thursday...

  1. Register to write letters on the Vote Forward platform so that you can participate in tomorrow evening's letter-writing party at 6:30pm with Swing Left for Sharon Hirsch -- a Texas House candidate who only lost by 391 votes last time!! Register here now: votefwd.org/swingleft
    (More about tomorrow night's event here: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/304577/) 
  2. Sign up with Beto's org Powered x People to phone bank on Thursday evening for SIX different Texas House candidates (septuple whammy!): https://act.betoorourke.com/event/tx-house-phone-bank/34446?source=map&akid=
  3. Are you watching the presidential debate tonight? Do it with good people for a good cause! Our friends at Waking Giants are doing a virtual debate watch party, and if you choose to donate for a ticket your money will go to 3 great organizations: Annie's List, Jolt Texas, and #BlackWomenVote. Plus, raffle prizes, debate bingo and more. Get your ticket here: https://www.wakinggiants.me/events/2020/9/29/the-first-presidential-debate-of-2020-watch-party

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]]> Day 11: Daily Democracy Challenge (35 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:31 It's Day 11 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 35 more days until the election and 14 more days until early voting! Did you know the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden is tonight?? It's Day 11 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 35 more days until the election and 14 more days until early voting! Did you know the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden is tonight?? letter writing party, vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, how to impact the 2020 election, presidential debate, texas politics, phone bank, how to help with the election, texas yes full 78 39474d04-232b-4f4f-8901-020b6f7215ca Day 10: Daily Democracy Challenge (36 Days 'til Election) It's Day 10 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 36 more days until the election and 15 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Don't wait until AFTER you've voted to post a selfie... post an "I promise to vote" (or as we like to say "I'm so gonna vote") selfie! Or do what our friends at Jolt Texas are encouraging Latinx Texans to do this Hispanic Heritage Month and post a #PrometoVotar selfie. Here's an example: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNWOD-lWWe/

While you're at it, make sure to give Jolt Texas a follow on social media or sign up to take action with them here: https://jolttx.org/join-us/

We love their mission -- here's what they have to say about themselves:

"Jolt gives Latinos the power to make change, so we can have a say in how Texas is run. There are almost 11 million Latinos in Texas. Together, we have the power to transform our state."

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]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:00:11 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 10 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 36 more days until the election and 15 more days until early voting! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Don't wait until AFTER you've voted to post a selfie... post an "I promise to vote" (or as we like to say "I'm so gonna vote") selfie! Or do what our friends at Jolt Texas are encouraging Latinx Texans to do this Hispanic Heritage Month and post a #PrometoVotar selfie. Here's an example: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNWOD-lWWe/

While you're at it, make sure to give Jolt Texas a follow on social media or sign up to take action with them here: https://jolttx.org/join-us/

We love their mission -- here's what they have to say about themselves:

"Jolt gives Latinos the power to make change, so we can have a say in how Texas is run. There are almost 11 million Latinos in Texas. Together, we have the power to transform our state."

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 10: Daily Democracy Challenge (36 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:04:27 It's Day 10 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 36 more days until the election and 15 more days until early voting! It's Day 10 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 36 more days until the election and 15 more days until early voting! texas 2020, jolt texas, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas election, prometovotar, texas politics, texas yes full 77 c2b2558a-5dc5-471d-b896-60d595f023c8 Day 9: Daily Democracy Challenge (37 Days 'til Election) It's Day 9 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 37 more days until the election! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Hang out with us today at 5pm! We will be streaming the next episode of our series The Rabble: In the House to our Facebook page and chatting live here:  https://www.facebook.com/therabbletx/live

This episode is all about healthcare in Texas -- what's messed up and what we can do to fix it. We'll meet two incredible women running to flip seats in the Texas House -- Alisa Simmons (https://alisasimmonsfortexas.com) and Ann Johnson (https://www.annjohnson.com/)

Plus, thanks to our friends at Blue Action Democrats and Flip the TX House, we are trying to match $500 donations to each campaign! Help us by donating any amount here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/simmons_johnson

Let's multi-task! Write postcards to voters while you watch. Here are some options:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/postcardpush
https://votefwd.org/

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]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:58:04 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 9 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 37 more days until the election! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Hang out with us today at 5pm! We will be streaming the next episode of our series The Rabble: In the House to our Facebook page and chatting live here:  https://www.facebook.com/therabbletx/live

This episode is all about healthcare in Texas -- what's messed up and what we can do to fix it. We'll meet two incredible women running to flip seats in the Texas House -- Alisa Simmons (https://alisasimmonsfortexas.com) and Ann Johnson (https://www.annjohnson.com/)

Plus, thanks to our friends at Blue Action Democrats and Flip the TX House, we are trying to match $500 donations to each campaign! Help us by donating any amount here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/simmons_johnson

Let's multi-task! Write postcards to voters while you watch. Here are some options:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/postcardpush
https://votefwd.org/

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 9: Daily Democracy Challenge (37 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:00 It's Day 9 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 37 more days until the election! It's Day 9 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 37 more days until the election! texas democras, vote 2020, texas democrats, daily democracy challenge, election 2020, blue action democrats, flip the texas house, texas politics, vote texas, texas yes full 76 2c76f70f-39ee-4fad-9fc7-30ed06a7e28c Day 8: Daily Democracy Challenge (38 Days 'til Election) Today is Supermajority's Supercharge! It starts at 1pm CT and we can't wait to see you there. 

It's Day 8 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 38 more days until the election! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Join the incredible organization Supermajority, founded by Cecile Richards, Ai-Jen Poo, Alicia Garza, Jess Morales-Rocketto, and other amazing women organizers. Here's what they say about themselves: "Women are 51 percent of the population, and we are the majority of grassroots volunteers, donors and voters. That means it’s time our government looks like us, our leaders fight for us, and our country actually works for us." We have loved EVERY event Supermajority has put on.

Today they are hosting SUPERCHARGE at 1pm CT -- we'll hear from Ayanna Pressley, Eva Longoria, Elizabeth Warren and so many more heroes. Plus, we hear there's a dance party?!

And we can't wait to see you live in the chat tomorrow, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:52:06 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Today is Supermajority's Supercharge! It starts at 1pm CT and we can't wait to see you there. 

It's Day 8 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 38 more days until the election! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Join the incredible organization Supermajority, founded by Cecile Richards, Ai-Jen Poo, Alicia Garza, Jess Morales-Rocketto, and other amazing women organizers. Here's what they say about themselves: "Women are 51 percent of the population, and we are the majority of grassroots volunteers, donors and voters. That means it’s time our government looks like us, our leaders fight for us, and our country actually works for us." We have loved EVERY event Supermajority has put on.

Today they are hosting SUPERCHARGE at 1pm CT -- we'll hear from Ayanna Pressley, Eva Longoria, Elizabeth Warren and so many more heroes. Plus, we hear there's a dance party?!

And we can't wait to see you live in the chat tomorrow, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Day 8: Daily Democracy Challenge (38 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:02:47 Today is Supermajority's Supercharge! It starts at 1pm CT and we can't wait to see you there. It's Day 8 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 38 more days until the election! Today is Supermajority's Supercharge! It starts at 1pm CT and we can't wait to see you there. It's Day 8 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 38 more days until the election! texas 2020, supercharge, texas democrats, 2020 election, supermajority, democratic women, texas election, texas yes full 75 3de5a0fd-a7a8-4914-bbb4-f9ad47877057 Day 7: Daily Democracy Challenge (39 Days 'til Election) It's Day 7 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 39 more days until the election! And since today is Becky's 40th birthday, our action item is to do her very most favorite thing: be an election worker. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Why be an election worker? Most of the folks who usually staff the polls are older and therefore at higher risk for COVID, so many of them are opting out this year. Not enough poll workers means polling locations might close... which would mean looooong lines on election day. There is also a critical need for mail-in ballot sorters. To sign up, you can submit an application directly with your county clerk's office. Google "your county" and elections to find the forms to submit. Or try https://powerthepolls.com/! DON'T WORRY if you don't hear back for a while -- they are REAL busy. 

If you want to get extra training on working the election or if you'd like to find out more about opportunities to fight voter suppression, the Texas Civil Rights Project is on top of it at https://texasvoterprotection.org/ -- click on "Volunteer."

Thank you for helping Becky celebrate her big birthday by werking the poll!


And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:21 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 7 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 39 more days until the election! And since today is Becky's 40th birthday, our action item is to do her very most favorite thing: be an election worker. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Why be an election worker? Most of the folks who usually staff the polls are older and therefore at higher risk for COVID, so many of them are opting out this year. Not enough poll workers means polling locations might close... which would mean looooong lines on election day. There is also a critical need for mail-in ballot sorters. To sign up, you can submit an application directly with your county clerk's office. Google "your county" and elections to find the forms to submit. Or try https://powerthepolls.com/! DON'T WORRY if you don't hear back for a while -- they are REAL busy. 

If you want to get extra training on working the election or if you'd like to find out more about opportunities to fight voter suppression, the Texas Civil Rights Project is on top of it at https://texasvoterprotection.org/ -- click on "Volunteer."

Thank you for helping Becky celebrate her big birthday by werking the poll!


And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Day 7: Daily Democracy Challenge (39 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:08:10 It's Day 7 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 39 more days until the election! And since today is Becky's 40th birthday, our action item is to do her very most favorite thing: be an election worker. It's Day 7 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 39 more days until the election! And since today is Becky's 40th birthday, our action item is to do her very most favorite thing: be an election worker. texas 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas election, election worker, texas politics, texas yes full 74 b398cee1-ccc0-4d1a-8a10-a3bc240fbb3c Day 6: Daily Democracy Challenge (40 Days 'til Election) It's Day 6 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 40 more days until the election! We really love today's action because you can do it any time between now and October 1, you don't have to talk to anyone (go introverts!), you can bring your kiddos along with you, and it will make a BIG difference. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

The Texas Democratic party is trying to hang more than 800,000 voter registration forms on apartment door by October 1. This is crucial because we often don't have good data on folks in apartments -- they tend to move around really often, and don't always update their registration.

This is a project of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) that's happening in the top 100 counties in Texas. To sign up to volunteer, you will need to contact your county's local Democratic Party, as each county is organizing locally. Not connect with your county's Democratic party? You should be! It's often the BEST way to organize locally in your community. Just Google your county + Democratic party and you'll find the right folks.

Speaking of the Texas Democratic Party, guess who is emceeing their annual fundraiser, the Johnson-Jordan dinner at 6:30pm tonight???! Yours truly! Get your tickets here: http://txdem.co/jj2020


And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:11 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 6 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 40 more days until the election! We really love today's action because you can do it any time between now and October 1, you don't have to talk to anyone (go introverts!), you can bring your kiddos along with you, and it will make a BIG difference. 

TODAY'S ACTION:

The Texas Democratic party is trying to hang more than 800,000 voter registration forms on apartment door by October 1. This is crucial because we often don't have good data on folks in apartments -- they tend to move around really often, and don't always update their registration.

This is a project of the Texas Democratic Party (TDP) that's happening in the top 100 counties in Texas. To sign up to volunteer, you will need to contact your county's local Democratic Party, as each county is organizing locally. Not connect with your county's Democratic party? You should be! It's often the BEST way to organize locally in your community. Just Google your county + Democratic party and you'll find the right folks.

Speaking of the Texas Democratic Party, guess who is emceeing their annual fundraiser, the Johnson-Jordan dinner at 6:30pm tonight???! Yours truly! Get your tickets here: http://txdem.co/jj2020


And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Day 6: Daily Democracy Challenge (40 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:03:56 It's Day 6 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 40 more days until the election! We really love today's action because you can do it any time between now and October 1, you don't have to talk to anyone (go introverts!), you can bring your kiddos along with you, and it will make a BIG difference. It's Day 6 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 40 more days until the election! We really love today's action because you can do it any time between now and October 1, you don't have to talk to anyone (go introverts!), you can bring your kiddos along with you, and it will make a BIG difference. voter registration, vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, texas election, texas politics, texas yes full 73 d7c483e7-ad54-4ed5-bfeb-0fb843d80259 Day 5: Daily Democracy Challenge (41 Days 'til Election) Welcome to Day 5 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 41 more days until the election! Today we are doing the census and telling everyone we know to do it, too.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Fill out the census and tell everyone you know to fill it out, too! Whether you're a citizen or not, it's important to get counted because it means $15,000 of funding for your community over the next 10 years. Plus, the census does not share your information with any other government agency.

Doing the census takes about 10 minutes, and sharing the link with your friends and family takes just a couple minutes more: https://2020census.gov/

And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:21 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Welcome to Day 5 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 41 more days until the election! Today we are doing the census and telling everyone we know to do it, too.

TODAY'S ACTION:

Fill out the census and tell everyone you know to fill it out, too! Whether you're a citizen or not, it's important to get counted because it means $15,000 of funding for your community over the next 10 years. Plus, the census does not share your information with any other government agency.

Doing the census takes about 10 minutes, and sharing the link with your friends and family takes just a couple minutes more: https://2020census.gov/

And we can't wait to see you live in the chat this Sunday, 9/27 at 5pm for our "The Rabble, In The House: What the healthcare?!" episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/352607089144490

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]]> Day 5: Daily Democracy Challenge (41 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:04:07 Welcome to Day 5 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 41 more days until the election! Today we are doing the census and telling everyone we know to do it, too. Welcome to Day 5 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 41 more days until the election! Today we are doing the census and telling everyone we know to do it, too. vote 2020, texas democrats, census texas, 2020 election, texas election, flip texas, texas politics, texas yes full 72 058e7455-f1e5-4869-a44b-46915277435d Day 4: Daily Democracy Challenge (42 Days 'til Election) Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's Day 4 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 42 more days until the election! Today we are making phone calls to young people to make sure they returned their voter registration applications with MOVE Texas. ALSO, we are RSVPing for Supermajority's big party this coming Saturday afternoon.

TODAY'S ACTION:

If you listened yesterday, you are already signed up for today's big action: calling young people to follow up on their voter registration application with MOVE Texas. We gotta make sure their applications get in by the October 5 deadline!

Here's a secret no one else will tell you... you don't have to do the whole 3-hour phone banking shift! No one is going to hunt you down and yell at you if you poop out early. Especially if it's your first time, just do what you can do! As we always say at The Rabble: just do more than nothing.

Sign up with MOVE Texas to call youngin's and remind them to send in their voter registration tomorrow at either 11am, 2pm or 5pm here: https://movetexas.org/volunteer/
Becky and Ashley are signed up for the 2pm shift!

AND as a reward, you should definitely (virtually) attend the MOVE Texas "Rock Your Reg" party at 5pm CT tomorrow, Sept. 22 with local musicians, celebrities and more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1073272656422359

FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY'S ACTION:
RSVP now for Supermajority's event, SUPERCHARGE. Do it here: https://supermajority.com/supercharge2020/

We are obsessed with Supermajority and the way they are empowering women to take part in democracy, placing Black, Indigenous and Women of Color at the center. Their SUPERCHARGE event takes place this coming Saturday, September 26 at 1pm and sounds amazingly fun, with appearances from Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Ayanna Pressley and sooo many more. Plus, a virtual dance party??! Yes, please.

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]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:05 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's Day 4 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 42 more days until the election! Today we are making phone calls to young people to make sure they returned their voter registration applications with MOVE Texas. ALSO, we are RSVPing for Supermajority's big party this coming Saturday afternoon.

TODAY'S ACTION:

If you listened yesterday, you are already signed up for today's big action: calling young people to follow up on their voter registration application with MOVE Texas. We gotta make sure their applications get in by the October 5 deadline!

Here's a secret no one else will tell you... you don't have to do the whole 3-hour phone banking shift! No one is going to hunt you down and yell at you if you poop out early. Especially if it's your first time, just do what you can do! As we always say at The Rabble: just do more than nothing.

Sign up with MOVE Texas to call youngin's and remind them to send in their voter registration tomorrow at either 11am, 2pm or 5pm here: https://movetexas.org/volunteer/
Becky and Ashley are signed up for the 2pm shift!

AND as a reward, you should definitely (virtually) attend the MOVE Texas "Rock Your Reg" party at 5pm CT tomorrow, Sept. 22 with local musicians, celebrities and more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1073272656422359

FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY'S ACTION:
RSVP now for Supermajority's event, SUPERCHARGE. Do it here: https://supermajority.com/supercharge2020/

We are obsessed with Supermajority and the way they are empowering women to take part in democracy, placing Black, Indigenous and Women of Color at the center. Their SUPERCHARGE event takes place this coming Saturday, September 26 at 1pm and sounds amazingly fun, with appearances from Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Ayanna Pressley and sooo many more. Plus, a virtual dance party??! Yes, please.

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]]> Day 4: Daily Democracy Challenge (42 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:06:25 Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's Day 4 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 42 more days until the election! Today we are making phone calls to young people to make sure they returned their voter registration applications with MOVE Texas. ALSO, we are RSVPing for Supermajority's big party this coming Saturday afternoon. Happy National Voter Registration Day! It's Day 4 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 42 more days until the election! Today we are making phone calls to young people to make sure they returned their voter registration applications with MOVE Texas. ALSO, we are RSVPing for Supermajority's big party this coming Saturday afternoon. move texas, supercharge, texas democrats, national voter registration day, supermajority, daily democracy challenge, texas politics, phone bank, texas yes full 71 52beaa09-fb68-4f27-9b0c-33d797f2e999 Day 3: Daily Democracy Challenge (43 Days 'til Election) It's Day 3 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 43 more days until the election! Let's get alllllll the young people registered to vote with MOVE Texas!

TODAY'S ACTION:

It's Monday, so we're giving you an easy one. All you have to do is sign up for TOMORROW'S action -- calling young people to follow up on their voter registration application with MOVE Texas. We gotta make sure their applications get in by the October 5 deadline!

Nervous about making phone calls? It's okay! Becky, your friendly democracy therapist, will be posting an Instagram Live at @therabbletx to talk you through all your first-time-phone-banking jitters.

Also, here's a secret no one else will tell you... you don't have to do the whole 3-hour phone banking shift! No one is going to hunt you down and yell at you if you poop out early. Especially if it's your first time, just do what you can do! As we always say at The Rabble: just do more than nothing.

Sign up with MOVE Texas to call youngin's and remind them to send in their voter registration tomorrow at either 11am, 2pm or 5pm here: https://movetexas.org/volunteer/
Becky and Ashley are signed up for the 2pm shift!

AND as a reward, you should definitely (virtually) attend the MOVE Texas "Rock Your Reg" party at 5pm CT tomorrow, Sept. 22 with local musicians, celebrities and more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1073272656422359

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]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:03 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ It's Day 3 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 43 more days until the election! Let's get alllllll the young people registered to vote with MOVE Texas!

TODAY'S ACTION:

It's Monday, so we're giving you an easy one. All you have to do is sign up for TOMORROW'S action -- calling young people to follow up on their voter registration application with MOVE Texas. We gotta make sure their applications get in by the October 5 deadline!

Nervous about making phone calls? It's okay! Becky, your friendly democracy therapist, will be posting an Instagram Live at @therabbletx to talk you through all your first-time-phone-banking jitters.

Also, here's a secret no one else will tell you... you don't have to do the whole 3-hour phone banking shift! No one is going to hunt you down and yell at you if you poop out early. Especially if it's your first time, just do what you can do! As we always say at The Rabble: just do more than nothing.

Sign up with MOVE Texas to call youngin's and remind them to send in their voter registration tomorrow at either 11am, 2pm or 5pm here: https://movetexas.org/volunteer/
Becky and Ashley are signed up for the 2pm shift!

AND as a reward, you should definitely (virtually) attend the MOVE Texas "Rock Your Reg" party at 5pm CT tomorrow, Sept. 22 with local musicians, celebrities and more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1073272656422359

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]]> Day 3: Daily Democracy Challenge (43 Days 'til Election) Becky Bullard 00:05:27 It's Day 3 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 43 more days until the election! Let's get alllllll the young people registered to vote with MOVE Texas! It's Day 3 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 43 more days until the election! Let's get alllllll the young people registered to vote with MOVE Texas! yes full 70 55194f10-1c16-477a-808f-ae113afafaa5 Day 2: Daily Democracy Challenge (44 Days 'til Election) Hello from Day 2 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 44 more days until the election! EEk! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

At 12:50pm CT, attend a virtual candidate meet-and-greet with Beto O'Rourke and several candidates running in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You will learn about why it is so necessary (and so attainable!) to flip our Texas House -- one of the two bodies that make our state laws.

You'll also get some inspiration from Beto, plus more info on several different elected offices and why we should care about them (like U.S. Congress, Texas Senate, and county commissioner).
 
RSVP to join the Zoom here.

Facebook event is here.

We will also post the livestream on The Rabble's Facebook page.

It is being hosted by two GREAT organizations:

Flip the Texas House

&

Indivisible TX24

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]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:00:06 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Hello from Day 2 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 44 more days until the election! EEk! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

At 12:50pm CT, attend a virtual candidate meet-and-greet with Beto O'Rourke and several candidates running in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You will learn about why it is so necessary (and so attainable!) to flip our Texas House -- one of the two bodies that make our state laws.

You'll also get some inspiration from Beto, plus more info on several different elected offices and why we should care about them (like U.S. Congress, Texas Senate, and county commissioner).
 
RSVP to join the Zoom here.

Facebook event is here.

We will also post the livestream on The Rabble's Facebook page.

It is being hosted by two GREAT organizations:

Flip the Texas House

&

Indivisible TX24

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 2: Daily Democracy Challenge (44 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:07:04 Hello from Day 2 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 44 more days until the election! EEk! Hello from Day 2 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 44 more days until the election! EEk! vote 2020, texas democrats, 2020 election, beto, texas election, texas politics, how to get involved in the election, texas yes full 69 1b32373d-c992-4fd6-84e7-9a5d42274862 Day 1: Daily Democracy Challenge (45 Days 'til Election) Welcome to Day 1 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 45 more days until the election! EEk! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Make sure you are registered to vote at your current address! Even if you are TOTES SURE you are registered to vote, juuuuust double check... states like Texas like to get a little voter purge-y before elections. 

Register2Vote.org is the easiest peasiest way to check your registration. Plus, if you are NOT registered, you can fill out all the info on their website and they will mail you your filled-out form. All you have to do is sign it and drop it back in the mail -- they cover the postage. Texas does NOT have online voter registration (lame), but this is truly the next best option we've found. 

And don't delay getting your form in! It's due back to your county's tax office (that's who's in charge of voter registration) by October 5.

You registered? SWEET! Now, text, email, social media-blast your friends and tell them to check their own registration at Register2Vote.org, too.

GET READY FOR TOMORROW'S ACTION ITEM:

RSVP for a virtual candidate meet-and-greet with Beto O'Rourke and several candidates running for all kinds of important offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening at 12:50pm tomorrow, September 20. 
RSVP to join the Zoom here.

Facebook event is here.

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]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:00:16 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Welcome to Day 1 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Only 45 more days until the election! EEk! 

TODAY'S ACTION:

Make sure you are registered to vote at your current address! Even if you are TOTES SURE you are registered to vote, juuuuust double check... states like Texas like to get a little voter purge-y before elections. 

Register2Vote.org is the easiest peasiest way to check your registration. Plus, if you are NOT registered, you can fill out all the info on their website and they will mail you your filled-out form. All you have to do is sign it and drop it back in the mail -- they cover the postage. Texas does NOT have online voter registration (lame), but this is truly the next best option we've found. 

And don't delay getting your form in! It's due back to your county's tax office (that's who's in charge of voter registration) by October 5.

You registered? SWEET! Now, text, email, social media-blast your friends and tell them to check their own registration at Register2Vote.org, too.

GET READY FOR TOMORROW'S ACTION ITEM:

RSVP for a virtual candidate meet-and-greet with Beto O'Rourke and several candidates running for all kinds of important offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening at 12:50pm tomorrow, September 20. 
RSVP to join the Zoom here.

Facebook event is here.

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Day 1: Daily Democracy Challenge (45 Days 'til Election) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:05:07 Welcome to Day 1 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 45 more days until the election! EEk! Today we are checking our voter reg status the easiest way we know how... Welcome to Day 1 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Only 45 more days until the election! EEk! Today we are checking our voter reg status the easiest way we know how... texas democrats, 2020 election, daily democracy challenge, texas election, blue texas, flip texas, vote texas, texas yes full 68 114e9eaa-8025-4662-97be-653c5439df8b Introducing the Daily Democracy Challenge! Welcome to Day 0 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Let's do this, y'all.

(Plus, pizza party when it's all over!! Tell your friends so they don't miss out on saving democracy. Or eating pizza.)

TODAY'S ACTION:

Subscribe to The Rabble podcast & tell your democracy-lovin' friends to do it, too.

Follow us on social media @therabbletx so you can share with us what you've been doing and so we can digitally high-five you.

EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to this 14-minute story on the history of voter suppression (especially against BIPOC) in Texas: https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/01/look-texas-history-laws-suppressing-minority-voter/

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:01 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, eliza wilson) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Welcome to Day 0 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.

Let's do this, y'all.

(Plus, pizza party when it's all over!! Tell your friends so they don't miss out on saving democracy. Or eating pizza.)

TODAY'S ACTION:

Subscribe to The Rabble podcast & tell your democracy-lovin' friends to do it, too.

Follow us on social media @therabbletx so you can share with us what you've been doing and so we can digitally high-five you.

EXTRA CREDIT: Listen to this 14-minute story on the history of voter suppression (especially against BIPOC) in Texas: https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/01/look-texas-history-laws-suppressing-minority-voter/

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

]]> Introducing the Daily Democracy Challenge! ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, eliza wilson 00:05:12 Welcome to Day 0 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Let's do this, y'all. (Plus, pizza party when it's all over!! Tell your friends so they don't miss out on saving democracy. Or pizza.) Welcome to Day 0 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president. Let's do this, y'all. (Plus, pizza party when it's all over!! Tell your friends so they don't miss out on saving democracy. Or pizza.) 46 days of democracy, texas voting, texas democrats, daily democracy challenge, texas election, democracy to do list, flip texas, gotv, how to save democracy, vote texas, texas yes full 67 81ff9f97-fae5-4e06-8125-c16b3a818afd "In the House": The back to school (?) episode In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we get schooled on education in Texas as State House candidates Celina Montoya and Angela Brewer battle it out in our quiz. They're so dang smart, y'all. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/321002805768301

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Angela Brewer for HD64 (Denton) - https://www.angelafortexas.com/

Celina Montoya for Texas House District 121 (San Antonio) - https://celinamontoya.org/

DONATE TO BOTH! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montoya_brewer

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they're registered to vote AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The “Intersect Ed” podcast from Raise Your Hand Texas: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/stories/navigating-a-pandemic-whats-on-teachers-minds/

Support Raise Your Hand Texas: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/

We love Rep. James Talarico and his WHOLE staff!: https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico

More about SA Reads: http://www.literacysanantonio.com/

Check out Texas Appleseed: https://www.facebook.com/TexasAppleseed

You can text RAISEMYHAND to 40649 to get more information from Raise Your Hand Texas, or you can go to https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/ and click the blue “Take Action” button to make sure you hear about education-focused candidate forums in your area leading up to the 2020 election and to get looped in on actions to take in support of education during the 2021 legislative session

DONATE so we can elect these ladies, goldarnit!!!: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montoya_brewer

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:55:23 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (celina montoya, angela brewer, ashley cheng, lucy sugawa, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we get schooled on education in Texas as State House candidates Celina Montoya and Angela Brewer battle it out in our quiz. They're so dang smart, y'all. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/321002805768301

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Angela Brewer for HD64 (Denton) - https://www.angelafortexas.com/

Celina Montoya for Texas House District 121 (San Antonio) - https://celinamontoya.org/

DONATE TO BOTH! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montoya_brewer

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends to make sure they're registered to vote AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The “Intersect Ed” podcast from Raise Your Hand Texas: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/stories/navigating-a-pandemic-whats-on-teachers-minds/

Support Raise Your Hand Texas: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/

We love Rep. James Talarico and his WHOLE staff!: https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico

More about SA Reads: http://www.literacysanantonio.com/

Check out Texas Appleseed: https://www.facebook.com/TexasAppleseed

You can text RAISEMYHAND to 40649 to get more information from Raise Your Hand Texas, or you can go to https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/ and click the blue “Take Action” button to make sure you hear about education-focused candidate forums in your area leading up to the 2020 election and to get looped in on actions to take in support of education during the 2021 legislative session

DONATE so we can elect these ladies, goldarnit!!!: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/montoya_brewer

]]> "In the House": The back to school (?) episode celina montoya, angela brewer, ashley cheng, lucy sugawa, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:58:36 In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we get schooled on education in Texas as State House candidates Celina Montoya and Angela Brewer battle it out in our quiz. They're so dang smart, y'all. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/321002805768301 Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we get schooled on education in Texas as State House candidates Celina Montoya and Angela Brewer battle it out in our quiz. They're so dang smart, y'all. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/944938932374703/videos/321002805768301 Reform Austin is the presenting sponsor of this episode -- go check out their excellent, Texas-specific journalism: https://www.reformaustin.org/ in the house, texas democrats, texas election, education, texas politics, txlege, texas yes full 66 1943a09d-a562-466f-ae7e-10f4f27389a7 "In the House": The red, white & blue-terus episode (reproductive freeeedom!) In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we'll learn some crazy stuff about reproductive rights as Texas House candidates Elizabeth Beck and Keke Williams battle it out in our quiz. Plus, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than voting?! Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=873897876349139

Presented by: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a local, non-partisan newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Elizabeth Beck, candidate for Texas House District 97: https://www.elizabethfortexas.com/

Keke Williams, candidate for Texas House District 54: https://kekefortexas.com/

Celebrate July 4 by donating a few bucks to help elect the FIRST TWO FEMALE VETERANS EVER TO SERVE IN THE TEXAS HOUSE!!! (there have been 800 dudes!!!!): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/in_the_house_beck_williams

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends who have an election going on right now to remind them AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

We LOVE Planned Parenthood! Make sure to give Planned Parenthood Texas Votes a follow: https://www.facebook.com/PPTexasVotes/

Check out The Rabble’s Texas statewide & Travis County local ballot guide! Here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-runoff-guide

Here’s Becky’s Babe-raham Lincoln video about working the poll: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBv82f0F7qe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Go here to sign up as an election worker in Travis County: https://countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/join-the-election-team.html

We love Texas Blue Action Democrats: https://www.facebook.com/blueactiondems/

We also love Flip The Texas House: https://www.facebook.com/FliptheTXHouse/

Give Keke Williams a follow here: https://www.facebook.com/kekefortexas/

Give Elizabeth Beck a follow here: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethforTexas/

If you would like to see the "A Woman's Right to Know" pamphlet for yourself, it’s online here: https://hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/services/health/women-children/womans-right-to-know.pdf

Here’s a really great article on the recent Supreme Court decision: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/06/roberts-june-medical-strategy.html

Check out Sara Stapleton-Barrera for TX State Senate and throw her a few bucks, too! https://sarastapletonbarrera.org/

OKLAHOMA voters amended their constitution yesterday to allow Medicaid expansion. COME ON, TEXAS, Oklahoma is shaming us! https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/01/886307241/oklahoma-votes-for-medicaid-expansion-over-objections-of-republican-state-leader

 

]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2020 09:30:07 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (elizabeth beck, keke williams, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we'll learn some crazy stuff about reproductive rights as Texas House candidates Elizabeth Beck and Keke Williams battle it out in our quiz. Plus, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than voting?! Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=873897876349139

Presented by: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a local, non-partisan newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Elizabeth Beck, candidate for Texas House District 97: https://www.elizabethfortexas.com/

Keke Williams, candidate for Texas House District 54: https://kekefortexas.com/

Celebrate July 4 by donating a few bucks to help elect the FIRST TWO FEMALE VETERANS EVER TO SERVE IN THE TEXAS HOUSE!!! (there have been 800 dudes!!!!): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/in_the_house_beck_williams

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

Also, Blue Squad has an amazing new feature where you can text friends who have an election going on right now to remind them AND share info about the candidates you like! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHSEhSH8zA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

We LOVE Planned Parenthood! Make sure to give Planned Parenthood Texas Votes a follow: https://www.facebook.com/PPTexasVotes/

Check out The Rabble’s Texas statewide & Travis County local ballot guide! Here: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-runoff-guide

Here’s Becky’s Babe-raham Lincoln video about working the poll: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBv82f0F7qe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Go here to sign up as an election worker in Travis County: https://countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/join-the-election-team.html

We love Texas Blue Action Democrats: https://www.facebook.com/blueactiondems/

We also love Flip The Texas House: https://www.facebook.com/FliptheTXHouse/

Give Keke Williams a follow here: https://www.facebook.com/kekefortexas/

Give Elizabeth Beck a follow here: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethforTexas/

If you would like to see the "A Woman's Right to Know" pamphlet for yourself, it’s online here: https://hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/services/health/women-children/womans-right-to-know.pdf

Here’s a really great article on the recent Supreme Court decision: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/06/roberts-june-medical-strategy.html

Check out Sara Stapleton-Barrera for TX State Senate and throw her a few bucks, too! https://sarastapletonbarrera.org/

OKLAHOMA voters amended their constitution yesterday to allow Medicaid expansion. COME ON, TEXAS, Oklahoma is shaming us! https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/01/886307241/oklahoma-votes-for-medicaid-expansion-over-objections-of-republican-state-leader

 

]]> "In the House": The red, white & blue-terus episode (reproductive freeeedom!) elizabeth beck, keke williams, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:43:51 In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we'll learn some crazy stuff about reproductive rights as Texas House candidates Elizabeth Beck and Keke Williams battle it out in our quiz. Plus, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than voting?! Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=873897876349139 Presented by: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In this episode, we'll learn some crazy stuff about reproductive rights as Texas House candidates Elizabeth Beck and Keke Williams battle it out in our quiz. Plus, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than voting?! Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=873897876349139 Presented by: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes texas abortion laws, planned parenthood texas votes, texas 2020 runoff election, keke williams, abortion access texas, scotus abortion texas, reproductive justice texas, texas politics, txlege, texas, elizabeth beck yes full 65 8dba5335-9117-4e5f-883f-7fef3ba049eb "In the House" Series Premiere In our first episode of The Rabble: In the House, we talk with Shellie Hayes-McMahon about how we can make changes in our own houses AND in the Texas House to uphold Black civil rights and dismantle white supremacy. Plus, we get to know candidate Natali Hurtado for TX House 126 and become fangirls for life thanks in part to our mutual love of The Golden Girls. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/videos/264256891581677/

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a non-profit newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Operations Director at Annie's List: https://annieslist.com/team/

Natali Hurtado, candidate for Texas House District 126. Please help us get her elected! Donate:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/in_the_house_hurtado

https://www.natalifortexas.com/

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Bail Funds 

Next Generation Action Network Protest Bail Funds (Dallas, TX): https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ngan-protest-bail-fnd

Texas Organizing Project Community Bail Out Fund: https://secure.everyaction.com/sC7Un4EQkUG-kchkCsFY7Q2

Restoring Justice Community Bail Fund:

https://www.restoringjustice.org/bail

400+1 Bail Fund:

https://reparation.atlas.thrinacia.com/campaign/24/400-1-bail-fund

Project Roar (Texas’ rural areas):

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Project-Roar

Black-Led Orgs List on ACLU’s Site

https://www.aclutx.org/en/protests-and-police-community-resources-texas

The Rabble Podcast

https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/

Texas Blue Action Democrats 

https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Flip the Texas House

https://flipthetxhouse.com/

Thanks to all our partners streaming with us today!

Here’s the tiktok Kristen mention!

https://vm.tiktok.com/EtNCEt/

We really love Annie’s List! https://annieslist.com/

@blackaustindemocrats

http://www.blackaustindemocrats.org/

Here’s the @annieslist panel Ashley got to moderate for the Texas Democratic Party State Convention! 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2693418290934064

Commissioner Devan Allen:

https://annieslist.com/candidate/devan-allen/

Background on the CROWN Act:

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/06/prewrite-after-black-student-suspended-over-dreadlocks-some-texas-lawm/

@RhettaForHD113!: 

http://rhettabowers.com/

Marsha Burnett-Webster (she’s running for SBOE-10!)

https://www.webstertxsboe10.com/

https://www.facebook.com/aicha4education/

If you don’t get the Ben & Jerry’s reference:

https://www.benjerry.com/about-us/media-center/dismantle-white-supremacy

Find out what’s on the July 14 run-off ballot from the @texastribune:

https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/texas-runoff-election-ballot/

@LorraineForTexas

https://lorrainefortexas.com/

@akilahbacy

https://www.akilahbacy.com/

For more quality Blue content:

https://www.instagram.com/bluesquadsocial/

https://annieslist.com/

https://twitter.com/dyanafortexas

Additionally, we are calling on our members and our Greater Austin community to stand in solidarity with Black-led organizations doing transformative work to change the system. We are asking you to consider financially supporting the following groups:

 

African American Youth Harvest Foundation

 

Austin Justice Coalition

https://austinjustice.org/

  

Black Mamas ATX

https://blackmamasatx.com/donate/donate-2/?emci=43d51662-10a5-ea11-9b05-00155d0394bb&emdi=ab533624-19a5-ea11-9b05-00155d0394bb&ceid=8089042

 

Measure Austin

https://www.measureaustin.org/support-us

Survive 2 Thrive

https://survive2thrivefoundation.org/

My2020census.gov

Oops! It’s 150 House Reps. 

Check out @tfn’s Teach the Truth Campaign to advocate for medically accurate, inclusive sex ed.

https://tfn.org/sex-ed/

You can sign on to write letters to the SBOE to urge for higher standards in our sex ed curriculum!

https://secure.everyaction.com/Lde7xcRWKUGcKF7VKo8W3Q2

Yay Julie Oliver!

https://www.julieoliver.org/

Go Sima Ladjevardian!

https://www.simafortx.com/

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:06:47 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (shellie hayes mcmahon, natali hurtado, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In our first episode of The Rabble: In the House, we talk with Shellie Hayes-McMahon about how we can make changes in our own houses AND in the Texas House to uphold Black civil rights and dismantle white supremacy. Plus, we get to know candidate Natali Hurtado for TX House 126 and become fangirls for life thanks in part to our mutual love of The Golden Girls. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/videos/264256891581677/

This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a non-profit newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin.org/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Operations Director at Annie's List: https://annieslist.com/team/

Natali Hurtado, candidate for Texas House District 126. Please help us get her elected! Donate:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/in_the_house_hurtado

https://www.natalifortexas.com/

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

Texas Blue Action Democrats and Flip the Texas House!

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Bail Funds 

Next Generation Action Network Protest Bail Funds (Dallas, TX): https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ngan-protest-bail-fnd

Texas Organizing Project Community Bail Out Fund: https://secure.everyaction.com/sC7Un4EQkUG-kchkCsFY7Q2

Restoring Justice Community Bail Fund:

https://www.restoringjustice.org/bail

400+1 Bail Fund:

https://reparation.atlas.thrinacia.com/campaign/24/400-1-bail-fund

Project Roar (Texas’ rural areas):

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Project-Roar

Black-Led Orgs List on ACLU’s Site

https://www.aclutx.org/en/protests-and-police-community-resources-texas

The Rabble Podcast

https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/

Texas Blue Action Democrats 

https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Flip the Texas House

https://flipthetxhouse.com/

Thanks to all our partners streaming with us today!

Here’s the tiktok Kristen mention!

https://vm.tiktok.com/EtNCEt/

We really love Annie’s List! https://annieslist.com/

@blackaustindemocrats

http://www.blackaustindemocrats.org/

Here’s the @annieslist panel Ashley got to moderate for the Texas Democratic Party State Convention! 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2693418290934064

Commissioner Devan Allen:

https://annieslist.com/candidate/devan-allen/

Background on the CROWN Act:

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/06/prewrite-after-black-student-suspended-over-dreadlocks-some-texas-lawm/

@RhettaForHD113!: 

http://rhettabowers.com/

Marsha Burnett-Webster (she’s running for SBOE-10!)

https://www.webstertxsboe10.com/

https://www.facebook.com/aicha4education/

If you don’t get the Ben & Jerry’s reference:

https://www.benjerry.com/about-us/media-center/dismantle-white-supremacy

Find out what’s on the July 14 run-off ballot from the @texastribune:

https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/texas-runoff-election-ballot/

@LorraineForTexas

https://lorrainefortexas.com/

@akilahbacy

https://www.akilahbacy.com/

For more quality Blue content:

https://www.instagram.com/bluesquadsocial/

https://annieslist.com/

https://twitter.com/dyanafortexas

Additionally, we are calling on our members and our Greater Austin community to stand in solidarity with Black-led organizations doing transformative work to change the system. We are asking you to consider financially supporting the following groups:

 

African American Youth Harvest Foundation

 

Austin Justice Coalition

https://austinjustice.org/

  

Black Mamas ATX

https://blackmamasatx.com/donate/donate-2/?emci=43d51662-10a5-ea11-9b05-00155d0394bb&emdi=ab533624-19a5-ea11-9b05-00155d0394bb&ceid=8089042

 

Measure Austin

https://www.measureaustin.org/support-us

Survive 2 Thrive

https://survive2thrivefoundation.org/

My2020census.gov

Oops! It’s 150 House Reps. 

Check out @tfn’s Teach the Truth Campaign to advocate for medically accurate, inclusive sex ed.

https://tfn.org/sex-ed/

You can sign on to write letters to the SBOE to urge for higher standards in our sex ed curriculum!

https://secure.everyaction.com/Lde7xcRWKUGcKF7VKo8W3Q2

Yay Julie Oliver!

https://www.julieoliver.org/

Go Sima Ladjevardian!

https://www.simafortx.com/

]]> "In the House" Series Premiere shellie hayes mcmahon, natali hurtado, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 01:03:21 In our first episode of The Rabble: In the House, we talk with Shellie Hayes-McMahon about how we can make changes in our own houses AND in the Texas House to uphold Black civil rights and dismantle white supremacy. Plus, we get to know candidate Natali Hurtado for TX House 126 and become fangirls for life thanks in part to our mutual love of The Golden Girls. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/videos/264256891581677/ In our first episode of The Rabble: In the House, we talk with Shellie Hayes-McMahon about how we can make changes in our own houses AND in the Texas House to uphold Black civil rights and dismantle white supremacy. Plus, we get to know candidate Natali Hurtado for TX House 126 and become fangirls for life thanks in part to our mutual love of The Golden Girls. Catch the video of this episode here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/videos/264256891581677/ in the house, racism, texas democrats, progressive texas, texas house, natali hurtado, texas politics, texas yes full 64 2d7f15cc-7994-498c-86a7-887669051fc8 S2, E11: A special announcement (made while wearing wigs) We're wigging out! Like... we wore wigs to record this episode because why not? But also real talk: we're working to figure out the most useful, uplifting format for the pod during these weird times. So we're gonna take a couple weeks off to ponder our place in the podiverse, but before we do, we wanted to leave you with a few thoughts and some silliness. Check out our social media @TheRabbleTX to see a video of this episode and some extras!

And congrats to TxTiger for zooming into the lead in The Rabble's Blue Squad missions!

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our producer Myrriah Gossett is amazing, you should hire her to help you start a podcast while you're in quarantine: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Support Planned Parenthood Texas Votes to try and save abortion access in Texas: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-texas-votes?edit_off=true

Super easy way to register people to vote (after you check their voter registration status on The Blue Squad app!): https://register2vote.org/

We should all be able to vote by mail: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/07/democrats-sue-texas-officials-vote-mail-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

https://www.vox.com/2020/4/4/21204571/texas-election-law-disenfranchise-millions-pandemic-coronavirus-absentee-ballots

 

 

]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:41:32 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're wigging out! Like... we wore wigs to record this episode because why not? But also real talk: we're working to figure out the most useful, uplifting format for the pod during these weird times. So we're gonna take a couple weeks off to ponder our place in the podiverse, but before we do, we wanted to leave you with a few thoughts and some silliness. Check out our social media @TheRabbleTX to see a video of this episode and some extras!

And congrats to TxTiger for zooming into the lead in The Rabble's Blue Squad missions!

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our producer Myrriah Gossett is amazing, you should hire her to help you start a podcast while you're in quarantine: https://www.myrriahgossett.com/

Support Planned Parenthood Texas Votes to try and save abortion access in Texas: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-texas-votes?edit_off=true

Super easy way to register people to vote (after you check their voter registration status on The Blue Squad app!): https://register2vote.org/

We should all be able to vote by mail: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/07/democrats-sue-texas-officials-vote-mail-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

https://www.vox.com/2020/4/4/21204571/texas-election-law-disenfranchise-millions-pandemic-coronavirus-absentee-ballots

 

 

]]> S2, E11: A special announcement (made while wearing wigs) ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:18:56 We're wigging out! Like... we wore wigs to record this episode because why not? But also real talk: we're working to figure out the most useful, uplifting format for the pod during these weird times. So we're gonna take a couple weeks off to ponder our place in the podiverse, but before we do, we wanted to leave you with a few thoughts and some silliness. Check out our social media @TheRabbleTX to see a video of this episode and some extras! We're wigging out! Like... we wore wigs to record this episode because why not? But also real talk: we're working to figure out the most useful, uplifting format for the pod during these weird times. So we're gonna take a couple weeks off to ponder our place in the podiverse, but before we do, we wanted to leave you with a few thoughts and some silliness. Check out our social media @TheRabbleTX to see a video of this episode and some extras! covid, the rabble, rouser tx, blue squad, texas politics, texas, planned parenthood texas yes full 63 2300fd40-5808-47a4-be8d-d533a29065a5 S2, E10: Seems like a good time to make some new internet friends Are you missing humans? You're not alone (well, you are alone... but not in your feelings!). This week we explore the ways folks are staying connected and supporting each other around the state. Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party, joins us to talk about how our state is adapting to our current reality without taking our eyes off the goal of flipping Texas in November.


THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Becky's #COVIDLipService lip sync video: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17934634618361450/

Sick Of It TX Community Listening Session: https://www.facebook.com/events/261407508221012/

Keep Austin Fed: https://keepaustinfed.org/

More about what Ashley's been up to: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-04-03/working-overtime-to-provide-for-unhoused-neighbors-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3yZBj7PfrOb7Hs762IeA1gKUgDZ6lYtmcDNbSL2Pq06YrxDQsn8lhvTF0

ConnectTexas: https://act.txdemocrats.org/page/s/join-connecttexas-

Remote work job opps: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R9IR8Z3-gU8uf76HOvVvh44R-UeQAxzmDe03E_vwRfs/htmlview?usp=sharing

Texas Democrats 2020 organizing plan: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/2020-series-lets-organize-texas-voters/

Organizing in the time of Coronavirus: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/organizing-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus/ 

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2020 18:37:25 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn, olivia stitilis) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Are you missing humans? You're not alone (well, you are alone... but not in your feelings!). This week we explore the ways folks are staying connected and supporting each other around the state. Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party, joins us to talk about how our state is adapting to our current reality without taking our eyes off the goal of flipping Texas in November.


THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Becky's #COVIDLipService lip sync video: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17934634618361450/

Sick Of It TX Community Listening Session: https://www.facebook.com/events/261407508221012/

Keep Austin Fed: https://keepaustinfed.org/

More about what Ashley's been up to: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-04-03/working-overtime-to-provide-for-unhoused-neighbors-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3yZBj7PfrOb7Hs762IeA1gKUgDZ6lYtmcDNbSL2Pq06YrxDQsn8lhvTF0

ConnectTexas: https://act.txdemocrats.org/page/s/join-connecttexas-

Remote work job opps: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R9IR8Z3-gU8uf76HOvVvh44R-UeQAxzmDe03E_vwRfs/htmlview?usp=sharing

Texas Democrats 2020 organizing plan: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/2020-series-lets-organize-texas-voters/

Organizing in the time of Coronavirus: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/organizing-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus/ 

]]> S2, E10: Seems like a good time to make some new internet friends ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn, olivia stitilis 00:46:00 Are you missing humans? You're not alone (well, you are alone... but not in your feelings!). This week we explore the ways folks are staying connected and supporting each other around the state. Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party, joins us to talk about how our state is adapting to our current reality without taking our eyes off the goal of flipping Texas in November. Are you missing humans? You're not alone (well, you are alone... but not in your feelings!). This week we explore the ways folks are staying connected and supporting each other around the state. Olivia Stitilis, Organizing Director for the Texas Democratic Party, joins us to talk about how our state is adapting to our current reality without taking our eyes off the goal of flipping Texas in November. covid texas, covid, organizing in the time of covid, texas politics, texas yes full 62 21a0c07b-fc66-48d5-a01f-4a4643e20752 S2, E9: Time to come to our census, y'all! Did y'all know that if you don't fill out the census, the system will default to marking you down as white and male??! For more on this and lots of other census trivia, listen in on our conversation with Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee. Plus, we dress up in COVID-pun costumes and make her guess what we are.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Fill out your census! - https://my2020census.gov/

Hate crimes are on the rise against Asian people - https://www.kxan.com/news/hate-crimes-towards-asians-increase-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Senator John Cornyn is not helping: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/18/john-cornyn-texas-coronavirus-china/

The Stop AAPI Hate hotline: http://www.asianpacificpolicyandplanningcouncil.org/stop-aapi-hate/

Assistance is available through the Stop Hate hotline (1-844-9-NO-HATE), which is accessible in a number of languages. 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:59:53 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Becky Bullard) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Did y'all know that if you don't fill out the census, the system will default to marking you down as white and male??! For more on this and lots of other census trivia, listen in on our conversation with Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee. Plus, we dress up in COVID-pun costumes and make her guess what we are.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Fill out your census! - https://my2020census.gov/

Hate crimes are on the rise against Asian people - https://www.kxan.com/news/hate-crimes-towards-asians-increase-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Senator John Cornyn is not helping: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/18/john-cornyn-texas-coronavirus-china/

The Stop AAPI Hate hotline: http://www.asianpacificpolicyandplanningcouncil.org/stop-aapi-hate/

Assistance is available through the Stop Hate hotline (1-844-9-NO-HATE), which is accessible in a number of languages. 

]]> S2, E9: Time to come to our census, y'all! Becky Bullard 01:01:19 Did y'all know that if you don't fill out the census, the system will default to marking you down as white and male??! For more on this and lots of other census trivia, listen in on our conversation with Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee. Plus, we dress up in COVID-pun costumes and make her guess what we are. Did y'all know that if you don't fill out the census, the system will default to marking you down as white and male??! For more on this and lots of other census trivia, listen in on our conversation with Hannah Roh, the 2020 Census Manager of the Austin Asian Complete Count Committee. Plus, we dress up in COVID-pun costumes and make her guess what we are. yes full 61 3564afea-e9dd-4292-a407-befee15caad7 S2, E8: The COVID19 pep talk we all needed, from Dr. Pritesh Gandhi Real talk: we almost didn't record this episode because we were all feeling freaked out and frankly unmotivated to do work-ish things. But OH were we glad we did. Not only did it feel so good to connect with each other, we loved the upbeat words of wisdom from our guest, Dr. Pritesh Gandhi. He is on the front lines working directly with patients as a physician and the associate chief medical officer at a nonprofit community health clinic in East Austin, where he’s leading the COVID19 response. He's also running for Congress in TX-10 in his spare time.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, public health professional, & associate CMO leading the COVID19 response at a community health center in Austin. Running for Congress in TX10.

His Facebook Live Q&As on the Coronavirus situation are so great: https://www.facebook.com/PriteshGandhiMD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/priteshgandhimd

Website: https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Facebook Live Living Room Dance Party with DJ Mel: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-living-room-dance-party-wi/592731694656719/?ti=ia

Resources for helping those hardest hit by COVID19 in Texas (message us if you have more to add!):

The Giveback Initiative collects donations to fund projects by non-profits... that then hire out-of-work folks to complete them! WIN WIN WIN! https://www.hitchinghamgroup.com/giveback-what-we-do

Central Texas Diaper Bank can no longer rely on community drives to collect diapers, and they are hard to find in stores. So they need funds to be able to purchase directly from manufacturers: http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/

ATX Servers & Bartenders Direct Relief Fund: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATXservers/

National Domestic Workers Alliance Coronavirus Care Tund for in-home care workers like nannies, house cleaners and others who often lack health care, paid sick leave & job security: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/coronavirus-care-fund?refcode=covidfundhomepage

Foster a shelter animal to reduce the need for shelter staff to come in: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/foster?utm_source=Coronavirus%20Blog&utm_medium=Foster_Coronavirus&utm_campaign=Coronavirus%202020

Blood donations are urgently needed: https://weareblood.org/

Food banks need donations and volunteers: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/

Donate to Meals on Wheels: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/about-us/article/messages-regarding-covid-19

Foundation Communities needs donations to help their clients experiencing lost wages: https://foundcom.org/get-involved/donate-emergency-fund/

Austin Councilmember Greg Casar’s office has compiled this extensive list of resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qPyiN1eNI-XxqVBLHxtYbdb585U5fhK630-OXnI4T1U/mobilebasic

Help Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) check on your neighbours who may be at risk of domestic abuse, which can be heightened because of financial distress and xenophobia (against Asian communities). Share the AFSSA hotline - 1-877-281-8371. If you can provide pro-bono, remote counseling services, email info@afssaustin.org. Donate: http://www.afssaustin.org/crisis-response/?blm_aid=136290

Join Grassroots Leadership in advocating for marginalized communities, including women detained at T. Don Hutto detention center with their children and those navigating the criminal legal system: http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2020/03/covid-19-reaches-austin-heres-how-we-are-taking-care-our-community-and-ourselves

Join the Disaster Recovery Housing Coalition and advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness and low-income households: https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing-homelessness

Sign up for a neighbor to neighbor virtual phonebank to check on seniors with the Travis County Democratic Party: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/263264/?referring_vol=585666&rname=Gen&share_context=event-detail-page-modal&share_medium=copy_link

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:30:11 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, Myrriah Gossett, becky bullard, kristen gunn, pritesh gandhi) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Real talk: we almost didn't record this episode because we were all feeling freaked out and frankly unmotivated to do work-ish things. But OH were we glad we did. Not only did it feel so good to connect with each other, we loved the upbeat words of wisdom from our guest, Dr. Pritesh Gandhi. He is on the front lines working directly with patients as a physician and the associate chief medical officer at a nonprofit community health clinic in East Austin, where he’s leading the COVID19 response. He's also running for Congress in TX-10 in his spare time.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, public health professional, & associate CMO leading the COVID19 response at a community health center in Austin. Running for Congress in TX10.

His Facebook Live Q&As on the Coronavirus situation are so great: https://www.facebook.com/PriteshGandhiMD/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/priteshgandhimd

Website: https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Facebook Live Living Room Dance Party with DJ Mel: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-living-room-dance-party-wi/592731694656719/?ti=ia

Resources for helping those hardest hit by COVID19 in Texas (message us if you have more to add!):

The Giveback Initiative collects donations to fund projects by non-profits... that then hire out-of-work folks to complete them! WIN WIN WIN! https://www.hitchinghamgroup.com/giveback-what-we-do

Central Texas Diaper Bank can no longer rely on community drives to collect diapers, and they are hard to find in stores. So they need funds to be able to purchase directly from manufacturers: http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/

ATX Servers & Bartenders Direct Relief Fund: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATXservers/

National Domestic Workers Alliance Coronavirus Care Tund for in-home care workers like nannies, house cleaners and others who often lack health care, paid sick leave & job security: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/coronavirus-care-fund?refcode=covidfundhomepage

Foster a shelter animal to reduce the need for shelter staff to come in: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/foster?utm_source=Coronavirus%20Blog&utm_medium=Foster_Coronavirus&utm_campaign=Coronavirus%202020

Blood donations are urgently needed: https://weareblood.org/

Food banks need donations and volunteers: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/

Donate to Meals on Wheels: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/about-us/article/messages-regarding-covid-19

Foundation Communities needs donations to help their clients experiencing lost wages: https://foundcom.org/get-involved/donate-emergency-fund/

Austin Councilmember Greg Casar’s office has compiled this extensive list of resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qPyiN1eNI-XxqVBLHxtYbdb585U5fhK630-OXnI4T1U/mobilebasic

Help Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) check on your neighbours who may be at risk of domestic abuse, which can be heightened because of financial distress and xenophobia (against Asian communities). Share the AFSSA hotline - 1-877-281-8371. If you can provide pro-bono, remote counseling services, email info@afssaustin.org. Donate: http://www.afssaustin.org/crisis-response/?blm_aid=136290

Join Grassroots Leadership in advocating for marginalized communities, including women detained at T. Don Hutto detention center with their children and those navigating the criminal legal system: http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2020/03/covid-19-reaches-austin-heres-how-we-are-taking-care-our-community-and-ourselves

Join the Disaster Recovery Housing Coalition and advocate on behalf of people experiencing homelessness and low-income households: https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing-homelessness

Sign up for a neighbor to neighbor virtual phonebank to check on seniors with the Travis County Democratic Party: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/263264/?referring_vol=585666&rname=Gen&share_context=event-detail-page-modal&share_medium=copy_link

]]> S2, E8: The COVID19 pep talk we all needed, from Dr. Pritesh Gandhi ashley cheng, Myrriah Gossett, becky bullard, kristen gunn, pritesh gandhi 00:44:30 Real talk: we almost didn't record this episode because we were all feeling freaked out and frankly unmotivated to do work-ish things. But OH were we glad we did. Not only did it feel so good to connect with each other, we loved the upbeat words of wisdom from our guest, Dr. Pritesh Gandhi. He is on the front lines working directly with patients as a physician and the associate chief medical officer at a nonprofit community health clinic in East Austin, where he’s leading the COVID19 response. He's also running for Congress in TX-10 in his spare time. Real talk: we almost didn't record this episode because we were all feeling freaked out and frankly unmotivated to do work-ish things. But OH were we glad we did. Not only did it feel so good to connect with each other, we loved the upbeat words of wisdom from our guest, Dr. Pritesh Gandhi. He is on the front lines working directly with patients as a physician and the associate chief medical officer at a nonprofit community health clinic in East Austin, where he’s leading the COVID19 response. He's also running for Congress in TX-10 in his spare time. covid19, texas politics, coronavirus in texas, covid-19, coronavirus, texas yes full 60 0d5d6028-f84b-4f6d-9db7-7c47e1a0662b S2, E7: International Women's Day with Rosa Rebellion - "Continuing the Voting Revolution" When we celebrate 100 years of women having the right to vote, what's been left out of that story? What is left to be done? These are the questions we got to dig into with our sheroes from Rosa Rebellion, Meagan Harding and Virginia Cumberbatch, and democracy gurus Alice Yi and Dyana Limon-Mercado. Get informed with a quiz on women's suffrage, get inspired by our brilliant panelists, and then get to work with our Blue Squad mission this week.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Virginia Cumberbatch & Meagan Harding, Co-Founders of Rosa Rebellion

Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

Alice Yi, Community Engagement Manager for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Internship and Alumni Relations Manager for the Vision New America Foundation, Consultant for APIAVote, and Past President of the Austin Chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Work for the census - $23/hour: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:30:25 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (alice yi, virginia cumberbatch, ashley cheng, Myrriah Gossett, meagan harding, becky bullard, dyana limon-mercado, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ When we celebrate 100 years of women having the right to vote, what's been left out of that story? What is left to be done? These are the questions we got to dig into with our sheroes from Rosa Rebellion, Meagan Harding and Virginia Cumberbatch, and democracy gurus Alice Yi and Dyana Limon-Mercado. Get informed with a quiz on women's suffrage, get inspired by our brilliant panelists, and then get to work with our Blue Squad mission this week.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Virginia Cumberbatch & Meagan Harding, Co-Founders of Rosa Rebellion

Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes

Alice Yi, Community Engagement Manager for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Internship and Alumni Relations Manager for the Vision New America Foundation, Consultant for APIAVote, and Past President of the Austin Chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Work for the census - $23/hour: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html

]]> S2, E7: International Women's Day with Rosa Rebellion - "Continuing the Voting Revolution" alice yi, virginia cumberbatch, ashley cheng, Myrriah Gossett, meagan harding, becky bullard, dyana limon-mercado, kristen gunn 01:18:58 When we celebrate 100 years of women having the right to vote, what's been left out of that story? What is left to be done? These are the questions we got to dig into with our sheroes from Rosa Rebellion, Meagan Harding and Virginia Cumberbatch, and democracy gurus Alice Yi and Dyana Limon-Mercado. Get informed with a quiz on women's suffrage, get inspired by our brilliant panelists, and then get to work with our Blue Squad mission this week. When we celebrate 100 years of women having the right to vote, what's been left out of that story? What is left to be done? These are the questions we got to dig into with our sheroes from Rosa Rebellion, Meagan Harding and Virginia Cumberbatch, and democracy gurus Alice Yi and Dyana Limon-Mercado. Get informed with a quiz on women's suffrage, get inspired by our brilliant panelists, and then get to work with our Blue Squad mission this week. rosa rebellion, texas women, continuing the voting revolution, 19th amendment, texas politics, international women's day, texas yes full 59 f84e75ff-6438-489e-91cf-bf81775c07f7 Season 2, Episode 6: You - yes you! - can be a delegate, too Did you vote in the primary? Congrats -- you're qualified to be a delegate at the big ol' national convention to choose a presidential candidate this summer! But first you have to go to your local convention, happening March 21 all across Texas. We talk to angel of democracy André Treiber, author of the Texas Democratic Convention Delegate Guide, to get the scoop.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

André Treiber,  Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the Texas Democratic Party and member of the State Democratic Executive Committee

https://twitter.com/andrebttx

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Sign up for your local convention here: https://2020.texasdemocrats.org/

Here's Andre's amazing delegate guide: http://bit.ly/2020TXDemDelegateGuide

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2020 10:30:38 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, andre treiber, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Did you vote in the primary? Congrats -- you're qualified to be a delegate at the big ol' national convention to choose a presidential candidate this summer! But first you have to go to your local convention, happening March 21 all across Texas. We talk to angel of democracy André Treiber, author of the Texas Democratic Convention Delegate Guide, to get the scoop.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

André Treiber,  Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the Texas Democratic Party and member of the State Democratic Executive Committee

https://twitter.com/andrebttx

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Sign up for your local convention here: https://2020.texasdemocrats.org/

Here's Andre's amazing delegate guide: http://bit.ly/2020TXDemDelegateGuide

]]> Season 2, Episode 6: You - yes you! - can be a delegate, too ashley cheng, andre treiber, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:48:16 Did you vote in the primary? Congrats -- you're qualified to be a delegate at the big ol' national convention to choose a presidential candidate this summer! But first you have to go to your local convention, happening March 21 all across Texas. We talk to angel of democracy André Treiber, Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the Texas Democratic Party, to get the scoop. Did you vote in the primary? Congrats -- you're qualified to be a delegate at the big ol' national convention to choose a presidential candidate this summer! But first you have to go to your local convention, happening March 21 all across Texas. We talk to angel of democracy André Treiber, Vice Chair of the Rules Committee for the Texas Democratic Party, to get the scoop. convention, delegate, how to be a delegate, texas politics, texas yes full 58 8557959e-c292-4a30-b209-b3f0fe9bc6c2 Bonus episode: Sema Hernandez, U.S. Senate candidate This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Sema Hernandez. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day.  Check out our interviews with Annie Garcia on the 2/25/20 bonus episode, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble, Season 1. 

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Sema Hernandez, candidate for U.S. Senate

https://www.sema4texas.com/

https://twitter.com/_SemaHernandez_

https://www.facebook.com/unapologetically.sema

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

Annie Garcia: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2020/2/25/bonus-episode-annie-garcia-us-senate-candidate

Amanda Edwards: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/11/8/episode-44-tbd

MJ Hegar: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/10/18/episode-41-us-senate-candidate-mj-hegar-on-protecting-amp-persisting-penises-pay-way-less-taxes-ugh-fine-well-talk-about-bonnghazi-eliz-markowitz-ftw

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/8/23/episode-33-cristina-tzintzn-ramirez-on-her-us-senate-run-vs-cornyn-hitler-lurved-the-us-border-patrol-surprise-toothbrushes-toothbrushes-austins-budget-dollahs-make-us-hollah

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 16:28:20 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (becky bullard, sema hernandez, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Sema Hernandez. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day.  Check out our interviews with Annie Garcia on the 2/25/20 bonus episode, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble, Season 1. 

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Sema Hernandez, candidate for U.S. Senate

https://www.sema4texas.com/

https://twitter.com/_SemaHernandez_

https://www.facebook.com/unapologetically.sema

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER INTERVIEWS:

Annie Garcia: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2020/2/25/bonus-episode-annie-garcia-us-senate-candidate

Amanda Edwards: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/11/8/episode-44-tbd

MJ Hegar: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/10/18/episode-41-us-senate-candidate-mj-hegar-on-protecting-amp-persisting-penises-pay-way-less-taxes-ugh-fine-well-talk-about-bonnghazi-eliz-markowitz-ftw

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/8/23/episode-33-cristina-tzintzn-ramirez-on-her-us-senate-run-vs-cornyn-hitler-lurved-the-us-border-patrol-surprise-toothbrushes-toothbrushes-austins-budget-dollahs-make-us-hollah

]]> Bonus episode: Sema Hernandez, U.S. Senate candidate becky bullard, sema hernandez, myrriah gossett 00:22:04 This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Sema Hernandez. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day. Check out our interviews with Annie Garcia on the 2/25/20 bonus episode, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble, Season 1. This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Sema Hernandez. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day. Check out our interviews with Annie Garcia on the 2/25/20 bonus episode, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble, Season 1. tx2020, texas election, texas senate race, texas politics yes bonus 89f9d9f1-c072-4e53-a08a-f56d446e13c5 Season 2, Episode 5: Should we all play pundit? With FOX News progressive political analyst Jehmu Greene Super Taco Tuesday is almost here! We sat down for a pre-primary pep talk with progressive political analyst and super-inspiring human, Jehmu Greene. She coaches us on how to decide who to vote for, spills the tea on some major celebs from her days as president of Rock the Vote, and gives us tips on how to have respectful discussions with folks on the other side of the political spectrum. (As a progressive commentator on FOX News, we figured she was the best person to ask!)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jehmu Greene, FOX News political analyst, former president of Rock the Vote, and way too many other things to list here

https://jehmugreene.com/

https://twitter.com/Jehmu

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Join us for block walking and brunching for Elizabeth Warren... with Julián Castro! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/events/536092437020725/

Contact your county elections administrator if you wanna work election day! - https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/county.shtml

Soul Boxes: https://soulboxproject.org/home

Becca DeFelice, HD121, https://www.beccafortx121.com/

Jennifer Skidonenko for Texas HD 106 

Paige Dixon, Texas House District 65. https://paigefortexas.com/

Sick of It TX: https://sickofittx.org/

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:30:05 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (ashley cheng, becky bullard, kristen gunn, jehmu greene) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Super Taco Tuesday is almost here! We sat down for a pre-primary pep talk with progressive political analyst and super-inspiring human, Jehmu Greene. She coaches us on how to decide who to vote for, spills the tea on some major celebs from her days as president of Rock the Vote, and gives us tips on how to have respectful discussions with folks on the other side of the political spectrum. (As a progressive commentator on FOX News, we figured she was the best person to ask!)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jehmu Greene, FOX News political analyst, former president of Rock the Vote, and way too many other things to list here

https://jehmugreene.com/

https://twitter.com/Jehmu

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Join us for block walking and brunching for Elizabeth Warren... with Julián Castro! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/events/536092437020725/

Contact your county elections administrator if you wanna work election day! - https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/county.shtml

Soul Boxes: https://soulboxproject.org/home

Becca DeFelice, HD121, https://www.beccafortx121.com/

Jennifer Skidonenko for Texas HD 106 

Paige Dixon, Texas House District 65. https://paigefortexas.com/

Sick of It TX: https://sickofittx.org/

]]> Season 2, Episode 5: Should we all play pundit? With FOX News progressive political analyst Jehmu Greene ashley cheng, becky bullard, kristen gunn, jehmu greene 00:56:10 Super Taco Tuesday is almost here! We sat down for a pre-primary pep talk with progressive political analyst and super-inspiring human, Jehmu Greene. She coaches us on how to decide who to vote for, spills the tea on some major celebs from her days as president of Rock the Vote, and gives us tips on how to have respectful discussions with folks on the other side of the political spectrum. (As a progressive commentator on FOX News, we figured she was the best person to ask!) Super Taco Tuesday is almost here! We sat down for a pre-primary pep talk with progressive political analyst and super-inspiring human, Jehmu Greene. She coaches us on how to decide who to vote for, spills the tea on some major celebs from her days as president of Rock the Vote, and gives us tips on how to have respectful discussions with folks on the other side of the political spectrum. (As a progressive commentator on FOX News, we figured she was the best person to ask!) yes full 57 f9d0cfeb-d382-48c0-8dfb-dda6f8a26586 Bonus episode: Annie Garcia, U.S. Senate candidate This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Annie Garcia. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day.  Check out our interviews with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble. (Sema Hernandez's campaign has not responded to interview requests so far.)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Annie Garcia, candidate for U.S. Senate

https://runannierun.com/

https://twitter.com/AnnieMamaGarcia

https://www.facebook.com/RunAnnieRun/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:03:38 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (annie garcia, becky bullard, myrriah gossett) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Annie Garcia. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day.  Check out our interviews with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble. (Sema Hernandez's campaign has not responded to interview requests so far.)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Annie Garcia, candidate for U.S. Senate

https://runannierun.com/

https://twitter.com/AnnieMamaGarcia

https://www.facebook.com/RunAnnieRun/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

]]> Bonus episode: Annie Garcia, U.S. Senate candidate annie garcia, becky bullard, myrriah gossett 00:25:36 This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Annie Garcia. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day. Check out our interviews with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble. (Sema Hernandez's campaign has not responded to interview requests so far.) This bonus episode features an interview with candidate Annie Garcia. The Rabble is committed to helping all the female candidates for U.S. Senate from Texas be heard before primary day. Check out our interviews with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, MJ Hegar and Amanda Edwards on episodes 33, 41 and 44 of The Rabble. (Sema Hernandez's campaign has not responded to interview requests so far.) tx2020, us senate texas, texas politics, annie garcia, texas yes bonus 7000dd67-9483-42f4-a748-5a9195daa6d7 Season 2, Episode 4: Help, my ballot is very long and I don't know what I'm doing! Down-ballot lightning round. With former candidate Joi Chevalier What does a railroad commissioner ACTUALLY do? Wait... a county judge is NOT a judge? How do I decide which *actual* judge to vote for?!? This week we get you up to speed on down-ballot races. Former candidate for comptroller and current genius Joi Chevalier joins us to talk about what it's like to run for a position no one understands.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Joi Chevalier, former candidate for Texas Comptroller, founder of The Cook’s Nook, Annie’s List board member, member of the Austin City Council’s Sustainable Food Policy Board, and Google Refresh, a national policy board on Food and Technology. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009055790552

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our "PLANcake" endorsement video for Elizabeth Warren - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940449890327834/

Plancakes for Warren block walk - details coming soon!

Becky's "poll dance" video - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpkt1SIlmr-/

Senate candidate forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3600&v=TKwOouM-VX0&feature=emb_logo

Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch

Kristen's other mural for Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch/photos/a.775086092618244/2557870551006447/?type=3

Check out our interview with Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on Episode 6 of The Rabble where she claps back against anti-immigration talking points: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/20/episode-6-john-cornyn-price-is-right-paxton-family-values-the-rainbow-connection-the-lovers-the-dreamers-and-bri

Opponent calls Amy Clark Meachum "selfish" for wanting to break barriers: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/14/texas-judge-jerry-zimmerer-amy-clark-meachum-supreme-court/

The Rabble episode on sex ed and the State Board of Education: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2020/2/1/season-2-episode-1-live-from-the-state-of-the-uterus

About Texas county officials: https://www.county.org/About-Texas-Counties/About-Texas-County-Officials

 

HELP, WHAT DO ALL THESE PEOPLE DO?!?! OUR DOWN-BALLOT GUIDE:

President:

Don’t remember what they used to do, now involves mostly tweeting and golfing.

U.S. Senate:

Like our U.S. Reps, they decide laws for the whole country (like whether weed should be legal everywhere), but unlike the House the Senate alone can confirm presidential appointments -- cabinet members, federal judges, ambassadors -- and the Senate alone can convict a federal official that the House impeaches. We have 2 Senators who each serve 6-year terms.

U.S. House Reps:

Similar to the U.S. Senate but while we only have 2 Senators for our state, Texas has 36 Reps in Congress… so our U.S. reps pay closer attention to the concerns of their particular district since it’s a smaller area than the entire state. ALL U.S. Reps are up for election every 2 years.

Railroad Commissioner:

We have 3 railroad commissioners elected statewide, they are currently all Republicans. 1 of those seats is up this year. The railroad commission has had **nothing to do** with railroads since 2005. It regulates oil & gas, and if you care about the environment (fracking, flaring, oil pipeline & production explosions) you should care who our railroad commissioners are.

Supreme Court of Texas:

This is the highest CIVIL court in Texas, meaning they hear cases that individuals bring against other individuals or organizations. Here’s an example: After the U.S. Supreme Court declared gay marriage legal, the city of Houston said the same-sex spouses of city employees could receive benefits the same as straight spouses do. Texas Values, a conservative group opposed to same-sex marriage, got two Houston tax-payers to bring a lawsuit against the City of Houston, Houston won in a lower court, but the case was appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. 

We’re electing 3 judges and the Chief Justice this year. Currently all 9 judges are Republican. 

Amy Clark Meacham is running in the Democratic primary and would be the first ever female Chief Justice in Texas. Her primary opponent, Jerry Zimmerer, said she is “selfish” for wanting to break that barrier: “I just don’t think that’s what voters are looking for. … I just think that’s a goal she wants to achieve for herself.” She also happens to be more qualified, so…

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
This is the highest criminal court in Texas. So, individuals who are charged with a crime can appeal all the way up to this court as their last resort. All cases involving the death penalty go directly to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. We are electing 3 judges this time.

State Board of Education

This board has 15 positions and 8 positions are up this time -- you’ll vote according to which district you’re in. This group is really important because they decide what gets taught in our schools -- like this year they are revising sex ed curriculum standards for the first time in 20 years. (Listen to ep 1 for more info!) We have 10 Rs and 5 Ds right now.

Texas Senate

We have 31 state senators, 19 Republicans and 12 Democrats - each serves a 4 year term. For a bill to become state law, it has to pass both the Texas Senate and the Texas House. Our state legislature is super important -- for example, if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, it will be left to the our state legislature to decide whether abortion stays legal in Texas.

Texas House

The other part of the law-making body in TX. We have 150 House members elected every 2 years. We are 9 seats from Democrats taking control of the Texas House, and if we can do that in this election we’ll get to have a say in how districts are re-drawn in 2021, and all the things!

District Attorney

The DA looks at evidence in criminal cases and decides whether the case can be taken to trial. For example, in 2017 our DA in Travis County only prosecuted 1 rape case out of 1,000. DAs also decide how victims and the accused are treated, which is huge. In Travis County, 70% of people in our jail have not been convicted of a crime -- they just can’t afford bail. The DA has the power to change that.

All your civil & criminal judges & court of appeals judges

The U.S. is one of only 2 countries that elect judges, and this is always one that stumps people. 

Criminal judges are deciding things like whether rapists should get jail time or just be fined $400, like in the case of the former Baylor fraternity president and rapist Jacob Anderson. 

Civil courts handle disputes between individuals and businesses, including family law cases like divorces or adoptions, business and contract disputes, personal injury cases, and property disputes. A lot of people skip judges races, but it’s SO important. 

https://www.nawj.org/uploads/files/annual_conference/session_materials/under_attack/appellate_judges_and_the_informed_voter.pdf

County Attorney

The County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases (like they can decide whether to pursue low-level drug possession charges or not). They are in charge of protective orders for victims of domestic violence, and they also give legal advice to county officials.

County Chair of the Democratic Party

They are like the CEO of your county party. They set the tone for everything your local Democratic Party does -- whether your party meetings are consumed with pointless bickering or whether they are focused on training folks to go out into the community and turn out Democratic voters. Do they embrace diversity and new voices? Or are they perpetuating old power structures?

County Commissioner

They control your county’s tax rate and budget -- so how your county gets its money and how it spends it. They’re in charge of deciding what we spend on roads and bridges, parks, emergency services, public safety. In Travis County, our commissioners recently decided to fund and hire our first-ever public defender for folks who can’t afford their own attorney.

County Judge

The county judge is not actually a judge, but the county manager. They’re the highest ranking person on the commissioners court (which is not actually a court). They are also the director of emergency management -- super important if you’re in an area prone to, say, hurricanes and floods. 

County Constable

  • Performs various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations
  • Serves warrants and civil papers such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders

Sherriff

They enforce the criminal laws of the state (or not - like deciding not to jail undocumented immigrants before SB4 made “sanctuary cities” illegal in TX), they manage the county jail, and regulate bail bondsmen. They set the tone for how their deputies handle cases, whether victims are taken seriously, and how mental health is addressed both in jails and among deputies.

Tax Assessor-Collector

They set property tax rates & collect taxes. You’ve been to the tax office to register a car, and maybe to register to vote. They decide how aggressively your county works to make sure everyone is registered to vote.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:30:08 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (joi chevalier, Ashley Cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ What does a railroad commissioner ACTUALLY do? Wait... a county judge is NOT a judge? How do I decide which *actual* judge to vote for?!? This week we get you up to speed on down-ballot races. Former candidate for comptroller and current genius Joi Chevalier joins us to talk about what it's like to run for a position no one understands.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Joi Chevalier, former candidate for Texas Comptroller, founder of The Cook’s Nook, Annie’s List board member, member of the Austin City Council’s Sustainable Food Policy Board, and Google Refresh, a national policy board on Food and Technology. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009055790552

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. If you do the most missions, we'll shout you out on the podcast!: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our "PLANcake" endorsement video for Elizabeth Warren - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940449890327834/

Plancakes for Warren block walk - details coming soon!

Becky's "poll dance" video - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpkt1SIlmr-/

Senate candidate forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3600&v=TKwOouM-VX0&feature=emb_logo

Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch

Kristen's other mural for Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch/photos/a.775086092618244/2557870551006447/?type=3

Check out our interview with Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on Episode 6 of The Rabble where she claps back against anti-immigration talking points: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/20/episode-6-john-cornyn-price-is-right-paxton-family-values-the-rainbow-connection-the-lovers-the-dreamers-and-bri

Opponent calls Amy Clark Meachum "selfish" for wanting to break barriers: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/14/texas-judge-jerry-zimmerer-amy-clark-meachum-supreme-court/

The Rabble episode on sex ed and the State Board of Education: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2020/2/1/season-2-episode-1-live-from-the-state-of-the-uterus

About Texas county officials: https://www.county.org/About-Texas-Counties/About-Texas-County-Officials

 

HELP, WHAT DO ALL THESE PEOPLE DO?!?! OUR DOWN-BALLOT GUIDE:

President:

Don’t remember what they used to do, now involves mostly tweeting and golfing.

U.S. Senate:

Like our U.S. Reps, they decide laws for the whole country (like whether weed should be legal everywhere), but unlike the House the Senate alone can confirm presidential appointments -- cabinet members, federal judges, ambassadors -- and the Senate alone can convict a federal official that the House impeaches. We have 2 Senators who each serve 6-year terms.

U.S. House Reps:

Similar to the U.S. Senate but while we only have 2 Senators for our state, Texas has 36 Reps in Congress… so our U.S. reps pay closer attention to the concerns of their particular district since it’s a smaller area than the entire state. ALL U.S. Reps are up for election every 2 years.

Railroad Commissioner:

We have 3 railroad commissioners elected statewide, they are currently all Republicans. 1 of those seats is up this year. The railroad commission has had **nothing to do** with railroads since 2005. It regulates oil & gas, and if you care about the environment (fracking, flaring, oil pipeline & production explosions) you should care who our railroad commissioners are.

Supreme Court of Texas:

This is the highest CIVIL court in Texas, meaning they hear cases that individuals bring against other individuals or organizations. Here’s an example: After the U.S. Supreme Court declared gay marriage legal, the city of Houston said the same-sex spouses of city employees could receive benefits the same as straight spouses do. Texas Values, a conservative group opposed to same-sex marriage, got two Houston tax-payers to bring a lawsuit against the City of Houston, Houston won in a lower court, but the case was appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. 

We’re electing 3 judges and the Chief Justice this year. Currently all 9 judges are Republican. 

Amy Clark Meacham is running in the Democratic primary and would be the first ever female Chief Justice in Texas. Her primary opponent, Jerry Zimmerer, said she is “selfish” for wanting to break that barrier: “I just don’t think that’s what voters are looking for. … I just think that’s a goal she wants to achieve for herself.” She also happens to be more qualified, so…

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
This is the highest criminal court in Texas. So, individuals who are charged with a crime can appeal all the way up to this court as their last resort. All cases involving the death penalty go directly to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. We are electing 3 judges this time.

State Board of Education

This board has 15 positions and 8 positions are up this time -- you’ll vote according to which district you’re in. This group is really important because they decide what gets taught in our schools -- like this year they are revising sex ed curriculum standards for the first time in 20 years. (Listen to ep 1 for more info!) We have 10 Rs and 5 Ds right now.

Texas Senate

We have 31 state senators, 19 Republicans and 12 Democrats - each serves a 4 year term. For a bill to become state law, it has to pass both the Texas Senate and the Texas House. Our state legislature is super important -- for example, if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, it will be left to the our state legislature to decide whether abortion stays legal in Texas.

Texas House

The other part of the law-making body in TX. We have 150 House members elected every 2 years. We are 9 seats from Democrats taking control of the Texas House, and if we can do that in this election we’ll get to have a say in how districts are re-drawn in 2021, and all the things!

District Attorney

The DA looks at evidence in criminal cases and decides whether the case can be taken to trial. For example, in 2017 our DA in Travis County only prosecuted 1 rape case out of 1,000. DAs also decide how victims and the accused are treated, which is huge. In Travis County, 70% of people in our jail have not been convicted of a crime -- they just can’t afford bail. The DA has the power to change that.

All your civil & criminal judges & court of appeals judges

The U.S. is one of only 2 countries that elect judges, and this is always one that stumps people. 

Criminal judges are deciding things like whether rapists should get jail time or just be fined $400, like in the case of the former Baylor fraternity president and rapist Jacob Anderson. 

Civil courts handle disputes between individuals and businesses, including family law cases like divorces or adoptions, business and contract disputes, personal injury cases, and property disputes. A lot of people skip judges races, but it’s SO important. 

https://www.nawj.org/uploads/files/annual_conference/session_materials/under_attack/appellate_judges_and_the_informed_voter.pdf

County Attorney

The County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases (like they can decide whether to pursue low-level drug possession charges or not). They are in charge of protective orders for victims of domestic violence, and they also give legal advice to county officials.

County Chair of the Democratic Party

They are like the CEO of your county party. They set the tone for everything your local Democratic Party does -- whether your party meetings are consumed with pointless bickering or whether they are focused on training folks to go out into the community and turn out Democratic voters. Do they embrace diversity and new voices? Or are they perpetuating old power structures?

County Commissioner

They control your county’s tax rate and budget -- so how your county gets its money and how it spends it. They’re in charge of deciding what we spend on roads and bridges, parks, emergency services, public safety. In Travis County, our commissioners recently decided to fund and hire our first-ever public defender for folks who can’t afford their own attorney.

County Judge

The county judge is not actually a judge, but the county manager. They’re the highest ranking person on the commissioners court (which is not actually a court). They are also the director of emergency management -- super important if you’re in an area prone to, say, hurricanes and floods. 

County Constable

  • Performs various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations
  • Serves warrants and civil papers such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders

Sherriff

They enforce the criminal laws of the state (or not - like deciding not to jail undocumented immigrants before SB4 made “sanctuary cities” illegal in TX), they manage the county jail, and regulate bail bondsmen. They set the tone for how their deputies handle cases, whether victims are taken seriously, and how mental health is addressed both in jails and among deputies.

Tax Assessor-Collector

They set property tax rates & collect taxes. You’ve been to the tax office to register a car, and maybe to register to vote. They decide how aggressively your county works to make sure everyone is registered to vote.

]]> Season 2, Episode 4: Help, my ballot is very long and I don't know what I'm doing! Down-ballot lightning round. With former candidate Joi Chevalier joi chevalier, Ashley Cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:52:53 What does a railroad commissioner ACTUALLY do? Wait... a county judge is NOT a judge? How do I decide which *actual* judge to vote for?!? This week we get you up to speed on down-ballot races. Former candidate for comptroller and current genius Joi Chevalier joins us to talk about what it's like to run for a position no one understands. What does a railroad commissioner ACTUALLY do? Wait... a county judge is NOT a judge? How do I decide which *actual* judge to vote for?!? This week we get you up to speed on down-ballot races. Former candidate for comptroller and current genius Joi Chevalier joins us to talk about what it's like to run for a position no one understands. how to vote, tx2020, texas ballot, joi chevalier, primary election texas, texas election, txlege, texas, down-ballot races yes full 56 33dc408c-9958-4043-a6d6-a3979afb4b83 Season 2, Episode 3: Beto on how to have fun in politics Beto was here! We got him to play "two truths and a lie," give us his thoughts on the presidential race, and tell us about his new organization, Powered by People. Plus, he tells us how we can turn Texas blue and have fun doing it. (Shout out to Flip the TX House, an amazing org that was built by former Beto Ambassadors!)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Beto O'Rourke - founder of Powered by People, former U.S. Representative from TX, former U.S. Presidential candidate, former U.S. Senate candidate, reason for many of Ted Cruz's gray hairs

https://poweredxpeople.org/

https://twitter.com/BetoORourke

https://twitter.com/PoweredByPeoplx

https://www.facebook.com/betoorourke/

https://www.facebook.com/PoweredByPeople/

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

THE PUSHBACK, a documentary about people working to turn Texas blue that we are featured in is premiering at SXSW! Richard Linklater produced, Kevin Ford directed. Join us at a screening: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/films/2026248

Pritesh Gandhi, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX10: https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Ashley's Instagram story about her block walk for Dr. Gandhi: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17879894263514857/

Find a Texas Tribune event near you: https://www.texastribune.org/events/

Good Politics Party for the People happening Thursday, February 20 in Austin: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-for-the-people-candidate-happy-hour-hang-out-tickets-90896894057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Eliz Markowitz, candidate for Texas House in HD28: https://www.eliz4tx.com/

Beto's new organization, Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/

Go to https://www.vote411.org/ to find out who is on your ballot and decide which TX House candidate to support

Donate to and volunteer with Flip the TX House! We firmly believe this is the most targeted, strategic way to have an impact on the 2020 elections in Texas (and Beto will back us up): https://flipthetxhouse.com/

Sign up with Postcards to Voters if you need a more chill option: https://postcardstovoters.org/

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:30:03 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (beto o'rourke, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Beto was here! We got him to play "two truths and a lie," give us his thoughts on the presidential race, and tell us about his new organization, Powered by People. Plus, he tells us how we can turn Texas blue and have fun doing it. (Shout out to Flip the TX House, an amazing org that was built by former Beto Ambassadors!)

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Beto O'Rourke - founder of Powered by People, former U.S. Representative from TX, former U.S. Presidential candidate, former U.S. Senate candidate, reason for many of Ted Cruz's gray hairs

https://poweredxpeople.org/

https://twitter.com/BetoORourke

https://twitter.com/PoweredByPeoplx

https://www.facebook.com/betoorourke/

https://www.facebook.com/PoweredByPeople/

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

THE PUSHBACK, a documentary about people working to turn Texas blue that we are featured in is premiering at SXSW! Richard Linklater produced, Kevin Ford directed. Join us at a screening: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/films/2026248

Pritesh Gandhi, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX10: https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Ashley's Instagram story about her block walk for Dr. Gandhi: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17879894263514857/

Find a Texas Tribune event near you: https://www.texastribune.org/events/

Good Politics Party for the People happening Thursday, February 20 in Austin: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-for-the-people-candidate-happy-hour-hang-out-tickets-90896894057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Eliz Markowitz, candidate for Texas House in HD28: https://www.eliz4tx.com/

Beto's new organization, Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/

Go to https://www.vote411.org/ to find out who is on your ballot and decide which TX House candidate to support

Donate to and volunteer with Flip the TX House! We firmly believe this is the most targeted, strategic way to have an impact on the 2020 elections in Texas (and Beto will back us up): https://flipthetxhouse.com/

Sign up with Postcards to Voters if you need a more chill option: https://postcardstovoters.org/

]]> Season 2, Episode 3: Beto on how to have fun in politics beto o'rourke, ashley cheng, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, kristen gunn 00:37:37 Beto was here! We got him to play "two truths and a lie," give us his thoughts on the presidential race, and tell us about his new organization, Powered by People. Plus, he tells us how we can turn Texas blue and have fun doing it. (Shout out to Flip the TX House, an amazing org that was built by former Beto Ambassadors!) Beto was here! We got him to play "two truths and a lie," give us his thoughts on the presidential race, and tell us about his new organization, Powered by People. Plus, he tells us how we can turn Texas blue and have fun doing it. (Shout out to Flip the TX House, an amazing org that was built by former Beto Ambassadors!) pritesh gandhi, good politics, the pushback, beto, powered by people, beto o'rourke, flip the texas house, texas politics, txlege, texas tribune, texas, postcards to voters yes full 55 697469f4-4f87-42b6-ab55-636297bce9d4 Season 2, Episode 2: Building a more intersectional Texas with MEASURE Meme Styles blew the doors off this year's Women's March in Austin with her passionate speech calling for a Texas where no one gets left behind as we work to build a brighter future. We were thrilled to sit down with Meme, President and Founder of MEASURE, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE, a non-profit that uses data and education to empower communities to eliminate social disparities. Join us as we talk intersectionality, internalized racism and more.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Meme Styles, President and Founder, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE

Web: http://www.measureaustin.org/

Follow: https://www.facebook.com/wemeasureus/

https://twitter.com/wemeasureus

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Meme Styles at the Women's March in Austin: https://www.facebook.com/meme.styles/posts/10219603667715630?__xts__[0]=68.ARDycJu_A-xBS7ENzJs5k3k1JjLis4yWQBRbzCGGW6mYjtt_NMEZW0xZplbcGtRMKyP4rYB86kZXTh-EV946XxOT9VSehPOWKSbSHzSD1sUaAd8w_0aBEscW9pH5T19L5q_V73vMXthAGHN_2GoCXmXxNso4Azc6U7WIYSHQLxDAiXHd3XAHuAksmkatoVCgXrcbiSvgLaaLZhhcqzDsCRZ3phqQNnFIC7FZu50vAMhyQ6nfUTZELknW1GD2ODZgDLTdMw&__tn__=-R

Disrupting the "Jezebel" Stereotype Community Data-Gathering: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupting-the-jezebel-stereotype-measure-community-data-gathering-tickets-86223580049

Layla Saad's "Me & White Supremacy" workbook: https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

Cyntoia Brown's story: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder

Serena Williams brings attention to medical bias against Black women: https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/1/11/16879984/serena-williams-childbirth-scare-black-women

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2020 15:18:52 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (meme styles, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, janice bookout, kristen gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Meme Styles blew the doors off this year's Women's March in Austin with her passionate speech calling for a Texas where no one gets left behind as we work to build a brighter future. We were thrilled to sit down with Meme, President and Founder of MEASURE, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE, a non-profit that uses data and education to empower communities to eliminate social disparities. Join us as we talk intersectionality, internalized racism and more.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Meme Styles, President and Founder, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE

Web: http://www.measureaustin.org/

Follow: https://www.facebook.com/wemeasureus/

https://twitter.com/wemeasureus

 

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Meme Styles at the Women's March in Austin: https://www.facebook.com/meme.styles/posts/10219603667715630?__xts__[0]=68.ARDycJu_A-xBS7ENzJs5k3k1JjLis4yWQBRbzCGGW6mYjtt_NMEZW0xZplbcGtRMKyP4rYB86kZXTh-EV946XxOT9VSehPOWKSbSHzSD1sUaAd8w_0aBEscW9pH5T19L5q_V73vMXthAGHN_2GoCXmXxNso4Azc6U7WIYSHQLxDAiXHd3XAHuAksmkatoVCgXrcbiSvgLaaLZhhcqzDsCRZ3phqQNnFIC7FZu50vAMhyQ6nfUTZELknW1GD2ODZgDLTdMw&__tn__=-R

Disrupting the "Jezebel" Stereotype Community Data-Gathering: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupting-the-jezebel-stereotype-measure-community-data-gathering-tickets-86223580049

Layla Saad's "Me & White Supremacy" workbook: https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

Cyntoia Brown's story: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder

Serena Williams brings attention to medical bias against Black women: https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/1/11/16879984/serena-williams-childbirth-scare-black-women

]]> Season 2, Episode 2: Building a more intersectional Texas with MEASURE meme styles, becky bullard, myrriah gossett, janice bookout, kristen gunn 00:47:16 Meme Styles blew the doors off this year's Women's March in Austin with her passionate speech calling for a Texas where no one gets left behind as we work to build a brighter future. We were thrilled to sit down with Meme, President and Founder of MEASURE, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE, a non-profit that uses data and education to empower communities to eliminate social disparities. Join us as we talk intersectionality, internalized racism and more. Meme Styles blew the doors off this year's Women's March in Austin with her passionate speech calling for a Texas where no one gets left behind as we work to build a brighter future. We were thrilled to sit down with Meme, President and Founder of MEASURE, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE, a non-profit that uses data and education to empower communities to eliminate social disparities. Join us as we talk intersectionality, internalized racism and more. intersectionality, texas politics, women's march, adultification bias, measure austin, texas yes full 54 3052d423-ac13-4fc0-94b8-41b1bd8ae826 Season 2, Episode 1: Live from the State of the Uterus We're baaaack! The Rabble podcast season two opener took place live at the Boss Babes' State of the Uterus, an annual party for progress, raising funds for reproductive justice, community health and gender equality. We got to talk about our uteruses and vaginas and how Texas sex ed is screwing them over (not in a good way).

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Dr. Amna Dermish from Planned Parenthood Greater Texas

Follow: https://twitter.com/PPGreaterTX

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Boss Babes State of the Uterus Donate: https://www.bossbabes.org/donate

Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas

Shout Your Abortion: https://shoutyourabortion.com/

Planned Parenthood Period App: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-tracker

Planned Parenthood Direct Ap: https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:30:18 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser, Myrriah Gossett, Ashley Cheng, Amna Dermish, Becky Bullard, Kristen Gunn) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're baaaack! The Rabble podcast season two opener took place live at the Boss Babes' State of the Uterus, an annual party for progress, raising funds for reproductive justice, community health and gender equality. We got to talk about our uteruses and vaginas and how Texas sex ed is screwing them over (not in a good way).

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Dr. Amna Dermish from Planned Parenthood Greater Texas

Follow: https://twitter.com/PPGreaterTX

BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:

Download the Blue Squad App & follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Boss Babes State of the Uterus Donate: https://www.bossbabes.org/donate

Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas

Shout Your Abortion: https://shoutyourabortion.com/

Planned Parenthood Period App: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-tracker

Planned Parenthood Direct Ap: https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/

]]> Season 2, Episode 1: Live from the State of the Uterus Rouser, Myrriah Gossett, Ashley Cheng, Amna Dermish, Becky Bullard, Kristen Gunn 00:49:26 We're baaaack! The Rabble podcast season two opener took place live at the Boss Babes' State of the Uterus, an annual party for progress, raising funds for reproductive justice, community health and gender equality. We got to talk about our uteruses and vaginas and how Texas sex ed is screwing them over (not in a good way). We're baaaack! The Rabble podcast season two opener took place live at the Boss Babes' State of the Uterus, an annual party for progress, raising funds for reproductive justice, community health and gender equality. We got to talk about our uteruses and vaginas and how Texas sex ed is screwing them over (not in a good way). boss babes, texas sex ed, state of the uterus, feminist podcast, texas freedom network, texas politics, abortion, uterus, texas, planned parenthood texas yes full 53 9f5d5f7a-db50-4bea-a0fa-0fd926221fcb The Rabble Faves: Drinking game recap of the 2019 Texas legislative session While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Since the 86th Texas legislature gaveled in a year ago this week, we thought it was fitting to replay our wrap-up of the legislative session. We drinking game-ified it, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us to hear about the highs and lows of what our state legislators accomplished in 2019. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. Fire emoji Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice.

This episode originally aired May 31, 2019.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertMLars

Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044

SH*T TO DO:

Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform:
https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice

Find your city council district (if you're in Austin):
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault:
http://taasa.org/

These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/

Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed:
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/

Here’s a good recap of the best & worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas:
https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session

Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/

Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php

Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php

Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg

Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/

Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill
http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/

Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters.
https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html

Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott

We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/22/episode-2-cardi-b-may-be-smarter-than-potus-were-not-crying-youre-crying-the-internets-giveth-and-the-internets-taketh-away-our-ability-to-vote

Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/

Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/

Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills:
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas House Rep. John Bucy: https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:17:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Since the 86th Texas legislature gaveled in a year ago this week, we thought it was fitting to replay our wrap-up of the legislative session. We drinking game-ified it, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us to hear about the highs and lows of what our state legislators accomplished in 2019. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. Fire emoji Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice.

This episode originally aired May 31, 2019.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertMLars

Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044

SH*T TO DO:

Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform:
https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice

Find your city council district (if you're in Austin):
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault:
http://taasa.org/

These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/

Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed:
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/

Here’s a good recap of the best & worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas:
https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session

Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/

Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php

Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php

Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg

Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/

Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill
http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/

Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters.
https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html

Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott

We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/22/episode-2-cardi-b-may-be-smarter-than-potus-were-not-crying-youre-crying-the-internets-giveth-and-the-internets-taketh-away-our-ability-to-vote

Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/

Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/

Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills:
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas House Rep. John Bucy: https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/

]]> The Rabble Faves: Drinking game recap of the 2019 Texas legislative session Rouser 01:07:11 While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Since the 86th Texas legislature gaveled in a year ago this week, we thought it was fitting to replay our wrap-up of the legislative session. We drinking game-ified it, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us to hear about the highs and lows of what our state legislators accomplished in 2019. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. *Fire emoji* Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice. This episode originally aired May 31, 2019. While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Since the 86th Texas legislature gaveled in a year ago this week, we thought it was fitting to replay our wrap-up of the legislative session. We drinking game-ified it, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us to hear about the highs and lows of what our state legislators accomplished in 2019. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. *Fire emoji* Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice. This episode originally aired May 31, 2019. texas politics, eddie rodriguez, austin, texas legislature, max lars, txlege, john bucy, sexual assault, texas no full 52 0778c6aa-9ed0-4c8f-97c6-062cd173e0be The Rabble Faves: Texas women who inspire us & the moments that made us activists While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This episode originally aired on February 13, 2019 - Galentine's Day! Because Galentine's is all about ladies celebrating ladies, we each interviewed one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. Becky interviewed Julie Oliver, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX25, Ashley interviewed Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List, and Kristen interviewed Judge Dedra Davis, one of the 17 Black women elected to judgeships in Harris County. We reflect on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Annie’s List (former Cedar Park city council candidate)
https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/

Julie Oliver, former Congressional candidate (UPDATE! she's running again!!!)
https://www.julieoliver.org/

https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Dedra Davis, newly elected Texas District Court 270 Judge, Harris County
https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your shero why you think she’s amazing, whether that's AOC, RBG or your own mommy. Imagine how that will feed her soul and keep her going!

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Background on Ashley’s family story:
https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge

Kristen’s picture of the plane ride to the first Women’s March in DC on Pantsuit Nation (it got 770 comments, OMG!):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&set=gm.1293045504126382&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Annie’s List:
https://annieslist.com/
(512) 481-8100
shellie@annieslist.com
https://twitter.com/annieslisttx
https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/
https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/

Michelle Obama’s autobiography, BECOMING:
https://becomingmichelleobama.com/

Barbara Jordan speaks at the 1992 Democratic Convention in New York, NY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4

Shirley Chisholm:
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918

Audre Lorde:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

Harris County Black Girl Magic:
http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/

]]> Sat, 4 Jan 2020 16:23:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This episode originally aired on February 13, 2019 - Galentine's Day! Because Galentine's is all about ladies celebrating ladies, we each interviewed one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. Becky interviewed Julie Oliver, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX25, Ashley interviewed Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List, and Kristen interviewed Judge Dedra Davis, one of the 17 Black women elected to judgeships in Harris County. We reflect on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Annie’s List (former Cedar Park city council candidate)
https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/

Julie Oliver, former Congressional candidate (UPDATE! she's running again!!!)
https://www.julieoliver.org/

https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Dedra Davis, newly elected Texas District Court 270 Judge, Harris County
https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your shero why you think she’s amazing, whether that's AOC, RBG or your own mommy. Imagine how that will feed her soul and keep her going!

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Background on Ashley’s family story:
https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge

Kristen’s picture of the plane ride to the first Women’s March in DC on Pantsuit Nation (it got 770 comments, OMG!):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&set=gm.1293045504126382&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Annie’s List:
https://annieslist.com/
(512) 481-8100
shellie@annieslist.com
https://twitter.com/annieslisttx
https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/
https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/

Michelle Obama’s autobiography, BECOMING:
https://becomingmichelleobama.com/

Barbara Jordan speaks at the 1992 Democratic Convention in New York, NY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4

Shirley Chisholm:
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918

Audre Lorde:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

Harris County Black Girl Magic:
http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/

]]> The Rabble Faves: Texas women who inspire us & the moments that made us activists Rouser 01:06:00 While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This episode originally aired on February 13, 2019 - Galentine's Day! Because Galentine's is all about ladies celebrating ladies, we each interviewed one of our Texas lady heroes to learn more about their story. Becky interviewed Julie Oliver, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX25, Ashley interviewed Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List, and Kristen interviewed Judge Dedra Davis, one of the 17 Black women elected to judgeships in Harris County in 2018. We also reflect on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism. While The Rabble podcast is on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This episode originally aired on February 13, 2019 - Galentine's Day! Because Galentine's is all about ladies celebrating ladies, we each interviewed one of our Texas lady heroes to learn more about their story. Becky interviewed Julie Oliver, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX25, Ashley interviewed Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List, and Kristen interviewed Judge Dedra Davis, one of the 17 Black women elected to judgeships in Harris County in 2018. We also reflect on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism. rouser, galentine's, texas politics, julie oliver, texas activists, shellie hayes-mcmahon, black girl magic, the rabble, texas sheroes, dedra davis, texas yes full 51 4a2bb9b7-fc73-4ac9-b3ee-c34ae92bc054 The Rabble Faves: Cheerful persistence through cancer & more with Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project While The Rabble podcast is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We were so inspired by Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project, who is cheerfully persisting first after battling cancer and then after having funding pulled for her fledgling nonprofit. We love her hilarious self and her mission of advocating for immigrant victims of domestic abuse in rural Texas. Plus, Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help.

This episode first aired September 20, 2019.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project

Help Becky celebrate her birthday by donating to the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://www.lsvap.org/

Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LSVAP/

Order your “Cheerful persistence” merch to support the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://rouser.threadless.com/

"An Evening to Empower" on October 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lone-star-victims-advocacy-project-presents-an-evening-to-empower-tickets-73313012193

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Prevent future generations from having sex ed horror stories! Or, like, avoidable diseases or children they don't want to have. The Texas Freedom Network’s “Teach the Truth” Coalition helps us have a say in the new sex ed curriculum Texas is developing for our public school kids. Abstinence only? F*ck that. We’re doin’ it! And doin’ it and doin’ it well… http://tfn.org/sex-ed/index.html

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune Festival is happening Sept. 26-28! It’s like SXSW for politics dorks: https://festival.texastribune.org/

Beto O’Rourke “Hell yes, we are going to take your AR-15”:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/09/12/beto_orourke_hell_yes_we_are_going_to_take_your_ar-15.html

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

The history of the assault weapons ban and why it went away:
https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expire

How Would an Assault Weapons Buyback Actually Work?
https://www.thetrace.org/2019/09/assault-weapon-buyback-policy-cost-estimates/

After AR-15 threat, Beto O’Rourke helps Rep. Briscoe Cain’s challenger raise $68,000:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/After-AR-15-threat-Beto-O-Rourke-assists-14443252.php

Support Josh Markle and get Briscoe Cain out of the Texas House!:
https://www.markle128.com/

NYT explains Red Flag laws:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/us/red-flag-laws.html

Texas leads the nation in the uninsured rate: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Census-Texas-once-again-leads-nation-in-14431339.php

Texas refuses to expand Medicaid despite strong public support:
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-one-only-14-states-havent-expanded-medicaid-despite-strong-public-support

Join #SickOfItTX and demand action on health care!
https://www.sickofittx.com/

Crystal Mason sentenced to 5 years in prison for accidentally voting illegally:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/17/crystal-mason-five-year-illegal-voting-provisional-ballot/

Support the ACLU!:
https://www.aclutx.org/

Judge Ruben Gonzalez (booooo, vote him out):
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=36985&office=23792

State leaders again want to review how Texas elects judges. Will they end partisan judicial elections?: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/15/texas-partisan-judicial-elections-reform-abbott-support/

KUT article on making sure your voter registration is all good:
https://www.kut.org/post/2020-coming-theres-election-november-too-make-sure-youre-registered-vote

Constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November 2019 Texas elections:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2019/08/26/whats-on-the-ballot-10-texas-constitutional-amendments-for-2019-explained/

We <3 the Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Sex Education in Texas Isn’t working
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/19/texas-abstinence-only-sex-ed-isnt-working-according-to-groups-urging-kids-be-taught-more-about-contraception/

Join us as Rouser gets honored this Sunday, September 22 at the Travis County Democratic Party’s Anne McAfee Awards:
https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:25:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While The Rabble podcast is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We were so inspired by Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project, who is cheerfully persisting first after battling cancer and then after having funding pulled for her fledgling nonprofit. We love her hilarious self and her mission of advocating for immigrant victims of domestic abuse in rural Texas. Plus, Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help.

This episode first aired September 20, 2019.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project

Help Becky celebrate her birthday by donating to the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://www.lsvap.org/

Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LSVAP/

Order your “Cheerful persistence” merch to support the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://rouser.threadless.com/

"An Evening to Empower" on October 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lone-star-victims-advocacy-project-presents-an-evening-to-empower-tickets-73313012193

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Prevent future generations from having sex ed horror stories! Or, like, avoidable diseases or children they don't want to have. The Texas Freedom Network’s “Teach the Truth” Coalition helps us have a say in the new sex ed curriculum Texas is developing for our public school kids. Abstinence only? F*ck that. We’re doin’ it! And doin’ it and doin’ it well… http://tfn.org/sex-ed/index.html

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune Festival is happening Sept. 26-28! It’s like SXSW for politics dorks: https://festival.texastribune.org/

Beto O’Rourke “Hell yes, we are going to take your AR-15”:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/09/12/beto_orourke_hell_yes_we_are_going_to_take_your_ar-15.html

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

The history of the assault weapons ban and why it went away:
https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expire

How Would an Assault Weapons Buyback Actually Work?
https://www.thetrace.org/2019/09/assault-weapon-buyback-policy-cost-estimates/

After AR-15 threat, Beto O’Rourke helps Rep. Briscoe Cain’s challenger raise $68,000:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/After-AR-15-threat-Beto-O-Rourke-assists-14443252.php

Support Josh Markle and get Briscoe Cain out of the Texas House!:
https://www.markle128.com/

NYT explains Red Flag laws:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/us/red-flag-laws.html

Texas leads the nation in the uninsured rate: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Census-Texas-once-again-leads-nation-in-14431339.php

Texas refuses to expand Medicaid despite strong public support:
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-one-only-14-states-havent-expanded-medicaid-despite-strong-public-support

Join #SickOfItTX and demand action on health care!
https://www.sickofittx.com/

Crystal Mason sentenced to 5 years in prison for accidentally voting illegally:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/17/crystal-mason-five-year-illegal-voting-provisional-ballot/

Support the ACLU!:
https://www.aclutx.org/

Judge Ruben Gonzalez (booooo, vote him out):
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=36985&office=23792

State leaders again want to review how Texas elects judges. Will they end partisan judicial elections?: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/15/texas-partisan-judicial-elections-reform-abbott-support/

KUT article on making sure your voter registration is all good:
https://www.kut.org/post/2020-coming-theres-election-november-too-make-sure-youre-registered-vote

Constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November 2019 Texas elections:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2019/08/26/whats-on-the-ballot-10-texas-constitutional-amendments-for-2019-explained/

We <3 the Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Sex Education in Texas Isn’t working
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/19/texas-abstinence-only-sex-ed-isnt-working-according-to-groups-urging-kids-be-taught-more-about-contraception/

Join us as Rouser gets honored this Sunday, September 22 at the Travis County Democratic Party’s Anne McAfee Awards:
https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

]]> The Rabble Faves: Cheerful persistence through cancer & more with Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project Rouser 00:59:52 While The Rabble podcast is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We were so inspired by Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project, who is cheerfully persisting first after battling cancer and then after having funding pulled for her fledgling nonprofit. We love her hilarious self and her mission of advocating for immigrant victims of domestic abuse in rural Texas. Plus, Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. This episode first aired September 20, 2019. While The Rabble podcast is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We were so inspired by Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project, who is cheerfully persisting first after battling cancer and then after having funding pulled for her fledgling nonprofit. We love her hilarious self and her mission of advocating for immigrant victims of domestic abuse in rural Texas. Plus, Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. This episode first aired September 20, 2019. texas politics, texas freedom network, beto, texas gun sense, texas civil rights project, gun buy backs, lone star victims advocacy project, sex ed, glenaan o'neil, red flag laws, texas yes full 50 7a87983d-6015-44ce-9f95-2dbfd460ba19 The Rabble Faves: "I had an abortion and I ain't sorry" While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. We love this episode because of the candid, vulnerable, eloquent story our guest Zoraima Palaez shared about her abortion. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies!

This episode originally aired on March 8, 2019.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Zoraima Palaez
https://twitter.com/ZoraimaPelaez

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Hillary Clinton Tweet
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1103067043048419329

Pelosi: Texas is ‘ground zero’ in 2020:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190305/pelosi-texas-is-ground-zero-in-2020

House Speaker Pelosi Says Attempted Voter Purge In Texas Shows Need For Stronger Federal Protections:
https://www.kut.org/post/house-speaker-pelosi-says-attempted-voter-purge-texas-shows-need-stronger-federal-protections

Rep. James Talarico’s education package - The “Whole Student Agenda”:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/photos/pcb.2325877130797858/2325877080797863/?type=3&theater

Belinda George at Homer Drive Elementary School in Beaumont - “Tucked in Tuesdays.”
Her unicorn onesie!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/us/iyw-principal-streams-bedtime-stories-trnd/index.html

Poor Maintenance Of Military Housing By Private Contractors Under Review:
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701222680/shoddy-maintenance-of-military-housing-under-scrutiny-by-senate-military-leaders

Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700998372/military-housing-issues-are-bigger-than-realized-army-secretary-says

Fort Bliss holds town hall meeting on Military Housing issues:
https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/fort-bliss-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-on-military-housing-issues/1045218910

Fort Hood soldiers describe abysmal housing conditions:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190221/fort-hood-soldiers-describe-abysmal-housing-conditions

Texas Tribune/TIME documentary: The American private prison industry, smugglers and cartels are cashing out big on the migration crisis:
https://bit.ly/2EVtB9x

Statistics on teen pregnancy in Texas:
http://txcampaign.org/repeat-teen-birth/

In Texas, abstinence-only programs may contribute to teen pregnancies:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/05/530922642/in-texas-abstinence-only-programs-may-contribute-to-teen-pregnancies

The Texas Freedom Network:
https://tfn.org/

The Trust. Respect. Access. Coalition:
https://trustrespectaccess.org/

The Afiya Center:
https://theafiyacenter.org/

The Lilith Fund:
https://www.lilithfund.org/

Black Mamas ATX:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackMamasATX

]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2019 16:10:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. We love this episode because of the candid, vulnerable, eloquent story our guest Zoraima Palaez shared about her abortion. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies!

This episode originally aired on March 8, 2019.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Zoraima Palaez
https://twitter.com/ZoraimaPelaez

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Hillary Clinton Tweet
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1103067043048419329

Pelosi: Texas is ‘ground zero’ in 2020:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190305/pelosi-texas-is-ground-zero-in-2020

House Speaker Pelosi Says Attempted Voter Purge In Texas Shows Need For Stronger Federal Protections:
https://www.kut.org/post/house-speaker-pelosi-says-attempted-voter-purge-texas-shows-need-stronger-federal-protections

Rep. James Talarico’s education package - The “Whole Student Agenda”:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/photos/pcb.2325877130797858/2325877080797863/?type=3&theater

Belinda George at Homer Drive Elementary School in Beaumont - “Tucked in Tuesdays.”
Her unicorn onesie!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/us/iyw-principal-streams-bedtime-stories-trnd/index.html

Poor Maintenance Of Military Housing By Private Contractors Under Review:
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701222680/shoddy-maintenance-of-military-housing-under-scrutiny-by-senate-military-leaders

Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700998372/military-housing-issues-are-bigger-than-realized-army-secretary-says

Fort Bliss holds town hall meeting on Military Housing issues:
https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/fort-bliss-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-on-military-housing-issues/1045218910

Fort Hood soldiers describe abysmal housing conditions:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190221/fort-hood-soldiers-describe-abysmal-housing-conditions

Texas Tribune/TIME documentary: The American private prison industry, smugglers and cartels are cashing out big on the migration crisis:
https://bit.ly/2EVtB9x

Statistics on teen pregnancy in Texas:
http://txcampaign.org/repeat-teen-birth/

In Texas, abstinence-only programs may contribute to teen pregnancies:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/05/530922642/in-texas-abstinence-only-programs-may-contribute-to-teen-pregnancies

The Texas Freedom Network:
https://tfn.org/

The Trust. Respect. Access. Coalition:
https://trustrespectaccess.org/

The Afiya Center:
https://theafiyacenter.org/

The Lilith Fund:
https://www.lilithfund.org/

Black Mamas ATX:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackMamasATX

]]> The Rabble Faves: "I had an abortion and I ain't sorry" Rouser 00:48:30 While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. We love this episode because of the candid, vulnerable, eloquent story our guest Zoraima Palaez shared about her abortion. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies! This episode originally aired on March 8, 2019. While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. We love this episode because of the candid, vulnerable, eloquent story our guest Zoraima Palaez shared about her abortion. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies! This episode originally aired on March 8, 2019. abortion, zoraima palaez, maternal mortality, james talarico, nancy pelosi, texas politics, texas yes full 49 b9a8d228-fce0-43d3-8b54-fe3cde627f6e The Rabble Faves: "The babies at the border and how you can help" While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019. Since its debut, it has continued to be our most-downloaded episode. In the midst of the horrors at the border, it is comforting that so many people want to know how they can stop them. We ourselves were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired Becky to come out on our June 21 episode) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one that made news this summer). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. On our way into recording this episode today we heard that the Supreme Court kinda sorta decided to keep the citizenship question off the 2020 Census. Which is a BIG win! Yay. But here’s the deal. People of color are scared for their lives, and that will effect who gets counted in the 2020 Census. And that matters for how much national funding we get as a state for services. How much power we get to hold in the number of representatives we get in Congress. The national arm of APAPA is coming to ATX for a training on making sure everyone is included in the census. Find out more here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCne-T1Xe0_GGXKtucEuloFf1ygPkYi-l1q4oHkaEaIgWWpQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3eXFbjF2piIiFmhgsmaVg2U5nRPhjdHCc-mWh2NIn5Khpw-OuzmPBKLiM

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Texas State Rep, Mary González
https://twitter.com/RepMaryGonzalez

SH*T TO DO:

Here's how you can help migrant kids!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18049269658192653/

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/

Attend a protest:

https://www.closethecampsnow.org/event/close-camps-now/search/

https://cdftexas.org/carrizo-springs-protest/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Stories on the situation at the border:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/23/immigrant-detention-center-mcalllen-overcrowded-filthy-conditions/

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/24/735510392/immigrant-children-moved-from-texas-detention-center-because-of-unsanitary-condi

https://twitter.com/gokpkd/status/1143190218989821952?s=20​

This history of the Tornillo tent city:
https://www.citylab.com/equity/2019/01/border-crisis-migrant-children-detention-tornillo-tent-city/578557/

Angry Tias and abuelas:
https://www.angrytiasandabuelas.com/ and they have a FB page - pretty active.

IWC:
https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org

RAICES: https://www.raicestexas.org/

Families Belong Together: https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/

https://cdftexas.org/

Supermajorities can do some really innovative stuff! - https://supermajority.com/

The "Superlocal" event just means women sharing with each other. We will be the emcees!
https://www.facebook.com/events/622506084892834/

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:23:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019. Since its debut, it has continued to be our most-downloaded episode. In the midst of the horrors at the border, it is comforting that so many people want to know how they can stop them. We ourselves were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired Becky to come out on our June 21 episode) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one that made news this summer). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. On our way into recording this episode today we heard that the Supreme Court kinda sorta decided to keep the citizenship question off the 2020 Census. Which is a BIG win! Yay. But here’s the deal. People of color are scared for their lives, and that will effect who gets counted in the 2020 Census. And that matters for how much national funding we get as a state for services. How much power we get to hold in the number of representatives we get in Congress. The national arm of APAPA is coming to ATX for a training on making sure everyone is included in the census. Find out more here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCne-T1Xe0_GGXKtucEuloFf1ygPkYi-l1q4oHkaEaIgWWpQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3eXFbjF2piIiFmhgsmaVg2U5nRPhjdHCc-mWh2NIn5Khpw-OuzmPBKLiM

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Texas State Rep, Mary González
https://twitter.com/RepMaryGonzalez

SH*T TO DO:

Here's how you can help migrant kids!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18049269658192653/

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/

Attend a protest:

https://www.closethecampsnow.org/event/close-camps-now/search/

https://cdftexas.org/carrizo-springs-protest/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Stories on the situation at the border:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/23/immigrant-detention-center-mcalllen-overcrowded-filthy-conditions/

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/24/735510392/immigrant-children-moved-from-texas-detention-center-because-of-unsanitary-condi

https://twitter.com/gokpkd/status/1143190218989821952?s=20​

This history of the Tornillo tent city:
https://www.citylab.com/equity/2019/01/border-crisis-migrant-children-detention-tornillo-tent-city/578557/

Angry Tias and abuelas:
https://www.angrytiasandabuelas.com/ and they have a FB page - pretty active.

IWC:
https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org

RAICES: https://www.raicestexas.org/

Families Belong Together: https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/

https://cdftexas.org/

Supermajorities can do some really innovative stuff! - https://supermajority.com/

The "Superlocal" event just means women sharing with each other. We will be the emcees!
https://www.facebook.com/events/622506084892834/

]]> The Rabble Faves: "The babies at the border and how you can help" Rouser 01:09:14 While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019. Since its debut, it has continued to be our most-downloaded episode. In the midst of the horrors at the border, it is comforting that so many people want to know how they can stop them. We ourselves were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired Becky to come out on our June 21 episode) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one that made news this summer). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention. While The Rabble is on break, we are revisiting some of our favorite, most impactful, or most moving episodes. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019. Since its debut, it has continued to be our most-downloaded episode. In the midst of the horrors at the border, it is comforting that so many people want to know how they can stop them. We ourselves were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired Becky to come out on our June 21 episode) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one that made news this summer). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention. texas state representative mary gonzalez, child detention, clint detention center, cheasty anderson, texas politics, children's defense fund texas, migrant children, immigration, texas yes full 48 a2468b0c-24cf-44e2-bd6a-da48b2b503ee The Rabble Faves: Wendy Davis While we're on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, Wendy Davis officially filed to be on the ballot for U.S. Congress in Texas's 21st district (Becky's district!). We thought a proper way to celebrate was to re-play one of our favorite interviews -- the one where Wendy made her first ever public mention that she was considering running for this seat. She also talks lessons learned from run for governor in 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Wendy Davis, founder of Deeds Not Words, former TX State Senator, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and total freakin' badass.

https://www.wendydavisforcongress.com/

https://deedsnotwords.com/

https://twitter.com/wendydavis

SH*T TO DO:

CALL NOW: TELL YOUR STATE SENATOR TO OPPOSE BILLS THAT WOULD ARM MORE TEACHERS AND WEAKEN SCHOOL SAFETY

New gun bills moving through the Texas legislature would expand the state's school marshal program, which allows more teachers and school employees to have hidden, loaded handguns in our children's classrooms – and with fewer safety restrictions. These bills are currently moving through the Texas legislature, and we urgently need to call our state senators to OPPOSE expanding the school marshal program in our state.

SB 244 would remove current restrictions to allow unlimited armed "marshals" (school staff) per school.

SB 406 would weaken the current responsible storage requirements for school marshals.

SB 811 would encourage schools to arm educators under the false assumption they'll be exempt for all liability and free of any legal risks.

Complete the form at the link, and Everytown for Gun Safety will give you a short written and audio script before connecting you to your Texas State Senator:
https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Julie Oliver running for Congress in TX 25 against Roger Williams:
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Sri Kulkarni running for Congress in TX 22 against Pete Olson:
https://kulkarniforcongress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo

The controversy over Joe Biden’s treatment of women, explained:
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos

Joe Biden: “I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future”:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html

Al Franken’s resignation:
https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand

Rep. Victoria Neave vs. NDAs:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment

Contact the members of the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478:
Committee members:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C039

Where to look up Texas House members' info:
https://house.texas.gov/members/

Rep. Victoria Neave’s “Lavinia Masters” Act:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas

Texas House approves major school finance reform package:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/

Great video on "recapture" as it pertains to school financing in Texas:
https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture

Jonathan Stickland, UGH:
https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/

King Ralph:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph

If you want to know more about how bill babies are made, go back and listen to our episode 3 interview!
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/29/dem-presidential-nomination-hunger-games-we-hate-on-hate-crimes-can-you-pass-my-bills-can-you-pass-my-telephone-bills

Texas anti-paid sick leave bill is “poisoned”:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/

Follow TX Tribune’s Alex Samuels for updates on SB15: https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5

Equal pay day info:
http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/

How to get rid of the gender pay gap:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322

The Texas Tribune’s award-winning Wendy Davis filibuster 5-year retrospective mini-documentary:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/

“Binders full of women”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women

2019 TX Abortion Bills
“Born Alive Bill”:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/

3 anti-abortion bills gain traction in the Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/

Sign up for Planned Parenthood Texas’s action alerts to be notified of when you can fight against bad bills in the TX lege:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action

Teacher at Stoneman Douglas left loaded gun in bathroom:
https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/

TX Freedom Network: Texas Rising
https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/

TX Organizing Project
https://organizetexas.org/

Battleground TX
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

Jolt Initiative
http://www.joltinitiative.org/

Movement Mujeres
https://www.movementmujeres.com/

Worker’s Defense Project
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Move Texas/San Antonio
https://movetexas.org/

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2019 12:21:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ While we're on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, Wendy Davis officially filed to be on the ballot for U.S. Congress in Texas's 21st district (Becky's district!). We thought a proper way to celebrate was to re-play one of our favorite interviews -- the one where Wendy made her first ever public mention that she was considering running for this seat. She also talks lessons learned from run for governor in 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Wendy Davis, founder of Deeds Not Words, former TX State Senator, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and total freakin' badass.

https://www.wendydavisforcongress.com/

https://deedsnotwords.com/

https://twitter.com/wendydavis

SH*T TO DO:

CALL NOW: TELL YOUR STATE SENATOR TO OPPOSE BILLS THAT WOULD ARM MORE TEACHERS AND WEAKEN SCHOOL SAFETY

New gun bills moving through the Texas legislature would expand the state's school marshal program, which allows more teachers and school employees to have hidden, loaded handguns in our children's classrooms – and with fewer safety restrictions. These bills are currently moving through the Texas legislature, and we urgently need to call our state senators to OPPOSE expanding the school marshal program in our state.

SB 244 would remove current restrictions to allow unlimited armed "marshals" (school staff) per school.

SB 406 would weaken the current responsible storage requirements for school marshals.

SB 811 would encourage schools to arm educators under the false assumption they'll be exempt for all liability and free of any legal risks.

Complete the form at the link, and Everytown for Gun Safety will give you a short written and audio script before connecting you to your Texas State Senator:
https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Julie Oliver running for Congress in TX 25 against Roger Williams:
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Sri Kulkarni running for Congress in TX 22 against Pete Olson:
https://kulkarniforcongress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo

The controversy over Joe Biden’s treatment of women, explained:
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos

Joe Biden: “I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future”:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html

Al Franken’s resignation:
https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand

Rep. Victoria Neave vs. NDAs:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment

Contact the members of the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478:
Committee members:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C039

Where to look up Texas House members' info:
https://house.texas.gov/members/

Rep. Victoria Neave’s “Lavinia Masters” Act:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas

Texas House approves major school finance reform package:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/

Great video on "recapture" as it pertains to school financing in Texas:
https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture

Jonathan Stickland, UGH:
https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/

King Ralph:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph

If you want to know more about how bill babies are made, go back and listen to our episode 3 interview!
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/29/dem-presidential-nomination-hunger-games-we-hate-on-hate-crimes-can-you-pass-my-bills-can-you-pass-my-telephone-bills

Texas anti-paid sick leave bill is “poisoned”:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/

Follow TX Tribune’s Alex Samuels for updates on SB15: https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5

Equal pay day info:
http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/

How to get rid of the gender pay gap:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322

The Texas Tribune’s award-winning Wendy Davis filibuster 5-year retrospective mini-documentary:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/

“Binders full of women”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women

2019 TX Abortion Bills
“Born Alive Bill”:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/

3 anti-abortion bills gain traction in the Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/

Sign up for Planned Parenthood Texas’s action alerts to be notified of when you can fight against bad bills in the TX lege:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action

Teacher at Stoneman Douglas left loaded gun in bathroom:
https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/

TX Freedom Network: Texas Rising
https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/

TX Organizing Project
https://organizetexas.org/

Battleground TX
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

Jolt Initiative
http://www.joltinitiative.org/

Movement Mujeres
https://www.movementmujeres.com/

Worker’s Defense Project
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Move Texas/San Antonio
https://movetexas.org/

]]> The Rabble Faves: Wendy Davis Rouser 01:20:36 While we're on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, Wendy Davis officially filed to be on the ballot for U.S. Congress in Texas's 21st district (Becky's district!). We thought a proper way to celebrate was to re-play one of our favorite interviews -- the one where Wendy made her first ever public mention that she was considering running for this seat. She also talks lessons learned from run for governor in 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more! While we're on break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, Wendy Davis officially filed to be on the ballot for U.S. Congress in Texas's 21st district (Becky's district!). We thought a proper way to celebrate was to re-play one of our favorite interviews -- the one where Wendy made her first ever public mention that she was considering running for this seat. She also talks lessons learned from run for governor in 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more! wendy davis, texas politics, texas yes full 47 c9c67bac-0c29-4fb6-80c6-2c4f77984f5a Season 1 Finale! LIVE with Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief (for now) of the Texas Tribune, TX State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Royce Brooks of Annie's List & Dyana Limon-Mercado of Planned Parenthood & the Travis County Dems WHEW, y'all. This is our fav (& final!) episode of season one. By some Texas-sized miracle, we got to talk with Emily Ramshaw mere hours after she announced she'll be leaving her post as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune to create a new non-profit media venture at the intersection of women, politics and policy right here in Austin, TX. It's a don't-miss conversation. We put political F-M-K in the capable hands of some of our sheroes and paid them back with The Rabble's first ever awards. Plus, Ashley hooked us up with a "sh*t to do" so epic, it's guaranteed to hold you over 'til 2020. Catch ya next year!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

If you need a little extra help prepping for those hard holiday conversations…. Lucky you! Citizen Discourse offers trainings that help folks grow listening skills, develop more self awareness and engage in authentic conversations. AND their restorative workshops support a more connected and trusting community. Check them out: https://www.citizendiscourse.org

Circle Brewing Company, local beer that’s tasty, clean and progressive. No chemicals, stabilizing or clarifying agents, cheap additives or gimmicky flavors.
https://www.circlebrewing.com/

The Austin Chapter of APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs), who are doing a lot of work for the 2020 Census.
https://www.apapa.org/chapters/austin-texas/

Margaret Chen Kercher for Judge in Travis County Court at Law #4
https://margaretforjudge.com/

Pritesh Gandhi for Congress in Texas’s 10th district
https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Maria Cantú Hexsel for Judge in Travis County’s 53rd District Court
https://www.mariaforjudge.com/

Flip the Texas House: 17<10 - A Blue Action Democrats statewide initiative
https://bit.ly/37u1vye

Ann Howard for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
https://www.annforcommissioner.com/

José Garza for Travis County District Attorney
https://www.joseforda.com/

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the
https://www.bluesquad.co

Julie Oliver for Congress in Texas’s 25th district
https://www.julieoliver.org/

Annie's List, a nonprofit Electing Progressive Women in Texas.
https://annieslist.com/

Casey Chapman Ross Photography and her I am an Activist Coloring Book, available at a live show near you on Nov. 19
https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

Valinda Bolton for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
http://voteforvalinda.com/

Amy Meredith for Judge in the 460th District Court
https://www.amymeredithforjudge.com/

Wendy Davis for Congress in Texas’s 21st district
http://wendyforcongress.com/

Texas Civil Rights Project, legal advocates for the rising social justice movement
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Progress Texas, media and digital strategy company promoting progressive ideals while pushing back on the Texas right wing.
https://progresstexas.org/

Heidi Sloan for Congress in Texas's 25th district
https://heidisloan.com/

Judge Tamara Needles for Judge in Travis County’s 427th District
http://www.needlesforjudge.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune (and about to launch something BIG come January)
https://twitter.com/eramshaw

Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa
https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin

Dyana Limon-Mercado, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party
https://twitter.com/DyanaforChair

Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List
https://twitter.com/RoyceBrooksTX

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

“How To Do Thanksgiving Makeup That Has Nothing To Do With The 566 Federally Recognized Tribes.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYWt2mnalP8&fbclid=IwAR2Hjgjm1wicqJwk5s6wXX0bOPbSym5RFXSaAN5kklDo_NhmrT0hZ4vld4c&app=desktop

“Native Land” app
https://native-land.ca/

The Tonkawa Trail of Tears
http://www.tonkawatribe.com/trailoftears.html

Support Native businesses
http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/p/buy-native.html

The Indigenous Solidarity Networks’ “Rethinking Thanksgiving Toolkit” from Showing Up For Racial Justice https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Me3v2fdjIPBQVkzALHhge2K8q4bCBe7cCBvVAZ11UQc/edit

Native American Rights Fund, which is working on voter protections for indigenous populations and promoting native humans rights
https://www.narf.org/

The Indigenous Environmental Network and Climate Justice Alliance also just released an online toolkit to make it easier to understand community resisting around the environment, like discussing the problems with carbon pricing.
http://co2colonialism.org/?fbclid=IwAR2wP6wkAUL-1Q-yRxwfCPtEOGU-wMri-D7piqW40qjMFAKTVf2baR4eGqg

Society of Native Nations, which is a TX-based nonprofit dedicated to advocating for native people and the earth by helping to protect and preserve native culture, spirituality, teachings, medicine, and way of life.
http://societyofnativenations.org

Help stop the largest ethane cracker plant in the world from being built on the gulf of Corpus Christi by calling or emailing the contacts below with the following script, provided by the Society of Native Nations.

CALL: Mayor McComb of Corpus Christi
361-826-3100
Email: joe.mccomb@cctexas.com

CALL: Environmental Protection Agency, in Houston
281-983-2100

Sample script:

“My name is ____ I am calling to voice my concern with the approval of the ExxonMobil petrochemical plant being built in Corpus Christi that will hurt the local neighborhoods surrounding the plant with health issues and pollution to our air, land, and water. It will also hurt the billion-dollar tourism, of which 50% was ecotourism. I also feel concerned about children attending Corpus Christi Universities with such a higher risk of pollution to the local environment and beaches that will carry the pollution to other parts of the world.

I ask you to please consider stopping the construction of the Cracker Plant and consider other economic choices for Corpus Christi that are more environmentally friendly that will ensure our children have a healthy environment in the future.”

Find unregistered voters in your area
https://mapthe.vote/

Help register voters
https://register2vote.org/

MOVE Texas
https://movetexas.org/

Texas Rising
https://txrising.org/

Jolt
https://jolttx.org/

Blue Action Democrats
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Blue Squad
https://www.bluesquad.co/

She the People
https://www.shethepeople.org/

Swing Left
https://swingleft.org/

Common Cause
https://www.commoncause.org/

Battleground Texas
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

17<10 Flip The TX House
https://flipthetxhouse.com/

League of Women Voters of Texas
https://my.lwv.org/texas

The Census: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aheRpmurAo#action=share

2020 Complete Count Committees
https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-complete-count-committees.html

Fair Maps Texas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FairMapsTexas/

Contact Senator John Cornyn about ending Migrant Protection Protocol, or the "Remain in Mexico" policy with the following sample script, provided by the Children’s Defense Fund.
https://www.tfaforms.com/4720928

https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact
Southeast Texas: 713-572-3337
South Texas: 956-423-0162
West Texas: 806-472-7533
South Central Texas: 210-224-7485
Central Texas: 512-469-6034
East Texas: 903-593-0902
North Texas: 972-239-1310

Or use resist bot to fax or email.
https://resist.bot/
Text RESIST to 50409.

Sample Script:
"My name is ____ and I am a constituent from zip code ____. I urge Senator Cornyn to defund and terminate the harmful Migrant Protection Protocol policy. MPP is a violation of U.S. Immigration law and international humanitarian law. The Department of Homeland Security must be held accountable for violations of the rights of migrants due to their policies. Asylum seekers should be allowed to wait for their asylum hearings in safety within the United States, not be sent to harm in Mexico to wait for months. I am alarmed that they are being returned to dangerous Mexican cities where they are at risk for kidnapping and extortion. I implore you to speak out against these policies. My community welcomes and values immigrants & refugees, and as someone who represents my community, I urge you to do the same."

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

WIRED25: Stories of People Who Are Racing to Save Us
Saying ‘Enough’ to Lousy, Vulnerable Voting Technology (Dana DeBeauvoir, County Clerk, Travis County, Texas)
https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-stories-people-racing-to-save-us/

T-Squared: Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora launching a national news organization for women
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/19/emily-ramshaw-amanda-zamora-t-squared/

Emily Ramshaw
https://twitter.com/eramshaw

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ WHEW, y'all. This is our fav (& final!) episode of season one. By some Texas-sized miracle, we got to talk with Emily Ramshaw mere hours after she announced she'll be leaving her post as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune to create a new non-profit media venture at the intersection of women, politics and policy right here in Austin, TX. It's a don't-miss conversation. We put political F-M-K in the capable hands of some of our sheroes and paid them back with The Rabble's first ever awards. Plus, Ashley hooked us up with a "sh*t to do" so epic, it's guaranteed to hold you over 'til 2020. Catch ya next year!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

If you need a little extra help prepping for those hard holiday conversations…. Lucky you! Citizen Discourse offers trainings that help folks grow listening skills, develop more self awareness and engage in authentic conversations. AND their restorative workshops support a more connected and trusting community. Check them out: https://www.citizendiscourse.org

Circle Brewing Company, local beer that’s tasty, clean and progressive. No chemicals, stabilizing or clarifying agents, cheap additives or gimmicky flavors.
https://www.circlebrewing.com/

The Austin Chapter of APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs), who are doing a lot of work for the 2020 Census.
https://www.apapa.org/chapters/austin-texas/

Margaret Chen Kercher for Judge in Travis County Court at Law #4
https://margaretforjudge.com/

Pritesh Gandhi for Congress in Texas’s 10th district
https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Maria Cantú Hexsel for Judge in Travis County’s 53rd District Court
https://www.mariaforjudge.com/

Flip the Texas House: 17<10 - A Blue Action Democrats statewide initiative
https://bit.ly/37u1vye

Ann Howard for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
https://www.annforcommissioner.com/

José Garza for Travis County District Attorney
https://www.joseforda.com/

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the
https://www.bluesquad.co

Julie Oliver for Congress in Texas’s 25th district
https://www.julieoliver.org/

Annie's List, a nonprofit Electing Progressive Women in Texas.
https://annieslist.com/

Casey Chapman Ross Photography and her I am an Activist Coloring Book, available at a live show near you on Nov. 19
https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

Valinda Bolton for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
http://voteforvalinda.com/

Amy Meredith for Judge in the 460th District Court
https://www.amymeredithforjudge.com/

Wendy Davis for Congress in Texas’s 21st district
http://wendyforcongress.com/

Texas Civil Rights Project, legal advocates for the rising social justice movement
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Progress Texas, media and digital strategy company promoting progressive ideals while pushing back on the Texas right wing.
https://progresstexas.org/

Heidi Sloan for Congress in Texas's 25th district
https://heidisloan.com/

Judge Tamara Needles for Judge in Travis County’s 427th District
http://www.needlesforjudge.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune (and about to launch something BIG come January)
https://twitter.com/eramshaw

Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa
https://twitter.com/GinaForAustin

Dyana Limon-Mercado, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party
https://twitter.com/DyanaforChair

Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List
https://twitter.com/RoyceBrooksTX

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

“How To Do Thanksgiving Makeup That Has Nothing To Do With The 566 Federally Recognized Tribes.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYWt2mnalP8&fbclid=IwAR2Hjgjm1wicqJwk5s6wXX0bOPbSym5RFXSaAN5kklDo_NhmrT0hZ4vld4c&app=desktop

“Native Land” app
https://native-land.ca/

The Tonkawa Trail of Tears
http://www.tonkawatribe.com/trailoftears.html

Support Native businesses
http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/p/buy-native.html

The Indigenous Solidarity Networks’ “Rethinking Thanksgiving Toolkit” from Showing Up For Racial Justice https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Me3v2fdjIPBQVkzALHhge2K8q4bCBe7cCBvVAZ11UQc/edit

Native American Rights Fund, which is working on voter protections for indigenous populations and promoting native humans rights
https://www.narf.org/

The Indigenous Environmental Network and Climate Justice Alliance also just released an online toolkit to make it easier to understand community resisting around the environment, like discussing the problems with carbon pricing.
http://co2colonialism.org/?fbclid=IwAR2wP6wkAUL-1Q-yRxwfCPtEOGU-wMri-D7piqW40qjMFAKTVf2baR4eGqg

Society of Native Nations, which is a TX-based nonprofit dedicated to advocating for native people and the earth by helping to protect and preserve native culture, spirituality, teachings, medicine, and way of life.
http://societyofnativenations.org

Help stop the largest ethane cracker plant in the world from being built on the gulf of Corpus Christi by calling or emailing the contacts below with the following script, provided by the Society of Native Nations.

CALL: Mayor McComb of Corpus Christi
361-826-3100
Email: joe.mccomb@cctexas.com

CALL: Environmental Protection Agency, in Houston
281-983-2100

Sample script:

“My name is ____ I am calling to voice my concern with the approval of the ExxonMobil petrochemical plant being built in Corpus Christi that will hurt the local neighborhoods surrounding the plant with health issues and pollution to our air, land, and water. It will also hurt the billion-dollar tourism, of which 50% was ecotourism. I also feel concerned about children attending Corpus Christi Universities with such a higher risk of pollution to the local environment and beaches that will carry the pollution to other parts of the world.

I ask you to please consider stopping the construction of the Cracker Plant and consider other economic choices for Corpus Christi that are more environmentally friendly that will ensure our children have a healthy environment in the future.”

Find unregistered voters in your area
https://mapthe.vote/

Help register voters
https://register2vote.org/

MOVE Texas
https://movetexas.org/

Texas Rising
https://txrising.org/

Jolt
https://jolttx.org/

Blue Action Democrats
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Blue Squad
https://www.bluesquad.co/

She the People
https://www.shethepeople.org/

Swing Left
https://swingleft.org/

Common Cause
https://www.commoncause.org/

Battleground Texas
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

17<10 Flip The TX House
https://flipthetxhouse.com/

League of Women Voters of Texas
https://my.lwv.org/texas

The Census: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aheRpmurAo#action=share

2020 Complete Count Committees
https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/2020-complete-count-committees.html

Fair Maps Texas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FairMapsTexas/

Contact Senator John Cornyn about ending Migrant Protection Protocol, or the "Remain in Mexico" policy with the following sample script, provided by the Children’s Defense Fund.
https://www.tfaforms.com/4720928

https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact
Southeast Texas: 713-572-3337
South Texas: 956-423-0162
West Texas: 806-472-7533
South Central Texas: 210-224-7485
Central Texas: 512-469-6034
East Texas: 903-593-0902
North Texas: 972-239-1310

Or use resist bot to fax or email.
https://resist.bot/
Text RESIST to 50409.

Sample Script:
"My name is ____ and I am a constituent from zip code ____. I urge Senator Cornyn to defund and terminate the harmful Migrant Protection Protocol policy. MPP is a violation of U.S. Immigration law and international humanitarian law. The Department of Homeland Security must be held accountable for violations of the rights of migrants due to their policies. Asylum seekers should be allowed to wait for their asylum hearings in safety within the United States, not be sent to harm in Mexico to wait for months. I am alarmed that they are being returned to dangerous Mexican cities where they are at risk for kidnapping and extortion. I implore you to speak out against these policies. My community welcomes and values immigrants & refugees, and as someone who represents my community, I urge you to do the same."

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

WIRED25: Stories of People Who Are Racing to Save Us
Saying ‘Enough’ to Lousy, Vulnerable Voting Technology (Dana DeBeauvoir, County Clerk, Travis County, Texas)
https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-stories-people-racing-to-save-us/

T-Squared: Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora launching a national news organization for women
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/19/emily-ramshaw-amanda-zamora-t-squared/

Emily Ramshaw
https://twitter.com/eramshaw

]]> Season 1 Finale! LIVE with Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief (for now) of the Texas Tribune, TX State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Royce Brooks of Annie's List & Dyana Limon-Mercado of Planned Parenthood & the Travis County Dems Rouser 01:04:02 WHEW, y'all. This is our fav (& final!) episode of season one. By some Texas-sized miracle, we got to talk with Emily Ramshaw mere hours after she announced she'll be leaving her post as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune to create a new non-profit media venture at the intersection of women, politics and policy right here in Austin, TX. It's a don't-miss conversation. We put political F-M-K in the capable hands of some of our sheroes and paid them back with The Rabble's first ever awards. Plus, Ashley hooked us up with a "sh*t to do" so epic, it's guaranteed to hold you over 'til 2020. Catch ya next year! WHEW, y'all. This is our fav (& final!) episode of season one. By some Texas-sized miracle, we got to talk with Emily Ramshaw mere hours after she announced she'll be leaving her post as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune to create a new non-profit media venture at the intersection of women, politics and policy right here in Austin, TX. It's a don't-miss conversation. We put political F-M-K in the capable hands of some of our sheroes and paid them back with The Rabble's first ever awards. Plus, Ashley hooked us up with a "sh*t to do" so epic, it's guaranteed to hold you over 'til 2020. Catch ya next year! colonizer guilt, reproductive justice, gina hinojosa, texas women, electability, emily ramshaw, texas politics, thanksgiving, royce brooks, texas tribune, texas, dyana limon-mercado yes full 46 8fb3de5d-06bd-4bc4-aaad-fc8adb47a1ba Immigration activist Joshua Rubin on holding onto love when hope feels lost | Texas is SWINGING, baby | Protecting DACA | #bluesquadgoals For our last episode before the LIVE FINALE (!!!) we sat down with immigration activist Joshua Rubin to talk about what makes someone decide that they need to be on the front lines of an issue, no matter the cost. Josh, founder of Witness: Tornillo and a major reason why they closed those camps, believes that love is what kept his fire burning even after his hope was gone. We also learned about swing states (ahem, TEXAS) from Swing Left, and got revved up to make another push to protect DACA.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 7 - 9pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

If you need a little extra help prepping for those hard holiday conversations…. Lucky you! Citizen Discourse offers trainings that help folks grow listening skills, develop more self awareness and engage in authentic conversations. AND their restorative workshops support a more connected and trusting community. Check them out: https://www.citizendiscourse.org

Circle Brewing Company, local beer that’s tasty, clean and progressive. No chemicals, stabilizing or clarifying agents, cheap additives or gimmicky flavors.
https://www.circlebrewing.com/

The Austin Chapter of APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs), who are doing a lot of work for the 2020 Census.
https://www.apapa.org/chapters/austin-texas/

Margaret Chen Kercher for Judge in Travis County Court at Law #4
https://margaretforjudge.com/

Pritesh Gandhi for Congress in Texas’s 10th district
https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Maria Cantú Hexsel for Judge in Travis County’s 53rd District Court
https://www.mariaforjudge.com/

Flip the Texas House: 17<10 - A Blue Action Democrats statewide initiative

Ann Howard for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
https://www.annforcommissioner.com/

José Garza for Travis County District Attorney
https://www.joseforda.com/

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the
https://www.bluesquad.co

Julie Oliver for Congress in Texas’s 25th district
https://www.julieoliver.org/

Annie's List, a nonprofit Electing Progressive Women in Texas.
https://annieslist.com/

Casey Chapman Ross Photography and her I am an Activist Coloring Book, available at a live show near you on Nov. 19
https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

Valinda Bolton for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
http://voteforvalinda.com/

Amy Meredith for Judge in the 460th District Court
https://www.amymeredithforjudge.com/

Wendy Davis for Congress in Texas’s 21st district
http://wendyforcongress.com/

CItizen Discourse, offering trainings that help folks engage in more authentic conversations, like those hard holiday conversations we just talked about
https://citizendiscourse.org/

Texas Civil Rights Project, legal advocates for the rising social justice movement
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Progress Texas, media and digital strategy company promoting progressive ideals while pushing back on the Texas right wing.
https://progresstexas.org/

Heidi Sloan for Congress in Texas's 25th district
https://heidisloan.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Joshua Rubin

Immigration Rights Activist
https://www.facebook.com/groups/339957239906299/

Witness At Tornillo (movie)
https://www.tugg.com/titles/witness-at-tornillo?fbclid=IwAR3TZPM_DFW5o9uG6GS-vUSL59mS-WxVF8xZPVzo2F6pQsQHqsWlGdHfkIk

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

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  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Sign up to protect asylum and pack the court in San Antonio on Nov. 19: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN8ZeXrj_lPEBs1254eR9e0o0voQG6kbrGcI7h-ZikEkIKVQ/viewform

Our friend of the pod and former guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson runs the Children’s Defense Fund’s monthly Immigration Newsletter, which includes resources, news highlights and very tangible action items, like this San Antonio opp: https://www.tfaforms.com/4720928

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Swing Left focuses on mobilizing blue voters in swing states, and getting out the vote where it matters! And yes, Texas is in fact a swing state now: https://swingleft.org

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the progressive actions that help turn Texas blue:
https://www.bluesquad.co

Statement by Texas Attorney General Paxton concerning his belief that DACA is unlawful, and claiming that DACA recipients incur high costs from the state: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-files-multistate-amicus-brief-supreme-court-supporting-trump-administration-effort-rescind

A study that indicates Paxton's claim is . . . misleading: https://itep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018DACA.pdf

This week here in Austin, hundreds of students and leaders from orgs like United We Dream, Texas Rising, Texas Organizing Project staged a school walkout and marched to Ken Paxton’s office. These are great organization to follow to stay up to date on what’s going on and how you can help rally and support Dreamers:

United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/

Texas Rising: https://txrising.org

Texas Organizing Project: https://organizetexas.org/

Deeds Not Words and Claudia Yoli: https://deedsnotwords.com/ - Claudia's story: https://progresstexas.org/blog/daca-recipients-must-be-protected-ahead-scotus-case?fbclid=IwAR1YVXlpZZXYFXDtRAOk5NQivIUXzkimi5r7hXZtpr1cTXaBhCwCaL1aQKE

Texas dreamers in limbo as Trump bargains their protections for border wall funding:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/23/texas-daca-recipients-limbo-trump-bargains-border-wall/

Paxton’s claim that DACA costs Texas $250 million every year doesn’t count program's contributions:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/08/30/paxtons-claim-that-daca-costs-texas-250-million-every-year-doesnt-count-program-s-contributions/

AG Pax­ton State­ment on DACA Supreme Court Argument:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-statement-daca-supreme-court-argument

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ For our last episode before the LIVE FINALE (!!!) we sat down with immigration activist Joshua Rubin to talk about what makes someone decide that they need to be on the front lines of an issue, no matter the cost. Josh, founder of Witness: Tornillo and a major reason why they closed those camps, believes that love is what kept his fire burning even after his hope was gone. We also learned about swing states (ahem, TEXAS) from Swing Left, and got revved up to make another push to protect DACA.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 7 - 9pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

If you need a little extra help prepping for those hard holiday conversations…. Lucky you! Citizen Discourse offers trainings that help folks grow listening skills, develop more self awareness and engage in authentic conversations. AND their restorative workshops support a more connected and trusting community. Check them out: https://www.citizendiscourse.org

Circle Brewing Company, local beer that’s tasty, clean and progressive. No chemicals, stabilizing or clarifying agents, cheap additives or gimmicky flavors.
https://www.circlebrewing.com/

The Austin Chapter of APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs), who are doing a lot of work for the 2020 Census.
https://www.apapa.org/chapters/austin-texas/

Margaret Chen Kercher for Judge in Travis County Court at Law #4
https://margaretforjudge.com/

Pritesh Gandhi for Congress in Texas’s 10th district
https://www.gandhifortexas.com/

Maria Cantú Hexsel for Judge in Travis County’s 53rd District Court
https://www.mariaforjudge.com/

Flip the Texas House: 17<10 - A Blue Action Democrats statewide initiative

Ann Howard for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
https://www.annforcommissioner.com/

José Garza for Travis County District Attorney
https://www.joseforda.com/

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the
https://www.bluesquad.co

Julie Oliver for Congress in Texas’s 25th district
https://www.julieoliver.org/

Annie's List, a nonprofit Electing Progressive Women in Texas.
https://annieslist.com/

Casey Chapman Ross Photography and her I am an Activist Coloring Book, available at a live show near you on Nov. 19
https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

Valinda Bolton for Travis County Commissioner Pct 3
http://voteforvalinda.com/

Amy Meredith for Judge in the 460th District Court
https://www.amymeredithforjudge.com/

Wendy Davis for Congress in Texas’s 21st district
http://wendyforcongress.com/

CItizen Discourse, offering trainings that help folks engage in more authentic conversations, like those hard holiday conversations we just talked about
https://citizendiscourse.org/

Texas Civil Rights Project, legal advocates for the rising social justice movement
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Progress Texas, media and digital strategy company promoting progressive ideals while pushing back on the Texas right wing.
https://progresstexas.org/

Heidi Sloan for Congress in Texas's 25th district
https://heidisloan.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Joshua Rubin

Immigration Rights Activist
https://www.facebook.com/groups/339957239906299/

Witness At Tornillo (movie)
https://www.tugg.com/titles/witness-at-tornillo?fbclid=IwAR3TZPM_DFW5o9uG6GS-vUSL59mS-WxVF8xZPVzo2F6pQsQHqsWlGdHfkIk

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Sign up to protect asylum and pack the court in San Antonio on Nov. 19: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN8ZeXrj_lPEBs1254eR9e0o0voQG6kbrGcI7h-ZikEkIKVQ/viewform

Our friend of the pod and former guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson runs the Children’s Defense Fund’s monthly Immigration Newsletter, which includes resources, news highlights and very tangible action items, like this San Antonio opp: https://www.tfaforms.com/4720928

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Swing Left focuses on mobilizing blue voters in swing states, and getting out the vote where it matters! And yes, Texas is in fact a swing state now: https://swingleft.org

The Blue Squad app, which you can download now to do all the progressive actions that help turn Texas blue:
https://www.bluesquad.co

Statement by Texas Attorney General Paxton concerning his belief that DACA is unlawful, and claiming that DACA recipients incur high costs from the state: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-files-multistate-amicus-brief-supreme-court-supporting-trump-administration-effort-rescind

A study that indicates Paxton's claim is . . . misleading: https://itep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018DACA.pdf

This week here in Austin, hundreds of students and leaders from orgs like United We Dream, Texas Rising, Texas Organizing Project staged a school walkout and marched to Ken Paxton’s office. These are great organization to follow to stay up to date on what’s going on and how you can help rally and support Dreamers:

United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/

Texas Rising: https://txrising.org

Texas Organizing Project: https://organizetexas.org/

Deeds Not Words and Claudia Yoli: https://deedsnotwords.com/ - Claudia's story: https://progresstexas.org/blog/daca-recipients-must-be-protected-ahead-scotus-case?fbclid=IwAR1YVXlpZZXYFXDtRAOk5NQivIUXzkimi5r7hXZtpr1cTXaBhCwCaL1aQKE

Texas dreamers in limbo as Trump bargains their protections for border wall funding:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/23/texas-daca-recipients-limbo-trump-bargains-border-wall/

Paxton’s claim that DACA costs Texas $250 million every year doesn’t count program's contributions:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/08/30/paxtons-claim-that-daca-costs-texas-250-million-every-year-doesnt-count-program-s-contributions/

AG Pax­ton State­ment on DACA Supreme Court Argument:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-statement-daca-supreme-court-argument

]]> Immigration activist Joshua Rubin on holding onto love when hope feels lost | Texas is SWINGING, baby | Protecting DACA | #bluesquadgoals Rouser 01:16:20 For our last episode before the LIVE FINALE (!!!) we sat down with immigration activist Joshua Rubin to talk about what makes someone decide that they need to be on the front lines of an issue, no matter the cost. Josh, founder of Witness: Tornillo and a major reason why they closed those camps, believes that love is what kept his fire burning even after his hope was gone. We also learned about swing states (ahem, TEXAS) from Swing Left, and got revved up to make another push to protect DACA. For our last episode before the LIVE FINALE (!!!) we sat down with immigration activist Joshua Rubin to talk about what makes someone decide that they need to be on the front lines of an issue, no matter the cost. Josh, founder of Witness: Tornillo and a major reason why they closed those camps, believes that love is what kept his fire burning even after his hope was gone. We also learned about swing states (ahem, TEXAS) from Swing Left, and got revved up to make another push to protect DACA. progressive politics, rouser, swing state, texas politics, gerrymandering, tx, daca, dreamers, immigration, the rabble, tx politics, texas no full 45 6ce69c1a-4eda-4f98-b685-0551882f5506 U.S. Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards on education, healthcare, and getting results | Why EVERYONE should care about schools | Justice for Rodney Reed | Are YOU The Next Wendy Davis?? We're all about getting Texans to TAKE ACTION - but first we need to GET EDUCATED! This week we dove into recent developments in public school closures, and got lessons in the history of systemic inequity from the UT Institute for Urban Policy and Research. We also got to sit down with US Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards (in between her call-filled campaign road trips) to discuss the new generation of senators - electeds who are connected to their constituents, even all the way from DC. She's all about RESULTS, and we're here for it.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 7 - 9pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS AUSTIN DINNER & COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE AFTER PARTY

Join us this Fall as we combine two of Austin’s signature events for Planned Parenthood into one spectacular evening. Funds raised will be used to help provide essential healthcare and health education services to women, men, and young people who rely on Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.

The night will be filled with motivating and inspiring dialogue by two-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer, advocate Laverne Cox. A trans woman of color, who is breaking boundaries ad making history.

Following the Austin Annual Dinner, we’ll amp up the evening with dancing, drinks, desserts and entertainment at our Cocktails for a Cause After Party, where we'll bring together the current and next generation of PPGT supporters to mix and mingle while continuing to raise funds to enable us to provide our patients trusted, non-judgmental healthcare, No. Matter. What.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Candidate for US Senate Amanda Edwards

https://amandafortexas.com/

https://www.facebook.com/amandafortexas/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

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  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

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SH*T TO DO:

If you care about the fact that Texas is dead last in providing healthcare coverage to its citizens, join us on a #SickOfItTX block walk this weekend: https://www.sickofittx.com/events

Half of registered Texas voters turned out in 2018. Just 12% turned out this year. Let's do better in 2020!
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/06/texas-2019-election-voter-turnout/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1573067589&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&fbclid=IwAR24fDdhSqJrXMKBkFl5NoNnlrvG_Zi5NBmQyd67nnG07KrZ8UU2ts2xkeA

RSVP to the She The People members strategy call: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3uAlhcKXyOCExlqg0rxzAN1WYrnL7Vj4U9RENc1VcClWPPg/viewform
Watch and share the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkKyxQvxwQ
Join the movement: https://www.shethepeople.org/join-the-movement

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Need a beginner's guide to local government? That's where A Functional Democracy comes in: https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com

Want to listen to Kristen's first public address as The Next Wendy Davis . . . or become The Next Wendy Davis yourself?!? Come to We Are The Party, a mock city council meeting on December 11th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-the-party-tickets-75248535395

Bipartisan group of Texas legislators calling for Governor Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/05/rodney-reed-texas-death-row-execution-greg-abbott-plea/

Letter written by the bipartisan legislators to Governor Abbott: https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9bf7f684869ea450df2dfecccbdede95/CJRC%20Reed%20Letter.pdf?_ga=2.227222557.1485691392.1573061351-1444260343.1573061351

The Innocence Project has an easy way for you to ask Governor Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed, currently scheduled for November 20: https://www.innocenceproject.org/stand-with-rodney-reed-on-texas-death-row/

Austin ISD's plans to close four more schools based on budget concerns: https://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-says-four-schools-stayed-closure-list-because-it-wouldnt-cost-extra-shut-them

Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis at UT Austin: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/

A little Rabble Pod background on the history of systemic racism in Austin: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/28/episode-7-lets-send-txlege-to-sex-ed-citizenship-test-cash-cab-how-can-we-support-the-black-community-to-john-cornyn-boy-bye

Contact the AISD school board and find out who represents you: https://www.austinisd.org/board/members

Amanda Edwards for U.S. Senate: https://amandafortexas.com/

The current landscape of the U.S. Senate race in Texas: http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/without-beto-orourke-texas-senate-primary-wide-open

More about Amanda Edwards from the Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/columnists/grieder/article/Amanda-Edwards-is-someone-to-watch-in-Democratic-14109711.php

If you care about the fact that Texas is dead last in providing healthcare coverage to its citizens, join us on a #SickOfItTX block walk this weekend: https://www.sickofittx.com/events

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2019 10:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're all about getting Texans to TAKE ACTION - but first we need to GET EDUCATED! This week we dove into recent developments in public school closures, and got lessons in the history of systemic inequity from the UT Institute for Urban Policy and Research. We also got to sit down with US Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards (in between her call-filled campaign road trips) to discuss the new generation of senators - electeds who are connected to their constituents, even all the way from DC. She's all about RESULTS, and we're here for it.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 7 - 9pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS AUSTIN DINNER & COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE AFTER PARTY

Join us this Fall as we combine two of Austin’s signature events for Planned Parenthood into one spectacular evening. Funds raised will be used to help provide essential healthcare and health education services to women, men, and young people who rely on Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.

The night will be filled with motivating and inspiring dialogue by two-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer, advocate Laverne Cox. A trans woman of color, who is breaking boundaries ad making history.

Following the Austin Annual Dinner, we’ll amp up the evening with dancing, drinks, desserts and entertainment at our Cocktails for a Cause After Party, where we'll bring together the current and next generation of PPGT supporters to mix and mingle while continuing to raise funds to enable us to provide our patients trusted, non-judgmental healthcare, No. Matter. What.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Candidate for US Senate Amanda Edwards

https://amandafortexas.com/

https://www.facebook.com/amandafortexas/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

If you care about the fact that Texas is dead last in providing healthcare coverage to its citizens, join us on a #SickOfItTX block walk this weekend: https://www.sickofittx.com/events

Half of registered Texas voters turned out in 2018. Just 12% turned out this year. Let's do better in 2020!
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/06/texas-2019-election-voter-turnout/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1573067589&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&fbclid=IwAR24fDdhSqJrXMKBkFl5NoNnlrvG_Zi5NBmQyd67nnG07KrZ8UU2ts2xkeA

RSVP to the She The People members strategy call: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3uAlhcKXyOCExlqg0rxzAN1WYrnL7Vj4U9RENc1VcClWPPg/viewform
Watch and share the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkKyxQvxwQ
Join the movement: https://www.shethepeople.org/join-the-movement

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Need a beginner's guide to local government? That's where A Functional Democracy comes in: https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com

Want to listen to Kristen's first public address as The Next Wendy Davis . . . or become The Next Wendy Davis yourself?!? Come to We Are The Party, a mock city council meeting on December 11th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-the-party-tickets-75248535395

Bipartisan group of Texas legislators calling for Governor Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/05/rodney-reed-texas-death-row-execution-greg-abbott-plea/

Letter written by the bipartisan legislators to Governor Abbott: https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9bf7f684869ea450df2dfecccbdede95/CJRC%20Reed%20Letter.pdf?_ga=2.227222557.1485691392.1573061351-1444260343.1573061351

The Innocence Project has an easy way for you to ask Governor Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed, currently scheduled for November 20: https://www.innocenceproject.org/stand-with-rodney-reed-on-texas-death-row/

Austin ISD's plans to close four more schools based on budget concerns: https://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-says-four-schools-stayed-closure-list-because-it-wouldnt-cost-extra-shut-them

Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis at UT Austin: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/

A little Rabble Pod background on the history of systemic racism in Austin: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/28/episode-7-lets-send-txlege-to-sex-ed-citizenship-test-cash-cab-how-can-we-support-the-black-community-to-john-cornyn-boy-bye

Contact the AISD school board and find out who represents you: https://www.austinisd.org/board/members

Amanda Edwards for U.S. Senate: https://amandafortexas.com/

The current landscape of the U.S. Senate race in Texas: http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/without-beto-orourke-texas-senate-primary-wide-open

More about Amanda Edwards from the Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/columnists/grieder/article/Amanda-Edwards-is-someone-to-watch-in-Democratic-14109711.php

If you care about the fact that Texas is dead last in providing healthcare coverage to its citizens, join us on a #SickOfItTX block walk this weekend: https://www.sickofittx.com/events

]]> U.S. Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards on education, healthcare, and getting results | Why EVERYONE should care about schools | Justice for Rodney Reed | Are YOU The Next Wendy Davis?? Rouser 01:09:53 We're all about getting Texans to TAKE ACTION - but first we need to GET EDUCATED! This week we dove into recent developments in public school closures, and got lessons in the history of systemic inequity from the UT Institute for Urban Policy and Research. We also got to sit down with US Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards (in between her call-filled campaign road trips) to discuss the new generation of senators - electeds who are connected to their constituents, even all the way from DC. She's all about RESULTS, and we're here for it. We're all about getting Texans to TAKE ACTION - but first we need to GET EDUCATED! This week we dove into recent developments in public school closures, and got lessons in the history of systemic inequity from the UT Institute for Urban Policy and Research. We also got to sit down with US Senate Candidate Amanda Edwards (in between her call-filled campaign road trips) to discuss the new generation of senators - electeds who are connected to their constituents, even all the way from DC. She's all about RESULTS, and we're here for it. tx, texas politics, education, rouser, public schools, the rabble, progressive politics, tx senate, charter schools, criminal justice, healthcare, tx politics, justice reform, texas yes full 44 2db0cf5b-85be-4656-9f10-b4c070f878c3 Austin Mayor Steve Adler on state vs city + homelessness | FREAKING VOTE! | Haunted Capitol tour! | Free Delicia Carmichael | We <3 Lina Hidalgo Judging from the Halloween-week drama in the Lone Star State, there's nothing that Texas Republicans find scarier than... CITIES! And... DEMOCRATS! No wonder Gov. Abbott and (soon-to-be-ex) Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen are so spooked by Austin. We had a great talk with Austin's Mayor Steve Adler on the city's plan to house rather than hide our neighbors experiencing homelessness as well as Speaker Bonnen's "dumbass" mayors comment. Also, we spent Halloween at the Capitol listening to ghost stories because of course we did.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

"I AM AN ACTIVIST" COLORING BOOK BY CASEY CHAPMAN-ROSS

"I am an Activist!" is a coloring book made to inspire and engage kids toward civic engagement from an early age (target range ages 5-10). Kiddos can have fun coloring the illustrated scenes of activism while learning what words like solidarity, empathy, advocate, optimism, GOTV and more mean. It aims at helping teach kids to speak up for what they believe in, be proud to be themselves and support others in doing the same.

Release info: Pre-sale available NOW! https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

PLANNED PARENTHOOD TEXAS ANNUAL PARTY

Join us this Fall as we combine two of Austin’s signature events for Planned Parenthood into one spectacular evening. Funds raised will be used to help provide essential healthcare and health education services to women, men, and young people who rely on Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.

The night will be filled with motivating and inspiring dialogue by two-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer, advocate Laverne Cox. A trans woman of color, who is breaking boundaries ad making history.

Following the Austin Annual Dinner, we’ll amp up the evening with dancing, drinks, desserts and entertainment at our Cocktails for a Cause After Party, where we'll bring together the current and next generation of PPGT supporters to mix and mingle while continuing to raise funds to enable us to provide our patients trusted, non-judgmental healthcare, No. Matter. What.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

https://twitter.com/MayorAdler

https://www.facebook.com/austinmayoradler/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell the U.S. Senate: Include Gun Safety Provisions in the Violence Against Women Act
https://act.everytown.org/sign/US_Senate_VAWA_Include_Gun_Safety/?source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&refcode=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&utm_source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=20191029-vawa-A

Also... VOTE!!! Early voting ends Friday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. This stuff is important and we're happy to tell you how we're voting: https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Fake news about what Austin schools are teaching re: sex (hint: we're not telling kids to do anal):
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/austin-school-district-sex-ed/?fbclid=IwAR1bYduEHy8g9GbmY-TgtImoPPkZPuQJRrAmft2lYh0QcBSo-BEsnTXVgLY

Haunted Capitol tours:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/haunted-capitol-tour-explores-death-ghost-stories-in-statehouse/

Other seasonal tours of the Texas Capitol:
https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html#specialty

Harris County expands gun surrender program:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-expands-gun-surrender-program-adds-14572449.php?fbclid=IwAR3UZ6Wsl-OocGhN-0ZQu8hEDThHPr_kElH4DLNXl1dGukOp87O7cAc0S6s

The case of the teen sentenced to 20 years for being a victim of sex trafficking:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-trafficking-teens-united-states_n_5d9f6e89e4b02c9da04692ef?fbclid=IwAR24c2cqzY3TLlFElUKRQpWkyB6dbSb6TGtRIuvOVi4cA1FGzjJY2dZ6TDk

Sign the petition to get her sentence commuted:
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/commute-the-sentence-1

https://www.lonestarjusticealliance.org/

TxDOT to clear out homeless camps in Austin:
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/txdot-to-clear-trash-debris-from-17-homeless-encampments-under-area-overpasses

Austin Chronicle endorsements for November 5 election:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-10-18/chronicle-endorsements-for-the-november-5-election/

Rouser endorsements for November 5 election:
https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide

Pros and cons of citizen-led initiatives:
https://communityimpact.com/austin/top-stories/2019/10/23/some-austinites-praise-citizen-initiated-petitions-as-essential-others-say-they-show-democracys-vulnerabilities/

Supposedly Bonnen regrets shit-talking cities and counties:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-regrets-recorded-comments-cities-counties/

]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Judging from the Halloween-week drama in the Lone Star State, there's nothing that Texas Republicans find scarier than... CITIES! And... DEMOCRATS! No wonder Gov. Abbott and (soon-to-be-ex) Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen are so spooked by Austin. We had a great talk with Austin's Mayor Steve Adler on the city's plan to house rather than hide our neighbors experiencing homelessness as well as Speaker Bonnen's "dumbass" mayors comment. Also, we spent Halloween at the Capitol listening to ghost stories because of course we did.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa; Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

"I AM AN ACTIVIST" COLORING BOOK BY CASEY CHAPMAN-ROSS

"I am an Activist!" is a coloring book made to inspire and engage kids toward civic engagement from an early age (target range ages 5-10). Kiddos can have fun coloring the illustrated scenes of activism while learning what words like solidarity, empathy, advocate, optimism, GOTV and more mean. It aims at helping teach kids to speak up for what they believe in, be proud to be themselves and support others in doing the same.

Release info: Pre-sale available NOW! https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

PLANNED PARENTHOOD TEXAS ANNUAL PARTY

Join us this Fall as we combine two of Austin’s signature events for Planned Parenthood into one spectacular evening. Funds raised will be used to help provide essential healthcare and health education services to women, men, and young people who rely on Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas.

The night will be filled with motivating and inspiring dialogue by two-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer, advocate Laverne Cox. A trans woman of color, who is breaking boundaries ad making history.

Following the Austin Annual Dinner, we’ll amp up the evening with dancing, drinks, desserts and entertainment at our Cocktails for a Cause After Party, where we'll bring together the current and next generation of PPGT supporters to mix and mingle while continuing to raise funds to enable us to provide our patients trusted, non-judgmental healthcare, No. Matter. What.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

https://twitter.com/MayorAdler

https://www.facebook.com/austinmayoradler/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell the U.S. Senate: Include Gun Safety Provisions in the Violence Against Women Act
https://act.everytown.org/sign/US_Senate_VAWA_Include_Gun_Safety/?source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&refcode=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&utm_source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=20191029-vawa-A

Also... VOTE!!! Early voting ends Friday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. This stuff is important and we're happy to tell you how we're voting: https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Fake news about what Austin schools are teaching re: sex (hint: we're not telling kids to do anal):
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/austin-school-district-sex-ed/?fbclid=IwAR1bYduEHy8g9GbmY-TgtImoPPkZPuQJRrAmft2lYh0QcBSo-BEsnTXVgLY

Haunted Capitol tours:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/haunted-capitol-tour-explores-death-ghost-stories-in-statehouse/

Other seasonal tours of the Texas Capitol:
https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html#specialty

Harris County expands gun surrender program:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-expands-gun-surrender-program-adds-14572449.php?fbclid=IwAR3UZ6Wsl-OocGhN-0ZQu8hEDThHPr_kElH4DLNXl1dGukOp87O7cAc0S6s

The case of the teen sentenced to 20 years for being a victim of sex trafficking:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-trafficking-teens-united-states_n_5d9f6e89e4b02c9da04692ef?fbclid=IwAR24c2cqzY3TLlFElUKRQpWkyB6dbSb6TGtRIuvOVi4cA1FGzjJY2dZ6TDk

Sign the petition to get her sentence commuted:
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/commute-the-sentence-1

https://www.lonestarjusticealliance.org/

TxDOT to clear out homeless camps in Austin:
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/txdot-to-clear-trash-debris-from-17-homeless-encampments-under-area-overpasses

Austin Chronicle endorsements for November 5 election:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-10-18/chronicle-endorsements-for-the-november-5-election/

Rouser endorsements for November 5 election:
https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide

Pros and cons of citizen-led initiatives:
https://communityimpact.com/austin/top-stories/2019/10/23/some-austinites-praise-citizen-initiated-petitions-as-essential-others-say-they-show-democracys-vulnerabilities/

Supposedly Bonnen regrets shit-talking cities and counties:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-regrets-recorded-comments-cities-counties/

]]> Austin Mayor Steve Adler on state vs city + homelessness | FREAKING VOTE! | Haunted Capitol tour! | Free Delicia Carmichael | We <3 Lina Hidalgo Rouser 01:03:21 Judging from the Halloween-week drama in the Lone Star State, there's nothing that Texas Republicans find scarier than... CITIES! And... DEMOCRATS! No wonder Gov. Abbott and (soon-to-be-ex) Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen are so spooked by Austin. We had a great talk with Austin's Mayor Steve Adler on the city's plan to house rather than hide our neighbors experiencing homelessness as well as Speaker Bonnen's "dumbass mayors" comment. Also, we spent Halloween at the Capitol listening to ghost stories because of course we did. Judging from the Halloween-week drama in the Lone Star State, there's nothing that Texas Republicans find scarier than... CITIES! And... DEMOCRATS! No wonder Gov. Abbott and (soon-to-be-ex) Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen are so spooked by Austin. We had a great talk with Austin's Mayor Steve Adler on the city's plan to house rather than hide our neighbors experiencing homelessness as well as Speaker Bonnen's "dumbass mayors" comment. Also, we spent Halloween at the Capitol listening to ghost stories because of course we did. steve adler, texas politics, austin, mayor adler, texas constiutional amendments, homelessness, november 5 election, haunted capitol, voting, texas yes full 43 aec705ba-fc91-4357-a455-41f21fe71051 The AOC episode... mini Green New Deal + AOC endorses Jessica Cisneros in TX-28 | NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder talks racism & policing | Money in politics We're down with AOC (yeah, you know me)... and apparently she's down with TX! Especially young, progressive Latina Jessica Cisneros running in TX-28. Plus, the Green New Deal is already starting right here in ATX. And we get deeper into race relations and policing in the wake of Atatiana Jefferson's death with local legend Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING

The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

"I AM AN ACTIVIST" COLORING BOOK BY CASEY CHAPMAN-ROSS

"I am an Activist!" is a coloring book made to inspire and engage kids toward civic engagement from an early age (target range ages 5-10). Kiddos can have fun coloring the illustrated scenes of activism while learning what words like solidarity, empathy, advocate, optimism, GOTV and more mean. It aims at helping teach kids to speak up for what they believe in, be proud to be themselves and support others in doing the same.

Release info: Pre-sale available NOW! https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book

ELDORADO CAFE

Eldorado Cafe at 3300 W. Anderson Lane in Austin has BOMB carnitas, y'all. They are a locally owned, laid back neighborhood spot serving Mexican-inspired comfort food.

https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Nelson Linder, President of the Austin NAACP

http://www.naacpaustin.com

https://www.facebook.com/Austin-NAACP-311380925645190/

See Nelson Linder's talk on the history of race relations and policing in Central Texas at the Calaboose African American History Museum in San Marcos on Sunday, November 3 from 4-6pm - https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/

Check out his radio show at 7am on Tuesdays on KAZI 88.7FM in ATX!
https://www.facebook.com/112048858801/photos/a.10151800330433802/10157076357983802/?type=3&theater

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

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SH*T TO DO:

People are getting to work now, being real smart about how we register voters, which is the first step to flipping seats!

URGENT!! We need to unlock $3,500 in matching funds by the end of the day Friday, October 25 (the day this podcast comes out!)
Please help fund targeted voter registration - this is a two-fer! By sending voter reg forms to Democrats who aren't yet registered, we can help bump Steve Allison from the TX State House in HD121 AND Chip Roy from Congress in TX21!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121

You'll get more info at that link above ^^^^, or check out the pinned post at Texans for Change:
https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/

Blue Squad is gearing up for the official launch of its voter registration app in November. They’re looking for volunteers that can help test the new mobile app, to help flip Texas House District 28 in the Nov. 5 special election for Dr. Eliz Markowitz, the only Democrat running against six Republicans in the most competitive race in TX this year. Especially if you or anyone you know lives in this district west of Houston, sign up to volunteer! https://www.bluesquad.co/qa28

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Jessica Cisneros – Texas’s AOC?
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/10/8480737/jessica-cisneros-cuellar-texas-race

Henry Cuellar’s fight for gun safety
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/politics/henry-cuellar-nra.html

Jessica Cisneros official campaign page (!!)
https://www.jessicacisnerosforcongress.com/

Join Annie’s List, Becky & Reps. Hinojosa, Howard & Zwiener for a panel discussion and free screening of Knock Down the House this Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm at The Riveter:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knock-down-the-house-screening-panel-discussion-atx-tickets-74455244641?aff=eac2

Gregorio Casar – District 4 Council Member
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GregorioCasar/posts/

Keep Austin Green!! Sustainable job expansion:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-grant-to-focus-on-creating-green-jobs-in-the-austin-area/

Austin Greenworks’ grant to fund sustainable employment
https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/whispers/coalition-wins-green-jobs-grant/?fbclid=IwAR3NnnOL80uilqoYcSNsYRXuL4os1oGl-x6bfTn2DtHsHsXvvYbtUxh0Yds#.XahebvxvhvI.twitter%E2%80%AC

Texas’ valuable natural resource - wind
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/10/18/texas-wind-energy-so-strong-its-beating-out-coal-power/3865995002/

How the Green New Deal may effect energy costs
https://www.texaspolicy.com/green-new-deal-puts-texans-in-the-red/

NAIL ART FOR CASTRO!!
https://twitter.com/SaraChicaD/status/1186673344327966720?s=20

Police violence – a visual
https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/

Fort Worth’s troubling police conduct
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/us/fort-worth-shooting-jefferson-dean.html

Funding voter registration in HD121 and TX 21
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121

Trump’s xenophobic social media campaign in Texas
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-is-at-the-center-of-trumps-anti-immigrant-facebook-ad-campaign/

Raise your hand if you suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=TDS

How green is Georgetown?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/texas-town-future-renewable-energy-180968410/

What does our democracy cost?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2016s-price-tag-6-8-billion/

Castro’s ultimatum for campaign funding
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/julian-castro-says-hell-drop-out-if-he-doesnt-raise-800000-november/

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're down with AOC (yeah, you know me)... and apparently she's down with TX! Especially young, progressive Latina Jessica Cisneros running in TX-28. Plus, the Green New Deal is already starting right here in ATX. And we get deeper into race relations and policing in the wake of Atatiana Jefferson's death with local legend Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. Special guests include Emily Ramshaw, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Tribune; Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie's List; Dyana Limon-Mercado, Chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; and more! With surprise performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + more. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

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The Riveter is a co-working space built by women for everyone. Rouser has been officing at The Riveter for the past couple months, and we literally cannot say enough nice things about it. The space is great, we love having events there, we love the free mentoring sessions they offer, and we love all the incredible folks we've gotten to meet at neighboring desks, from campaign staffers to entrepreneurs to innovators of every sort. If you're looking for an office or co-working space, check them out!

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"I am an Activist!" is a coloring book made to inspire and engage kids toward civic engagement from an early age (target range ages 5-10). Kiddos can have fun coloring the illustrated scenes of activism while learning what words like solidarity, empathy, advocate, optimism, GOTV and more mean. It aims at helping teach kids to speak up for what they believe in, be proud to be themselves and support others in doing the same.

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ELDORADO CAFE

Eldorado Cafe at 3300 W. Anderson Lane in Austin has BOMB carnitas, y'all. They are a locally owned, laid back neighborhood spot serving Mexican-inspired comfort food.

https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Nelson Linder, President of the Austin NAACP

http://www.naacpaustin.com

https://www.facebook.com/Austin-NAACP-311380925645190/

See Nelson Linder's talk on the history of race relations and policing in Central Texas at the Calaboose African American History Museum in San Marcos on Sunday, November 3 from 4-6pm - https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/

Check out his radio show at 7am on Tuesdays on KAZI 88.7FM in ATX!
https://www.facebook.com/112048858801/photos/a.10151800330433802/10157076357983802/?type=3&theater

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

People are getting to work now, being real smart about how we register voters, which is the first step to flipping seats!

URGENT!! We need to unlock $3,500 in matching funds by the end of the day Friday, October 25 (the day this podcast comes out!)
Please help fund targeted voter registration - this is a two-fer! By sending voter reg forms to Democrats who aren't yet registered, we can help bump Steve Allison from the TX State House in HD121 AND Chip Roy from Congress in TX21!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121

You'll get more info at that link above ^^^^, or check out the pinned post at Texans for Change:
https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/

Blue Squad is gearing up for the official launch of its voter registration app in November. They’re looking for volunteers that can help test the new mobile app, to help flip Texas House District 28 in the Nov. 5 special election for Dr. Eliz Markowitz, the only Democrat running against six Republicans in the most competitive race in TX this year. Especially if you or anyone you know lives in this district west of Houston, sign up to volunteer! https://www.bluesquad.co/qa28

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Jessica Cisneros – Texas’s AOC?
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/10/8480737/jessica-cisneros-cuellar-texas-race

Henry Cuellar’s fight for gun safety
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/politics/henry-cuellar-nra.html

Jessica Cisneros official campaign page (!!)
https://www.jessicacisnerosforcongress.com/

Join Annie’s List, Becky & Reps. Hinojosa, Howard & Zwiener for a panel discussion and free screening of Knock Down the House this Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm at The Riveter:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knock-down-the-house-screening-panel-discussion-atx-tickets-74455244641?aff=eac2

Gregorio Casar – District 4 Council Member
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GregorioCasar/posts/

Keep Austin Green!! Sustainable job expansion:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-grant-to-focus-on-creating-green-jobs-in-the-austin-area/

Austin Greenworks’ grant to fund sustainable employment
https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/whispers/coalition-wins-green-jobs-grant/?fbclid=IwAR3NnnOL80uilqoYcSNsYRXuL4os1oGl-x6bfTn2DtHsHsXvvYbtUxh0Yds#.XahebvxvhvI.twitter%E2%80%AC

Texas’ valuable natural resource - wind
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/10/18/texas-wind-energy-so-strong-its-beating-out-coal-power/3865995002/

How the Green New Deal may effect energy costs
https://www.texaspolicy.com/green-new-deal-puts-texans-in-the-red/

NAIL ART FOR CASTRO!!
https://twitter.com/SaraChicaD/status/1186673344327966720?s=20

Police violence – a visual
https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/

Fort Worth’s troubling police conduct
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/us/fort-worth-shooting-jefferson-dean.html

Funding voter registration in HD121 and TX 21
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121

Trump’s xenophobic social media campaign in Texas
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-is-at-the-center-of-trumps-anti-immigrant-facebook-ad-campaign/

Raise your hand if you suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=TDS

How green is Georgetown?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/texas-town-future-renewable-energy-180968410/

What does our democracy cost?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2016s-price-tag-6-8-billion/

Castro’s ultimatum for campaign funding
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/julian-castro-says-hell-drop-out-if-he-doesnt-raise-800000-november/

]]> The AOC episode... mini Green New Deal + AOC endorses Jessica Cisneros in TX-28 | NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder talks racism & policing | Money in politics Rouser 00:54:44 We're down with AOC (yeah, you know me)... and apparently she's down with TX! Especially young, progressive Latina Jessica Cisneros running in TX-28. Plus, the Green New Deal is already starting right here in ATX. And we get deeper into race relations and policing in the wake of Atatiana Jefferson's death with local legend Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP. We're down with AOC (yeah, you know me)... and apparently she's down with TX! Especially young, progressive Latina Jessica Cisneros running in TX-28. Plus, the Green New Deal is already starting right here in ATX. And we get deeper into race relations and policing in the wake of Atatiana Jefferson's death with local legend Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP. aoc, texas politics, green new deal, atatiana jefferson, julian castro, jessica cisneros, nelson linder, progressive politics, tds, texas yes full 42 9e541646-f9ca-4622-83f0-b6b6a76191df U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar on protecting & persisting | Penises pay way less taxes | UGH FINE we'll talk about Bonnghazi | Eliz Markowitz FTW! U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar shares her thoughts on giving up her life's goal of becoming a pilot in service of something greater than herself, the situation in Syria, and how she's campaigning differently her second time around. Plus, join us to phone bank for Dr. Eliz Markowitz's special election, our first chance to flip a seat in the Texas legislature! And we're pro-period and UGH on secret tapes.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. With guest performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + surprises. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - ELDORADO CAFE

Eldorado Cafe at 3300 W. Anderson Lane in Austin has BOMB carnitas, y'all. They are a locally owned, laid back neighborhood spot serving Mexican-inspired comfort food.

https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

MJ Hegar, candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas

https://mjfortexas.com/

https://twitter.com/mjhegar

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

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  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

There’s an Election on Nov. 5, with early voting starting Mon. Oct. 21. There’s 10 state constitutional amendments that everyone in TX should be voting on. From disaster relief to retirement plans for police dogs (?!).

https://www.kut.org/post/hey-austin-voters-here-are-propositions-ballot-november

The propositions range from prohibiting an income tax from ever being collected in the state to allowing law enforcement animals to stay with their handlers when they retire.

Blue Action Dems: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rkn8wg-GY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.kut.org/post/theres-election-texas-coming-here-are-constitutional-propositions-youll-vote

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Teaching birds to say “howdy” didn’t go so well:
https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Texas-AM-System-employees-were-asked-to-teach-office-pet-birds-to-say-howdy-It-didnt-go-well-563063101.html

Period.org
https://www.period.org/

PeriodsATX Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/periodsatx/

Period Day ATX Rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1990998501029044/

TX House Speaker Dennis Bonnen secret tapes articles:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/dennis-bonnen-recording-tawdry-shocking/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/15/michael-quinn-sullivan-releases-tape-meeting-dennis-bonnen/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/15/texas-house-speaker-dennis-bonnen-animus-toward-cities-laid-bare-tape/

Dear Texas Republicans: Austin is the actual best so please leave us alone:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/05/31/is-austin-texas-the-best-city-in-america/#632826dd65c5

Early voting: Oct. 21-Nov.1
Election: Nov. 5
Special Election for HD48: Support Dr. Eliz Markowitz.

www.mobilize.us/eliz4tx/

https://www.eliz4tx.com

Join us in phone banking for her on the first day of Early Voting, Mon. Oct. 21 at 4-6 p.m. At The Riveter in ATX. https://www.facebook.com/events/942749606105404/

Texas Observer “They Persisted” article:
https://www.texasobserver.org/they-persisted/

Teen Vogue article on how women choose to do the work over running for office:
www.teenvogue.com/story/jon-ossoff-beto-orourke-pete-buttigieg-male-candidates-entitled/amp

MJ Hegar for Senate Website
https://mjfortexas.com/

“Shoot Like a Girl” - MJ Hegar’s memoir:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535585/shoot-like-a-girl-by-mary-jennings-hegar/

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar shares her thoughts on giving up her life's goal of becoming a pilot in service of something greater than herself, the situation in Syria, and how she's campaigning differently her second time around. Plus, join us to phone bank for Dr. Eliz Markowitz's special election, our first chance to flip a seat in the Texas legislature! And we're pro-period and UGH on secret tapes.

COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:

Join us at The Riveter in Austin on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 8:30pm for our season finale live show. With guest performances, jokes, sequins, prizes + surprises. This ain't Texas politics as usual!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847

PRESENTING SPONSOR - ELDORADO CAFE

Eldorado Cafe at 3300 W. Anderson Lane in Austin has BOMB carnitas, y'all. They are a locally owned, laid back neighborhood spot serving Mexican-inspired comfort food.

https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

MJ Hegar, candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas

https://mjfortexas.com/

https://twitter.com/mjhegar

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

There’s an Election on Nov. 5, with early voting starting Mon. Oct. 21. There’s 10 state constitutional amendments that everyone in TX should be voting on. From disaster relief to retirement plans for police dogs (?!).

https://www.kut.org/post/hey-austin-voters-here-are-propositions-ballot-november

The propositions range from prohibiting an income tax from ever being collected in the state to allowing law enforcement animals to stay with their handlers when they retire.

Blue Action Dems: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rkn8wg-GY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.kut.org/post/theres-election-texas-coming-here-are-constitutional-propositions-youll-vote

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Teaching birds to say “howdy” didn’t go so well:
https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Texas-AM-System-employees-were-asked-to-teach-office-pet-birds-to-say-howdy-It-didnt-go-well-563063101.html

Period.org
https://www.period.org/

PeriodsATX Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/periodsatx/

Period Day ATX Rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1990998501029044/

TX House Speaker Dennis Bonnen secret tapes articles:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/dennis-bonnen-recording-tawdry-shocking/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/15/michael-quinn-sullivan-releases-tape-meeting-dennis-bonnen/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/15/texas-house-speaker-dennis-bonnen-animus-toward-cities-laid-bare-tape/

Dear Texas Republicans: Austin is the actual best so please leave us alone:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/05/31/is-austin-texas-the-best-city-in-america/#632826dd65c5

Early voting: Oct. 21-Nov.1
Election: Nov. 5
Special Election for HD48: Support Dr. Eliz Markowitz.

www.mobilize.us/eliz4tx/

https://www.eliz4tx.com

Join us in phone banking for her on the first day of Early Voting, Mon. Oct. 21 at 4-6 p.m. At The Riveter in ATX. https://www.facebook.com/events/942749606105404/

Texas Observer “They Persisted” article:
https://www.texasobserver.org/they-persisted/

Teen Vogue article on how women choose to do the work over running for office:
www.teenvogue.com/story/jon-ossoff-beto-orourke-pete-buttigieg-male-candidates-entitled/amp

MJ Hegar for Senate Website
https://mjfortexas.com/

“Shoot Like a Girl” - MJ Hegar’s memoir:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535585/shoot-like-a-girl-by-mary-jennings-hegar/

]]> U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar on protecting & persisting | Penises pay way less taxes | UGH FINE we'll talk about Bonnghazi | Eliz Markowitz FTW! Rouser 01:02:19 U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar shares her thoughts on giving up her life's goal of becoming a pilot in service of something greater than herself, the situation in Syria, and how she's campaigning differently her second time around. Plus, join us to phone bank for Dr. Eliz Markowitz's special election, our first chance to flip a seat in the Texas legislature! And we're pro-period and UGH on secret tapes. U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar shares her thoughts on giving up her life's goal of becoming a pilot in service of something greater than herself, the situation in Syria, and how she's campaigning differently her second time around. Plus, join us to phone bank for Dr. Eliz Markowitz's special election, our first chance to flip a seat in the Texas legislature! And we're pro-period and UGH on secret tapes. period day, tampon tax, periods atx, mj hegar, bonnen secret tapes, bonnghazi, texas politics, texas progressives, txlege, eliz markowitz, texas yes full 41 dc6bb600-af40-43fe-911f-8c6187236b13 "Politics Is Personal" Series: "Change their hearts, not our parts" - Alicia Roth Weigel on becoming an intersex advocate Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with intersex-y advocate Alicia Roth Weigel, who shares what it felt like to hide the fact that she was intersex for most of her life. Plus, she discusses the challenges of dating as an intersex person and helps us understand the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender. Turns out "male" and "female" aren't such cut-and-dry terms...

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week!

COME WATCH THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WITH US!:

Nacho bar, cold beverages, hot takes. It's Nacho Average Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party!

Tuesday, October 15 at The Riveter in Austin, 6:30pm
Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nacho-average-democratic-presidential-debate-watch-party-tickets-76154216311?aff=ebdssbeac

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Alicia Roth Weigel, Secretary for Austin Young Democrats, Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, and Intersex Advocate

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/xoxy_alicia

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/xoxy_alicia/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

More about Intersex Awareness Day in Austin:
https://www.spectrumsouth.com/austin-intersex-awareness-day/

Join us at Austin City Hall for Intersex Awareness Day at noon on Saturday, October 26:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2235120566799792/

Not in Austin? Find an Intersex Awareness Day event near you:
https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-awareness-day/

InterACT:
https://interactadvocates.org/

Intersex Justice Project:
http://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with intersex-y advocate Alicia Roth Weigel, who shares what it felt like to hide the fact that she was intersex for most of her life. Plus, she discusses the challenges of dating as an intersex person and helps us understand the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender. Turns out "male" and "female" aren't such cut-and-dry terms...

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week!

COME WATCH THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WITH US!:

Nacho bar, cold beverages, hot takes. It's Nacho Average Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party!

Tuesday, October 15 at The Riveter in Austin, 6:30pm
Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nacho-average-democratic-presidential-debate-watch-party-tickets-76154216311?aff=ebdssbeac

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Alicia Roth Weigel, Secretary for Austin Young Democrats, Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, and Intersex Advocate

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/xoxy_alicia

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/xoxy_alicia/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

More about Intersex Awareness Day in Austin:
https://www.spectrumsouth.com/austin-intersex-awareness-day/

Join us at Austin City Hall for Intersex Awareness Day at noon on Saturday, October 26:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2235120566799792/

Not in Austin? Find an Intersex Awareness Day event near you:
https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-awareness-day/

InterACT:
https://interactadvocates.org/

Intersex Justice Project:
http://www.intersexjusticeproject.org/

]]> "Politics Is Personal" Series: "Change their hearts, not our parts" - Alicia Roth Weigel on becoming an intersex advocate Rouser 00:43:00 Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with intersex-y advocate Alicia Roth Weigel, who shares what it felt like to hide the fact that she was intersex for most of her life. Plus, she discusses the challenges of dating as an intersex person and helps us understand the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender. Turns out "male" and "female" aren't such cut-and-dry terms... Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week! Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with intersex-y advocate Alicia Roth Weigel, who shares what it felt like to hide the fact that she was intersex for most of her life. Plus, she discusses the challenges of dating as an intersex person and helps us understand the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender. Turns out "male" and "female" aren't such cut-and-dry terms... Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week! alicia roth weigel, interact, sexuality, texas politics, intersex awareness day, sex, intersex, texas, gender yes full 40 47683dd7-a587-48eb-b494-11d1c0ae1eea "Politics Is Personal" Series: Abie Ikhinmwin on finding herself homeless in Austin Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with community advocate Abie Ikhinmwin, who shares her experience as an Austinite who found herself homeless. There have been a lot of conversations locally and nationally lately about the topic of homelessness, but not enough of those conversations have included the true experts... people who have experienced homelessness. We are so grateful to Abie for sharing her story and wish her good luck on her LSATs!

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back in a couple weeks!

COME SEE US LIVE!:

LIVE from The Rabble podcast, it's the Sex + Politics episode. Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Riveter in Austin.

Let's come together (wink) and make Texas a more sex-positive place.

Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-live-show-sex-politics-tickets-74000799383

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Abie Ikhinmwin, community advocate

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

According to Austin’s Chief Equity Officer, Brion Oaks, roughly 40% of ATX’s homeless population is black, but only 6% of ATX’s total population is black.

Help end homelessness! Call US Congressman Chip Roy to support HR 1856, a bill sponsored by Maxine Waters of California (yes, Auntie Maxine!). HR 1856 would bring federal funding to cities to support the challenge of homelessness.

Austin: 512-871-5959

Washington, DC (direct line): (202) 225-4236

https://roy.house.gov/contact

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1856

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy pens letter to Austin mayor over homeless ordinances

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/rep-chip-roy-pens-letter-to-austin-mayor-over-homeless-ordinances/269-491efa3b-7c5a-4c30-a489-0858830adba8

New approach on Austin's homelessness problem could come later in the week

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/new-approach-on-austins-homelessness-problem-could-come-later-in-the-week

]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with community advocate Abie Ikhinmwin, who shares her experience as an Austinite who found herself homeless. There have been a lot of conversations locally and nationally lately about the topic of homelessness, but not enough of those conversations have included the true experts... people who have experienced homelessness. We are so grateful to Abie for sharing her story and wish her good luck on her LSATs!

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back in a couple weeks!

COME SEE US LIVE!:

LIVE from The Rabble podcast, it's the Sex + Politics episode. Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Riveter in Austin.

Let's come together (wink) and make Texas a more sex-positive place.

Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-live-show-sex-politics-tickets-74000799383

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Abie Ikhinmwin, community advocate

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

According to Austin’s Chief Equity Officer, Brion Oaks, roughly 40% of ATX’s homeless population is black, but only 6% of ATX’s total population is black.

Help end homelessness! Call US Congressman Chip Roy to support HR 1856, a bill sponsored by Maxine Waters of California (yes, Auntie Maxine!). HR 1856 would bring federal funding to cities to support the challenge of homelessness.

Austin: 512-871-5959

Washington, DC (direct line): (202) 225-4236

https://roy.house.gov/contact

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1856

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy pens letter to Austin mayor over homeless ordinances

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/rep-chip-roy-pens-letter-to-austin-mayor-over-homeless-ordinances/269-491efa3b-7c5a-4c30-a489-0858830adba8

New approach on Austin's homelessness problem could come later in the week

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/new-approach-on-austins-homelessness-problem-could-come-later-in-the-week

]]> "Politics Is Personal" Series: Abie Ikhinmwin on finding herself homeless in Austin Rouser 00:37:36 Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with community advocate Abie Ikhinmwin, who shares her experience as an Austinite who found herself homeless. There have been a lot of conversations locally and nationally lately about the topic of homelessness, but not enough of those conversations have included the true experts... people who have experienced homelessness. We are so grateful to Abie for sharing her story and wish her good luck on her LSATs! Welcome to a special “Politics Is Personal” episode. We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with community advocate Abie Ikhinmwin, who shares her experience as an Austinite who found herself homeless. There have been a lot of conversations locally and nationally lately about the topic of homelessness, but not enough of those conversations have included the true experts... people who have experienced homelessness. We are so grateful to Abie for sharing her story and wish her good luck on her LSATs! homelessness, austin, texas politics, abie ikhinmwin, texas yes full 39 126e6fb8-e4ab-41b7-9f5a-1a6684701a8c Politics & comedy with "Over the Lege" creator Stephanie Chiarello | Climate Strike while the ire is hot | Standing up for transwomen & LGBTQ+ asylum seekers We get a preview of the hilarious political comedy show based on the stranger-than-fiction antics of the Texas legislature, "Over the Lege," from its creator Stephanie Chiarello. Plus, we fall hard for all the Climate Strikers leading the charge against climate change. We learn about good things happening for women in Texas prisons and how we can keep bad things from happening to transwomen.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Stephanie Chiarello, Creator/Producer of Over the Lege, the #1 Political Satire show based solely on the Texas Legislature.

Buy tickets for Over the Lege: https://thelongcenter.org/events-and-tickets/over-the-lege-part-4-the-house-awakens/

Contribute to ACA for tax-deductible contribution: https://www.austincreativealliance.org/donate/SPdonate/#!form/DonateSP

Support Over the Lege monthly: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege

Or make a one time contribution: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/kalabrina

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

COME SEE US LIVE!:

LIVE from The Rabble podcast, it's the Sex + Politics episode. Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Riveter in Austin.

Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-live-show-sex-politics-tickets-74000799383

SH*T TO DO:

Our friends at the Texas Civil Rights Project need our help. They are calling on Brownsville Port Director Tater Ortiz and Chief Jaime Castillo to let LGBTQ migrants enter the U.S. to pursue their asylum claims and to release them from custody immediately upon entry.

Sign this petition now!

https://secure.everyaction.com/-4O_3SsDjk-a7juCZ_6TCg2

The petition supports these demands:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must allow LGBTQ asylum-seekers to be in the U.S. as they continue their asylum proceedings. Every single minute they are in Mexico, their lives are at risk due to violent threats and abuse they have endured because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

End the so-called “Migrant Protection Protocols” (or “Remain in Mexico” Program) that forces asylum-seekers, including LGBTQ and other vulnerable migrants, to survive in the streets of Mexican border towns with little to no resources to protect themselves.

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

How To Register to Vote in Texas
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/

Climate Strike at Texas Capital
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-09-19/climate-strike-in-austin/

Austin Climate Coalition
https://www.austinclimatecoalition.org/

Greta Thunberg on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Greta Thunberg UN Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3IQ-ke43w

STRIVE article by Jolie Mcculough at Texas Tribune
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/25/texas-prison-program-help-women-reenter-society-jobs-waiting-them/

2018 Texas Criminal Justice Coalition Report
https://www.texascjc.org/data-women-texas-justice-system

Man in custody at Dallas County Jail charged with assault in shooting of transgender woman
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2019/09/24/29-year-old-man-charged-with-assault-in-shooting-of-transgender-woman-in-northwest-dallas/

Texas Hate Crime Information
https://www.dps.texas.gov/crimereports/07/citch6.pdf

LatinaTransTexas.org
https://www.latinatranstexas.org/

Over the Lege Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

The Rhetoric of Political Comedy: A Tragedy? Study by Roderick P. Hart UT Austin
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5d19/994c285586d84f192b2891e4e551563551a4.pdf

Over the Lege Website
https://www.overthelege.com/?fbclid=IwAR1HRWPBDMxtjALtL8Giww89kyHJr4GS-sJq7QQViaQnPmTIFh1tK8fE5XA

Bleeding Control Bill
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00496I.htm

Chick Fil A Bill
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/19/chick-fil-a-inspires-new-texas-law-focused-protecting-religious-freedom/

Texas Hemp Bill
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/03/texas-marijuana-hemp-testing-prosecution/

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We get a preview of the hilarious political comedy show based on the stranger-than-fiction antics of the Texas legislature, "Over the Lege," from its creator Stephanie Chiarello. Plus, we fall hard for all the Climate Strikers leading the charge against climate change. We learn about good things happening for women in Texas prisons and how we can keep bad things from happening to transwomen.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Stephanie Chiarello, Creator/Producer of Over the Lege, the #1 Political Satire show based solely on the Texas Legislature.

Buy tickets for Over the Lege: https://thelongcenter.org/events-and-tickets/over-the-lege-part-4-the-house-awakens/

Contribute to ACA for tax-deductible contribution: https://www.austincreativealliance.org/donate/SPdonate/#!form/DonateSP

Support Over the Lege monthly: https://www.patreon.com/overthelege

Or make a one time contribution: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/kalabrina

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

COME SEE US LIVE!:

LIVE from The Rabble podcast, it's the Sex + Politics episode. Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Riveter in Austin.

Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-live-show-sex-politics-tickets-74000799383

SH*T TO DO:

Our friends at the Texas Civil Rights Project need our help. They are calling on Brownsville Port Director Tater Ortiz and Chief Jaime Castillo to let LGBTQ migrants enter the U.S. to pursue their asylum claims and to release them from custody immediately upon entry.

Sign this petition now!

https://secure.everyaction.com/-4O_3SsDjk-a7juCZ_6TCg2

The petition supports these demands:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must allow LGBTQ asylum-seekers to be in the U.S. as they continue their asylum proceedings. Every single minute they are in Mexico, their lives are at risk due to violent threats and abuse they have endured because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

End the so-called “Migrant Protection Protocols” (or “Remain in Mexico” Program) that forces asylum-seekers, including LGBTQ and other vulnerable migrants, to survive in the streets of Mexican border towns with little to no resources to protect themselves.

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

How To Register to Vote in Texas
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/

Climate Strike at Texas Capital
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-09-19/climate-strike-in-austin/

Austin Climate Coalition
https://www.austinclimatecoalition.org/

Greta Thunberg on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Greta Thunberg UN Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3IQ-ke43w

STRIVE article by Jolie Mcculough at Texas Tribune
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/25/texas-prison-program-help-women-reenter-society-jobs-waiting-them/

2018 Texas Criminal Justice Coalition Report
https://www.texascjc.org/data-women-texas-justice-system

Man in custody at Dallas County Jail charged with assault in shooting of transgender woman
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2019/09/24/29-year-old-man-charged-with-assault-in-shooting-of-transgender-woman-in-northwest-dallas/

Texas Hate Crime Information
https://www.dps.texas.gov/crimereports/07/citch6.pdf

LatinaTransTexas.org
https://www.latinatranstexas.org/

Over the Lege Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

The Rhetoric of Political Comedy: A Tragedy? Study by Roderick P. Hart UT Austin
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5d19/994c285586d84f192b2891e4e551563551a4.pdf

Over the Lege Website
https://www.overthelege.com/?fbclid=IwAR1HRWPBDMxtjALtL8Giww89kyHJr4GS-sJq7QQViaQnPmTIFh1tK8fE5XA

Bleeding Control Bill
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB00496I.htm

Chick Fil A Bill
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/19/chick-fil-a-inspires-new-texas-law-focused-protecting-religious-freedom/

Texas Hemp Bill
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/03/texas-marijuana-hemp-testing-prosecution/

]]> Politics & comedy with "Over the Lege" creator Stephanie Chiarello | Climate Strike while the ire is hot | Standing up for transwomen & LGBTQ+ asylum seekers Rouser 01:02:28 We get a preview of the hilarious political comedy show based on the stranger-than-fiction antics of the Texas legislature, "Over the Lege," from its creator Stephanie Chiarello. Plus, we fall hard for all the Climate Strikers leading the charge against climate change. We learn about good things happening for women in Texas prisons and how we can keep bad things from happening to transwomen. We get a preview of the hilarious political comedy show based on the stranger-than-fiction antics of the Texas legislature, "Over the Lege," from its creator Stephanie Chiarello. Plus, we fall hard for all the Climate Strikers leading the charge against climate change. We learn about good things happening for women in Texas prisons and how we can keep bad things from happening to transwomen. transwomen, texas politics, climate strike, texas, stephanie chiarello, over the lege yes full 38 7de4f163-bf2a-4235-a78d-318633b35942 "Hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15" | Abstinence only? F*ck that | Cheerful persistence with Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project | We're #SickOfItTX aren't you? We snuck a special guest into the studio to help us out with FMK this week... Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." As Beto would say, "Hell yes!" to those. And a big "f*ck no" to teaching nothin' but abstinence in Texas schools. The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. Our new friend Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project teaches how to be cheerfully persistent, and we want to raise money to help her continue serving immigrant victims of abuse in rural Texas.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project

Help Becky celebrate her birthday by donating to the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://www.lsvap.org/

Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LSVAP/

Order your “Cheerful persistence” merch to support the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://rouser.threadless.com/

"An Evening to Empower" on October 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lone-star-victims-advocacy-project-presents-an-evening-to-empower-tickets-73313012193

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Prevent future generations from having sex ed horror stories! Or, like, avoidable diseases or children they don't want to have. The Texas Freedom Network’s “Teach the Truth” Coalition helps us have a say in the new sex ed curriculum Texas is developing for our public school kids. Abstinence only? F*ck that. We’re doin’ it! And doin’ it and doin’ it well… http://tfn.org/sex-ed/index.html

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune Festival is happening Sept. 26-28! It’s like SXSW for politics dorks: https://festival.texastribune.org/

Beto O’Rourke “Hell yes, we are going to take your AR-15”:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/09/12/beto_orourke_hell_yes_we_are_going_to_take_your_ar-15.html

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

The history of the assault weapons ban and why it went away:
https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expire

How Would an Assault Weapons Buyback Actually Work?
https://www.thetrace.org/2019/09/assault-weapon-buyback-policy-cost-estimates/

After AR-15 threat, Beto O’Rourke helps Rep. Briscoe Cain’s challenger raise $68,000:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/After-AR-15-threat-Beto-O-Rourke-assists-14443252.php

Support Josh Markle and get Briscoe Cain out of the Texas House!:
https://www.markle128.com/

NYT explains Red Flag laws:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/us/red-flag-laws.html

Texas leads the nation in the uninsured rate: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Census-Texas-once-again-leads-nation-in-14431339.php

Texas refuses to expand Medicaid despite strong public support:
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-one-only-14-states-havent-expanded-medicaid-despite-strong-public-support

Join #SickOfItTX and demand action on health care!
https://www.sickofittx.com/

Crystal Mason sentenced to 5 years in prison for accidentally voting illegally:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/17/crystal-mason-five-year-illegal-voting-provisional-ballot/

Support the ACLU!:
https://www.aclutx.org/

Judge Ruben Gonzalez (booooo, vote him out):
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=36985&office=23792

State leaders again want to review how Texas elects judges. Will they end partisan judicial elections?: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/15/texas-partisan-judicial-elections-reform-abbott-support/

KUT article on making sure your voter registration is all good:
https://www.kut.org/post/2020-coming-theres-election-november-too-make-sure-youre-registered-vote

Constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November 2019 Texas elections:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2019/08/26/whats-on-the-ballot-10-texas-constitutional-amendments-for-2019-explained/

We <3 the Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Sex Education in Texas Isn’t working
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/19/texas-abstinence-only-sex-ed-isnt-working-according-to-groups-urging-kids-be-taught-more-about-contraception/

Join us as Rouser gets honored this Sunday, September 22 at the Travis County Democratic Party’s Anne McAfee Awards:
https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We snuck a special guest into the studio to help us out with FMK this week... Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." As Beto would say, "Hell yes!" to those. And a big "f*ck no" to teaching nothin' but abstinence in Texas schools. The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. Our new friend Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project teaches how to be cheerfully persistent, and we want to raise money to help her continue serving immigrant victims of abuse in rural Texas.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - CONCERT FOR CHANGE BY ERIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DA

An intimate evening with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis in support of the Erin Martinson for Travis County District Attorney campaign. A private sponsor reception with Shawn and Kelly will take place before they both take to the stage for acoustic sets.

Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Private Reception with Shawn Colvin and Kelly Willis
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Concert
Location: Cheer Up Charlie’s

Sponsorships and tickets available here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/concertforchange

More about Erin Martinson's campaign for Travis County District Attorney:
https://erinforda.com/

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377332629580675/

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project

Help Becky celebrate her birthday by donating to the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://www.lsvap.org/

Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LSVAP/

Order your “Cheerful persistence” merch to support the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project:
https://rouser.threadless.com/

"An Evening to Empower" on October 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lone-star-victims-advocacy-project-presents-an-evening-to-empower-tickets-73313012193

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Prevent future generations from having sex ed horror stories! Or, like, avoidable diseases or children they don't want to have. The Texas Freedom Network’s “Teach the Truth” Coalition helps us have a say in the new sex ed curriculum Texas is developing for our public school kids. Abstinence only? F*ck that. We’re doin’ it! And doin’ it and doin’ it well… http://tfn.org/sex-ed/index.html

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune Festival is happening Sept. 26-28! It’s like SXSW for politics dorks: https://festival.texastribune.org/

Beto O’Rourke “Hell yes, we are going to take your AR-15”:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/09/12/beto_orourke_hell_yes_we_are_going_to_take_your_ar-15.html

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

The history of the assault weapons ban and why it went away:
https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/750656174/the-u-s-once-had-a-ban-on-assault-weapons-why-did-it-expire

How Would an Assault Weapons Buyback Actually Work?
https://www.thetrace.org/2019/09/assault-weapon-buyback-policy-cost-estimates/

After AR-15 threat, Beto O’Rourke helps Rep. Briscoe Cain’s challenger raise $68,000:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/After-AR-15-threat-Beto-O-Rourke-assists-14443252.php

Support Josh Markle and get Briscoe Cain out of the Texas House!:
https://www.markle128.com/

NYT explains Red Flag laws:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/us/red-flag-laws.html

Texas leads the nation in the uninsured rate: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Census-Texas-once-again-leads-nation-in-14431339.php

Texas refuses to expand Medicaid despite strong public support:
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-one-only-14-states-havent-expanded-medicaid-despite-strong-public-support

Join #SickOfItTX and demand action on health care!
https://www.sickofittx.com/

Crystal Mason sentenced to 5 years in prison for accidentally voting illegally:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/17/crystal-mason-five-year-illegal-voting-provisional-ballot/

Support the ACLU!:
https://www.aclutx.org/

Judge Ruben Gonzalez (booooo, vote him out):
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=36985&office=23792

State leaders again want to review how Texas elects judges. Will they end partisan judicial elections?: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/15/texas-partisan-judicial-elections-reform-abbott-support/

KUT article on making sure your voter registration is all good:
https://www.kut.org/post/2020-coming-theres-election-november-too-make-sure-youre-registered-vote

Constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November 2019 Texas elections:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2019/08/26/whats-on-the-ballot-10-texas-constitutional-amendments-for-2019-explained/

We <3 the Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/

Sex Education in Texas Isn’t working
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/19/texas-abstinence-only-sex-ed-isnt-working-according-to-groups-urging-kids-be-taught-more-about-contraception/

Join us as Rouser gets honored this Sunday, September 22 at the Travis County Democratic Party’s Anne McAfee Awards:
https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

]]> "Hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15" | Abstinence only? F*ck that | Cheerful persistence with Glenaan O'Neil, founder of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project | We're #SickOfItTX aren't you? Rouser 01:01:10 We snuck a special guest into the studio to help us out with FMK this week... Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." As Beto would say, "Hell yes!" to those. And a big "f*ck no" to teaching nothin' but abstinence in Texas schools. The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. Our new friend Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project teaches how to be cheerfully persistent, and we want to raise money to help her continue serving immigrant victims of abuse in rural Texas. We snuck a special guest into the studio to help us out with FMK this week... Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense is back to explain "red flag laws" and "mandatory buy-backs." As Beto would say, "Hell yes!" to those. And a big "f*ck no" to teaching nothin' but abstinence in Texas schools. The incredible folks at the Texas Freedom Network are looking out for all the peens and vags (and everything in between), and they tell us how to help. Our new friend Glenaan O'Neil of the Lone Star Victims Advocacy Project teaches how to be cheerfully persistent, and we want to raise money to help her continue serving immigrant victims of abuse in rural Texas. texas gun sense, texas politics, beto, sex ed, texas freedom network, gun buy backs, glenaan o'neil, red flag laws, texas civil rights project, texas, lone star victims advocacy project yes full 37 1349caa2-5e58-470a-9126-b4270845bfff Abortion AF! with Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show | Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder awkwardly hold hands against gerrymandering | RIP Texas polling locations Abortion rights activist and comedy goddess Lizz Winstead (co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show!) fangirls with us over Molly Ivins and stresses humor as an important tool of the revolution. We marry all you beautiful souls who showed up to speak out against gerrymandering this week, but we mourn the loss of far too many polling locations in Texas. Also, something weird is going on with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder...

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Lizz Winstead, co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show, co-founder of Air America Radio, and founder of Abortion Access Front

Lizz Winstead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizzwinstead

Abortion Access Front on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbortionFront

Abortion Access Front on the web: https://www.aafront.org/

Abortion AF’s Do Re #MeToo events:

Join us in Austin on September 17: https://www.aafront.org/event/do-re-metoo-austin-a-night-of-sexist-songs-sung-by-righteous-feminists/

Austin show: https://www.facebook.com/events/469357400313136/

Austin activism opportunity: https://www.facebook.com/events/2304706419859813/

Houston show happening September 21:
https://www.aafront.org/event/abortion-af-the-tour-in-houston/

“Lizz Free or Die” - Lizz Winstead’s memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Lizz-Free-Die-Essays-Winstead/dp/1594631425

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Take the Common Cause End Gerrymandering Pledge (with Eric Holder and Arnold Schwarzenegger)
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/take-the-end-gerrymandering-pledge/?source=takeactionpanel&_ga=2.10617396.1029334617.1568220729-399485775.1568220729

Tell Your Reps to End Gerrymandering
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/fair-maps-for-texas

Citizen Training on Redistricting (Tarrant County) with Texas Redistricting and the Black Women’s PAC on Sept. 28
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citizen-training-on-redistricting-tickets-71682489255?fbclid=IwAR1psfaPS1i_-PSs4j98Sv2WoITXFjA9S3iU5oq_4RbHPkhYnBk0mqnmVEk

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Join us at the Anne McAfee Awards Sunday, September 22 at Hotel Ella in Austin! We're being honored as one of the Travis County Democratic Party's three "organizations of the year." (Cue waterfall tears emojis.) Brunch followed by mimosas next to the pool? Yes please! https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

The Highwomen: https://thehighwomen.com/

Poll showing Warren moving up in Texas:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/11/joe-biden-leads-democratic-presidential-race-in-two-new-texas-polls-as-beto-o-rourke-lags/

2016 presidential election results in Texas:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election_in_Texas

Texas is no longer safe for Trump:
https://www.univision.com/univision-news/politics/univision-news-poll-democrats-surge-in-texas-no-longer-a-safe-state-for-trump-in-2020

Texas Tribune article by Alexa Ura, “How a decade of voting rights fights led to fewer redistricting safeguards for Texas voters of color”: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/10/texas-enters-2021-redistricting-fewer-safeguards-voters-color/
The first chance we have to flip a Republican seat in the Texas House is SOON - in November there is a special election to fill retiring republican John Zerwas’s seat in district 28. There is only one Democrat running and she by all accounts is awesome -- Eliz Markowitz: https://www.eliz4tx.com/

The League of Women Voters has a great primer on redistricting and how you can get involved, including advice for preparing testimony: https://my.lwv.org/texas/public-input-hearings

Mapmaker: They Gerrymandering Board Game: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/this-family-created-a-gerrymandering-board-game-arnold-schwarzenegger-was-pumped/2019/05/03/c102c6bc-651d-11e9-a1b6-b29b90efa879_story.html?noredirect=on

Leadership Conference Education Fund Report on Polling Place Closures:
https://civilrights.org/democracy-diverted/

Texas Leads in Polling Place Closures Since 2013:
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-polling-place-closures/

More about Shelby v. Holder:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_County_v._Holder

Get Involved with Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/get-involved/

"Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins": https://www.mollyivinsfilm.com/

Heart cells beating in a petri dish: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-grow-beating-human-heart-tissue-stem-cells-1207100

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Abortion rights activist and comedy goddess Lizz Winstead (co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show!) fangirls with us over Molly Ivins and stresses humor as an important tool of the revolution. We marry all you beautiful souls who showed up to speak out against gerrymandering this week, but we mourn the loss of far too many polling locations in Texas. Also, something weird is going on with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder...

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (just pills/rings/patches -- you can't DIY an IUD) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet package so no one has to know what you're up to.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Lizz Winstead, co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show, co-founder of Air America Radio, and founder of Abortion Access Front

Lizz Winstead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizzwinstead

Abortion Access Front on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbortionFront

Abortion Access Front on the web: https://www.aafront.org/

Abortion AF’s Do Re #MeToo events:

Join us in Austin on September 17: https://www.aafront.org/event/do-re-metoo-austin-a-night-of-sexist-songs-sung-by-righteous-feminists/

Austin show: https://www.facebook.com/events/469357400313136/

Austin activism opportunity: https://www.facebook.com/events/2304706419859813/

Houston show happening September 21:
https://www.aafront.org/event/abortion-af-the-tour-in-houston/

“Lizz Free or Die” - Lizz Winstead’s memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Lizz-Free-Die-Essays-Winstead/dp/1594631425

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Take the Common Cause End Gerrymandering Pledge (with Eric Holder and Arnold Schwarzenegger)
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/take-the-end-gerrymandering-pledge/?source=takeactionpanel&_ga=2.10617396.1029334617.1568220729-399485775.1568220729

Tell Your Reps to End Gerrymandering
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/fair-maps-for-texas

Citizen Training on Redistricting (Tarrant County) with Texas Redistricting and the Black Women’s PAC on Sept. 28
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citizen-training-on-redistricting-tickets-71682489255?fbclid=IwAR1psfaPS1i_-PSs4j98Sv2WoITXFjA9S3iU5oq_4RbHPkhYnBk0mqnmVEk

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Join us at the Anne McAfee Awards Sunday, September 22 at Hotel Ella in Austin! We're being honored as one of the Travis County Democratic Party's three "organizations of the year." (Cue waterfall tears emojis.) Brunch followed by mimosas next to the pool? Yes please! https://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/2019-anne-mcafee-awards/

The Highwomen: https://thehighwomen.com/

Poll showing Warren moving up in Texas:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/11/joe-biden-leads-democratic-presidential-race-in-two-new-texas-polls-as-beto-o-rourke-lags/

2016 presidential election results in Texas:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_United_States_presidential_election_in_Texas

Texas is no longer safe for Trump:
https://www.univision.com/univision-news/politics/univision-news-poll-democrats-surge-in-texas-no-longer-a-safe-state-for-trump-in-2020

Texas Tribune article by Alexa Ura, “How a decade of voting rights fights led to fewer redistricting safeguards for Texas voters of color”: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/10/texas-enters-2021-redistricting-fewer-safeguards-voters-color/
The first chance we have to flip a Republican seat in the Texas House is SOON - in November there is a special election to fill retiring republican John Zerwas’s seat in district 28. There is only one Democrat running and she by all accounts is awesome -- Eliz Markowitz: https://www.eliz4tx.com/

The League of Women Voters has a great primer on redistricting and how you can get involved, including advice for preparing testimony: https://my.lwv.org/texas/public-input-hearings

Mapmaker: They Gerrymandering Board Game: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/this-family-created-a-gerrymandering-board-game-arnold-schwarzenegger-was-pumped/2019/05/03/c102c6bc-651d-11e9-a1b6-b29b90efa879_story.html?noredirect=on

Leadership Conference Education Fund Report on Polling Place Closures:
https://civilrights.org/democracy-diverted/

Texas Leads in Polling Place Closures Since 2013:
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-polling-place-closures/

More about Shelby v. Holder:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_County_v._Holder

Get Involved with Texas Civil Rights Project:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/get-involved/

"Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins": https://www.mollyivinsfilm.com/

Heart cells beating in a petri dish: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-grow-beating-human-heart-tissue-stem-cells-1207100

]]> Abortion AF! with Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show | Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder awkwardly hold hands against gerrymandering | RIP Texas polling locations Rouser 00:58:35 Abortion rights activist and comedy goddess Lizz Winstead (co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show!) fangirls with us over Molly Ivins and stresses humor as an important tool of the revolution. We marry all you beautiful souls who showed up to speak out against gerrymandering this week, but we mourn the loss of far too many polling locations in Texas. Also, something weird is going on with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder... Abortion rights activist and comedy goddess Lizz Winstead (co-creator and original head writer of The Daily Show!) fangirls with us over Molly Ivins and stresses humor as an important tool of the revolution. We marry all you beautiful souls who showed up to speak out against gerrymandering this week, but we mourn the loss of far too many polling locations in Texas. Also, something weird is going on with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Eric Holder... the daily show, texas politics, title x, lizz winstead, redistricting, eliz markowitz, planned parenthood direct, abortion access front, texas, gerrymandering yes full 36 6b6c127d-3590-4c99-a98d-3909c7aed6bc People who are homeless are *people*... we talk to community activist Chris Harris | "Those pesky nudes!" | Climate crisis existential crisis | Call ya gov'na We talk about some things you can do for the environment beyond swearing off straws. Plus, some things you can do about gun violence beyond what our lawmakers have done (aka nothing). Oh, and we discuss some things you can do about homelessness besides posting angrily in NextDoor about how you don't like seeing people who are experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to community activist Chris Harris for laying it all out for us!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Chris Harris, community activist and data analyst

https://twitter.com/chrisharris101

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Call or write to Governor Abbott and ask for a special session to address gun violence!

Call:
(512) 463-2000

Write:
https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact/opinion.aspx

Here's all you have to say:
"2021 is too long to wait to pass legislation to keep Texans safe from gun violence. Please call a special session."

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Texodus continues: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/texas-republican-congressman-bill-flores-not-running-re-election/

Articles on the new Texas Lyceum poll: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/04/surprising-poll-texans-strongly-back-voter-id-law-increased-ballot-access/

https://www.kut.org/post/young-texans-are-more-skeptical-democracy-and-open-change-study-finds

TX Legislator ages vs Texas population:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/who-we-elect-an-interactive-graphic.aspx#

“Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Represent-Womans-Running-Office-Changing/dp/1523502975

June Diane Raphael and Kate Black on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/msjunediane/media

https://twitter.com/kateblackdc?lang=en

And Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/junediane/

https://www.instagram.com/kateblackdc/?hl=en

Sign up as an advocate with the Environmental Defense Fund.
https://www.edf.org/how-you-can-help

Write to the EPA to stop Trump’s Giveaway to the Oil and Gas Industry
https://membership.onlineaction.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3426

Julian Castro’s Climate Crisis Plan
https://issues.juliancastro.com/climate-1/

Beto O’Rourke’s Climate Crisis Plan
https://betoorourke.com/#plans?p=climate

Elizabeth Warren’s Climate Plan
https://medium.com/@teamwarren/my-plan-for-public-lands-e4be1d88a01c

Odessa shooting video post on FB - https://www.facebook.com/debbie.t.champion.5/videos/10212573143082060/

Go Fund Me - FML - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/odessa-shooting

Texas House Democrats ask for a special session to address gun violence: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/Texas-House-Democrats-ask-Greg-Abbott-for-emergency-session/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1567607653&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR19_zoHeRqmbn4v38nu1JH6GUq0t4cVRJihI0_RWU4i78bxybwU0fQEWvA

Texas Tribune’s conversation with U.S. Rep Chip Roy: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/03/conversation-us-rep-chip-roy/

Get your ticket to see the upcoming Texas Tribune with Wendy Davis this coming Wednesday, September 11: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-wendy-davis-democratic-candidate-for-cd-21-registration-70148168059

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)
http://www.austinecho.org/

National Alliance to End Homelessness Texas Report
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/texas/

2019 Texas Homeless Network Point in Time (PIT) Count Reports
https://www.thn.org/data/point-time-pit-count-reports/

2019 Infographics on TX data:
https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Final-BoS-Infographic.pdf
https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Extrapolated-PIT-Infographic.pdf

National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Fact Sheet
https://nlchp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Homeless_Stats_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Why homelessness is going down in Houston but up in Dallas
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/02/why-homelessness-going-down-houston-dallas/

The Texas Council on Family Violence has found that 47% of shelter requests went unmet due to lack of space: https://tcfv.org/purple-postcard/ (Hear more about this issue on episode 4 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/3/we-are-hot-for-the-texas-tribune-and-medicaid-expansion-and-gun-reform-but-super-cold-on-ken-paxton )

Grassroots Leadership
http://grassrootsleadership.org/

Community First Village
https://mlf.org/community-first/

Foundation for the Homeless
https://www.foundationhomeless.org/

Saint Louise House
https://saintlouisehouse.org/

Casa Marianella
http://www.casamarianella.org/

Caritas of Austin
https://www.caritasofaustin.org

Lifeworks
https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/

The Now This video of woman from OXFAM shutting down a billionaire: https://youtu.be/paaen3b44XY?t=135

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We talk about some things you can do for the environment beyond swearing off straws. Plus, some things you can do about gun violence beyond what our lawmakers have done (aka nothing). Oh, and we discuss some things you can do about homelessness besides posting angrily in NextDoor about how you don't like seeing people who are experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to community activist Chris Harris for laying it all out for us!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Chris Harris, community activist and data analyst

https://twitter.com/chrisharris101

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Call or write to Governor Abbott and ask for a special session to address gun violence!

Call:
(512) 463-2000

Write:
https://gov.texas.gov/apps/contact/opinion.aspx

Here's all you have to say:
"2021 is too long to wait to pass legislation to keep Texans safe from gun violence. Please call a special session."

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Texodus continues: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/texas-republican-congressman-bill-flores-not-running-re-election/

Articles on the new Texas Lyceum poll: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/09/04/surprising-poll-texans-strongly-back-voter-id-law-increased-ballot-access/

https://www.kut.org/post/young-texans-are-more-skeptical-democracy-and-open-change-study-finds

TX Legislator ages vs Texas population:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/who-we-elect-an-interactive-graphic.aspx#

“Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Represent-Womans-Running-Office-Changing/dp/1523502975

June Diane Raphael and Kate Black on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/msjunediane/media

https://twitter.com/kateblackdc?lang=en

And Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/junediane/

https://www.instagram.com/kateblackdc/?hl=en

Sign up as an advocate with the Environmental Defense Fund.
https://www.edf.org/how-you-can-help

Write to the EPA to stop Trump’s Giveaway to the Oil and Gas Industry
https://membership.onlineaction.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3426

Julian Castro’s Climate Crisis Plan
https://issues.juliancastro.com/climate-1/

Beto O’Rourke’s Climate Crisis Plan
https://betoorourke.com/#plans?p=climate

Elizabeth Warren’s Climate Plan
https://medium.com/@teamwarren/my-plan-for-public-lands-e4be1d88a01c

Odessa shooting video post on FB - https://www.facebook.com/debbie.t.champion.5/videos/10212573143082060/

Go Fund Me - FML - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/odessa-shooting

Texas House Democrats ask for a special session to address gun violence: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/04/Texas-House-Democrats-ask-Greg-Abbott-for-emergency-session/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1567607653&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR19_zoHeRqmbn4v38nu1JH6GUq0t4cVRJihI0_RWU4i78bxybwU0fQEWvA

Texas Tribune’s conversation with U.S. Rep Chip Roy: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/09/03/conversation-us-rep-chip-roy/

Get your ticket to see the upcoming Texas Tribune with Wendy Davis this coming Wednesday, September 11: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-wendy-davis-democratic-candidate-for-cd-21-registration-70148168059

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)
http://www.austinecho.org/

National Alliance to End Homelessness Texas Report
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/texas/

2019 Texas Homeless Network Point in Time (PIT) Count Reports
https://www.thn.org/data/point-time-pit-count-reports/

2019 Infographics on TX data:
https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Final-BoS-Infographic.pdf
https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Extrapolated-PIT-Infographic.pdf

National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Fact Sheet
https://nlchp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Homeless_Stats_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Why homelessness is going down in Houston but up in Dallas
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/02/why-homelessness-going-down-houston-dallas/

The Texas Council on Family Violence has found that 47% of shelter requests went unmet due to lack of space: https://tcfv.org/purple-postcard/ (Hear more about this issue on episode 4 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/3/we-are-hot-for-the-texas-tribune-and-medicaid-expansion-and-gun-reform-but-super-cold-on-ken-paxton )

Grassroots Leadership
http://grassrootsleadership.org/

Community First Village
https://mlf.org/community-first/

Foundation for the Homeless
https://www.foundationhomeless.org/

Saint Louise House
https://saintlouisehouse.org/

Casa Marianella
http://www.casamarianella.org/

Caritas of Austin
https://www.caritasofaustin.org

Lifeworks
https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/

The Now This video of woman from OXFAM shutting down a billionaire: https://youtu.be/paaen3b44XY?t=135

]]> People who are homeless are *people*... we talk to community activist Chris Harris | "Those pesky nudes!" | Climate crisis existential crisis | Call ya gov'na Rouser 01:03:07 We talk about some things you can do for the environment beyond swearing off straws. Plus, some things you can do about gun violence beyond what our lawmakers have done (aka nothing). Oh, and we discuss some things you can do about homelessness besides posting angrily in NextDoor about how you don't like seeing people who are experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to community activist Chris Harris for laying it all out for us! We talk about some things you can do for the environment beyond swearing off straws. Plus, some things you can do about gun violence beyond what our lawmakers have done (aka nothing). Oh, and we discuss some things you can do about homelessness besides posting angrily in NextDoor about how you don't like seeing people who are experiencing homelessness. Big thanks to community activist Chris Harris for laying it all out for us! austin, represent book, homelessness austin, chris harris, gun violence, texas politics, texas yes full 35 0ccb45d5-35dd-4d1f-953b-dccd11a88d86 "My mom and I aren't talking." Pro tips on conversation w/o polarization from Karen Gross of Citizen Discourse | HBD Ann Richards! | U Visas are an FU to the El Paso shooter | Rs are up to some dirty tricks How do we have productive conversations about politics with people who disagree with us? Especially with the people closest to us? We invited founder of Citizen Discourse, Karen Gross, to give us some tips. Plus, happy birthday to the matron saint of The Rabble, Ann Richards! And we learn about some dirty tricks Texas Republicans are pulling to try and hang onto power.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Karen Gross, founder of Citizen Discourse

https://citizendiscourse.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CtznDiscourse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citizendiscourse/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

The TX Lege is hosting public hearings on redistricting in Austin on Sept 10 and San Antonio on Sept 12. Commit to either showing up or writing your House rep before these meetings!

Does that sound horrifying? Don’t worry. The League of Women Voters hosted a community forum and training to get folks ready to testify.

League of Women Voters Community Forum recording/training: https://mobile.twitter.com/NOWCastSA/status/1165290701527093248?fbclid=IwAR32PCES87nMsjx1gxbBr4ALuz80A2_CfaSIghyoxigDjEZXMdAYcg0aZA0

Next week, the ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project are also hosting a digital meet-up to go over Redistricting 101 and how you can make your voice heard.

WHAT: One Person, One Vote: Redistricting 101
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4th – 6:30PM-7:15PM
WHERE: Link will be sent on registration
REGISTER: https://action.aclu.org/webform/redistrict-webinar

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Because we know that if you’re listening to this pod you love voting, we want you to know that we need your vote! The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2019 Poll is out. Will you exercise your right to vote by finding your ballot at austinchronicle.com, filling out your info, jumping to the “politics & media” section and nominating The Rabble for Best Local Podcast?
https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/

Brass knuckles are legal now: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/28/brass-knuckles-now-legal-texas/

Go see ANN at Zach Scott Theater: https://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=8071

Recommended reading - Ann Richards autobiography, “Straight From the Heart”: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Ann-Richards/dp/1476750580

El Paso shooting victims might get special visas:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/27/el-paso-shooting-victims-might-get-special-visas/

More about the Las Americas “Crime Victims Program” helping El Paso shooting victims from Mexico secure U visas: https://las-americas.org/crime-victims

Dems slam Engage Texas PAC for setting up at driver's license offices
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article234425742.html

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/08/27/texas-democrat-cries-foul-gop-registering-voters-drivers-license-offices

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/31/engage-texas-raises-nearly-10-million-register-new-republican-voters/

Jolt’s Voter Deputy Registrar class (Tacos!): Sat. Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12-12:30: strategy + best practices workshop http://bit.ly/2zcSlX6

The 2018 Texas Civic Health Index:
https://moody.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/2018-Texas_Civic_Health_Index.pdf

Citizen Discourse:
https://citizendiscourse.org/

The Kindness Contract: https://citizendiscourse.org/kindness-contract/

Reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6HZqQKhok

Atlantic interview with reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/08/conversation-christian-picciolini/595543/

On isolation as the driving factor in addiction: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADKtFvmK_zfHR0Wq2gTSWNDLXT7nawW0avQkryhTbaGaOpUc_40sATFck3bonNiV6JVap_wkHpYU7pTh9efpNuBLIu13mhnU66W0ClhY_QhKToFDfYkCImtp4AenTh8LQBTNwlFW6CSGb0zdlACHc8Qo0j_1HycDezuehhw5nqSo

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ How do we have productive conversations about politics with people who disagree with us? Especially with the people closest to us? We invited founder of Citizen Discourse, Karen Gross, to give us some tips. Plus, happy birthday to the matron saint of The Rabble, Ann Richards! And we learn about some dirty tricks Texas Republicans are pulling to try and hang onto power.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Karen Gross, founder of Citizen Discourse

https://citizendiscourse.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CtznDiscourse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citizendiscourse/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

The TX Lege is hosting public hearings on redistricting in Austin on Sept 10 and San Antonio on Sept 12. Commit to either showing up or writing your House rep before these meetings!

Does that sound horrifying? Don’t worry. The League of Women Voters hosted a community forum and training to get folks ready to testify.

League of Women Voters Community Forum recording/training: https://mobile.twitter.com/NOWCastSA/status/1165290701527093248?fbclid=IwAR32PCES87nMsjx1gxbBr4ALuz80A2_CfaSIghyoxigDjEZXMdAYcg0aZA0

Next week, the ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project are also hosting a digital meet-up to go over Redistricting 101 and how you can make your voice heard.

WHAT: One Person, One Vote: Redistricting 101
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4th – 6:30PM-7:15PM
WHERE: Link will be sent on registration
REGISTER: https://action.aclu.org/webform/redistrict-webinar

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Because we know that if you’re listening to this pod you love voting, we want you to know that we need your vote! The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2019 Poll is out. Will you exercise your right to vote by finding your ballot at austinchronicle.com, filling out your info, jumping to the “politics & media” section and nominating The Rabble for Best Local Podcast?
https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/

Brass knuckles are legal now: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/28/brass-knuckles-now-legal-texas/

Go see ANN at Zach Scott Theater: https://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=8071

Recommended reading - Ann Richards autobiography, “Straight From the Heart”: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Ann-Richards/dp/1476750580

El Paso shooting victims might get special visas:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/27/el-paso-shooting-victims-might-get-special-visas/

More about the Las Americas “Crime Victims Program” helping El Paso shooting victims from Mexico secure U visas: https://las-americas.org/crime-victims

Dems slam Engage Texas PAC for setting up at driver's license offices
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article234425742.html

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/08/27/texas-democrat-cries-foul-gop-registering-voters-drivers-license-offices

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/31/engage-texas-raises-nearly-10-million-register-new-republican-voters/

Jolt’s Voter Deputy Registrar class (Tacos!): Sat. Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12-12:30: strategy + best practices workshop http://bit.ly/2zcSlX6

The 2018 Texas Civic Health Index:
https://moody.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/2018-Texas_Civic_Health_Index.pdf

Citizen Discourse:
https://citizendiscourse.org/

The Kindness Contract: https://citizendiscourse.org/kindness-contract/

Reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6HZqQKhok

Atlantic interview with reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/08/conversation-christian-picciolini/595543/

On isolation as the driving factor in addiction: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADKtFvmK_zfHR0Wq2gTSWNDLXT7nawW0avQkryhTbaGaOpUc_40sATFck3bonNiV6JVap_wkHpYU7pTh9efpNuBLIu13mhnU66W0ClhY_QhKToFDfYkCImtp4AenTh8LQBTNwlFW6CSGb0zdlACHc8Qo0j_1HycDezuehhw5nqSo

]]> "My mom and I aren't talking." Pro tips on conversation w/o polarization from Karen Gross of Citizen Discourse | HBD Ann Richards! | U Visas are an FU to the El Paso shooter | Rs are up to some dirty tricks Rouser 01:03:38 How do we have productive conversations about politics with people who disagree with us? *Especially* with the people closest to us? We invited founder of Citizen Discourse, Karen Gross, to give us some tips. Plus, happy birthday to the matron saint of The Rabble, Ann Richards! And we learn about some dirty tricks Texas Republicans are pulling to try and hang onto power. How do we have productive conversations about politics with people who disagree with us? *Especially* with the people closest to us? We invited founder of Citizen Discourse, Karen Gross, to give us some tips. Plus, happy birthday to the matron saint of The Rabble, Ann Richards! And we learn about some dirty tricks Texas Republicans are pulling to try and hang onto power. el paso u visas, citizen discourse, txlege, karen gross, redistricting, ann richards, texas politics, texas, planned parenthood yes full 34 8aa38ec6-54e1-4a25-8aff-6801f0b79aec Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez on her U.S. Senate run vs Cornyn | Hitler lurved the U.S. Border Patrol (surprise) | Toothbrushes! Toothbrushes? | Austin's budget dollahs make us hollah “Republicans [in Texas] don’t govern with a mandate; they govern with a minority of voters participating.” Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez aims to excite new voters in her U.S. Senate run. She also talks about why running as the mom of a 2-year-old is an asset and not a disadvantage, and lessons learned from Beto's Senate race. Plus, we learn about dark connections between El Paso and Nazi Germany, shifting demographics in Texas, and some marriage-worthy stuff the Austin city council is up to.

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The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

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Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

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THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez just last week declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate -- the seat currently held by John Cornyn. Cristina co-founded the Workers Defense Project at just 24 years old and started Jolt Texas, an organization that seeks to inspire young Latinx Texans to realize their political power.

Cristina for Texas: https://cristinafortexas.com/

Cristina for Texas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TzintzunCris/

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cristinafortx

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SH*T TO DO:

Voter turnout efforts start NOW. So join a MapTheVote Training Webinar!

They'll be training volunteers to use MapTheVote and Register2Vote through an online webinar. This technology is SUPER user-friendly and super effective.

Pick a date that works best for you on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EACA729A5FA7-mapthevote

The next ones are August 23 & 28

https://www.facebook.com/events/626426541101634/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Court rules that migrant children must be given toothbrushes and soap:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/us/migrant-children-toothbrushes-court.html

Trump administration official arguing that people don’t need toothbrushes and soap while in detention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRjUyr_36MY

Providing homeless services a major theme in Austin’s proposed budget:
https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-budget-to-be-presented-monday-as-city-leaders-support-more-homeless-services/

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-08-15/council-members-to-back-abortion-support-budget-measure/

Aug. 19 FB Live of abortion rights press conference at Austin City Hall:
https://www.facebook.com/statesman/videos/463599987823731/

NARAL and Lilith Fund AbortionAccessATX Rally and Testimony Aug. 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/404372686856955/

Lilith Fund Petition: I support public funding to ensure abortion access in Austin!
https://secure.everyaction.com/xCAtamQ_MECTQm8_jPKDZw2

Texas Observer article on the history of anti-Mexican violence in Texas:
https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/

Intercept article about the history of the border patrol that Kristen talked about: https://theintercept.com/2019/01/12/border-patrol-history/

Anne Frank quote about family separations: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anne-frank-children-separated/

The Rabble interview with Mexican-American-Jewish immigration attorney Carlos Spector: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/8/16/episode-32-mucho-amor-for-latinx-texans-it-aint-easy-being-greenshirtguy-are-hitler-comparisons-fair-immigration-law-legend-carlos-spector-weighs-in-we-need-a-plan-b-for-shtty-councilmen

KUT article on shifting demographics in Texas: https://www.kut.org/post/yes-demographic-shift-helping-texas-democrats-so-psychological-shift?fbclid=IwAR25PJt1XWSchDt2E6TDMIPpa5dyQ5B0FancAHh5Q3lT24l-PouRvFJS8qs

Jolt Texas:
https://jolttx.org/en/

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ “Republicans [in Texas] don’t govern with a mandate; they govern with a minority of voters participating.” Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez aims to excite new voters in her U.S. Senate run. She also talks about why running as the mom of a 2-year-old is an asset and not a disadvantage, and lessons learned from Beto's Senate race. Plus, we learn about dark connections between El Paso and Nazi Germany, shifting demographics in Texas, and some marriage-worthy stuff the Austin city council is up to.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT

Do you live in a part of Texas where there's no Planned Parenthood? Well, noooo worries! From Abilene to Zavalla, Lubbock to Laredo, The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app will send birth control (pills/rings/patches) or UTI treatments straight to your door or your nearest pharmacy. Plus, your meds come in a discreet white envelope so your Baylor sorority sisters or super Baptist parents will have no idea what's coming in your mailbox... cuz what comes in your box is your own biz.

The Planned Parenthood Direct (R) app is available for free in the iOS and Android stores. Visit https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct for more info.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez just last week declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate -- the seat currently held by John Cornyn. Cristina co-founded the Workers Defense Project at just 24 years old and started Jolt Texas, an organization that seeks to inspire young Latinx Texans to realize their political power.

Cristina for Texas: https://cristinafortexas.com/

Cristina for Texas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TzintzunCris/

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cristinafortx

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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SH*T TO DO:

Voter turnout efforts start NOW. So join a MapTheVote Training Webinar!

They'll be training volunteers to use MapTheVote and Register2Vote through an online webinar. This technology is SUPER user-friendly and super effective.

Pick a date that works best for you on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EACA729A5FA7-mapthevote

The next ones are August 23 & 28

https://www.facebook.com/events/626426541101634/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Court rules that migrant children must be given toothbrushes and soap:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/us/migrant-children-toothbrushes-court.html

Trump administration official arguing that people don’t need toothbrushes and soap while in detention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRjUyr_36MY

Providing homeless services a major theme in Austin’s proposed budget:
https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-budget-to-be-presented-monday-as-city-leaders-support-more-homeless-services/

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-08-15/council-members-to-back-abortion-support-budget-measure/

Aug. 19 FB Live of abortion rights press conference at Austin City Hall:
https://www.facebook.com/statesman/videos/463599987823731/

NARAL and Lilith Fund AbortionAccessATX Rally and Testimony Aug. 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/404372686856955/

Lilith Fund Petition: I support public funding to ensure abortion access in Austin!
https://secure.everyaction.com/xCAtamQ_MECTQm8_jPKDZw2

Texas Observer article on the history of anti-Mexican violence in Texas:
https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/

Intercept article about the history of the border patrol that Kristen talked about: https://theintercept.com/2019/01/12/border-patrol-history/

Anne Frank quote about family separations: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anne-frank-children-separated/

The Rabble interview with Mexican-American-Jewish immigration attorney Carlos Spector: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/8/16/episode-32-mucho-amor-for-latinx-texans-it-aint-easy-being-greenshirtguy-are-hitler-comparisons-fair-immigration-law-legend-carlos-spector-weighs-in-we-need-a-plan-b-for-shtty-councilmen

KUT article on shifting demographics in Texas: https://www.kut.org/post/yes-demographic-shift-helping-texas-democrats-so-psychological-shift?fbclid=IwAR25PJt1XWSchDt2E6TDMIPpa5dyQ5B0FancAHh5Q3lT24l-PouRvFJS8qs

Jolt Texas:
https://jolttx.org/en/

]]> Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez on her U.S. Senate run vs Cornyn | Hitler lurved the U.S. Border Patrol (surprise) | Toothbrushes! Toothbrushes? | Austin's budget dollahs make us hollah Rouser 00:45:06 “Republicans [in Texas] don’t govern with a mandate; they govern with a minority of voters participating.” Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez aims to excite new voters in her U.S. Senate run. She also talks about why running as the mom of a 2-year-old is an asset and not a disadvantage, and lessons learned from Beto's Senate race. Plus, we learn about dark connections between El Paso and Nazi Germany, shifting demographics in Texas, and some marriage-worthy stuff the Austin city council is up to. “Republicans [in Texas] don’t govern with a mandate; they govern with a minority of voters participating.” Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez aims to excite new voters in her U.S. Senate run. She also talks about why running as the mom of a 2-year-old is an asset and not a disadvantage, and lessons learned from Beto's Senate race. Plus, we learn about dark connections between El Paso and Nazi Germany, shifting demographics in Texas, and some marriage-worthy stuff the Austin city council is up to. lilith fund, austin, cristina tzintzun ramirez, naral, texas politics, planned parenthood direct, abortion access, planned parenthood texas, jolt texas, birth control yes full 33 9a66bc66-fe8b-4b21-ad3d-dba24ae6b24d Mucho amor for Latinx Texans | It ain't easy being #GreenShirtGuy | Are Hitler comparisons fair? Immigration law legend Carlos Spector weighs in | We need a Plan B for sh*tty city councilmen We made a mistake last week. We failed to put enough focus on the real story of the El Paso shooting -- that it was the largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history. This week, we try to make it right. We shout out orgs building Latinx power in Texas, speak with El Paso attorney and legend of immigration law Carlos Spector, and highlight brave Latinx Texans who aren't taking any mierda. Plus, learn how showing up to city council meetings can make you internet famous! (a la Green Shirt Guy).

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Carlos Spector, El Paso immigration attorney and co-founder of the National Network for Immigrant Rights and Mexicanos en Exilio, a nonprofit that seeks to help Mexican asylum seekers

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Support organizations that are building power for the Latinx community!

In Texas:

Jolt Texas: https://jolttx.org/en/

The Texas Young Democrats Hispanic/Latinx caucus:
https://www.facebook.com/TYDLatinx/

RAPIDO: which enables communities to recover from disasters more quickly: http://www.rapidorecovery.org/?fbclid=IwAR1YBAxa2vWUWMRQU7LWKS3cUFEeq_Yr5k7uKKHbXlxE6KC1sj4jlzdCVy4

ARISE in South Texas:
http://www.arisesotex.org/

LUPE:
https://lupenet.org/

Con Mi Madre:
http://www.conmimadre.org

Chingona Fest Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/ChingonaFestTexas/

Youth Rise Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/YouthRiseTexas/

Latinitas:
https://www.facebook.com/latinitasmag/

Workers Defense Project:
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Proyecto Teatro:
https://proyectoteatro.com/

Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network:
https://www.facebook.com/biintx/

Jane’s Due Process
https://janesdueprocess.org/

Texas A&M University Colonias Program:
http://colonias.arch.tamu.edu/

Tarrant County Democratic Party’s LatinX Voter Outreach Committee
https://www.facebook.com/LatinXVoterOutreach/

Battleground Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/BattlegroundTexas

Texas AFL-CIO:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasAFLCIO/

Poder Quince:
https://www.poderquince.com/

Nationally:

LULAC:
https://lulac.org/

MALDEF:
https://www.maldef.org/

VotoLatino:
https://votolatino.org/

The Pew Research Center does excellent work on research and identifying trends impacting the latinx community:
https://www.pewresearch.org/

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health:
https://www.latinainstitute.org/

Raices:
https://www.raicestexas.org/

United We Dream:
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWeDream/?hc_location=ufi

Locally in Austin:

Hustle for the Cause, a social impact production company based in Austin that puts on Chingonafest and has a mission to “create cultural content and experiences that empower underserved communities.”:
https://www.hustleforthecause.com/ and https://www.chingonafesttx.com/

Urban Roots:
https://urbanrootsatx.org/

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members:
https://www.gahcc.org/

City of Austin Hispanic Quality of Life Commission:
https://www.austintexas.gov/content/hispaniclatino-quality-life-resource-advisory-commission

Austin Tejano Democrats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/8310263446/

Dress for Success Austin:
https://austin.dressforsuccess.org/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Green Shirt Guy and his viral moment laughing at hate:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/opinions/greenshirtguy-how-i-went-viral-kack/index.html?fbclid=IwAR09ICU7k197r4UkpL6UGgav3EcC_qyMnpFTpYSN2nISANNoAOc1hiqbF5k

Tucson Free and Together:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFreeAndTogether/
Website: https://www.familiesfreeandtogether.org/

Live in Austin? Meet new politically engaged friends and get your own viral city council moment with A Functional Democracy’s fellows program! Applications due August 22. Kristen signed up!! Join her!:
https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com/fellow-application?fbclid=IwAR3rrYCyDH4i3ZmqNIz70ofjcP4hdjdaXFWAuREaxLs4Lve9alVtqVPktlo

Alexa Ura of The Texas Tribune wrote a raw and moving Twitter thread on what it feels like to be a brown reporter in Texas after the El Paso shooting:
https://twitter.com/alexazura/status/1159283660639625216

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez (WE FREAKING STAN) launched a campaign for U.S. Senate against John Cornyn!!!: https://cristinafortexas.com/

(She's also the founder of Jolt Texas, a badass org building power for Latinx Texans): https://jolttx.org/en/

Julián Castro took out an ad speaking directly to Trump and calling him out for his role in the El Paso massacre: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/13/julian-castro-fox-news-texas/

Julián Castro’s “disarm hate” policy proposal:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/09/days-after-el-paso-massacre-julian-castro-releases-plan-disarm-hate/

Info on the councilmen in Plano trying to defund Collin County’s rape crisis center because it offers Plan B TO RAPE VICTIMS: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Plan-B-Pill-Center-of-Rape-Crisis-Center-Funding-Debate-in-Plano-538489931.html

The Turning Point rape crisis center website: https://www.theturningpoint.org/

Speak up for The Turning Point in Plano this Saturday, August 17!:
https://www.facebook.com/events/439837823274985/

From Lulu Garcia Navarro of NPR on the lack of Latinx representation in newsrooms and how that resulted in a news cycle that didn’t highlight what should have been the headline everywhere on the El Paso terrorist attack, “largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history”:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/we-must-recognize-hispanics-were-targeted/595783/

WE DIDN'T MENTION THIS BUT PLEASE READ IT >>>>> The Texas Observer puts anti-Mexican violence in El Paso into historical context:
https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/

Current issue of Mother Jones magazine, which profiles our guest Carlos Spector in the article “Hold the Line”: https://www.motherjones.com/mag/2019/09/toc/

More on Carlos Spector’s work defending asylum-seekers: https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/too-afraid-to-go-home-texas-lawyer-stands-up-for-two-mayan-migrants/

See Carlos Spector speak at TribFest September 28:
https://festival.texastribune.org/speakers/carlos_spector.1zu9hc85

]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We made a mistake last week. We failed to put enough focus on the real story of the El Paso shooting -- that it was the largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history. This week, we try to make it right. We shout out orgs building Latinx power in Texas, speak with El Paso attorney and legend of immigration law Carlos Spector, and highlight brave Latinx Texans who aren't taking any mierda. Plus, learn how showing up to city council meetings can make you internet famous! (a la Green Shirt Guy).

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Carlos Spector, El Paso immigration attorney and co-founder of the National Network for Immigrant Rights and Mexicanos en Exilio, a nonprofit that seeks to help Mexican asylum seekers

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Support organizations that are building power for the Latinx community!

In Texas:

Jolt Texas: https://jolttx.org/en/

The Texas Young Democrats Hispanic/Latinx caucus:
https://www.facebook.com/TYDLatinx/

RAPIDO: which enables communities to recover from disasters more quickly: http://www.rapidorecovery.org/?fbclid=IwAR1YBAxa2vWUWMRQU7LWKS3cUFEeq_Yr5k7uKKHbXlxE6KC1sj4jlzdCVy4

ARISE in South Texas:
http://www.arisesotex.org/

LUPE:
https://lupenet.org/

Con Mi Madre:
http://www.conmimadre.org

Chingona Fest Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/ChingonaFestTexas/

Youth Rise Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/YouthRiseTexas/

Latinitas:
https://www.facebook.com/latinitasmag/

Workers Defense Project:
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Proyecto Teatro:
https://proyectoteatro.com/

Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network:
https://www.facebook.com/biintx/

Jane’s Due Process
https://janesdueprocess.org/

Texas A&M University Colonias Program:
http://colonias.arch.tamu.edu/

Tarrant County Democratic Party’s LatinX Voter Outreach Committee
https://www.facebook.com/LatinXVoterOutreach/

Battleground Texas:
https://www.facebook.com/BattlegroundTexas

Texas AFL-CIO:
https://www.facebook.com/TexasAFLCIO/

Poder Quince:
https://www.poderquince.com/

Nationally:

LULAC:
https://lulac.org/

MALDEF:
https://www.maldef.org/

VotoLatino:
https://votolatino.org/

The Pew Research Center does excellent work on research and identifying trends impacting the latinx community:
https://www.pewresearch.org/

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health:
https://www.latinainstitute.org/

Raices:
https://www.raicestexas.org/

United We Dream:
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWeDream/?hc_location=ufi

Locally in Austin:

Hustle for the Cause, a social impact production company based in Austin that puts on Chingonafest and has a mission to “create cultural content and experiences that empower underserved communities.”:
https://www.hustleforthecause.com/ and https://www.chingonafesttx.com/

Urban Roots:
https://urbanrootsatx.org/

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members:
https://www.gahcc.org/

City of Austin Hispanic Quality of Life Commission:
https://www.austintexas.gov/content/hispaniclatino-quality-life-resource-advisory-commission

Austin Tejano Democrats:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/8310263446/

Dress for Success Austin:
https://austin.dressforsuccess.org/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Green Shirt Guy and his viral moment laughing at hate:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/opinions/greenshirtguy-how-i-went-viral-kack/index.html?fbclid=IwAR09ICU7k197r4UkpL6UGgav3EcC_qyMnpFTpYSN2nISANNoAOc1hiqbF5k

Tucson Free and Together:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonFreeAndTogether/
Website: https://www.familiesfreeandtogether.org/

Live in Austin? Meet new politically engaged friends and get your own viral city council moment with A Functional Democracy’s fellows program! Applications due August 22. Kristen signed up!! Join her!:
https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com/fellow-application?fbclid=IwAR3rrYCyDH4i3ZmqNIz70ofjcP4hdjdaXFWAuREaxLs4Lve9alVtqVPktlo

Alexa Ura of The Texas Tribune wrote a raw and moving Twitter thread on what it feels like to be a brown reporter in Texas after the El Paso shooting:
https://twitter.com/alexazura/status/1159283660639625216

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez (WE FREAKING STAN) launched a campaign for U.S. Senate against John Cornyn!!!: https://cristinafortexas.com/

(She's also the founder of Jolt Texas, a badass org building power for Latinx Texans): https://jolttx.org/en/

Julián Castro took out an ad speaking directly to Trump and calling him out for his role in the El Paso massacre: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/13/julian-castro-fox-news-texas/

Julián Castro’s “disarm hate” policy proposal:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/09/days-after-el-paso-massacre-julian-castro-releases-plan-disarm-hate/

Info on the councilmen in Plano trying to defund Collin County’s rape crisis center because it offers Plan B TO RAPE VICTIMS: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Plan-B-Pill-Center-of-Rape-Crisis-Center-Funding-Debate-in-Plano-538489931.html

The Turning Point rape crisis center website: https://www.theturningpoint.org/

Speak up for The Turning Point in Plano this Saturday, August 17!:
https://www.facebook.com/events/439837823274985/

From Lulu Garcia Navarro of NPR on the lack of Latinx representation in newsrooms and how that resulted in a news cycle that didn’t highlight what should have been the headline everywhere on the El Paso terrorist attack, “largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history”:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/08/we-must-recognize-hispanics-were-targeted/595783/

WE DIDN'T MENTION THIS BUT PLEASE READ IT >>>>> The Texas Observer puts anti-Mexican violence in El Paso into historical context:
https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/

Current issue of Mother Jones magazine, which profiles our guest Carlos Spector in the article “Hold the Line”: https://www.motherjones.com/mag/2019/09/toc/

More on Carlos Spector’s work defending asylum-seekers: https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/too-afraid-to-go-home-texas-lawyer-stands-up-for-two-mayan-migrants/

See Carlos Spector speak at TribFest September 28:
https://festival.texastribune.org/speakers/carlos_spector.1zu9hc85

]]> Mucho amor for Latinx Texans | It ain't easy being #GreenShirtGuy | Are Hitler comparisons fair? Immigration law legend Carlos Spector weighs in | We need a Plan B for sh*tty city councilmen Rouser 00:52:50 We made a mistake last week. We failed to put enough focus on the real story of the El Paso shooting -- that it was the largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history. This week, we try to make it right. We shout out orgs building Latinx power in Texas, speak with El Paso attorney and legend of immigration law Carlos Spector, and highlight brave Latinx Texans who aren't taking any mierda. Plus, learn how showing up to city council meetings can make you internet famous! (a la Green Shirt Guy). We made a mistake last week. We failed to put enough focus on the real story of the El Paso shooting -- that it was the largest massacre of Latinx people in modern American history. This week, we try to make it right. We shout out orgs building Latinx power in Texas, speak with El Paso attorney and legend of immigration law Carlos Spector, and highlight brave Latinx Texans who aren't taking any mierda. Plus, learn how showing up to city council meetings can make you internet famous! (a la Green Shirt Guy). jolt texas, julian castro, cristina tzintzun ramirez, immigration, carlos spector, el paso, latinx texans, texas politics, texas, green shirt guy yes full 32 a15e1c05-cb92-46fc-b94d-13bf987e6981 We <3 El Paso + clap back at NRA talking points with Ed Scruggs of TX Gun Sense | #Texodus! (& surprise guest Kim Olson) | Rooting out police racism with the Plain View Project We're heartbroken and outraged along with El Paso and the rest of Texas this week. We're desperate to know what to do about this gun violence epidemic, so we sat down with Ed Scruggs, president of Texas Gun Sense, to learn comebacks to some of these NRA talking points we hear our crazy uncles spouting. We also talk white supremacy, police racism in Galveston, and some good news, too -- the #Texodus of Republicans from Congress and some wonderful things our listeners did for our "Politics Is Personal" guest Ann Finch's organization, Team Brownsville. Y'all are the best.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ed Scruggs, president of the board at Texas Gun Sense

https://twitter.com/Ed4Austin8

https://www.txgunsense.org/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Support one of these gun violence prevention organizations in the way that makes sense for you:

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

Moms Demand Action:
https://momsdemandaction.org/

Text "Join" or "Ready" to 64433 if you want to join Moms Demand Action to combat gun violence.

If you're a survivor of gun violence in the state of Texas, text "Survivor" to 64433 and Diana Earl (recently a guest on The Rabble!) will personally take care of you!

Everytown for Gun Safety:
https://everytown.org/

The Community Justice Action Fund is building power within communities of color affected by gun violence:
https://www.cjactionfund.org/

Ways to help El Paso:
https://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/how-help-victims-el-paso-mass-shooting?fbclid=IwAR2pOlCbLrBvo98yDTMTq0K1uXDG2xECRZqom4ziIXoKHz1rsTQMYfDwasY

Mariachi Night: El Paso victims fundraiser at the Sahara Lounge in Austin:
https://www.facebook.com/events/640049156496528/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Ann Finch’s “Politics Is Personal” episode of The Rabble:
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/7/19/episode-28-politics-is-personal-series-ann-finch-of-team-brownsville-on-finding-purpose-at-the-border

Vote for the Team Brownsville panel via the SXSW Panel Picker:
https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/96344

Support Team Brownsville’s work caring for migrants at the border:
https://www.teambrownsville.org/

Texodus!
https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754826/texodus-house-republican-retirement-marchant-hurd-olsen

538 analysis on Congressional Republicans retiring: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-so-many-house-republicans-are-retiring-and-more-could-be-on-the-way/

Friend of the pod and Texas legend Kim Olson is running for Congress in TX-24 (currently held by retiring Rep. Kenny Marchant):
https://kimforcongress.org/
(Full disclosure: Kim Olson has been a client of Rouser.)

Galveston police lead mentally ill African-American man through city streets on a leash:
https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/8/6/20757026/galveston-police-donald-neely-arrest-horses-texas

North Texas cops caught sharing racist Facebook posts:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/north-texas-cops-caught-sharing-racist-facebook-posts/

Support the Plain View Project and check out their database of public posts from current and former police officers that are truly horrifying:
https://www.plainviewproject.org/

Philadelphia is firing 13 officers after the Plain View Project exposed them: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/7/19/20701048/police-officer-facebook-racism-philadelphia-plain-view-project

Everytown for Gun Safety:
https://everytown.org/

The Community Justice Action Fund is building power within communities of color affected by gun violence:
https://www.cjactionfund.org/

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Moms Demand Action - TX: https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionTX/

"Fight Like a Mother" book by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts: https://fightlikeamother.org/

Hidden Brain podcast on Implicit Bias - https://www.npr.org/2017/06/05/531578107/the-thumbprint-of-the-culture-implicit-bias-and-police-shootings

Implicit bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We're heartbroken and outraged along with El Paso and the rest of Texas this week. We're desperate to know what to do about this gun violence epidemic, so we sat down with Ed Scruggs, president of Texas Gun Sense, to learn comebacks to some of these NRA talking points we hear our crazy uncles spouting. We also talk white supremacy, police racism in Galveston, and some good news, too -- the #Texodus of Republicans from Congress and some wonderful things our listeners did for our "Politics Is Personal" guest Ann Finch's organization, Team Brownsville. Y'all are the best.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ed Scruggs, president of the board at Texas Gun Sense

https://twitter.com/Ed4Austin8

https://www.txgunsense.org/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

SH*T TO DO:

Support one of these gun violence prevention organizations in the way that makes sense for you:

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

Moms Demand Action:
https://momsdemandaction.org/

Text "Join" or "Ready" to 64433 if you want to join Moms Demand Action to combat gun violence.

If you're a survivor of gun violence in the state of Texas, text "Survivor" to 64433 and Diana Earl (recently a guest on The Rabble!) will personally take care of you!

Everytown for Gun Safety:
https://everytown.org/

The Community Justice Action Fund is building power within communities of color affected by gun violence:
https://www.cjactionfund.org/

Ways to help El Paso:
https://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/how-help-victims-el-paso-mass-shooting?fbclid=IwAR2pOlCbLrBvo98yDTMTq0K1uXDG2xECRZqom4ziIXoKHz1rsTQMYfDwasY

Mariachi Night: El Paso victims fundraiser at the Sahara Lounge in Austin:
https://www.facebook.com/events/640049156496528/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Ann Finch’s “Politics Is Personal” episode of The Rabble:
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/7/19/episode-28-politics-is-personal-series-ann-finch-of-team-brownsville-on-finding-purpose-at-the-border

Vote for the Team Brownsville panel via the SXSW Panel Picker:
https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/96344

Support Team Brownsville’s work caring for migrants at the border:
https://www.teambrownsville.org/

Texodus!
https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754826/texodus-house-republican-retirement-marchant-hurd-olsen

538 analysis on Congressional Republicans retiring: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-so-many-house-republicans-are-retiring-and-more-could-be-on-the-way/

Friend of the pod and Texas legend Kim Olson is running for Congress in TX-24 (currently held by retiring Rep. Kenny Marchant):
https://kimforcongress.org/
(Full disclosure: Kim Olson has been a client of Rouser.)

Galveston police lead mentally ill African-American man through city streets on a leash:
https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/8/6/20757026/galveston-police-donald-neely-arrest-horses-texas

North Texas cops caught sharing racist Facebook posts:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/north-texas-cops-caught-sharing-racist-facebook-posts/

Support the Plain View Project and check out their database of public posts from current and former police officers that are truly horrifying:
https://www.plainviewproject.org/

Philadelphia is firing 13 officers after the Plain View Project exposed them: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/7/19/20701048/police-officer-facebook-racism-philadelphia-plain-view-project

Everytown for Gun Safety:
https://everytown.org/

The Community Justice Action Fund is building power within communities of color affected by gun violence:
https://www.cjactionfund.org/

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Moms Demand Action - TX: https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionTX/

"Fight Like a Mother" book by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts: https://fightlikeamother.org/

Hidden Brain podcast on Implicit Bias - https://www.npr.org/2017/06/05/531578107/the-thumbprint-of-the-culture-implicit-bias-and-police-shootings

Implicit bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

]]> We <3 El Paso + clap back at NRA talking points with Ed Scruggs of TX Gun Sense | #Texodus! (& surprise guest Kim Olson) | Rooting out police racism with the Plain View Project Rouser 00:58:25 We're heartbroken and outraged along with El Paso and the rest of Texas this week. We're desperate to know what to do about this gun violence epidemic, so we sat down with Ed Scruggs, president of Texas Gun Sense, to learn comebacks to some of these NRA talking points we hear our crazy uncles spouting. We also talk white supremacy, police racism in Galveston, and some good news, too -- the #Texodus of Republicans from Congress and some wonderful things our listeners did for our "Politics Is Personal" guest Ann Finch's organization, Team Brownsville. We're heartbroken and outraged along with El Paso and the rest of Texas this week. We're desperate to know what to do about this gun violence epidemic, so we sat down with Ed Scruggs, president of Texas Gun Sense, to learn comebacks to some of these NRA talking points we hear our crazy uncles spouting. We also talk white supremacy, police racism in Galveston, and some good news, too -- the #Texodus of Republicans from Congress and some wonderful things our listeners did for our "Politics Is Personal" guest Ann Finch's organization, Team Brownsville. kim olson, gun violence, implicit bias, team brownsville, mass shootings, texodus, texas gun sense, el paso, texas politics, ed scruggs, texas yes full 31 725763a9-d4ea-4f45-a509-a19539ffb4cd "Politics Is Personal" Series: Diana Earl of Moms Demand Action on becoming an "actionist" & being a person of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces This is the third episode in a special series we’re calling “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with gun violence prevention warrior Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action. Diana shares about the tragic event that brought her into the fight against gun violence and her advice to people who feel uncomfortable calling themselves "activists." Plus, "I'm sorry, this is a private event..." aka what it feels like to be one of very few people of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action and all-around amazing human

https://twitter.com/SpiceyGirl512

https://www.nadja.co/2018/09/10/how-a-texas-activist-fights-gun-violence/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Moms Demand Action - TX: https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionTX/

Text "Join" or "Ready" to 64433 if you want to join Moms Demand Action to combat gun violence.

If you're a survivor of gun violence in the state of Texas, text "Survivor" to 64433 and Diana will personally take care of you!

"Fight Like a Mother" book by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts: https://fightlikeamother.org/

Hidden Brain podcast on Implicit Bias - https://www.npr.org/2017/06/05/531578107/the-thumbprint-of-the-culture-implicit-bias-and-police-shootings

Implicit bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Join Supermajority! - https://supermajority.com/

From Becky: "In my journey to try and undo my own implicit bias and unconscious racism, I have found this workbook by Layla Saad to be immensely useful." - https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This is the third episode in a special series we’re calling “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

On this episode, we talk with gun violence prevention warrior Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action. Diana shares about the tragic event that brought her into the fight against gun violence and her advice to people who feel uncomfortable calling themselves "activists." Plus, "I'm sorry, this is a private event..." aka what it feels like to be one of very few people of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action and all-around amazing human

https://twitter.com/SpiceyGirl512

https://www.nadja.co/2018/09/10/how-a-texas-activist-fights-gun-violence/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en

  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org/

Moms Demand Action - TX: https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionTX/

Text "Join" or "Ready" to 64433 if you want to join Moms Demand Action to combat gun violence.

If you're a survivor of gun violence in the state of Texas, text "Survivor" to 64433 and Diana will personally take care of you!

"Fight Like a Mother" book by Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts: https://fightlikeamother.org/

Hidden Brain podcast on Implicit Bias - https://www.npr.org/2017/06/05/531578107/the-thumbprint-of-the-culture-implicit-bias-and-police-shootings

Implicit bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Join Supermajority! - https://supermajority.com/

From Becky: "In my journey to try and undo my own implicit bias and unconscious racism, I have found this workbook by Layla Saad to be immensely useful." - https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

]]> "Politics Is Personal" Series: Diana Earl of Moms Demand Action on becoming an "actionist" & being a person of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces Rouser 00:35:00 This is the third episode in a special series we’re calling “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with gun violence prevention warrior Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action. Diana shares about the tragic event that brought her into the fight against gun violence and her advice to people who feel uncomfortable calling themselves "activists." Plus, "I'm sorry, this is a private event..." aka what it feels like to be one of very few people of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week! This is the third episode in a special series we’re calling “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." On this episode, we talk with gun violence prevention warrior Diana Earl, the Texas Survivor Membership Lead for Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action. Diana shares about the tragic event that brought her into the fight against gun violence and her advice to people who feel uncomfortable calling themselves "activists." Plus, "I'm sorry, this is a private event..." aka what it feels like to be one of very few people of color in mostly white "progressive" spaces. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back next week! diana earl, racism, texas politics, politics is personal, fight like a mother, moms demand action, gun safety yes full 30 9339c1c2-23d3-448d-8bd5-119fa5612bb3 "Politics Is Personal" Series: Immigration Attorney and Activist Pooja Sethi on defeating shyness by harnessing the power of show tunes to fight oppression This is the second episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

We hear from Pooja Sethi, an Austin immigration attorney and activist, on her meet cute with social justice work. From Little Orphan Annie to Annie's List, we talk immigration rights, racism in America and the impact of the "go back to your country" vibes brought on by the Tweeter-in-chief. Plus, a Facebook poetry reading.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Pooja Sethi, activist, immigration attorney and managing partner at the Law Offices of Pooja Sethi, founder of the nonprofit law firm Immigration For All

http://www.sethilawoffices.com/

https://www.facebook.com/poojsethi

Other amazing sh*t Pooja does: Austin City Council's Asian American Quality of Life Commissioner, Member of Mayor Adler's Task Force to Combat Racism and Systemic Inequities and Office of Police Oversight Advisory, Austin Community College Advisory Committee, Leadership Austin Class of 2019, New Leaders Council Class of 2019, Policy Advocacy Committee for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association Leader with Heart, Board Member on the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life, Mentor for the New Philanthropists

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Annie's List
https://annieslist.com/

How Trump’s Twitter Attack Against Democrats Evolved Into ‘Send Her Back’ Chant
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/18/us/politics/trump-racist-tweet-evolution.html

Brown Eyed Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE

Mindy Kaling
https://twitter.com/mindykaling

Random movies mentioned:
For Here or To Go
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4157510/

Argo
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024648/

Idiocracy
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

Les Miserables
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This is the second episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

We hear from Pooja Sethi, an Austin immigration attorney and activist, on her meet cute with social justice work. From Little Orphan Annie to Annie's List, we talk immigration rights, racism in America and the impact of the "go back to your country" vibes brought on by the Tweeter-in-chief. Plus, a Facebook poetry reading.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

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THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Pooja Sethi, activist, immigration attorney and managing partner at the Law Offices of Pooja Sethi, founder of the nonprofit law firm Immigration For All

http://www.sethilawoffices.com/

https://www.facebook.com/poojsethi

Other amazing sh*t Pooja does: Austin City Council's Asian American Quality of Life Commissioner, Member of Mayor Adler's Task Force to Combat Racism and Systemic Inequities and Office of Police Oversight Advisory, Austin Community College Advisory Committee, Leadership Austin Class of 2019, New Leaders Council Class of 2019, Policy Advocacy Committee for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association Leader with Heart, Board Member on the Institute for Diversity and Civic Life, Mentor for the New Philanthropists

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Annie's List
https://annieslist.com/

How Trump’s Twitter Attack Against Democrats Evolved Into ‘Send Her Back’ Chant
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/18/us/politics/trump-racist-tweet-evolution.html

Brown Eyed Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE

Mindy Kaling
https://twitter.com/mindykaling

Random movies mentioned:
For Here or To Go
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4157510/

Argo
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1024648/

Idiocracy
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/

Les Miserables
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/

]]> "Politics Is Personal" Series: Immigration Attorney and Activist Pooja Sethi on defeating shyness by harnessing the power of show tunes to fight oppression Rouser 00:42:15 This is the second episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." We hear from Pooja Sethi, an Austin immigration attorney and activist, on her meet cute with social justice work. From Little Orphan Annie to Annie's List, we talk immigration rights, racism in America and the "go back to your country" vibes brought on by the Tweeter-in-chief. Plus, Facebook poetry. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon! This is the second episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." We hear from Pooja Sethi, an Austin immigration attorney and activist, on her meet cute with social justice work. From Little Orphan Annie to Annie's List, we talk immigration rights, racism in America and the "go back to your country" vibes brought on by the Tweeter-in-chief. Plus, Facebook poetry. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon! immigration, texas politics, pooja sethi no full 29 84d8e218-44b6-47a9-b440-badc8b348589 "Politics Is Personal" Series: Ann Finch of Team Brownsville on finding purpose at the border This is the first episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

This ep, we hear a fascinating personal account of what it's really like at the border, from the eyes of a sweet, newly widowed TX grandma named Ann Finch. In only a year's time, she went from a desperate need to do SOMEthing to carrying bags of toilet seats and pulling wagons full of bottled water in 114 degree heat at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridge to becoming the founding president of Team Brownsville, a nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance for asylum seekers.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ann Finch, President of Team Brownsville

https://www.teambrownsville.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TeamBrownsville

Sign up to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7znm8_oKFWudS_7xhOBQHuLPlitpIM4msYuLh8iwff1c57g/viewform

Contact Ann: Ann@teambrownsville.org

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]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This is the first episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing."

This ep, we hear a fascinating personal account of what it's really like at the border, from the eyes of a sweet, newly widowed TX grandma named Ann Finch. In only a year's time, she went from a desperate need to do SOMEthing to carrying bags of toilet seats and pulling wagons full of bottled water in 114 degree heat at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridge to becoming the founding president of Team Brownsville, a nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance for asylum seekers.

Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ann Finch, President of Team Brownsville

https://www.teambrownsville.org/
https://www.facebook.com/TeamBrownsville

Sign up to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7znm8_oKFWudS_7xhOBQHuLPlitpIM4msYuLh8iwff1c57g/viewform

Contact Ann: Ann@teambrownsville.org

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]]> "Politics Is Personal" Series: Ann Finch of Team Brownsville on finding purpose at the border Rouser 00:35:43 This is the first episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." This ep, we hear a fascinating personal account of what it's really like at the border, from the eyes of a sweet, newly widowed TX grandma named Ann Finch. In only a year's time, she went from a desperate need to do SOMEthing to carrying bags of toilet seats and pulling wagons full of bottled water in 114 degree heat at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridge to becoming the founding president of Team Brownsville, a nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance for asylum seekers. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon! This is the first episode of a special series we’re calling, “Politics Is Personal.” We're sharing the stories of our favorite Texas activists and what happens when normals like us are compelled to "do more than nothing." This ep, we hear a fascinating personal account of what it's really like at the border, from the eyes of a sweet, newly widowed TX grandma named Ann Finch. In only a year's time, she went from a desperate need to do SOMEthing to carrying bags of toilet seats and pulling wagons full of bottled water in 114 degree heat at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridge to becoming the founding president of Team Brownsville, a nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance for asylum seekers. Don’t worry, we'll go back to our usual format, and "Political F*ck Marry Kill" will be back sooooon! border, team brownsville, family separation, rouser, tx politics, the rabble, tx, immigration, progressive politics, texas politics, texas no full 28 4d192e41-d119-456b-8143-a93e7ff6daa2 Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd re: kids at the border | Psst, you might not get in trouble for pot RN | Republicans hate healthcare | Jen Ramos, #1 Young Democrat in TX Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss some personal experiences with attempted suicide during our FMK segment. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please PLEASE please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Plus, shero Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd for not showing up for the kids at the border. We also learn about why a whole bunch of Texas counties aren't prosecuting possession of "the Devil's lettuce" right now (except Hays County... which maybe needs a new District Attorney?) as well as ways to save the census, flip the Texas House, and show up for the kids in abysmal detention facilities.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and its event "Save the Census, a training for central Texans" on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/

The Trump admin is using racism to scare people, esp communities of color, out of answering the census. The 2020 Census is a big deal, y'all. A really big deal. It decides the number of representatives Texas has in the U.S. Congress, electoral votes in presidential elections, federal dollars we receive for transportation, education, and social services. Even a 1% undercount in 2020 could cost Texas $300 million in federal funding. Plus, businesses use census data to determine whether to invest in Texas. So, are you ready to help us Save the Census? Join us July 13 at the Central TX Census Training with APAPA Texas Chapter to ensure we all count! Texas is counting on us.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Gina Ortiz Jones, candidate for Texas's 23rd U.S. Congressional district and a total badass

https://ginaortizjones.com/

https://www.facebook.com/GinaOrtizJones/

https://twitter.com/ginaortizjones

Also, our GUEST HOST:
Jen Ramos, Texas's #1 young Democrat (as declared by Rouser). Jen is running to be VP of the national Young Democrats organization -- let's kick her a few bucks and get a kick-ass Texas lady guiding the young dems nationwide!

https://twitter.com/itsJenRamos

https://www.ydapromise.com/

SH*T TO DO:

Lights for Liberty Vigil this Friday, July 12.
https://www.lightsforliberty.org/localevents

More background info on why we need to #defundhate:
https://indivisible.org/resource/tell-your-representative-defund-hate

Indivisible Script to call your rep:
https://act.indivisible.org/call/defund-hate

Find your reps:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/addr/

Use resistbot to email, fax or mail your reps (or text “resist” to 50409)
https://resist.bot/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our video for the Blue Action Dems "flip challenge":
https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/2841505595921064/

Get a ticket for the Blue Action Dems FLIPPING AWesOME FUNDRAISER!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser

About Blue Action Dems:
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

UT offering free tuition for students from families who make less than $65,000:
https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/740387601/university-of-texas-austin-promises-free-tuition-for-low-income-students-in-2020

Pot not being prosecuted in a bunch of counties in Texas:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-07-03/travis-county-to-reject-marijuana-prosecutions/

https://www.statesman.com/news/20190704/did-texas-hemp-law-legalize-pot-no-but-marijuana-cases-harder-to-prosecute-officials-say

Except Hays County:
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/hays-county/hays-county-da-to-continue-to-accept-marijuana-cases-under-new-hemp-law-change/269-984742e2-b1ac-4c0d-ac87-fdb87f52d915

Women moving mental health solutions forward:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-07-05/the-austin-women-dispelling-stigma-and-moving-mental-health-issues-forward/

Texas is going to court to end Obamacare. It hasn't produced a plan to replace it.
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/08/texas-kill-obamacare-no-plan-replacement-5th-circuit-ken-paxton/

As Texas Seeks To Overturn Obamacare, Attention Focuses On Potential Swing Judge
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-seeks-overturn-obamacare-attention-focuses-potential-swing-judge

Fight for better healthcare in Texas!
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network

Texas 23:
https://www.texastribune.org/directory/districts/us-house/23/

https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/15/federal-court-invalidates-part-texas-congressional-map/

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss some personal experiences with attempted suicide during our FMK segment. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please PLEASE please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Plus, shero Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd for not showing up for the kids at the border. We also learn about why a whole bunch of Texas counties aren't prosecuting possession of "the Devil's lettuce" right now (except Hays County... which maybe needs a new District Attorney?) as well as ways to save the census, flip the Texas House, and show up for the kids in abysmal detention facilities.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and its event "Save the Census, a training for central Texans" on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/

The Trump admin is using racism to scare people, esp communities of color, out of answering the census. The 2020 Census is a big deal, y'all. A really big deal. It decides the number of representatives Texas has in the U.S. Congress, electoral votes in presidential elections, federal dollars we receive for transportation, education, and social services. Even a 1% undercount in 2020 could cost Texas $300 million in federal funding. Plus, businesses use census data to determine whether to invest in Texas. So, are you ready to help us Save the Census? Join us July 13 at the Central TX Census Training with APAPA Texas Chapter to ensure we all count! Texas is counting on us.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Gina Ortiz Jones, candidate for Texas's 23rd U.S. Congressional district and a total badass

https://ginaortizjones.com/

https://www.facebook.com/GinaOrtizJones/

https://twitter.com/ginaortizjones

Also, our GUEST HOST:
Jen Ramos, Texas's #1 young Democrat (as declared by Rouser). Jen is running to be VP of the national Young Democrats organization -- let's kick her a few bucks and get a kick-ass Texas lady guiding the young dems nationwide!

https://twitter.com/itsJenRamos

https://www.ydapromise.com/

SH*T TO DO:

Lights for Liberty Vigil this Friday, July 12.
https://www.lightsforliberty.org/localevents

More background info on why we need to #defundhate:
https://indivisible.org/resource/tell-your-representative-defund-hate

Indivisible Script to call your rep:
https://act.indivisible.org/call/defund-hate

Find your reps:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/addr/

Use resistbot to email, fax or mail your reps (or text “resist” to 50409)
https://resist.bot/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Our video for the Blue Action Dems "flip challenge":
https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/2841505595921064/

Get a ticket for the Blue Action Dems FLIPPING AWesOME FUNDRAISER!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser

About Blue Action Dems:
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

UT offering free tuition for students from families who make less than $65,000:
https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/740387601/university-of-texas-austin-promises-free-tuition-for-low-income-students-in-2020

Pot not being prosecuted in a bunch of counties in Texas:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-07-03/travis-county-to-reject-marijuana-prosecutions/

https://www.statesman.com/news/20190704/did-texas-hemp-law-legalize-pot-no-but-marijuana-cases-harder-to-prosecute-officials-say

Except Hays County:
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/hays-county/hays-county-da-to-continue-to-accept-marijuana-cases-under-new-hemp-law-change/269-984742e2-b1ac-4c0d-ac87-fdb87f52d915

Women moving mental health solutions forward:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-07-05/the-austin-women-dispelling-stigma-and-moving-mental-health-issues-forward/

Texas is going to court to end Obamacare. It hasn't produced a plan to replace it.
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/08/texas-kill-obamacare-no-plan-replacement-5th-circuit-ken-paxton/

As Texas Seeks To Overturn Obamacare, Attention Focuses On Potential Swing Judge
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-seeks-overturn-obamacare-attention-focuses-potential-swing-judge

Fight for better healthcare in Texas!
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network

Texas 23:
https://www.texastribune.org/directory/districts/us-house/23/

https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/15/federal-court-invalidates-part-texas-congressional-map/

]]> Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd re: kids at the border | Psst, you might not get in trouble for pot RN | Republicans hate healthcare | Jen Ramos, #1 Young Democrat in TX Rouser 00:58:20 Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss some personal experiences with attempted suicide during our FMK segment. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please PLEASE please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Plus, shero Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd for not showing up for the kids at the border. We also learn about why a whole bunch of Texas counties aren't prosecuting possession of "the Devil's lettuce" right now (except Hays County... which maybe needs a new District Attorney?) as well as ways to save the census, flip the Texas House, and help the kids in detention facilities. Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss some personal experiences with attempted suicide during our FMK segment. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please PLEASE please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Plus, shero Gina Ortiz Jones throws shade at Will Hurd for not showing up for the kids at the border. We also learn about why a whole bunch of Texas counties aren't prosecuting possession of "the Devil's lettuce" right now (except Hays County... which maybe needs a new District Attorney?) as well as ways to save the census, flip the Texas House, and help the kids in detention facilities. gina ortiz jones, texas politics, obamacare, texas 23, texas healthcare, blue action democrats, txlege, jen ramos, marijuana texas yes full 27 bf217d6b-e980-4792-b801-7b804e723e32 Happy birthday, USA! Let's do democracy: register voters, help your precinct chair (or become one!), get yoself to the Dem Convention. With Brittany Switzer of the Texas Dems. We love America so hard it hurts! In our 4th of July week ep, we talk about good ways to do democracy... like starting right in your neighborhood by becoming a precinct chair, registering high school students, or joining the Meme Army (whaaa!). Also, register2vote.org is the next best thing to online voter registration, and their new map tool helps you funnel voter reg funding to your neighborhood or anywhere you want for only $1/voter!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and its event "Save the Census, a training for central Texans" on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/

The Trump admin is using racism to scare people, esp communities of color, out of answering the census. The 2020 Census is a big deal, y'all. A really big deal. It decides the number of representatives Texas has in the U.S. Congress, electoral votes in presidential elections, federal dollars we receive for transportation, education, and social services. Even a 1% undercount in 2020 could cost Texas $300 million in federal funding. Plus, businesses use census data to determine whether to invest in Texas. So, are you ready to help us Save the Census? Join us July 13 at the Central TX Census Training with APAPA Texas Chapter to ensure we all count! Texas is counting on us.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Brittany Switzer, Senior Brand Director for the Texas Democratic Party

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/

https://twitter.com/britswitz

SH*T TO DO:

Contact your precinct chair to see how you can start organizing in your neighborhood! ORRRRR… become a precinct chair!

Get involved at the County Level:
https://www.texasdemocrats.org/county-parties/

Find your precinct # (submit your info from the dropdown menu on the right that says “Selection Criteria”):
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/voterDetails.do

Find your precinct chair:
https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/cpc-filing/cpc-report.aspx

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Get a ticket for the Blue Action Dems FLIPPING AWesOME FUNDRAISER!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser

About Blue Action Dems:
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Episode 5 of The Rabble (Galentine’s Day ep when Ashley talks about her family’s history immigrating to America):
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/12/episode-5-galentines-lt3-we-ask-julie-oliver-if-shes-running-again-we-gush-on-tx-sheroes-and-black-girl-magic-we-remember-the-moments-that-made-us-activists

Episode of 25 of The Rabble (migrant babies at the border episode):
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/6/28/episode-25-the-babies-at-the-border-and-how-you-can-help-them-with-special-guest-tx-rep-mary-gonzlez-and-guest-host-cheasty-anderson

Members of Congress visit migrant detention centers in Texas hours after report revealed offensive comments by Border Patrol agents:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/01/members-congress-tour-migrant-facilities-respond-propublica-bombshell/

Inside the Secret Border Patrol Facebook Group Where Agents Joke About Migrant Deaths and Post Sexist Memes:
https://www.propublica.org/article/secret-border-patrol-facebook-group-agents-joke-about-migrant-deaths-post-sexist-memes

State Rep James Talarico’s FB Live Stream after his detention center visit in Clint and El Paso:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepTalarico/posts/?ref=page_internal

Donate to LUPE, an organization providing immigration legal defense, and have Rep Talarico match donations up to $2,020.
https://lupenet.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=36&fbclid=IwAR2pJpeSh_9AeRYFG18knX3epiU9x8dcXW2lbndPdyaXnTL26rwmXObEftc

http://regmap.register2vote.org/ and https://register2vote.org/

The Texas Civil Rights Project high school voter registration “Own Our Vote” effort: https://texascivilrightsproject.org/hsvr/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_National_Convention

So you want to be a delegate for your favorite presidential candidate: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/blog/so-you-want-to-be-a-delegate-for-your-favorite-presidential-candidate-texas-democrats-2020-series/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/my-texas-votes/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/our-party/training/

Join the meme army! https://act.txdemocrats.org/page/s/txdemstweeters

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We love America so hard it hurts! In our 4th of July week ep, we talk about good ways to do democracy... like starting right in your neighborhood by becoming a precinct chair, registering high school students, or joining the Meme Army (whaaa!). Also, register2vote.org is the next best thing to online voter registration, and their new map tool helps you funnel voter reg funding to your neighborhood or anywhere you want for only $1/voter!

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and its event "Save the Census, a training for central Texans" on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/

The Trump admin is using racism to scare people, esp communities of color, out of answering the census. The 2020 Census is a big deal, y'all. A really big deal. It decides the number of representatives Texas has in the U.S. Congress, electoral votes in presidential elections, federal dollars we receive for transportation, education, and social services. Even a 1% undercount in 2020 could cost Texas $300 million in federal funding. Plus, businesses use census data to determine whether to invest in Texas. So, are you ready to help us Save the Census? Join us July 13 at the Central TX Census Training with APAPA Texas Chapter to ensure we all count! Texas is counting on us.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Brittany Switzer, Senior Brand Director for the Texas Democratic Party

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/

https://twitter.com/britswitz

SH*T TO DO:

Contact your precinct chair to see how you can start organizing in your neighborhood! ORRRRR… become a precinct chair!

Get involved at the County Level:
https://www.texasdemocrats.org/county-parties/

Find your precinct # (submit your info from the dropdown menu on the right that says “Selection Criteria”):
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/voterDetails.do

Find your precinct chair:
https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/cpc-filing/cpc-report.aspx

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Get a ticket for the Blue Action Dems FLIPPING AWesOME FUNDRAISER!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser

About Blue Action Dems:
https://www.blueactiondems.com/

Episode 5 of The Rabble (Galentine’s Day ep when Ashley talks about her family’s history immigrating to America):
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/2/12/episode-5-galentines-lt3-we-ask-julie-oliver-if-shes-running-again-we-gush-on-tx-sheroes-and-black-girl-magic-we-remember-the-moments-that-made-us-activists

Episode of 25 of The Rabble (migrant babies at the border episode):
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/6/28/episode-25-the-babies-at-the-border-and-how-you-can-help-them-with-special-guest-tx-rep-mary-gonzlez-and-guest-host-cheasty-anderson

Members of Congress visit migrant detention centers in Texas hours after report revealed offensive comments by Border Patrol agents:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/01/members-congress-tour-migrant-facilities-respond-propublica-bombshell/

Inside the Secret Border Patrol Facebook Group Where Agents Joke About Migrant Deaths and Post Sexist Memes:
https://www.propublica.org/article/secret-border-patrol-facebook-group-agents-joke-about-migrant-deaths-post-sexist-memes

State Rep James Talarico’s FB Live Stream after his detention center visit in Clint and El Paso:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepTalarico/posts/?ref=page_internal

Donate to LUPE, an organization providing immigration legal defense, and have Rep Talarico match donations up to $2,020.
https://lupenet.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=36&fbclid=IwAR2pJpeSh_9AeRYFG18knX3epiU9x8dcXW2lbndPdyaXnTL26rwmXObEftc

http://regmap.register2vote.org/ and https://register2vote.org/

The Texas Civil Rights Project high school voter registration “Own Our Vote” effort: https://texascivilrightsproject.org/hsvr/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_National_Convention

So you want to be a delegate for your favorite presidential candidate: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/blog/so-you-want-to-be-a-delegate-for-your-favorite-presidential-candidate-texas-democrats-2020-series/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/my-texas-votes/

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/our-party/training/

Join the meme army! https://act.txdemocrats.org/page/s/txdemstweeters

]]> Happy birthday, USA! Let's do democracy: register voters, help your precinct chair (or become one!), get yoself to the Dem Convention. With Brittany Switzer of the Texas Dems. Rouser 00:44:26 We love America so hard it hurts! In our 4th of July week ep, we talk about good ways to do democracy... like starting right in your neighborhood by becoming a precinct chair, registering high school students, or joining the Meme Army (whaaa!). Also, register2vote.org is the next best thing to online voter registration, and their new map tool helps you funnel voter reg funding to your neighborhood or anywhere you want for only $1/voter! We love America so hard it hurts! In our 4th of July week ep, we talk about good ways to do democracy... like starting right in your neighborhood by becoming a precinct chair, registering high school students, or joining the Meme Army (whaaa!). Also, register2vote.org is the next best thing to online voter registration, and their new map tool helps you funnel voter reg funding to your neighborhood or anywhere you want for only $1/voter! brittany switzer, vdr, voter registration, census, census training texas, texas civil rights project, texas politics, texas democrats, register2vote.org, txlege yes full 26 f9980d75-6e2d-4bc5-a6d8-ad6624df7d51 The babies at the border and how you can help them with special guest TX Rep. Mary González and guest host Cheasty Anderson If all you can think about this week are the babies at the border who have no toothbrushes, soap, or even diapers, this is the episode for you. We were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired her to come out on last week's pod) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one in the news this week). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. On our way into recording this episode today we heard that the Supreme Court kinda sorta decided to keep the citizenship question off the 2020 Census. Which is a BIG win! Yay. But here’s the deal. People of color are scared for their lives, and that will effect who gets counted in the 2020 Census. And that matters for how much national funding we get as a state for services. How much power we get to hold in the number of representatives we get in Congress. The national arm of APAPA is coming to ATX for a training on making sure everyone is included in the census. Find out more here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCne-T1Xe0_GGXKtucEuloFf1ygPkYi-l1q4oHkaEaIgWWpQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3eXFbjF2piIiFmhgsmaVg2U5nRPhjdHCc-mWh2NIn5Khpw-OuzmPBKLiM

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Texas State Rep, Mary González
https://twitter.com/RepMaryGonzalez

SH*T TO DO:

Here's how you can help migrant kids!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18049269658192653/

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/

Attend a protest:

https://www.closethecampsnow.org/event/close-camps-now/search/

https://cdftexas.org/carrizo-springs-protest/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Stories on the situation at the border:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/23/immigrant-detention-center-mcalllen-overcrowded-filthy-conditions/

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/24/735510392/immigrant-children-moved-from-texas-detention-center-because-of-unsanitary-condi

https://twitter.com/gokpkd/status/1143190218989821952?s=20​

This history of the Tornillo tent city:
https://www.citylab.com/equity/2019/01/border-crisis-migrant-children-detention-tornillo-tent-city/578557/

Angry Tias and abuelas:
https://www.angrytiasandabuelas.com/ and they have a FB page - pretty active.

IWC:
https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org

RAICES: https://www.raicestexas.org/

Families Belong Together: https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/

https://cdftexas.org/

Supermajorities can do some really innovative stuff! - https://supermajority.com/

The "Superlocal" event just means women sharing with each other. We will be the emcees!
https://www.facebook.com/events/622506084892834/

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ If all you can think about this week are the babies at the border who have no toothbrushes, soap, or even diapers, this is the episode for you. We were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired her to come out on last week's pod) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one in the news this week). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention.

SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!

Want to make sure The Rabble pod keeps coming? Help us pay for it! (We are making zero dollars on the pod and need your help to keep going.) ALSO, you get super fun perks when you pitch in to help us cover our costs (secret parties, GIF chats, even a prayer candle with your face on it!).

Go to https://www.patreon.com/rousertx NOW NOW NOW NOW!

Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin Chapter of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association. On our way into recording this episode today we heard that the Supreme Court kinda sorta decided to keep the citizenship question off the 2020 Census. Which is a BIG win! Yay. But here’s the deal. People of color are scared for their lives, and that will effect who gets counted in the 2020 Census. And that matters for how much national funding we get as a state for services. How much power we get to hold in the number of representatives we get in Congress. The national arm of APAPA is coming to ATX for a training on making sure everyone is included in the census. Find out more here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCne-T1Xe0_GGXKtucEuloFf1ygPkYi-l1q4oHkaEaIgWWpQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3eXFbjF2piIiFmhgsmaVg2U5nRPhjdHCc-mWh2NIn5Khpw-OuzmPBKLiM

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Texas State Rep, Mary González
https://twitter.com/RepMaryGonzalez

SH*T TO DO:

Here's how you can help migrant kids!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18049269658192653/

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/

Attend a protest:

https://www.closethecampsnow.org/event/close-camps-now/search/

https://cdftexas.org/carrizo-springs-protest/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Stories on the situation at the border:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/23/immigrant-detention-center-mcalllen-overcrowded-filthy-conditions/

https://www.npr.org/2019/06/24/735510392/immigrant-children-moved-from-texas-detention-center-because-of-unsanitary-condi

https://twitter.com/gokpkd/status/1143190218989821952?s=20​

This history of the Tornillo tent city:
https://www.citylab.com/equity/2019/01/border-crisis-migrant-children-detention-tornillo-tent-city/578557/

Angry Tias and abuelas:
https://www.angrytiasandabuelas.com/ and they have a FB page - pretty active.

IWC:
https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org

RAICES: https://www.raicestexas.org/

Families Belong Together: https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/

https://cdftexas.org/

Supermajorities can do some really innovative stuff! - https://supermajority.com/

The "Superlocal" event just means women sharing with each other. We will be the emcees!
https://www.facebook.com/events/622506084892834/

]]> The babies at the border and how you can help them with special guest TX Rep. Mary González and guest host Cheasty Anderson Rouser 01:08:58 If all you can think about this week are the babies at the border who have no toothbrushes, soap, or even diapers, this is the episode for you. We were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired her to come out on last week's pod) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one in the news this week). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention. If all you can think about this week are the babies at the border who have no toothbrushes, soap, or even diapers, this is the episode for you. We were desperate to understand what was happening to child migrants and how we could help, so we made an episode all about just that. Plus, in a surreal twist of fate, Becky's pansexual stan Texas State Rep. Mary González (who inspired her to come out on last week's pod) represents the district where the Clint facility is (the one in the news this week). Rep. González is our special guest along with guest host Dr. Cheasty Anderson, one of the most knowledgeable humans on the topic of child detention. customs and border patrol, clint, child detention, immigration, section 1325, ice, clint texas, child migrants yes full 25 ade06724-af2d-4c04-b66c-96ea9f66bdc0 Pride Special! | Becky comes out | Erica Nix, Briona Jenkins & Charlie Bonner do FMK the queer way | Save the drag queens | Gay bunnies GAY RIGHTS! In this special Pride episode of The Rabble, three of our queer heroes, ahem QUEEROS, take over "Political F*ck, Marry, Kill" -- all the love to Erica Nix (Workout with Erica Nix), Bri Jenkins (Out Youth and the Queer For It pod), and Charlie Bonner (MOVE Texas and also the best parts of the Internet, generally). Plus our very own Becky comes out! (surprised face emoji)

ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Erica Nix - https://workoutwithericanix.com/

@workoutericanix

@ the Contemporary in Austin 6/22:
https://www.facebook.com/events/973433359657938/

https://www.thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/abraham-cruzvillegas-hi-how-are-you-gonzoexhibition-activation-13/

Exercise Your Rights with Erica Nix! @ the Governor's Mansion 6/24
https://www.facebook.com/events/1689172551227096/

Briona Jenkins -

https://www.queerforit.com/ (@queerforit)

https://www.outyouth.org/ (@outyouth)

@brionajenkins

Charlie Bonner -

@charliekbonner

https://movetexas.org/

Proud Texan Stickers
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r7kXZonJ1fn8ccq_KFGFOa7hhTi3916ZnmGoaFnJQko/viewform
https://www.thetrevorproject.org

SH*T TO DO:

Our public schools are not required to teach any sex education, but if they do, they are only required to EMPHASIZE abstinence until marriage.

Right now, our State Board of Education is revising the health curriculum standards — including standards on sex education. Publishers will write new textbooks based on those standards. Here are three ways you can get involved:

Volunteer to serve on the Texas Education Agency’s work groups drafting the new health curriculum standards. You can be anyone, an educator, scholar, parent. They need your voice in this conversation:
https://tfn.org/time-change-truth-sex-education-texas-schools/

Call or write your rep on the State Board of Education to tell them you want local schools to talk about sex, too. Find out who reps you on the State Board of Education
https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

Start paying attention to the 2020 down ballot races NOW. If you know someone passionate about education, urge them to run for the State Board of Education.

More about the board:
https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/State_Board_of_Education/Board_Members/SBOE_Members/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Children’s book referenced by Charlie: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+is+a+mermaid&crid=1OD0C22TE4EWA&sprefix=julian+%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7

LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses to Support in Austin:

Cheer Up Charlie’s
http://cheerupcharlies.com/

Patika Coffee
http://www.patikacoffee.com/

Lick Ice Cream
https://www.ilikelick.com/

Austin Books & Comics
https://www.austinbooks.com/

Austin LBGT Chamber of Commerce
https://www.austinlgbtchamber.com/members/

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ GAY RIGHTS! In this special Pride episode of The Rabble, three of our queer heroes, ahem QUEEROS, take over "Political F*ck, Marry, Kill" -- all the love to Erica Nix (Workout with Erica Nix), Bri Jenkins (Out Youth and the Queer For It pod), and Charlie Bonner (MOVE Texas and also the best parts of the Internet, generally). Plus our very own Becky comes out! (surprised face emoji)

ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!

Get yours and spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Erica Nix - https://workoutwithericanix.com/

@workoutericanix

@ the Contemporary in Austin 6/22:
https://www.facebook.com/events/973433359657938/

https://www.thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/abraham-cruzvillegas-hi-how-are-you-gonzoexhibition-activation-13/

Exercise Your Rights with Erica Nix! @ the Governor's Mansion 6/24
https://www.facebook.com/events/1689172551227096/

Briona Jenkins -

https://www.queerforit.com/ (@queerforit)

https://www.outyouth.org/ (@outyouth)

@brionajenkins

Charlie Bonner -

@charliekbonner

https://movetexas.org/

Proud Texan Stickers
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r7kXZonJ1fn8ccq_KFGFOa7hhTi3916ZnmGoaFnJQko/viewform
https://www.thetrevorproject.org

SH*T TO DO:

Our public schools are not required to teach any sex education, but if they do, they are only required to EMPHASIZE abstinence until marriage.

Right now, our State Board of Education is revising the health curriculum standards — including standards on sex education. Publishers will write new textbooks based on those standards. Here are three ways you can get involved:

Volunteer to serve on the Texas Education Agency’s work groups drafting the new health curriculum standards. You can be anyone, an educator, scholar, parent. They need your voice in this conversation:
https://tfn.org/time-change-truth-sex-education-texas-schools/

Call or write your rep on the State Board of Education to tell them you want local schools to talk about sex, too. Find out who reps you on the State Board of Education
https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

Start paying attention to the 2020 down ballot races NOW. If you know someone passionate about education, urge them to run for the State Board of Education.

More about the board:
https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/State_Board_of_Education/Board_Members/SBOE_Members/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Children’s book referenced by Charlie: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+is+a+mermaid&crid=1OD0C22TE4EWA&sprefix=julian+%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7

LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses to Support in Austin:

Cheer Up Charlie’s
http://cheerupcharlies.com/

Patika Coffee
http://www.patikacoffee.com/

Lick Ice Cream
https://www.ilikelick.com/

Austin Books & Comics
https://www.austinbooks.com/

Austin LBGT Chamber of Commerce
https://www.austinlgbtchamber.com/members/

]]> Pride Special! | Becky comes out | Erica Nix, Briona Jenkins & Charlie Bonner do FMK the queer way | Save the drag queens | Gay bunnies Rouser 00:55:54 GAY RIGHTS! In this special Pride episode of The Rabble, three of our queer heroes, ahem QUEEROS, take over "Political F*ck, Marry, Kill" -- all the love to Erica Nix (Workout! with Erica Nix), Bri Jenkins (Out Youth and the Queer For It pod), and Charlie Bonner (MOVE Texas and also the best parts of the Internet, generally). Plus our very own Becky comes out! (surprised face emoji) GAY RIGHTS! In this special Pride episode of The Rabble, three of our queer heroes, ahem QUEEROS, take over "Political F*ck, Marry, Kill" -- all the love to Erica Nix (Workout! with Erica Nix), Bri Jenkins (Out Youth and the Queer For It pod), and Charlie Bonner (MOVE Texas and also the best parts of the Internet, generally). Plus our very own Becky comes out! (surprised face emoji) charlie bonner, queer, txlege, briona jenkins, bisexual, pansexual, queer for it, erica nix, texas politics, pride yes full 24 a1ac6123-1772-4aff-93c8-ea30a59817b1 Pod Bless Texas/The Rabble Crossover Episode! | "Never have I ever" with Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno | We salivate over Whataburger shoes Like that time ALF landed on Gilligan's Island, we beamed ourselves up to the Big D for the Texas politics podcast mash-up of the millennium: The Rabble meets Pod Bless Texas! We got to know our new friends Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder over a bottle (or 3) of champagne and a revealing game of "Never have I ever." Plus, we join in the fun of everyone's favorite Pod Bless Texas segment, "OBSESSED!"

ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder, co-hosts of Pod Bless Texas

Find them here: https://podblesstx.com/

ALSO, you can watch the VIDEO of this episode thanks to the fancy Dallas technology in the Pod Bless studios. :-D
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1R6CmLjP2ce8jkvEg6WSEQ

Follow Pod Bless Texas on the socials:
https://www.facebook.com/PodBlessTexas/

https://twitter.com/podblesstexas

SH*T TO DO:

Customs and Border Patrol is dropping off hundreds of asylum-seekers at the bus station in San Antonio every day. The Interfaith Welcome Coalition has been doing their best to greet these refugees (who arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs) with backpacks full of necessities like wet wipes and blankets. But the number of refugees and asylum-seekers has increased so rapidly, the IWC is having trouble keeping up. We can help!

Purchase items for these folks directly from the IWC’s Amazon wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RLIZWONY8XUK?fbclid=IwAR2Okcv1gLbGTrr45ZEc0IvJpRatHFCPdi_HkAZ5KebOMFhehIHFoeEqtls

Plus, right now the city of San Antonio is matching every $2 donation to IWC with an additional dollar from the city in order to provide overnight shelter for migrant families. Donate here: https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org/donate/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

FUCK

Gov. Greg Abbott signs $11.6 billion school finance measure into law: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/11/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-116-billion-school-finance-measure-law/

MARRY

The backlash to Gov Abbott’s absurd tweet claiming advocates were “lying” about the maternal mortality rate in TX. Original tweet: https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1137753213619318786

The Afiya Center had a great response:
https://www.facebook.com/theafiyacenter/photos/a.553841451350207/2366762993391368/?type=3&theater

KILL

The Texas legislature didn’t take action to improve our healthcare, but you can: https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

OBSESSED

Whataburger custom shoes: https://shop.whataburger.com/apparel/whataburger-custom-running-style-shoe/

Or get some vintage KangaROOS shoes to store your condoms in:
https://poshmark.com/brand/kangaroos

Seattle prosecuting attorney decides not to charge anyone for personal drug possession:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/no-charges-for-personal-drug-possession-seattles-bold-gamble-to-bring-peace-after-the-war-on-drugs/2019/06/11/69a7bb46-7285-11e9-9f06-5fc2ee80027a_story.html?utm_term=.17933cc9ae88

Julian Castro’s lead abatement plan: https://www.julianforthefuture.com/news-events/endleadpoisoning/

Castro's lead plan concisely explained via tweet thread:
https://twitter.com/queer_spice/status/1138198284466450434?s=21

Goat landscaping in Waco: https://texashillcountry.com/waco-goat-landscaping-overgrown/

The Go Fund Me border wall has been ordered to stay open:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/gofundme-border-wall-gate-access-monument-water

We Believe ATX helps survivors of sexual assault seek justice:
https://webelieveatx.org/

José Garza is challenging Margaret Moore to become District Attorney in Travis County:
https://www.joseforda.com/

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Like that time ALF landed on Gilligan's Island, we beamed ourselves up to the Big D for the Texas politics podcast mash-up of the millennium: The Rabble meets Pod Bless Texas! We got to know our new friends Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder over a bottle (or 3) of champagne and a revealing game of "Never have I ever." Plus, we join in the fun of everyone's favorite Pod Bless Texas segment, "OBSESSED!"

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder, co-hosts of Pod Bless Texas

Find them here: https://podblesstx.com/

ALSO, you can watch the VIDEO of this episode thanks to the fancy Dallas technology in the Pod Bless studios. :-D
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1R6CmLjP2ce8jkvEg6WSEQ

Follow Pod Bless Texas on the socials:
https://www.facebook.com/PodBlessTexas/

https://twitter.com/podblesstexas

SH*T TO DO:

Customs and Border Patrol is dropping off hundreds of asylum-seekers at the bus station in San Antonio every day. The Interfaith Welcome Coalition has been doing their best to greet these refugees (who arrive with nothing but the clothes on their backs) with backpacks full of necessities like wet wipes and blankets. But the number of refugees and asylum-seekers has increased so rapidly, the IWC is having trouble keeping up. We can help!

Purchase items for these folks directly from the IWC’s Amazon wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RLIZWONY8XUK?fbclid=IwAR2Okcv1gLbGTrr45ZEc0IvJpRatHFCPdi_HkAZ5KebOMFhehIHFoeEqtls

Plus, right now the city of San Antonio is matching every $2 donation to IWC with an additional dollar from the city in order to provide overnight shelter for migrant families. Donate here: https://interfaithwelcomecoalition.org/donate/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

FUCK

Gov. Greg Abbott signs $11.6 billion school finance measure into law: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/06/11/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-116-billion-school-finance-measure-law/

MARRY

The backlash to Gov Abbott’s absurd tweet claiming advocates were “lying” about the maternal mortality rate in TX. Original tweet: https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1137753213619318786

The Afiya Center had a great response:
https://www.facebook.com/theafiyacenter/photos/a.553841451350207/2366762993391368/?type=3&theater

KILL

The Texas legislature didn’t take action to improve our healthcare, but you can: https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

OBSESSED

Whataburger custom shoes: https://shop.whataburger.com/apparel/whataburger-custom-running-style-shoe/

Or get some vintage KangaROOS shoes to store your condoms in:
https://poshmark.com/brand/kangaroos

Seattle prosecuting attorney decides not to charge anyone for personal drug possession:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/no-charges-for-personal-drug-possession-seattles-bold-gamble-to-bring-peace-after-the-war-on-drugs/2019/06/11/69a7bb46-7285-11e9-9f06-5fc2ee80027a_story.html?utm_term=.17933cc9ae88

Julian Castro’s lead abatement plan: https://www.julianforthefuture.com/news-events/endleadpoisoning/

Castro's lead plan concisely explained via tweet thread:
https://twitter.com/queer_spice/status/1138198284466450434?s=21

Goat landscaping in Waco: https://texashillcountry.com/waco-goat-landscaping-overgrown/

The Go Fund Me border wall has been ordered to stay open:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/gofundme-border-wall-gate-access-monument-water

We Believe ATX helps survivors of sexual assault seek justice:
https://webelieveatx.org/

José Garza is challenging Margaret Moore to become District Attorney in Travis County:
https://www.joseforda.com/

]]> Pod Bless Texas/The Rabble Crossover Episode! | "Never have I ever" with Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno | We salivate over Whataburger shoes Rouser 01:09:00 Like that time ALF landed on Gilligan's Island, we beamed ourselves up to the Big D for the Texas politics podcast mash-up of the millennium: The Rabble meets Pod Bless Texas! We got to know our new friends Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder over a bottle (or 3) of champagne and a revealing game of "Never have I ever." Plus, we join in the fun of everyone's favorite Pod Bless Texas segment, "OBSESSED!" Like that time ALF landed on Gilligan's Island, we beamed ourselves up to the Big D for the Texas politics podcast mash-up of the millennium: The Rabble meets Pod Bless Texas! We got to know our new friends Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder over a bottle (or 3) of champagne and a revealing game of "Never have I ever." Plus, we join in the fun of everyone's favorite Pod Bless Texas segment, "OBSESSED!" texas politics, kendall scudder, lillian salerno, pod bless texas yes full 23 a0ec12d7-b2bf-4af5-9654-83a0123a5829 Awkward Ted Cruz/John Cornyn 3-way F | Supermajority co-founder & shero Jess Morales Rocketto! | TX ain't "The Friendly State" for homeless folks The ladies of Rouser discover MATH foreplay. Tr*mp tries to take away avocado toast from millennials, and we’re shocked at which Texans actually stood up to him. We find out Barbara Jordan and Ladybird Johnson were the coolest besties-with-a-cause ever. Plus, we're obsessed with Supermajority co-founder Jess Morales Rocketto, who shares with us how (spoiler alert!) women are going to save democracy.

ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jess Morales Rocketto, co-founder of Supermajority, Executive Director of Care in Action and Political Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). Jess is also the Chair of We Belong Together, NDWA's feminist campaign for immigration reform.

We’re obsessed with Supermajority! https://supermajority.com/

Jess Morales Rocketto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo

Jess Morales Rocketto Supermajority announcement tweet thread: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo/status/1122868360646205442

Astead Wesley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley

Jackie Aina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/?hl=en

SH*T TO DO:

Texas has the highest number and percentage of uninsured people in the country. We have more uninsured KIDS than any other state, too, and that number is rising.

But do you know who didn’t do shit about this recently? The “big three” in Texas, which refers to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. There was a major opportunity to didn’t include healthcare as a priority for the legislative session that just ended.

If you want to make healthcare a top issue for the 2020 election, join the healthcare activist leadership network. You'll get free online leadership training, connections with issue experts, a like-minded community of activist buddies across the state, and ideas on how to organize in your community through letters to the editor, block walks and candidate forums.

Join the Texas Healthcare Activist Leadership Network
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network

Texas' Uninsured Rate Is Bad And Getting Worse. But Lawmakers Did Nothing About It This Session.
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-uninsured-rate-bad-and-getting-worse-lawmakers-did-nothing-about-it-session

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

More info about the tariffs on Mexican goods and how they will hurt Texas:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190531/trumps-mexico-tariff-plan-could-cost-texas-billions

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/republicans-mexico-tariffs.html

https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/how-donald-trump-tariffs-imports-mexico-affect-texas/

City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws
https://www.statesman.com/news/20171117/audit-austin-ordinances-dont-help-the-homeless-and-might-not-be-legal

Being Homeless Isn't Against The Law, But Sleeping On The Streets Comes At A Cost (Dallas)
https://www.keranews.org/post/being-homeless-isnt-against-law-sleeping-streets-comes-cost

5 things you can do before #HomesNotHandcuffs vote on June 20th
http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2019/06/5-things-you-can-do-homesnothandcuffs-vote-june-20th?fbclid=IwAR1rmt8rFwRtQDKnUpWtJ58XcwdZL_PXkGgJdp99cT0L8XebMNvObaniMtA

Downtown Austin Alliance
(512) 469-1766
https://downtownaustin.com/

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition
http://www.austinecho.org/

Texas Homeless Network
https://www.thn.org/

Trinity Center Austin
http://trinitycenteraustin.org/

Email all Austin City Council Members:
http://www.austintexas.gov/service/email-all-austin-city-council-members

Find your Austin City Councilors:
http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=news.city_council

More info about racist Fort Worth teacher Georgia Clark from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/06/04/fort-worth-teacher-georgia-clark-asked-trump-tweets-round-up-illegal-students/?utm_term=.d39708787c31

And the Fort Worth Star Telegram: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article231156403.html

The Plyler v Doe Supreme Court decision: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students

The 1980 Republican primary debate where they all try to out-compassion each other on immigration. Get ready for your jaw to drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmgPp_nlok

Women’s Racket Club (from Ashley’s old huddle)
https://www.womensracketclub.com/

]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ The ladies of Rouser discover MATH foreplay. Tr*mp tries to take away avocado toast from millennials, and we’re shocked at which Texans actually stood up to him. We find out Barbara Jordan and Ladybird Johnson were the coolest besties-with-a-cause ever. Plus, we're obsessed with Supermajority co-founder Jess Morales Rocketto, who shares with us how (spoiler alert!) women are going to save democracy.

ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!

Get yours and vote with your dollars for your favorite Ann Richards Rouser shirt: https://rouser.threadless.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jess Morales Rocketto, co-founder of Supermajority, Executive Director of Care in Action and Political Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). Jess is also the Chair of We Belong Together, NDWA's feminist campaign for immigration reform.

We’re obsessed with Supermajority! https://supermajority.com/

Jess Morales Rocketto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo

Jess Morales Rocketto Supermajority announcement tweet thread: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo/status/1122868360646205442

Astead Wesley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley

Jackie Aina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/?hl=en

SH*T TO DO:

Texas has the highest number and percentage of uninsured people in the country. We have more uninsured KIDS than any other state, too, and that number is rising.

But do you know who didn’t do shit about this recently? The “big three” in Texas, which refers to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. There was a major opportunity to didn’t include healthcare as a priority for the legislative session that just ended.

If you want to make healthcare a top issue for the 2020 election, join the healthcare activist leadership network. You'll get free online leadership training, connections with issue experts, a like-minded community of activist buddies across the state, and ideas on how to organize in your community through letters to the editor, block walks and candidate forums.

Join the Texas Healthcare Activist Leadership Network
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network

Texas' Uninsured Rate Is Bad And Getting Worse. But Lawmakers Did Nothing About It This Session.
https://www.kut.org/post/texas-uninsured-rate-bad-and-getting-worse-lawmakers-did-nothing-about-it-session

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

More info about the tariffs on Mexican goods and how they will hurt Texas:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190531/trumps-mexico-tariff-plan-could-cost-texas-billions

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/republicans-mexico-tariffs.html

https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/how-donald-trump-tariffs-imports-mexico-affect-texas/

City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws
https://www.statesman.com/news/20171117/audit-austin-ordinances-dont-help-the-homeless-and-might-not-be-legal

Being Homeless Isn't Against The Law, But Sleeping On The Streets Comes At A Cost (Dallas)
https://www.keranews.org/post/being-homeless-isnt-against-law-sleeping-streets-comes-cost

5 things you can do before #HomesNotHandcuffs vote on June 20th
http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2019/06/5-things-you-can-do-homesnothandcuffs-vote-june-20th?fbclid=IwAR1rmt8rFwRtQDKnUpWtJ58XcwdZL_PXkGgJdp99cT0L8XebMNvObaniMtA

Downtown Austin Alliance
(512) 469-1766
https://downtownaustin.com/

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition
http://www.austinecho.org/

Texas Homeless Network
https://www.thn.org/

Trinity Center Austin
http://trinitycenteraustin.org/

Email all Austin City Council Members:
http://www.austintexas.gov/service/email-all-austin-city-council-members

Find your Austin City Councilors:
http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=news.city_council

More info about racist Fort Worth teacher Georgia Clark from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/06/04/fort-worth-teacher-georgia-clark-asked-trump-tweets-round-up-illegal-students/?utm_term=.d39708787c31

And the Fort Worth Star Telegram: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article231156403.html

The Plyler v Doe Supreme Court decision: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students

The 1980 Republican primary debate where they all try to out-compassion each other on immigration. Get ready for your jaw to drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmgPp_nlok

Women’s Racket Club (from Ashley’s old huddle)
https://www.womensracketclub.com/

]]> Awkward Ted Cruz/John Cornyn 3-way F | Supermajority co-founder & shero Jess Morales Rocketto! | TX ain't "The Friendly State" for homeless folks Rouser 01:00:59 The ladies of Rouser discover MATH foreplay. Tr*mp tries to take away avocado toast from millennials, and we’re shocked at which Texans actually stood up to him. We find out Barbara Jordan and Ladybird Johnson were the coolest besties-with-a-cause ever. Plus, we're obsessed with Supermajority co-founder Jess Morales Rocketto, who shares with us how (spoiler alert!) women are going to save democracy. The ladies of Rouser discover MATH foreplay. Tr*mp tries to take away avocado toast from millennials, and we’re shocked at which Texans actually stood up to him. We find out Barbara Jordan and Ladybird Johnson were the coolest besties-with-a-cause ever. Plus, we're obsessed with Supermajority co-founder Jess Morales Rocketto, who shares with us how (spoiler alert!) women are going to save democracy. rouser, austin city council, cruz, austin, mexico, healthcare, supermajority, jess morales rocketto, cornyn, the rabble, progressive, politics, education, democrats, texas politics, homelessness, trump, democrat, election, american statesman, texas yes full 22 7d498562-5f6d-4dec-bb01-10e35e6d1433 Drunk (recent) history: 86th TX lege edition | We learn why "vote blue no matter who" is B.S. | Max Lars, Chief of Staff for the TX House Dem "Freshman of the Year " We drinking game-ify our wrap-up of the 86th TX lege, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. Fire emoji Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice so we can avoid rioting in the streets.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

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Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertMLars

Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044

SH*T TO DO:

Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform:
https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice

Find your city council district (if you're in Austin):
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault:
http://taasa.org/

These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/

Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed:
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/

Here’s a good recap of the best & worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas:
https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session

Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/

Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php

Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php

Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg

Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/

Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill
http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/

Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters.
https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html

Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott

We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/22/episode-2-cardi-b-may-be-smarter-than-potus-were-not-crying-youre-crying-the-internets-giveth-and-the-internets-taketh-away-our-ability-to-vote

Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/

Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/

Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills:
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas House Rep. John Bucy: https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/

]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We drinking game-ify our wrap-up of the 86th TX lege, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. Fire emoji Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice so we can avoid rioting in the streets.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertMLars

Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044

SH*T TO DO:

Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform:
https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice

Find your city council district (if you're in Austin):
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault:
http://taasa.org/

These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/

Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed:
https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/

Here’s a good recap of the best & worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas:
https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session

Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/

Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php

Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php

Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers

The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg

Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/

Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill
http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/

Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters.
https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html

Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott

We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/22/episode-2-cardi-b-may-be-smarter-than-potus-were-not-crying-youre-crying-the-internets-giveth-and-the-internets-taketh-away-our-ability-to-vote

Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/

Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/

Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills:
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas House Rep. John Bucy: https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/

]]> Drunk (recent) history: 86th TX lege edition | We learn why "vote blue no matter who" is B.S. | Max Lars, Chief of Staff for the TX House Dem "Freshman of the Year " Rouser 01:06:47 We drinking game-ify our wrap-up of the 86th TX lege, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. *Fire emoji* Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice so we can avoid rioting in the streets. We drinking game-ify our wrap-up of the 86th TX lege, so pour yourself a local craft beer (that you can now take home from the brewery, thanks to one of our highly fuck-able bills!) and join us. Plus, we get to talk with Max Lars, one of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in this legislative session -- the most in Texas history. Oh, and? He was the one running the office of the Texas House Democratic Caucus's "Freshman of the Year," John Bucy. *Fire emoji* Plus, we learn how to help sexual assault survivors get justice so we can avoid rioting in the streets. austin, txlege, texas legislature, john bucy, max lars, sexual assault, eddie rodriguez, texas, texas politics yes full 21 f1a75525-2740-4d55-ba9c-f98e9e2b0ad1 Hell week in #TXlege | A dirty Ted Cruz f*ck | Dear Rep. Stickland: Boy 'bye | Progressive strategist Kolby Monnig explains WTF is "sine die" The 86th Texas Legislature is about to gavel out, y'all! We learn about zombie bills, WTF "sine die" means, and how special sessions are made with founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions and former legislative staffer Kolby Monnig. Plus, did Ted Cruz do something f*ckable? We'll let you decide. Becky shares her experience testifying before a Texas House committee for the first time, and we start to look beyond the legislative session.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Kolby Monnig, founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions, a progressive Texas political consulting agency

https://blueoceantx.com/

https://twitter.com/KolbyMonnig

https://www.facebook.com/BlueOceanTX/

SH*T TO DO:

Take a breath, take care of yourself, and then figure out what's next. Here are some ideas:

Leading Mindfully: A Self Care Workshop for Activists, Helping Professionals and Humans Doing Good | Sunday, June 2, 2-3:30 p.m. | Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/2359028270998875/

New Leaders Council Austin
https://www.fundnlcaustin.org/

Blue Action Democrats
https://www.facebook.com/groups/blueactiongroup/

Bexar Blue Action Democrats
https://www.facebook.com/BexarBlueActionDems/

Texans for Change
https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/

Tarrant Together
https://www.facebook.com/Tarrant-Together-408151323278508/

Texas Rural Voices
https://www.facebook.com/txruralvoices/

Pantsuit Nation Texas Chapter
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PNTexas/

Young Dems BCS
https://www.facebook.com/YoungDemsBCS/

Find Your Nearest Indivisible Group
https://indivisible.org/groups

Find Your Nearest Swing Left Group
https://swingleft.org/groups

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The anti-dick pic bill that’s going to the governor’s desk:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190521/bumble-backed-online-sexual-harassment-bill-heads-to-governors-desk

Ted Cruz <3s the fossil fuel industry:
https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00033085

https://www.texasobserver.org/in-battle-between-big-oil-and-big-corn-ted-cruz-finally-called-out-trump/

https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=E01

Austin billionaire Robert F. Smith is wiping out Morehouse graduates’ debt
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190520/austin-billionaire-robert-f-smith-is-wiping-out-morehouse-graduates-debt

Robert F. Smith's full Morehouse College commencement speech (must watch at 34:11 for epic reaction from man on bottom left of screen)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1CcRphVnM

SB37: The Removing Barriers to Work Act
https://www.dailytexanonline.com/2019/03/27/students-lobby-against-unaffordable-education

Young Invincibles

https://younginvincibles.org/issues/higher-education/

https://twitter.com/YoungInvincible

https://www.facebook.com/together.invincible

https://www.instagram.com/younginvincibles/

Jolt Action https://www.jolttx.org

https://www.facebook.com/joltaction

https://www.instagram.com/jolt_action/

https://twitter.com/joltaction

Stickland kills kids mental health bill:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/21/texas-mental-health-bill-killed-over-technicality/

Texas House LGBTQ Caucus dressed as a rainbow: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsyMnAlDBT/

You can start working to unseat Stickland THIS WEEKEND! Start organizing to find some better representation for Texas House District 92 Show up and get free food, a free t-shirt, learn how to block walk or phone bank, write letters to your neighbors in your district

This weekend’s organizing events in Jonathan Stickland’s district:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2382802512009561/

Don’t live in House District 92? Virtual phone bank! Donate! Write letters! http://tarrant-together.com/get-involved/

Donate to Tarrant Together:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tarrant-together-1?Refcode=website&amount=20.20&recurring=1

Hell week in the Texas Legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/20/welcome-to-texas-legislature-hell-week/

More on the 17 Freshmen Democrats at the TX House
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190111/will-freshmen-democrats-make-mark-on-texas-house

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/will-17-freshman-democrats-change-the-legislature/

Texans will now be protected from surprise medical bills!
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas expansion of medical cannabis nears finish line:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/22/texas-cannabis-oil-access-expanded-senate/

Update on SB9 zombie provisions:
https://www.texasobserver.org/in-the-texas-legislatures-final-days-republicans-find-new-ways-to-attack-voting-rights/

Becky’s Instagram story on testifying in the House Elections Committee, “The Saga of SB9”:
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18038566519136375/

]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ The 86th Texas Legislature is about to gavel out, y'all! We learn about zombie bills, WTF "sine die" means, and how special sessions are made with founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions and former legislative staffer Kolby Monnig. Plus, did Ted Cruz do something f*ckable? We'll let you decide. Becky shares her experience testifying before a Texas House committee for the first time, and we start to look beyond the legislative session.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman.
Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Kolby Monnig, founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions, a progressive Texas political consulting agency

https://blueoceantx.com/

https://twitter.com/KolbyMonnig

https://www.facebook.com/BlueOceanTX/

SH*T TO DO:

Take a breath, take care of yourself, and then figure out what's next. Here are some ideas:

Leading Mindfully: A Self Care Workshop for Activists, Helping Professionals and Humans Doing Good | Sunday, June 2, 2-3:30 p.m. | Castle Hill Fitness, 1112 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/2359028270998875/

New Leaders Council Austin
https://www.fundnlcaustin.org/

Blue Action Democrats
https://www.facebook.com/groups/blueactiongroup/

Bexar Blue Action Democrats
https://www.facebook.com/BexarBlueActionDems/

Texans for Change
https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/

Tarrant Together
https://www.facebook.com/Tarrant-Together-408151323278508/

Texas Rural Voices
https://www.facebook.com/txruralvoices/

Pantsuit Nation Texas Chapter
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PNTexas/

Young Dems BCS
https://www.facebook.com/YoungDemsBCS/

Find Your Nearest Indivisible Group
https://indivisible.org/groups

Find Your Nearest Swing Left Group
https://swingleft.org/groups

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

The anti-dick pic bill that’s going to the governor’s desk:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190521/bumble-backed-online-sexual-harassment-bill-heads-to-governors-desk

Ted Cruz <3s the fossil fuel industry:
https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00033085

https://www.texasobserver.org/in-battle-between-big-oil-and-big-corn-ted-cruz-finally-called-out-trump/

https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=E01

Austin billionaire Robert F. Smith is wiping out Morehouse graduates’ debt
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190520/austin-billionaire-robert-f-smith-is-wiping-out-morehouse-graduates-debt

Robert F. Smith's full Morehouse College commencement speech (must watch at 34:11 for epic reaction from man on bottom left of screen)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1CcRphVnM

SB37: The Removing Barriers to Work Act
https://www.dailytexanonline.com/2019/03/27/students-lobby-against-unaffordable-education

Young Invincibles

https://younginvincibles.org/issues/higher-education/

https://twitter.com/YoungInvincible

https://www.facebook.com/together.invincible

https://www.instagram.com/younginvincibles/

Jolt Action https://www.jolttx.org

https://www.facebook.com/joltaction

https://www.instagram.com/jolt_action/

https://twitter.com/joltaction

Stickland kills kids mental health bill:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/21/texas-mental-health-bill-killed-over-technicality/

Texas House LGBTQ Caucus dressed as a rainbow: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsyMnAlDBT/

You can start working to unseat Stickland THIS WEEKEND! Start organizing to find some better representation for Texas House District 92 Show up and get free food, a free t-shirt, learn how to block walk or phone bank, write letters to your neighbors in your district

This weekend’s organizing events in Jonathan Stickland’s district:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2382802512009561/

Don’t live in House District 92? Virtual phone bank! Donate! Write letters! http://tarrant-together.com/get-involved/

Donate to Tarrant Together:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tarrant-together-1?Refcode=website&amount=20.20&recurring=1

Hell week in the Texas Legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/20/welcome-to-texas-legislature-hell-week/

More on the 17 Freshmen Democrats at the TX House
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190111/will-freshmen-democrats-make-mark-on-texas-house

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/will-17-freshman-democrats-change-the-legislature/

Texans will now be protected from surprise medical bills!
https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills

Texas expansion of medical cannabis nears finish line:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/22/texas-cannabis-oil-access-expanded-senate/

Update on SB9 zombie provisions:
https://www.texasobserver.org/in-the-texas-legislatures-final-days-republicans-find-new-ways-to-attack-voting-rights/

Becky’s Instagram story on testifying in the House Elections Committee, “The Saga of SB9”:
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18038566519136375/

]]> Hell week in #TXlege | A dirty Ted Cruz f*ck | Dear Rep. Stickland: Boy 'bye | Progressive strategist Kolby Monnig explains WTF is "sine die" Rouser 00:58:05 The 86th Texas Legislature is about to gavel out, y'all! We learn about zombie bills, WTF "sine die" means, and how special sessions are made with founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions and former legislative staffer Kolby Monnig. Plus, did Ted Cruz do something f*ckable? We'll let you decide. Becky shares her experience testifying before a Texas House committee for the first time, and we start to look beyond the legislative session. The 86th Texas Legislature is about to gavel out, y'all! We learn about zombie bills, WTF "sine die" means, and how special sessions are made with founder of Blue Ocean Strategic Solutions and former legislative staffer Kolby Monnig. Plus, did Ted Cruz do something f*ckable? We'll let you decide. Becky shares her experience testifying before a Texas House committee for the first time, and we start to look beyond the legislative session. kolby monnig, texas politics, tarrant together, jonathan stickland, txlege, medical cannabis, ted cruz, blue ocean strategic solutions, sb9 yes full 20 f8cbb291-78f7-4278-989f-229a1c91fc51 Gird your uterus! | <3 A'shanti Gholar of the Brown Girls Guide to Politics <3 | The voter suppression/low-voter turnout infinite loop Gun safety and voting rights and abortion, oh my! The end of the 86th Texas Legislature is just a few days away (May 27!) so things are moving at lightning speed over at the Capitol. It's hard to drink from the drama firehouse at this point, but we're trying! Super organizer and Annie's List powerhouse Shellie Hayes-McMahon filled in for Ashley this week and dropped some serious truth bombs about local elections, why representation matters in our cities, and how those of us who aren't people of color can go about making ourselves into allies and accomplices. We talked to shero A'shanti Gholar, who is helping women of color claim the power they deserve with The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by… ROUSER! Did you know that you can hire us to throw events? Maybe you are a candidate who wants a kick-ass campaign launch party, or maybe you are an organization that wants to reach new volunteers or raise money but you’re tired of throwing the same old fancy silverware kind of fundraiser (not that there’s anything wrong with those! I love me a crudite! But maybe you want to try something new). Well, we can help. This past Sunday we threw a book launch party for political photographer Casey Chapman-Ross, who said it was beyond everything she’d hoped for. We turned out a couple hundred people to The Butterfly Bar here in Austin, where we moderated a panel of fierce female activists, played a trivia game about where famous Texan rabble-rousers got their start, and heard from pint-sized lemonade stand activists. Also, there was facepainting! And beer! Email shout@rousertx.com to inquire about hiring us to do YOUR next event.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

A'shanti Gholar, political director for Emerge America and founder of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

https://www.thebgguide.com/

https://twitter.com/AshantiGholar

https://emergeamerica.org/

Also! Much love to our guest co-host this week, Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List!

https://annieslist.com/

SH*T TO DO:

GIRD YOUR UTERUS!

This week Alabama passed a law that would send doctors who perform ANY abortion after the point of conception to prison for up to 99 years. http://time.com/5590420/alabama-abortion-law-roe/

Oh and? Women who miscarry might be charged with murder, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/upshot/miscarriages-politics-georgia-law.html

So what can we do? FIGHT LIKE HELL.

Crooked Media has a great summary of what's happening and ways you can help, including donating and volunteering for great organizations. Check out their Instagram post on it: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxfx4V2Dtc1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Also, support the ACLU as they gear up to fight these laws: https://www.aclu.org/

And throw some bones to Becky's personal fav, Run for Something -- a group that is focused on the battles for seats in state legislatures where these bad decisions are being made. Let's VOTE THEM OUT. https://runforsomething.net/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Gina Ortiz Jones is running again in TX23! She only lost by 926 votes last time, WUT.
https://ginaortizjones.com/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/14/gina-ortiz-jones-running-again-unseat-will-hurd/

Rep Vikki Goodwin:
https://www.facebook.com/VikkiGoodwinTX/

High school student Bonnie Kim’s activist art:
https://bonniekim.portfoliobox.net/?fbclid=IwAR0ij2BHbFVJt2QJpc-31RAvGO3FPnp_C12p9jP-1bq6VAQt4fkzWPGbQ5E

Good gun bills from Texas Gun Sense: https://www.txgunsense.org/articles/86th-legislative-session-legislative-priorities

Our Instagram story on the saga of Senate Bill 9 (the voter suppression bill):
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18038566519136375/

Voting rights champions:
https://movetexas.org/

https://texascivilrightsproject.org/action/

https://progresstexas.org/

https://www.commoncause.org/texas/

https://tfn.org/

https://unitedwedream.org/

https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

https://www.dailykos.com/

Texas Tribune article on Senate Bill 9: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/15/texas-voting-rights-senate-bill-9/

Check out the #peopleshearing hashtag on #SB9 to hear the testimony from people who weren’t allowed to testify in committee:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeoplesHearing?src=hash

Texas election turnout is pllllllllllhhhhhh:
https://www.keranews.org/post/texas-has-nations-worst-voter-turnout-and-young-texans-lead-way

14-year-old raises $8K to pay off student lunch debt in Austin: https://abc13.com/society/14-year-old-raises-$8k-to-pay-off-student-lunch-debt/5299535/

‘You Can’t Always Be Exactly Who You Are’: A Chat With Maya Rupert:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/politics/julian-castro-2020-maya-rupert.html

Organizations recommended by The Brown Girls Guide:
https://www.thebgguide.com/organizations

https://wondermedianetwork.com/

Support Emerge Texas!
https://emergeamerica.org/emergetx/

]]> Fri, 17 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Gun safety and voting rights and abortion, oh my! The end of the 86th Texas Legislature is just a few days away (May 27!) so things are moving at lightning speed over at the Capitol. It's hard to drink from the drama firehouse at this point, but we're trying! Super organizer and Annie's List powerhouse Shellie Hayes-McMahon filled in for Ashley this week and dropped some serious truth bombs about local elections, why representation matters in our cities, and how those of us who aren't people of color can go about making ourselves into allies and accomplices. We talked to shero A'shanti Gholar, who is helping women of color claim the power they deserve with The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by… ROUSER! Did you know that you can hire us to throw events? Maybe you are a candidate who wants a kick-ass campaign launch party, or maybe you are an organization that wants to reach new volunteers or raise money but you’re tired of throwing the same old fancy silverware kind of fundraiser (not that there’s anything wrong with those! I love me a crudite! But maybe you want to try something new). Well, we can help. This past Sunday we threw a book launch party for political photographer Casey Chapman-Ross, who said it was beyond everything she’d hoped for. We turned out a couple hundred people to The Butterfly Bar here in Austin, where we moderated a panel of fierce female activists, played a trivia game about where famous Texan rabble-rousers got their start, and heard from pint-sized lemonade stand activists. Also, there was facepainting! And beer! Email shout@rousertx.com to inquire about hiring us to do YOUR next event.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

A'shanti Gholar, political director for Emerge America and founder of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

https://www.thebgguide.com/

https://twitter.com/AshantiGholar

https://emergeamerica.org/

Also! Much love to our guest co-host this week, Shellie Hayes-McMahon of Annie's List!

https://annieslist.com/

SH*T TO DO:

GIRD YOUR UTERUS!

This week Alabama passed a law that would send doctors who perform ANY abortion after the point of conception to prison for up to 99 years. http://time.com/5590420/alabama-abortion-law-roe/

Oh and? Women who miscarry might be charged with murder, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/upshot/miscarriages-politics-georgia-law.html

So what can we do? FIGHT LIKE HELL.

Crooked Media has a great summary of what's happening and ways you can help, including donating and volunteering for great organizations. Check out their Instagram post on it: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxfx4V2Dtc1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Also, support the ACLU as they gear up to fight these laws: https://www.aclu.org/

And throw some bones to Becky's personal fav, Run for Something -- a group that is focused on the battles for seats in state legislatures where these bad decisions are being made. Let's VOTE THEM OUT. https://runforsomething.net/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Gina Ortiz Jones is running again in TX23! She only lost by 926 votes last time, WUT.
https://ginaortizjones.com/

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/14/gina-ortiz-jones-running-again-unseat-will-hurd/

Rep Vikki Goodwin:
https://www.facebook.com/VikkiGoodwinTX/

High school student Bonnie Kim’s activist art:
https://bonniekim.portfoliobox.net/?fbclid=IwAR0ij2BHbFVJt2QJpc-31RAvGO3FPnp_C12p9jP-1bq6VAQt4fkzWPGbQ5E

Good gun bills from Texas Gun Sense: https://www.txgunsense.org/articles/86th-legislative-session-legislative-priorities

Our Instagram story on the saga of Senate Bill 9 (the voter suppression bill):
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18038566519136375/

Voting rights champions:
https://movetexas.org/

https://texascivilrightsproject.org/action/

https://progresstexas.org/

https://www.commoncause.org/texas/

https://tfn.org/

https://unitedwedream.org/

https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

https://www.dailykos.com/

Texas Tribune article on Senate Bill 9: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/15/texas-voting-rights-senate-bill-9/

Check out the #peopleshearing hashtag on #SB9 to hear the testimony from people who weren’t allowed to testify in committee:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/PeoplesHearing?src=hash

Texas election turnout is pllllllllllhhhhhh:
https://www.keranews.org/post/texas-has-nations-worst-voter-turnout-and-young-texans-lead-way

14-year-old raises $8K to pay off student lunch debt in Austin: https://abc13.com/society/14-year-old-raises-$8k-to-pay-off-student-lunch-debt/5299535/

‘You Can’t Always Be Exactly Who You Are’: A Chat With Maya Rupert:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/politics/julian-castro-2020-maya-rupert.html

Organizations recommended by The Brown Girls Guide:
https://www.thebgguide.com/organizations

https://wondermedianetwork.com/

Support Emerge Texas!
https://emergeamerica.org/emergetx/

]]> Gird your uterus! | <3 A'shanti Gholar of the Brown Girls Guide to Politics <3 | The voter suppression/low-voter turnout infinite loop Rouser 01:10:13 Gun safety and voting rights and abortion, oh my! The end of the 86th Texas Legislature is just a few days away (May 27!) so things are moving at lightning speed over at the Capitol. It's hard to drink from the drama firehouse at this point, but we're trying! Super organizer and Annie's List powerhouse Shellie Hayes-McMahon filled in for Ashley this week and dropped some serious truth bombs about local elections, why representation matters in our cities, and how those of us who aren't people of color can go about making ourselves into allies and accomplices. We talked to shero A'shanti Gholar, who is helping women of color claim the power they deserve with The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. And so much more! Gun safety and voting rights and abortion, oh my! The end of the 86th Texas Legislature is just a few days away (May 27!) so things are moving at lightning speed over at the Capitol. It's hard to drink from the drama firehouse at this point, but we're trying! Super organizer and Annie's List powerhouse Shellie Hayes-McMahon filled in for Ashley this week and dropped some serious truth bombs about local elections, why representation matters in our cities, and how those of us who aren't people of color can go about making ourselves into allies and accomplices. We talked to shero A'shanti Gholar, who is helping women of color claim the power they deserve with The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. And so much more! a'shanti gholar, voter suppression, brown girls guide to politics, texas politics, gun storage, sb9, she the people, voting rights, abortion, txlege yes full 19 9d64ebe1-54d0-4128-9e5a-364b28aaf834 Help a mother out | Social justice activist Cluren Williams talks Sandra Bland | Art as activism | Jail is no place to be pregnant We made a Mother's Day episode without even meaning to! This week we're keepin' pregnant women out of jail, creating art for moms and kids awaiting their asylum hearings, advocating for medical cannabis for more Texans, and trying to protect black and brown lives from an unfair criminal justice system. Good thing we didn't wear mascara today.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by… ROUSER! Did you know that you can hire us to throw events? Maybe you are a candidate who wants a kick-ass campaign launch party, or maybe you are an organization that wants to reach new volunteers or raise money but you’re tired of throwing the same old fancy silverware kind of fundraiser (not that there’s anything wrong with those! I love me a crudite! But maybe you want to try something new). Well, we can help. This past Sunday we threw a book launch party for political photographer Casey Chapman-Ross, who said it was beyond everything she’d hoped for. We turned out a couple hundred people to The Butterfly Bar here in Austin, where we moderated a panel of fierce female activists, played a trivia game about where famous Texan rabble-rousers got their start, and heard from pint-sized lemonade stand activists. Also, there was facepainting! And beer! Email shout@rousertx.com to inquire about hiring us to do YOUR next event.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Cluren Williams, community activist and advocate for social justice and affordable housing:

https://www.instagram.com/kkmgjinxd_moneybag/

https://twitter.com/ClureWilliams

SH*T TO DO:

Do it for MAMMA (Mothers Advocating for Medical Marijuana)! Debbie Tolany is asking that we call and respectfully ask Dan Patrick to allow House Bill 1365 to a vote in the Texas Senate. We must do this before Monday the 13th.

Call Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 512-463-5342

Say that Texans are needlessly suffering without access to medical cannabis and you urge him to let House Bill 1365 go to a vote in the Texas Senate so that the will of the people can be carried forward.

House Bill 1365 would add Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, muscular dystrophy, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism and many of other illnesses to an existing state program that currently applies only to people with intractable epilepsy. (Check out episode 10 of The Rabble for more details: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/3/21/in-the-weeds-on-marijuana-love-letter-to-texas-lets-stop-paying-for-baby-jails-we-fangirl-pod-save-the-people)

Here is Debbie's heartbreaking open letter to Dan Patrick:

https://www.hellomynameisdebbie.com/danpatrickthisisforyou/dan-patrick-this-is-for-you

More info:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/06/medical-cannabis-access-Texas-expand-bills/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

https://ethw.org/Discovering_the_Buckyball

Julian Castro and Elizabeth Warren are showing each other love on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1125063495781888007

Zero Tolerance Anniversary:
https://www.apnews.com/e1edf463458746d9a6cc666fb4a2b4c6

Mirian’s story:
https://www.aclu.org/blog/immigrants-rights/ice-and-border-patrol-abuses/ice-separates-18-month-old-mother-months

Check out Kristen’s murals:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreengunn/

Watch video from the Trust Respect Access coalition’s “Abortion Out Loud” rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/587961448280241/

Texas lawmakers want to send fewer moms to prison: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/07/720636379/texas-lawmakers-want-to-send-fewer-moms-to-prison

Firsthand account of woman who gave birth by herself in Florida jail: https://www.local10.com/news/florida/broward/-it-was-horrifying-says-woman-who-gave-birth-in-broward-jail

CNN report on Wellpath and their poor treatment of women in prisons: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/07/health/jail-births-wellpath-ccs-invs/index.html

Using your privilege video example: https://youtu.be/vQR_O5xXNYk

More on the Travis County Commissioners vote on establishing a public defenders office: http://grassrootsleadership.org/releases/2019/05/travis-county-commissioners-vote-public-defender-office-excludes-community-voices

Why doesn’t Texas’s most liberal city have a public defender? Via Texas Observer: https://www.texasobserver.org/why-doesnt-texas-most-liberal-county-have-a-public-defender/

The Push For A Public Defenders Office In Travis County Signals Problems With The System: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/the-push-for-a-public-defenders-office-in-travis-county-signals-problems-with-the-system/

Gerald Daugherty had a good ad for County Commissioner but he IS NOT GOOD DO NOT VOTE FOR HIM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjRwNUQDRU

Here is who has already announced in the Democratic primary race for Gerald Daugherty’s seat:
Sheri Soltes: http://sherifortexas.com/

Ann Howard: https://twitter.com/annhowardtx?lang=en

Valinda Bolton: https://www.facebook.com/ValindaBoltonforTravisCC3/

Ashley’s Pulitzer-worthy Instagram story on the public defenders office hearing in the Travis County Commissioner’s court (srsly so good): https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17843021008443318/

http://grassrootsleadership.org/

https://www.fairdefense.org/

Texas' Annual Roundup of the Working Poor:
https://www.aclu.org/blog/smart-justice/texas-annual-roundup-working-poor

New cellphone video shows what Sandra Bland saw during arrest by Texas trooper:
https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/new-cellphone-video-shows-what-sandra-bland-saw-during-arrest-by-texas-trooper/287-e0e92653-8bcc-4697-aa0b-d94de1d3b458?jwsource=cl%3Fjwsource%3Dcl&fbclid=IwAR0H1I2yhFHA7FAQFB5WjNbSeOSiI59lQkL6PjuT5sIt22LYVAH_QZtoIj0

The Death of Sandra Bland: Is There Anything Left to Investigate?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/sandra-bland-texas-death.html

Jail rape sparks call for Waller County sheriff's resignation
http://www.fox26houston.com/news/demands-for-waller-county-sheriff-glenn-smith-to-step-down

Democrat Cedric Watson had hoped to become Waller County's first black sheriff, but he lost by a wide margin to incumbent Glenn Smith, a Republican.
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/11/09/waller-county-sheriffs-race/

Man shot 7 times files suit against Austin police officers
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190404/man-shot-7-times-files-suit-against-austin-police-officers

Austin Cops Said They Shot a Man who Fired on Them, But it Turns Out He Didn’t Fire a Shot
https://theappeal.org/austin-cops-said-they-shot-a-man-who-fired-on-them-but-it-turns-out-he-didnt-fire-a-shot/

Family of man shot several times by APD officers aren't allowed hospital visits
https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/family-of-man-shot-several-times-by-apd-officers-arent-allowed-hospital-visits/994683437

Cluren Williams Speaking at Austin City Council on Police Union Contract
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGJaDwvBSA4

Austin Justice Coalition
https://www.austinjustice.org/

ACLU TX
https://www.aclutx.org/

Texas Advocates for Justice:
https://grassrootsleadership.org/programs/texas-advocates-justice

Fatima Mann

https://twitter.com/barefootemprss

https://www.counterbalanceatx.org/

https://www.communityadvocacyhealing.org/

]]> Fri, 10 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We made a Mother's Day episode without even meaning to! This week we're keepin' pregnant women out of jail, creating art for moms and kids awaiting their asylum hearings, advocating for medical cannabis for more Texans, and trying to protect black and brown lives from an unfair criminal justice system. Good thing we didn't wear mascara today.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by… ROUSER! Did you know that you can hire us to throw events? Maybe you are a candidate who wants a kick-ass campaign launch party, or maybe you are an organization that wants to reach new volunteers or raise money but you’re tired of throwing the same old fancy silverware kind of fundraiser (not that there’s anything wrong with those! I love me a crudite! But maybe you want to try something new). Well, we can help. This past Sunday we threw a book launch party for political photographer Casey Chapman-Ross, who said it was beyond everything she’d hoped for. We turned out a couple hundred people to The Butterfly Bar here in Austin, where we moderated a panel of fierce female activists, played a trivia game about where famous Texan rabble-rousers got their start, and heard from pint-sized lemonade stand activists. Also, there was facepainting! And beer! Email shout@rousertx.com to inquire about hiring us to do YOUR next event.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Cluren Williams, community activist and advocate for social justice and affordable housing:

https://www.instagram.com/kkmgjinxd_moneybag/

https://twitter.com/ClureWilliams

SH*T TO DO:

Do it for MAMMA (Mothers Advocating for Medical Marijuana)! Debbie Tolany is asking that we call and respectfully ask Dan Patrick to allow House Bill 1365 to a vote in the Texas Senate. We must do this before Monday the 13th.

Call Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 512-463-5342

Say that Texans are needlessly suffering without access to medical cannabis and you urge him to let House Bill 1365 go to a vote in the Texas Senate so that the will of the people can be carried forward.

House Bill 1365 would add Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, muscular dystrophy, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism and many of other illnesses to an existing state program that currently applies only to people with intractable epilepsy. (Check out episode 10 of The Rabble for more details: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/3/21/in-the-weeds-on-marijuana-love-letter-to-texas-lets-stop-paying-for-baby-jails-we-fangirl-pod-save-the-people)

Here is Debbie's heartbreaking open letter to Dan Patrick:

https://www.hellomynameisdebbie.com/danpatrickthisisforyou/dan-patrick-this-is-for-you

More info:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/06/medical-cannabis-access-Texas-expand-bills/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

https://ethw.org/Discovering_the_Buckyball

Julian Castro and Elizabeth Warren are showing each other love on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1125063495781888007

Zero Tolerance Anniversary:
https://www.apnews.com/e1edf463458746d9a6cc666fb4a2b4c6

Mirian’s story:
https://www.aclu.org/blog/immigrants-rights/ice-and-border-patrol-abuses/ice-separates-18-month-old-mother-months

Check out Kristen’s murals:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreengunn/

Watch video from the Trust Respect Access coalition’s “Abortion Out Loud” rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/587961448280241/

Texas lawmakers want to send fewer moms to prison: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/07/720636379/texas-lawmakers-want-to-send-fewer-moms-to-prison

Firsthand account of woman who gave birth by herself in Florida jail: https://www.local10.com/news/florida/broward/-it-was-horrifying-says-woman-who-gave-birth-in-broward-jail

CNN report on Wellpath and their poor treatment of women in prisons: https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/07/health/jail-births-wellpath-ccs-invs/index.html

Using your privilege video example: https://youtu.be/vQR_O5xXNYk

More on the Travis County Commissioners vote on establishing a public defenders office: http://grassrootsleadership.org/releases/2019/05/travis-county-commissioners-vote-public-defender-office-excludes-community-voices

Why doesn’t Texas’s most liberal city have a public defender? Via Texas Observer: https://www.texasobserver.org/why-doesnt-texas-most-liberal-county-have-a-public-defender/

The Push For A Public Defenders Office In Travis County Signals Problems With The System: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/the-push-for-a-public-defenders-office-in-travis-county-signals-problems-with-the-system/

Gerald Daugherty had a good ad for County Commissioner but he IS NOT GOOD DO NOT VOTE FOR HIM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjRwNUQDRU

Here is who has already announced in the Democratic primary race for Gerald Daugherty’s seat:
Sheri Soltes: http://sherifortexas.com/

Ann Howard: https://twitter.com/annhowardtx?lang=en

Valinda Bolton: https://www.facebook.com/ValindaBoltonforTravisCC3/

Ashley’s Pulitzer-worthy Instagram story on the public defenders office hearing in the Travis County Commissioner’s court (srsly so good): https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17843021008443318/

http://grassrootsleadership.org/

https://www.fairdefense.org/

Texas' Annual Roundup of the Working Poor:
https://www.aclu.org/blog/smart-justice/texas-annual-roundup-working-poor

New cellphone video shows what Sandra Bland saw during arrest by Texas trooper:
https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/new-cellphone-video-shows-what-sandra-bland-saw-during-arrest-by-texas-trooper/287-e0e92653-8bcc-4697-aa0b-d94de1d3b458?jwsource=cl%3Fjwsource%3Dcl&fbclid=IwAR0H1I2yhFHA7FAQFB5WjNbSeOSiI59lQkL6PjuT5sIt22LYVAH_QZtoIj0

The Death of Sandra Bland: Is There Anything Left to Investigate?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/sandra-bland-texas-death.html

Jail rape sparks call for Waller County sheriff's resignation
http://www.fox26houston.com/news/demands-for-waller-county-sheriff-glenn-smith-to-step-down

Democrat Cedric Watson had hoped to become Waller County's first black sheriff, but he lost by a wide margin to incumbent Glenn Smith, a Republican.
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/11/09/waller-county-sheriffs-race/

Man shot 7 times files suit against Austin police officers
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190404/man-shot-7-times-files-suit-against-austin-police-officers

Austin Cops Said They Shot a Man who Fired on Them, But it Turns Out He Didn’t Fire a Shot
https://theappeal.org/austin-cops-said-they-shot-a-man-who-fired-on-them-but-it-turns-out-he-didnt-fire-a-shot/

Family of man shot several times by APD officers aren't allowed hospital visits
https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/family-of-man-shot-several-times-by-apd-officers-arent-allowed-hospital-visits/994683437

Cluren Williams Speaking at Austin City Council on Police Union Contract
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGJaDwvBSA4

Austin Justice Coalition
https://www.austinjustice.org/

ACLU TX
https://www.aclutx.org/

Texas Advocates for Justice:
https://grassrootsleadership.org/programs/texas-advocates-justice

Fatima Mann

https://twitter.com/barefootemprss

https://www.counterbalanceatx.org/

https://www.communityadvocacyhealing.org/

]]> Help a mother out | Social justice activist Cluren Williams talks Sandra Bland | Art as activism | Jail is no place to be pregnant Rouser 01:11:23 We made a Mother's Day episode without even meaning to! This week we're keepin' pregnant women out of jail, creating art for moms and kids awaiting their asylum hearings, advocating for medical cannabis for more Texans, and trying to protect black and brown lives from an unfair criminal justice system. Good thing we didn't wear mascara today. We made a Mother's Day episode without even meaning to! This week we're keepin' pregnant women out of jail, creating art for moms and kids awaiting their asylum hearings, advocating for medical cannabis for more Texans, and trying to protect black and brown lives from an unfair criminal justice system. Good thing we didn't wear mascara today. texas politics, cluren williams, mothers day, sandra bland, txlege, medical cannabis yes full 18 73f202fd-2a84-428c-a639-045a14921a91 Young peeps savin' the day | Internet holes FTW! | 1922 lynching victim gets a proper memorial | First-time school board candidate Aisha Ojha This ep accidentally became a tribute to young people because youngin's are doing ALL THE DANG THINGS, Y'ALL (except voting in local elections, derp. Let's please change that this Saturday, May 4, mmmmmkay?). Here's where you can find info about the May 4 local elections: https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the New Leaders Council of Austin’s Annual
PROGRESSIVE CHAMPION AWARDS. NLC is the only leadership training of its kind for rising progressive leaders that is 100% free to ensure we build the bench of diverse candidates, entrepreneurs, advocates, organizers and movement-makers we deserve. Wendy Davis will be our keynote speaker!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Capital Factory in Austin
https://www.fundnlcaustin.org/events

Tickets are $50 general admission, or $25 for students and nonprofit employees.

(Also, our very own Ashley is going through the training right now and says it's amazeballs.)

If you’re in Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, go to https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/ to hook up with your local chapter. Coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley as well!
https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/chapters

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Aisha Ojha, candidate for Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD school board in place 7.

https://www.aishaojha.org/

https://www.facebook.com/aishaojha07

Aisha Ohja’s Instagram take-over of the “Run For Something” account (it's so sweet!):
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-8qkWAunE/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

SH*T TO DO:

The Trust Respect Access Coalition is hosting an Abortion Speak Out at the Capitol this Monday, May 6, 12-1 p.m. in the Outdoor Rotunda downstairs in the Capitol Extension to combat lies around abortion with truth. Wear orange to show your support for the storytellers! Come on your lunch break!

Join us at the Abortion Speak Out at the Capitol, Monday, May 6, 12-1 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/587961448280241/

And if you are like us and get lost in the Capitol every time... don’t worry. The coalition is creating a video with directions for us that they are posting to the FB event.

If you can’t make it on Monday, you can sign an online pledge to join the fight and help end the stigma around abortion!

Sign the Pledge
https://pledge.trustrespectaccess.org/trapledge2019/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

GoFundMe for Hillary Clinton to read the Mueller Report:
https://mashable.com/video/hillary-clinton-reads-the-mueller-report/

Hee hee:
https://www.gofundme.com/hillary-clinton-audiobook-of-mueller-report

Civics For Y’all
https://sites.google.com/view/civics-for-yall/home

Common Cause Texas
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7N6q1lqed/

Generation Citizen (Watch their Civics Day story highlights!)
https://www.instagram.com/generationcitizen/

HB3008
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB3008

HB3009
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB3009

The Abilene Public Radio story about the college student who helped a 1922 lynching victim get a proper memorial:
https://www.kut.org/post/abilene-police-chief-apologizes-family-1922-lynching-victim

Shade @ Trump from the Lady Bears:
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/baylor-bears-trump-white-house-fast-food-kalani-brown-donnie

And more...
https://twitter.com/ByJaySarkar/status/1122966794803863552/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1122966794803863552&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fftw.usatoday.com%2F2019%2F04%2Fbaylor-bears-trump-white-house-fast-food-kalani-brown-donnie

Study of mayoral elections in America:
http://www.whovotesformayor.org/

Voter turnout increased a lot in Texas in 2018 but still has a long way to go:
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-2018-voter-turnout-still-sucked-11407128

Fort Worth mayoral candidates have ideas on why voter turnout is so low in city elections:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article229870724.html

Run For Something:
https://runforsomething.net/

Please come to our event in Austin happening on May 5 - Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas? Join us for the "True to Form" book launch party and a celebration of the Texas-sized possibilities that lay ahead of us.

Beto O'Rourke's 2018 U.S. Senate campaign inspired Texans to believe we could do the impossible... and that belief didn't end when his Senate campaign did. Photographer Casey Chapman-Ross will be debuting "True to Form," a heartfelt collection of photos, art, and stories from the people who believed (and still believe) in our collective ability to create a better Texas.

The evening will include:

  • a live game by the co-hosts of "The Rabble"
  • a panel discussion with fierce feminist activists about what we can all do next
  • kids coloring table
  • voter registration
  • Patrizi's pasta & frosty drinks
  • lots more fun...

Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl & local kids doing big things.

Get your free ticket now! Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

]]> Fri, 3 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This ep accidentally became a tribute to young people because youngin's are doing ALL THE DANG THINGS, Y'ALL (except voting in local elections, derp. Let's please change that this Saturday, May 4, mmmmmkay?). Here's where you can find info about the May 4 local elections: https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Today’s episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the New Leaders Council of Austin’s Annual
PROGRESSIVE CHAMPION AWARDS. NLC is the only leadership training of its kind for rising progressive leaders that is 100% free to ensure we build the bench of diverse candidates, entrepreneurs, advocates, organizers and movement-makers we deserve. Wendy Davis will be our keynote speaker!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Capital Factory in Austin
https://www.fundnlcaustin.org/events

Tickets are $50 general admission, or $25 for students and nonprofit employees.

(Also, our very own Ashley is going through the training right now and says it's amazeballs.)

If you’re in Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, go to https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/ to hook up with your local chapter. Coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley as well!
https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/chapters

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Aisha Ojha, candidate for Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD school board in place 7.

https://www.aishaojha.org/

https://www.facebook.com/aishaojha07

Aisha Ohja’s Instagram take-over of the “Run For Something” account (it's so sweet!):
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-8qkWAunE/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

SH*T TO DO:

The Trust Respect Access Coalition is hosting an Abortion Speak Out at the Capitol this Monday, May 6, 12-1 p.m. in the Outdoor Rotunda downstairs in the Capitol Extension to combat lies around abortion with truth. Wear orange to show your support for the storytellers! Come on your lunch break!

Join us at the Abortion Speak Out at the Capitol, Monday, May 6, 12-1 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/587961448280241/

And if you are like us and get lost in the Capitol every time... don’t worry. The coalition is creating a video with directions for us that they are posting to the FB event.

If you can’t make it on Monday, you can sign an online pledge to join the fight and help end the stigma around abortion!

Sign the Pledge
https://pledge.trustrespectaccess.org/trapledge2019/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

GoFundMe for Hillary Clinton to read the Mueller Report:
https://mashable.com/video/hillary-clinton-reads-the-mueller-report/

Hee hee:
https://www.gofundme.com/hillary-clinton-audiobook-of-mueller-report

Civics For Y’all
https://sites.google.com/view/civics-for-yall/home

Common Cause Texas
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7N6q1lqed/

Generation Citizen (Watch their Civics Day story highlights!)
https://www.instagram.com/generationcitizen/

HB3008
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB3008

HB3009
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB3009

The Abilene Public Radio story about the college student who helped a 1922 lynching victim get a proper memorial:
https://www.kut.org/post/abilene-police-chief-apologizes-family-1922-lynching-victim

Shade @ Trump from the Lady Bears:
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/baylor-bears-trump-white-house-fast-food-kalani-brown-donnie

And more...
https://twitter.com/ByJaySarkar/status/1122966794803863552/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1122966794803863552&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fftw.usatoday.com%2F2019%2F04%2Fbaylor-bears-trump-white-house-fast-food-kalani-brown-donnie

Study of mayoral elections in America:
http://www.whovotesformayor.org/

Voter turnout increased a lot in Texas in 2018 but still has a long way to go:
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-2018-voter-turnout-still-sucked-11407128

Fort Worth mayoral candidates have ideas on why voter turnout is so low in city elections:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article229870724.html

Run For Something:
https://runforsomething.net/

Please come to our event in Austin happening on May 5 - Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas? Join us for the "True to Form" book launch party and a celebration of the Texas-sized possibilities that lay ahead of us.

Beto O'Rourke's 2018 U.S. Senate campaign inspired Texans to believe we could do the impossible... and that belief didn't end when his Senate campaign did. Photographer Casey Chapman-Ross will be debuting "True to Form," a heartfelt collection of photos, art, and stories from the people who believed (and still believe) in our collective ability to create a better Texas.

The evening will include:

  • a live game by the co-hosts of "The Rabble"
  • a panel discussion with fierce feminist activists about what we can all do next
  • kids coloring table
  • voter registration
  • Patrizi's pasta & frosty drinks
  • lots more fun...

Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl & local kids doing big things.

Get your free ticket now! Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

]]> Young peeps savin' the day | Internet holes FTW! | 1922 lynching victim gets a proper memorial | First-time school board candidate Aisha Ojha Rouser 00:42:32 This ep accidentally became a tribute to young people because youngin's are doing ALL THE DANG THINGS, Y'ALL (except voting in local elections, derp. Let's please change that this Saturday, May 4, mmmmmkay?). Here's where you can find info about the May 4 local elections: https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information This ep accidentally became a tribute to young people because youngin's are doing ALL THE DANG THINGS, Y'ALL (except voting in local elections, derp. Let's please change that this Saturday, May 4, mmmmmkay?). Here's where you can find info about the May 4 local elections: https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information aisha ojha, texas politics, beto, trust respect access, true to form, bria kimble, run for something, new leaders council, local elections, texas yes full 17 5fe71b57-6575-4cb2-aebc-159b803f28aa Did we just talk to our next prez?! #SheThePeople2020 | Ashley does Dallas | Even the word "marijuana" is racist We share our experiences from inside the #SheThePeople2020 presidential forum in Houston and also what it was like to be in the media "gaggle" talking to candidates (spoiler: not all candidates are treated equally). Plus, we are pumped about the possibility of cannabis decriminalization in Texas, we are Dallas's #1 fans this week for so many reasons, and we're frustrated about how poor kids aren't being treated well in Texas.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

US! hahaha. Please come to our event in Austin happening on May 5 - Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas? Join us for the "True to Form" book launch party and a celebration of the Texas-sized possibilities that lay ahead of us.

Beto O'Rourke's 2018 U.S. Senate campaign inspired Texans to believe we could do the impossible... and that belief didn't end when his Senate campaign did. Photographer Casey Chapman-Ross will be debuting "True to Form," a heartfelt collection of photos, art, and stories from the people who believed (and still believe) in our collective ability to create a better Texas.

The evening will include:

  • a live game by the co-hosts of "The Rabble"
  • a panel discussion with fierce feminist activists about what we can all do next
  • kids coloring table
  • voter registration
  • Patrizi's pasta & frosty drinks
  • lots more fun...

Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl & local kids doing big things.

Get your free ticket now! Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Four presidential candidates!

Cory Booker:
https://twitter.com/CoryBooker

Julian Castro:
https://twitter.com/JulianCastro

Tulsi Gabbard:
https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard

Elizabeth Warren:
https://twitter.com/ewarren

SH*T TO DO:

Visit the League of Women Voters Texas and find out about your local election... whether you early vote or make a party of it on May 4.

Go take a smug “I voted” selfie and tag @RouserTX on social, so we can hardcore envy you and share.

https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Warren “Plan for That” shirt: https://shop.elizabethwarren.com/products/warren-has-a-plan-for-that-unisex-t-shirt

She the People presidential candidate forum full live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXHj8ApPVY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0y8j20JaiQlIW2Oe204_9AP16eBGtuI8HvUXYm1RD2DeWN5tsfCiZqpzE

Warren GOT commentary (amazing): https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/elizabeth-warren-review-game-of-thrones-season-8.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lo633LN_J5LOI1O60xpG4TWpd5WztKMlUQgBa6rfap6VxYlBFx9It9U4

“Bernie” the movie (so awesome, please watch):
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bernie_2011

Dallas City Council Votes to Expand Police Review Board’s Oversight Powers:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-police/2019/04/24/dallas-city-council-votes-expand-police-review-boards-oversight-powers

Dallas DA John Creuzot Has Data to Rebut Critics of His New Prosecution Plan:
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-da-john-creuzot-has-data-to-rebut-critics-of-his-new-prosecution-plan-11642170

Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Passes: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/24/dallas-paid-sick-leave-ordinance/

Great article on HB63, which would decriminalize marijuana to a certain extent in Texas:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/04/24/texas-marijuana-bill-gets-serious-mellow-high-penalties-possession-could-still-come

We highly (hahaha) recommend the new Netflix documentary on the racist history of pot, “Grass is Greener”:
https://www.netflix.com/title/80213712

Episode 10 of “The Rabble” features Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, talking about the ins and outs of pot in Texas: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/3/21/in-the-weeds-on-marijuana-love-letter-to-texas-lets-stop-paying-for-baby-jails-we-fangirl-pod-save-the-people

About Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP):
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip

Cover Texas Now is the expert on how Texas is failing to provide health coverage for low-income kids: https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/23/media-spotlight-on-tx-leges-stalled-childrens-health-coverage-bill

More explanation on the bills that would keep Texas kids covered under Medicaid:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02e658ec4eb7435dcd44d4/t/5c82f01dee6eb059ac3443b9/1552085021397/HB+342+SB+637+Update+3+8+3019+-+final.pdf

Email the chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, James Frank, and tell him you want to keep kids healthy without needless bureaucracy and that we should pass HB 342: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&session=86

Houston Rightfully Retakes its Most Diverse City in America Title:
https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/houston-diverse-city-america-title-number-one-spot-dallas-top-five/

Great New Yorker interview with Julian Castro where he’s able to claim a little of the space he’s due:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-democratic-presidential-candidate-eager-to-challenge-trump-on-immigration

Tusli Gabbard, meh:
https://readsludge.com/2019/02/27/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-advises-koch-funded-university-center/

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We share our experiences from inside the #SheThePeople2020 presidential forum in Houston and also what it was like to be in the media "gaggle" talking to candidates (spoiler: not all candidates are treated equally). Plus, we are pumped about the possibility of cannabis decriminalization in Texas, we are Dallas's #1 fans this week for so many reasons, and we're frustrated about how poor kids aren't being treated well in Texas.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

US! hahaha. Please come to our event in Austin happening on May 5 - Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas? Join us for the "True to Form" book launch party and a celebration of the Texas-sized possibilities that lay ahead of us.

Beto O'Rourke's 2018 U.S. Senate campaign inspired Texans to believe we could do the impossible... and that belief didn't end when his Senate campaign did. Photographer Casey Chapman-Ross will be debuting "True to Form," a heartfelt collection of photos, art, and stories from the people who believed (and still believe) in our collective ability to create a better Texas.

The evening will include:

  • a live game by the co-hosts of "The Rabble"
  • a panel discussion with fierce feminist activists about what we can all do next
  • kids coloring table
  • voter registration
  • Patrizi's pasta & frosty drinks
  • lots more fun...

Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl & local kids doing big things.

Get your free ticket now! Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Four presidential candidates!

Cory Booker:
https://twitter.com/CoryBooker

Julian Castro:
https://twitter.com/JulianCastro

Tulsi Gabbard:
https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard

Elizabeth Warren:
https://twitter.com/ewarren

SH*T TO DO:

Visit the League of Women Voters Texas and find out about your local election... whether you early vote or make a party of it on May 4.

Go take a smug “I voted” selfie and tag @RouserTX on social, so we can hardcore envy you and share.

https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Warren “Plan for That” shirt: https://shop.elizabethwarren.com/products/warren-has-a-plan-for-that-unisex-t-shirt

She the People presidential candidate forum full live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXHj8ApPVY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0y8j20JaiQlIW2Oe204_9AP16eBGtuI8HvUXYm1RD2DeWN5tsfCiZqpzE

Warren GOT commentary (amazing): https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/elizabeth-warren-review-game-of-thrones-season-8.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lo633LN_J5LOI1O60xpG4TWpd5WztKMlUQgBa6rfap6VxYlBFx9It9U4

“Bernie” the movie (so awesome, please watch):
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bernie_2011

Dallas City Council Votes to Expand Police Review Board’s Oversight Powers:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-police/2019/04/24/dallas-city-council-votes-expand-police-review-boards-oversight-powers

Dallas DA John Creuzot Has Data to Rebut Critics of His New Prosecution Plan:
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-da-john-creuzot-has-data-to-rebut-critics-of-his-new-prosecution-plan-11642170

Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Passes: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/24/dallas-paid-sick-leave-ordinance/

Great article on HB63, which would decriminalize marijuana to a certain extent in Texas:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/04/24/texas-marijuana-bill-gets-serious-mellow-high-penalties-possession-could-still-come

We highly (hahaha) recommend the new Netflix documentary on the racist history of pot, “Grass is Greener”:
https://www.netflix.com/title/80213712

Episode 10 of “The Rabble” features Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, talking about the ins and outs of pot in Texas: https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/3/21/in-the-weeds-on-marijuana-love-letter-to-texas-lets-stop-paying-for-baby-jails-we-fangirl-pod-save-the-people

About Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP):
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip

Cover Texas Now is the expert on how Texas is failing to provide health coverage for low-income kids: https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/23/media-spotlight-on-tx-leges-stalled-childrens-health-coverage-bill

More explanation on the bills that would keep Texas kids covered under Medicaid:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02e658ec4eb7435dcd44d4/t/5c82f01dee6eb059ac3443b9/1552085021397/HB+342+SB+637+Update+3+8+3019+-+final.pdf

Email the chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, James Frank, and tell him you want to keep kids healthy without needless bureaucracy and that we should pass HB 342: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&session=86

Houston Rightfully Retakes its Most Diverse City in America Title:
https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/houston-diverse-city-america-title-number-one-spot-dallas-top-five/

Great New Yorker interview with Julian Castro where he’s able to claim a little of the space he’s due:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-democratic-presidential-candidate-eager-to-challenge-trump-on-immigration

Tusli Gabbard, meh:
https://readsludge.com/2019/02/27/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-advises-koch-funded-university-center/

]]> Did we just talk to our next prez?! #SheThePeople2020 | Ashley does Dallas | Even the word "marijuana" is racist Rouser 01:03:41 We share our experiences from inside the #SheThePeople2020 presidential forum in Houston and also what it was like to be in the media "gaggle" talking to candidates (spoiler: not all candidates are treated equally). Plus, we are pumped about the possibility of cannabis decriminalization in Texas, we are Dallas's #1 fans this week for so many reasons, and we're frustrated about how poor kids aren't being treated well in Texas. We share our experiences from inside the #SheThePeople2020 presidential forum in Houston and also what it was like to be in the media "gaggle" talking to candidates (spoiler: not all candidates are treated equally). Plus, we are pumped about the possibility of cannabis decriminalization in Texas, we are Dallas's #1 fans this week for so many reasons, and we're frustrated about how poor kids aren't being treated well in Texas. tulsi gabbard, texas politics, marijuana, julian castro, medicaid, #shethepeople2020, txlege, elizabeth warren, houston, cory booker, beto o'rourke yes full 16 a76ea5ed-c985-475a-9b77-af359b8153da (LIVE!) We play "Westeros or Texas?" | Must-hear anti-conversion therapy testimony | Young Democrats 4eva This week we recorded our first ever LIVE podcast at the Austin Young Democrats meeting at Cheer Up Charlies. We debuted a new game (of thrones) we call "Westeros or Texas?" There are some forehead-smacking similarities... We heard that progressive advocates are being out-organized at the Texas legislature by conservative extremists (YIKES) and how we can start showing up better. Plus, we interviewed one of our ALL-TIME FAV young Democrats, Mason Reid from Rep. James Talarico's office (he's working at the Capitol while finishing his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL, y'all). This is a party you don't wanna miss!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of "The Rabble" is brought to you by The Austin Young Democrats. Their membership is $10 a year, but for this week only you can join for just $7! Open to those between the ages of 14-40, and Young at Heart memberships are available as well. https://www.facebook.com/AustinYoungDemocrats/

Join Young Democrats from all over the state of Texas May 17-19 in Austin for the annual Texas Young Democrats convention: https://www.texasyds.com/convention

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Mason Reid, communications specialist for Texas State Rep. James Talarico

SH*T TO DO:

Your shit to do this week is to support the Austin Young Dems (or your own local Young Democrats chapter) by becoming a member right now. Annual dues are usually only $10, but for this weekend only they're $7. Remember that membership is available for those young at heart or who just don’t want to see our world go to shit for the young people.

If you're not in Austin, look up your local Young Democrats chapter here: https://www.texasyds.com/. And if there isn’t one, then congratulations on becoming the newest president of a Texas Young Dems chapter!

The biannual Texas Young Democrats Convention will be here in Austin starting May 17. https://www.texasyds.com/convention

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Austin Mayor Steve Adler's State of the City address:
https://www.kut.org/post/adler-says-texas-has-declared-war-austin-we-must-be-prepared-defend-ourselves

Chingona Fest Texas:
https://www.chingonafesttx.com

Plaza Garland:
https://www.keranews.org/post/how-immigrant-entrepreneurs-are-key-rethinking-dying-retail-spaces

Look up your local Chamber of Commerce to support immigrant-owned businesses. For example:
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: https://business.gahcc.org/list

Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce: http://www.austinasianchamber.org/

Immigrants saving communities:
https://www.newsweek.com/lewiston-maine-revived-somali-immigrants-78475

https://www.texasobserver.org/these-rural-panhandle-towns-should-be-shrinking-but-thanks-to-immigrants-theyre-booming/

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/How-immigrants-are-reviving-small-towns-9205983.php

Equality Texas:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/

We must stop SB17:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190418/commentary-texas-must-stop-messing-with-lgbtq-citizens

Transgender Education Network of Texas:
https://www.transtexas.org/

Rep. James Talarico:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/

Teenage Democrat:
https://www.facebook.com/teenagedem/

"Raise Hell" - the Molly Ivins documentary:
https://mollyivinsfilm.com/

Come to our next live show! "Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas?" May 5 from 5-7pm at Butterfly Bar in Austin. Here's the info: https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:11:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This week we recorded our first ever LIVE podcast at the Austin Young Democrats meeting at Cheer Up Charlies. We debuted a new game (of thrones) we call "Westeros or Texas?" There are some forehead-smacking similarities... We heard that progressive advocates are being out-organized at the Texas legislature by conservative extremists (YIKES) and how we can start showing up better. Plus, we interviewed one of our ALL-TIME FAV young Democrats, Mason Reid from Rep. James Talarico's office (he's working at the Capitol while finishing his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL, y'all). This is a party you don't wanna miss!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of "The Rabble" is brought to you by The Austin Young Democrats. Their membership is $10 a year, but for this week only you can join for just $7! Open to those between the ages of 14-40, and Young at Heart memberships are available as well. https://www.facebook.com/AustinYoungDemocrats/

Join Young Democrats from all over the state of Texas May 17-19 in Austin for the annual Texas Young Democrats convention: https://www.texasyds.com/convention

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Mason Reid, communications specialist for Texas State Rep. James Talarico

SH*T TO DO:

Your shit to do this week is to support the Austin Young Dems (or your own local Young Democrats chapter) by becoming a member right now. Annual dues are usually only $10, but for this weekend only they're $7. Remember that membership is available for those young at heart or who just don’t want to see our world go to shit for the young people.

If you're not in Austin, look up your local Young Democrats chapter here: https://www.texasyds.com/. And if there isn’t one, then congratulations on becoming the newest president of a Texas Young Dems chapter!

The biannual Texas Young Democrats Convention will be here in Austin starting May 17. https://www.texasyds.com/convention

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Austin Mayor Steve Adler's State of the City address:
https://www.kut.org/post/adler-says-texas-has-declared-war-austin-we-must-be-prepared-defend-ourselves

Chingona Fest Texas:
https://www.chingonafesttx.com

Plaza Garland:
https://www.keranews.org/post/how-immigrant-entrepreneurs-are-key-rethinking-dying-retail-spaces

Look up your local Chamber of Commerce to support immigrant-owned businesses. For example:
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: https://business.gahcc.org/list

Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce: http://www.austinasianchamber.org/

Immigrants saving communities:
https://www.newsweek.com/lewiston-maine-revived-somali-immigrants-78475

https://www.texasobserver.org/these-rural-panhandle-towns-should-be-shrinking-but-thanks-to-immigrants-theyre-booming/

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/How-immigrants-are-reviving-small-towns-9205983.php

Equality Texas:
https://www.equalitytexas.org/

We must stop SB17:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190418/commentary-texas-must-stop-messing-with-lgbtq-citizens

Transgender Education Network of Texas:
https://www.transtexas.org/

Rep. James Talarico:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/

Teenage Democrat:
https://www.facebook.com/teenagedem/

"Raise Hell" - the Molly Ivins documentary:
https://mollyivinsfilm.com/

Come to our next live show! "Beto & Beyond: What's next for Texas?" May 5 from 5-7pm at Butterfly Bar in Austin. Here's the info: https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/

]]> (LIVE!) We play "Westeros or Texas?" | Must-hear anti-conversion therapy testimony | Young Democrats 4eva Rouser 00:43:18 On this week's first ever LIVE podcast, recorded at the Austin Young Democrats meeting at Cheer Up Charlies, we debuted a new game (of thrones) we call "Westeros or Texas?" There are some forehead-smacking similarities... We heard that progressive advocates are being out-organized at the Texas legislature by conservative extremists (YIKES) and how we can start showing up better. Plus, we interviewed one of our ALL-TIME FAV young Democrats, Mason Reid from Texas Rep. James Talarico's office (he's working at the Capitol while finish his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL, y'all). This is a party you don't wanna miss! On this week's first ever LIVE podcast, recorded at the Austin Young Democrats meeting at Cheer Up Charlies, we debuted a new game (of thrones) we call "Westeros or Texas?" There are some forehead-smacking similarities... We heard that progressive advocates are being out-organized at the Texas legislature by conservative extremists (YIKES) and how we can start showing up better. Plus, we interviewed one of our ALL-TIME FAV young Democrats, Mason Reid from Texas Rep. James Talarico's office (he's working at the Capitol while finish his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL, y'all). This is a party you don't wanna miss! conversion therapy, james talarico, immigrants, equality texas, texas politics, austin young democrats, texas young democrats, txlege, jessica soukup, mason reid, lgbtq yes full 15 943dfcb9-19fc-48db-be6e-0043be5de667 Gun nuts - now even McNuttier | Beto's '18 campaign manager Jody Casey on parenting & politics | Pink spandex v. InfoWars Grab your popcorn, 'cuz this week's episode is full of drama. We get into the soap opera of Texas gun extremists vs. "mainstream" Republicans, plus we hear about how Tony Tinderholt wants to kill women (and missed his calling for the WWF), Ashley dance-battles InfoWars in a pink spandex leotard, and Beto's former campaign manager Jody Casey joins us to talk about parenthood and politics. And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of "The Rabble" is brought to you by The Austin Young Democrats. Join them at their Annual Membership Drive Thursday, April 18th at Cheer Up Charlies. Their membership is $10 a year, but for this meeting only you can join for just $7! Open to those between the ages of 14-40, and Young at Heart memberships are available as well. Plus, they’ll have some very special guests in attendance doing a live show….you may know them as THE RABBLE. Come hang with us! We're planning some pretty fun stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2151258661656513/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jody Casey, campaign manager for Beto's 2018 Senate race.

https://twitter.com/jodyforbeto

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your State Senators to stand up to the assault on voting rights and vote NO on Senate Bill 9.

Senate Bill 9 makes voting more difficult and creates barriers for Texans by criminalizing voter mistakes in the voter registration process. It puts at risk and creates voter intimidation especially among disabled Texans, eldery voters and communities of color.

Your signature on this Progress Texas/Common Cause petition automatically creates an email for Texas Senators, telling them to vote NO on Senate Bill 9. Take action now!

http://act.progresstexas.org/sign/No-SB-9/?source=Email-04-08&t=8&akid=6186.188497.6GuyR0&fbclid=IwAR2zSGvF5645JllQSGRj7s58PE5tWjjVXQbU_AVyovfFOs36QlG6DwKsajM

Or Text "SB9" to 97779 and Texas Rising will connect you with your state senator. Tell them to vote NO on SB9.
https://tfn.org/who-is-texas-rising/

Or Resistbot! https://resist.bot/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Katie Bouman and the black hole:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/katie-bouman-hardly-knew-what-a-black-hole-was-her-algorithm-helped-us-see-one

Texas Gun Sense: https://www.txgunsense.org/

Permitless Carry bill dead in Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-constitutional-carry-dead-Jonathan-stickland/

Weird Bonnen v McNutt face-off:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/10/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-gun-rights-activist-come-face-face/

Texas GOP unwilling to stand up to the NRA:
https://www.texasobserver.org/with-accidental-gun-deaths-on-the-rise-some-texas-lawmakers-wont-even-support-a-gun-safety-public-awareness-campaign/

The DCCC is coming to Texas because Texas Dems proved we can win:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/09/dccc-texas-democrats-2020-office-austin/

She the People:
https://www.shethepeople.org/

First ever presidential candidate forum focused on women of color:
https://www.shethepeople.org/savethedate

The six districts DCCC is targeting for 2020 (that Republicans won by fewer than five points in 2018) and the democrats who have announced runs in the primary:

TX-10: Mike Siegel, Pritesh Gandhi
TX-21: Potentially Wendy Davis (!)
TX-22: Sri Kulkarni - (Becky’s bedtime video: https://nowthisnews.com/videos/politics/texas-candidate-sri-kulkarni-is-campaigning-in-13-languages)
TX-23: Gina Ortiz Jones, please run again
TX-24: Jan McDowell, Kim Olson
TX-31: MJ Hegar, please, PLEASE, run again

House Bill 896 - Women can be put to death for having an abortion:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB896

8 Authors and Co-Authors of HB896: Tony Tinderholt District 94, Mike Lang District 60, Valoree Swanson District 150, Kyle Biedermann District 73, Briscoe Cain District 128, Mayes Middleton District 23, Phil Stephenson District 85, Jonathan Stickland District 92

You can look them up here: https://house.texas.gov/members/

El Salvador has convicted 17 women for having miscarriages:
https://womenintheworld.com/2016/07/17/el-salvador-has-convicted-17-women-for-having-miscarriages-under-strict-abortion-laws/

Hundreds of Rwandan women imprisoned under abortion law receive presidential pardon:
https://womenintheworld.com/2019/04/08/hundreds-of-rwandan-women-imprisoned-under-abortion-law-receive-presidential-pardon/

Texas Senate passes “Born Alive” bill:
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-senate-passes-born-alive-abortion-bill/269-f25180a8-2350-41d2-b046-739f157f8aea

“Mind Your Own Business” by Delta 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a38HYryTiUA

Work Out with Erica Nix
http://workoutwithericanix.com/

The hardest glass ceiling in politics:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/12/07/year-of-woman-politics-campaign-strategists-consultants-democrats-republicans-222767

"Running With Beto" documentary:
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/running-with-beto

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Grab your popcorn, 'cuz this week's episode is full of drama. We get into the soap opera of Texas gun extremists vs. "mainstream" Republicans, plus we hear about how Tony Tinderholt wants to kill women (and missed his calling for the WWF), Ashley dance-battles InfoWars in a pink spandex leotard, and Beto's former campaign manager Jody Casey joins us to talk about parenthood and politics. And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of "The Rabble" is brought to you by The Austin Young Democrats. Join them at their Annual Membership Drive Thursday, April 18th at Cheer Up Charlies. Their membership is $10 a year, but for this meeting only you can join for just $7! Open to those between the ages of 14-40, and Young at Heart memberships are available as well. Plus, they’ll have some very special guests in attendance doing a live show….you may know them as THE RABBLE. Come hang with us! We're planning some pretty fun stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2151258661656513/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Jody Casey, campaign manager for Beto's 2018 Senate race.

https://twitter.com/jodyforbeto

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your State Senators to stand up to the assault on voting rights and vote NO on Senate Bill 9.

Senate Bill 9 makes voting more difficult and creates barriers for Texans by criminalizing voter mistakes in the voter registration process. It puts at risk and creates voter intimidation especially among disabled Texans, eldery voters and communities of color.

Your signature on this Progress Texas/Common Cause petition automatically creates an email for Texas Senators, telling them to vote NO on Senate Bill 9. Take action now!

http://act.progresstexas.org/sign/No-SB-9/?source=Email-04-08&t=8&akid=6186.188497.6GuyR0&fbclid=IwAR2zSGvF5645JllQSGRj7s58PE5tWjjVXQbU_AVyovfFOs36QlG6DwKsajM

Or Text "SB9" to 97779 and Texas Rising will connect you with your state senator. Tell them to vote NO on SB9.
https://tfn.org/who-is-texas-rising/

Or Resistbot! https://resist.bot/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Katie Bouman and the black hole:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/katie-bouman-hardly-knew-what-a-black-hole-was-her-algorithm-helped-us-see-one

Texas Gun Sense: https://www.txgunsense.org/

Permitless Carry bill dead in Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-constitutional-carry-dead-Jonathan-stickland/

Weird Bonnen v McNutt face-off:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/10/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-gun-rights-activist-come-face-face/

Texas GOP unwilling to stand up to the NRA:
https://www.texasobserver.org/with-accidental-gun-deaths-on-the-rise-some-texas-lawmakers-wont-even-support-a-gun-safety-public-awareness-campaign/

The DCCC is coming to Texas because Texas Dems proved we can win:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/09/dccc-texas-democrats-2020-office-austin/

She the People:
https://www.shethepeople.org/

First ever presidential candidate forum focused on women of color:
https://www.shethepeople.org/savethedate

The six districts DCCC is targeting for 2020 (that Republicans won by fewer than five points in 2018) and the democrats who have announced runs in the primary:

TX-10: Mike Siegel, Pritesh Gandhi
TX-21: Potentially Wendy Davis (!)
TX-22: Sri Kulkarni - (Becky’s bedtime video: https://nowthisnews.com/videos/politics/texas-candidate-sri-kulkarni-is-campaigning-in-13-languages)
TX-23: Gina Ortiz Jones, please run again
TX-24: Jan McDowell, Kim Olson
TX-31: MJ Hegar, please, PLEASE, run again

House Bill 896 - Women can be put to death for having an abortion:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB896

8 Authors and Co-Authors of HB896: Tony Tinderholt District 94, Mike Lang District 60, Valoree Swanson District 150, Kyle Biedermann District 73, Briscoe Cain District 128, Mayes Middleton District 23, Phil Stephenson District 85, Jonathan Stickland District 92

You can look them up here: https://house.texas.gov/members/

El Salvador has convicted 17 women for having miscarriages:
https://womenintheworld.com/2016/07/17/el-salvador-has-convicted-17-women-for-having-miscarriages-under-strict-abortion-laws/

Hundreds of Rwandan women imprisoned under abortion law receive presidential pardon:
https://womenintheworld.com/2019/04/08/hundreds-of-rwandan-women-imprisoned-under-abortion-law-receive-presidential-pardon/

Texas Senate passes “Born Alive” bill:
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-senate-passes-born-alive-abortion-bill/269-f25180a8-2350-41d2-b046-739f157f8aea

“Mind Your Own Business” by Delta 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a38HYryTiUA

Work Out with Erica Nix
http://workoutwithericanix.com/

The hardest glass ceiling in politics:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/12/07/year-of-woman-politics-campaign-strategists-consultants-democrats-republicans-222767

"Running With Beto" documentary:
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/running-with-beto

]]> Gun nuts - now even McNuttier | Beto's '18 campaign manager Jody Casey on parenting & politics | Pink spandex v. InfoWars Rouser 01:12:55 Grab your popcorn, 'cuz this week's episode is full of drama. We get into the soap opera of Texas gun extremists vs. "mainstream" Republicans, plus we hear about how Tony Tinderholt wants to kill women (and missed his calling for the WWF), Ashley dance-battles InfoWars in a pink spandex leotard, and Beto's former campaign manager Jody Casey joins us to talk about parenthood and politics. And so much more! Grab your popcorn, 'cuz this week's episode is full of drama. We get into the soap opera of Texas gun extremists vs. "mainstream" Republicans, plus we hear about how Tony Tinderholt wants to kill women (and missed his calling for the WWF), Ashley dance-battles InfoWars in a pink spandex leotard, and Beto's former campaign manager Jody Casey joins us to talk about parenthood and politics. And so much more! jody casey, texas gun sense, planned parenthood, texas politics, txlege, beto, permitless carry yes full 14 1b07b1da-7b7a-4d0b-a4c3-e8ed9e780f83 Wendy Davis 2020 (zomg) | Is unwanted hair-sniffing ok? | The TX House gets As (except Stickland) | No more guns on toilets plz We try to maintain our cool while interviewing shero Wendy Davis about her plans for 2020, lessons learned from 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Wendy Davis, founder of Deeds Not Words, former TX State Senator, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and total freakin' badass.

https://deedsnotwords.com/

https://twitter.com/wendydavis

SH*T TO DO:

CALL NOW: TELL YOUR STATE SENATOR TO OPPOSE BILLS THAT WOULD ARM MORE TEACHERS AND WEAKEN SCHOOL SAFETY

New gun bills moving through the Texas legislature would expand the state's school marshal program, which allows more teachers and school employees to have hidden, loaded handguns in our children's classrooms – and with fewer safety restrictions. These bills are currently moving through the Texas legislature, and we urgently need to call our state senators to OPPOSE expanding the school marshal program in our state.

SB 244 would remove current restrictions to allow unlimited armed "marshals" (school staff) per school.

SB 406 would weaken the current responsible storage requirements for school marshals.

SB 811 would encourage schools to arm educators under the false assumption they'll be exempt for all liability and free of any legal risks.

Complete the form at the link, and Everytown for Gun Safety will give you a short written and audio script before connecting you to your Texas State Senator:
https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Julie Oliver running for Congress in TX 25 against Roger Williams:
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Sri Kulkarni running for Congress in TX 22 against Pete Olson:
https://kulkarniforcongress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo

The controversy over Joe Biden’s treatment of women, explained:
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos

Joe Biden: “I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future”:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html

Al Franken’s resignation:
https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand

Rep. Victoria Neave vs. NDAs:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment

Contact the members of the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478:
Committee members:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C039

Where to look up Texas House members' info:
https://house.texas.gov/members/

Rep. Victoria Neave’s “Lavinia Masters” Act:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas

Texas House approves major school finance reform package:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/

Great video on "recapture" as it pertains to school financing in Texas:
https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture

Jonathan Stickland, UGH:
https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/

King Ralph:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph

If you want to know more about how bill babies are made, go back and listen to our episode 3 interview!
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/29/dem-presidential-nomination-hunger-games-we-hate-on-hate-crimes-can-you-pass-my-bills-can-you-pass-my-telephone-bills

Texas anti-paid sick leave bill is “poisoned”:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/

Follow TX Tribune’s Alex Samuels for updates on SB15: https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5

Equal pay day info:
http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/

How to get rid of the gender pay gap:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322

The Texas Tribune’s award-winning Wendy Davis filibuster 5-year retrospective mini-documentary:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/

“Binders full of women”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women

2019 TX Abortion Bills
“Born Alive Bill”:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/

3 anti-abortion bills gain traction in the Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/

Sign up for Planned Parenthood Texas’s action alerts to be notified of when you can fight against bad bills in the TX lege:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action

Teacher at Stoneman Douglas left loaded gun in bathroom:
https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/

TX Freedom Network: Texas Rising
https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/

TX Organizing Project
https://organizetexas.org/

Battleground TX
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

Jolt Initiative
http://www.joltinitiative.org/

Movement Mujeres
https://www.movementmujeres.com/

Worker’s Defense Project
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Move Texas/San Antonio
https://movetexas.org/

]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We try to maintain our cool while interviewing shero Wendy Davis about her plans for 2020, lessons learned from 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. We also get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Wendy Davis, founder of Deeds Not Words, former TX State Senator, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and total freakin' badass.

https://deedsnotwords.com/

https://twitter.com/wendydavis

SH*T TO DO:

CALL NOW: TELL YOUR STATE SENATOR TO OPPOSE BILLS THAT WOULD ARM MORE TEACHERS AND WEAKEN SCHOOL SAFETY

New gun bills moving through the Texas legislature would expand the state's school marshal program, which allows more teachers and school employees to have hidden, loaded handguns in our children's classrooms – and with fewer safety restrictions. These bills are currently moving through the Texas legislature, and we urgently need to call our state senators to OPPOSE expanding the school marshal program in our state.

SB 244 would remove current restrictions to allow unlimited armed "marshals" (school staff) per school.

SB 406 would weaken the current responsible storage requirements for school marshals.

SB 811 would encourage schools to arm educators under the false assumption they'll be exempt for all liability and free of any legal risks.

Complete the form at the link, and Everytown for Gun Safety will give you a short written and audio script before connecting you to your Texas State Senator:
https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Julie Oliver running for Congress in TX 25 against Roger Williams:
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Sri Kulkarni running for Congress in TX 22 against Pete Olson:
https://kulkarniforcongress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo

The controversy over Joe Biden’s treatment of women, explained:
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos

Joe Biden: “I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future”:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html

Al Franken’s resignation:
https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand

Rep. Victoria Neave vs. NDAs:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment

Contact the members of the House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478:
Committee members:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C039

Where to look up Texas House members' info:
https://house.texas.gov/members/

Rep. Victoria Neave’s “Lavinia Masters” Act:
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas

Texas House approves major school finance reform package:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/

Great video on "recapture" as it pertains to school financing in Texas:
https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture

Jonathan Stickland, UGH:
https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/

King Ralph:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph

If you want to know more about how bill babies are made, go back and listen to our episode 3 interview!
https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2019/1/29/dem-presidential-nomination-hunger-games-we-hate-on-hate-crimes-can-you-pass-my-bills-can-you-pass-my-telephone-bills

Texas anti-paid sick leave bill is “poisoned”:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/

Follow TX Tribune’s Alex Samuels for updates on SB15: https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5

Equal pay day info:
http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/

How to get rid of the gender pay gap:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322

The Texas Tribune’s award-winning Wendy Davis filibuster 5-year retrospective mini-documentary:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/

“Binders full of women”:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women

2019 TX Abortion Bills
“Born Alive Bill”:
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/

3 anti-abortion bills gain traction in the Texas legislature:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/

Sign up for Planned Parenthood Texas’s action alerts to be notified of when you can fight against bad bills in the TX lege:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action

Teacher at Stoneman Douglas left loaded gun in bathroom:
https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/

TX Freedom Network: Texas Rising
https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/

TX Organizing Project
https://organizetexas.org/

Battleground TX
https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

Jolt Initiative
http://www.joltinitiative.org/

Movement Mujeres
https://www.movementmujeres.com/

Worker’s Defense Project
http://www.workersdefense.org/

Move Texas/San Antonio
https://movetexas.org/

]]> Wendy Davis 2020 (zomg) | Is unwanted hair-sniffing ok? | The TX House gets As (except Stickland) | No more guns on toilets plz Rouser 01:20:28 We try to maintain our cool while interviewing shero Wendy Davis about her plans for 2020, lessons learned from 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. And we get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more! We try to maintain our cool while interviewing shero Wendy Davis about her plans for 2020, lessons learned from 2014, and how a "painfully shy" book-loving little girl grows up to become a modern feminist icon and rabble rouser. Plus, we wade into the "Creepy Uncle Joe"-infested waters and discuss intent vs impact. And we get a primer in how our Texas schools get their dollar bills and learn about HB3, the most comprehensive school funding legislation Texas has passed in decades (no thanks to Rep. Jonathan Stickland, the lone "no" vote). And so much more! wendy davis, education, texas politics, school finance, #metoo, guns in schools, txlege, everytown, equal pay yes full 13 730a9e68-17d1-4705-92f0-854d934e61cc April 1 | RBG's notorious retirement party | Road trip to Pound Town | I don't vanna Ivanka We have major FOMO re: RBG's notorious retirement party. But we console ourselves by planning a road trip to historic Pound Town (formerly known as Dripping Springs). And more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

The presenting sponsor of today’s episode is Cruzac. Do you find yourself sleeping 8-9 hours per night… UNINTERRUPTED? Waking up feeling overly rested and overly confident about the state of the world, so bright-eyed and optimistic you just don’t know where to begin? Has it been far too long since you had an excuse to visit your therapist? Help is here -- the safe, natural, non-habit-forming irritant, Cruzac. Available as an essential oil or suppository, Cruzac infuses your day with an invigorating dose of anxiety and the amount of looming dread that’s right for you. For your free sample, just visit http://www.cruzacrx.com/. Cruzac -- the cure for when things are going too well. Side effects may include strange dreams, anxiety and nervousness, weakness, diarrhea, green eggs and ham, dry mouth, indigestion, and patriarchy. Ask your doctor if Cruzac is right for you.

http://www.cruzacrx.com/

https://twitter.com/CruzacRx

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Daniel McCarthy, advocate and activist for historic Pound Town
https://poundtowntx.com/

https://twitter.com/PoundTownTX

SH*T TO DO:

Find your closest local League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org/.

Become a member if you can afford it. Sign up to be a VDR (volunteer deputy registrar to help register voters) or give them your email or cell to receive action alerts.

Also, sign up at RouserTX.com for T-GIF, our weekly e-newsletter that’s literally just a GIF and one action item every Friday. https://www.rousertx.com/tgif

Because if you want to keep diversity, equity and inclusion as policy; if you want to keep the climate crisis at bay; if you want to keep sleeping well at night because you aren’t worried about the imminent threat of nuclear war; if you want to keep your health insurance; if you want to keep your new green job, if you want progressives to keep control of the House, Senate and White House; then we need to make sure we all stay involved no matter what.

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

RBG Beer: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26961938/sam-adams-ruth-bader-ginsburg-beer/

Stacey Abrams, Minority Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Minority-Leader-Lead-Outside-Change/dp/1250191297

Tarana Burke and #MeToo: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/30/us/tarana-burke-ted-talk-trnd/index.html

Girls for Gender Equity: https://www.ggenyc.org/

Support Dress for Success: https://austin.dressforsuccess.org/

Join the effort to rename Dripping Springs to Pound Town, TX: https://poundtowntx.com/

]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ We have major FOMO re: RBG's notorious retirement party. But we console ourselves by planning a road trip to historic Pound Town (formerly known as Dripping Springs). And more!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

The presenting sponsor of today’s episode is Cruzac. Do you find yourself sleeping 8-9 hours per night… UNINTERRUPTED? Waking up feeling overly rested and overly confident about the state of the world, so bright-eyed and optimistic you just don’t know where to begin? Has it been far too long since you had an excuse to visit your therapist? Help is here -- the safe, natural, non-habit-forming irritant, Cruzac. Available as an essential oil or suppository, Cruzac infuses your day with an invigorating dose of anxiety and the amount of looming dread that’s right for you. For your free sample, just visit http://www.cruzacrx.com/. Cruzac -- the cure for when things are going too well. Side effects may include strange dreams, anxiety and nervousness, weakness, diarrhea, green eggs and ham, dry mouth, indigestion, and patriarchy. Ask your doctor if Cruzac is right for you.

http://www.cruzacrx.com/

https://twitter.com/CruzacRx

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Daniel McCarthy, advocate and activist for historic Pound Town
https://poundtowntx.com/

https://twitter.com/PoundTownTX

SH*T TO DO:

Find your closest local League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org/.

Become a member if you can afford it. Sign up to be a VDR (volunteer deputy registrar to help register voters) or give them your email or cell to receive action alerts.

Also, sign up at RouserTX.com for T-GIF, our weekly e-newsletter that’s literally just a GIF and one action item every Friday. https://www.rousertx.com/tgif

Because if you want to keep diversity, equity and inclusion as policy; if you want to keep the climate crisis at bay; if you want to keep sleeping well at night because you aren’t worried about the imminent threat of nuclear war; if you want to keep your health insurance; if you want to keep your new green job, if you want progressives to keep control of the House, Senate and White House; then we need to make sure we all stay involved no matter what.

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Subscribe to our Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

RBG Beer: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26961938/sam-adams-ruth-bader-ginsburg-beer/

Stacey Abrams, Minority Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Minority-Leader-Lead-Outside-Change/dp/1250191297

Tarana Burke and #MeToo: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/30/us/tarana-burke-ted-talk-trnd/index.html

Girls for Gender Equity: https://www.ggenyc.org/

Support Dress for Success: https://austin.dressforsuccess.org/

Join the effort to rename Dripping Springs to Pound Town, TX: https://poundtowntx.com/

]]> April 1 | RBG's notorious retirement party | Road trip to Pound Town | I don't vanna Ivanka Rouser 00:22:50 We have major FOMO re: RBG's notorious retirement party. But we console ourselves by planning a road trip to historic Pound Town (formerly known as Dripping Springs). And more! We have major FOMO re: RBG's notorious retirement party. But we console ourselves by planning a road trip to historic Pound Town (formerly known as Dripping Springs). And more! april fools, texas politics, rbg, pound town, cruzac, #metoo yes full 12 49f8d68c-a068-43c3-818c-5beae8fe80bc Dick Pic-Free Zone | OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn on #StartByBelieving | Stop the anti-LGBTQ SB17 | Gerrymandering, the board game! This might be our fav ep so far. We welcome OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn to talk about #StartByBelieving day April 3 and how we can support survivors. We are FOR HB2789, which would make sending unwanted dick pics a crime, and we are AGAINST SB17, which would make it easier for bigots to discriminate against the LGBTQJ+ community.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ashley Jordyn, Orange Is the New Black actress and advocate for End Violence Against Women International

https://www.instagram.com/theashleyjordyn/

https://www.evawintl.org/

SH*T TO DO:

Senate Bill 17 would prevent state licensing agencies from denying or revoking licenses from professionals – including doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, and even barbers – if they claim to be following a “sincerely held religious belief.”

Licenses to discriminate like SB 17 allow disapproval of (and refusal to serve) LGBTQ Texans, single mothers, unwed couples, interfaith couples, and more. For example, a local pediatrician could refuse to care for the child of a same-sex couple and the state licensing agency wouldn’t be able to address the pediatrician’s unprofessional behavior, or a pharmacist could refuse - without professional consequence - to dispense anti-retroviral drugs because of their religious views on HIV and AIDS.

After the hearing the committee voted to advance SB 17 in a 7-1 vote. All the Republicans on the committee and state senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D) voted in favor of the bill, and state senator Judith Zaffirini (D) voted against it. The bill is now on the way to the Senate floor, and we still have time to contact your State Senator and urge them to reject this harmful piece of legislation.

Send a message to your State Senator and ask them to reject SB 17! Here's the link: https://act.hrc.org/page/40716/action/1?ea.url.id=2399531&forwarded=true

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Two lady astronauts, one spacesuit: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/435766-nasa-cancels-first-all-female-spacewalk-due-to-spacesuit?fbclid=IwAR1TFMJnKqmDKcq4TCaC4huD2pFOnYv9gEqs9UmQKa77S_mU9RH67If7zHo

Unsolicited dick pics could become a crime: https://www.statesman.com/news/20190325/founder-of-austins-bumble-testifies-in-favor-of-digital-sexual-harassment-bill

But we need to get HB2789 out of committee first. Please email all the reps on the Criminal Jurisprudence committee and tell them: "Unwanted sexual photos are a serious problem in our state. If a man exposes himself to me on the street it is a crime -- it should be a crime if he does the same thing via computer or phone. Please vote HB2789 out of committee."

Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence:
Chair - Rep. Nicole Collier: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=95&session=86

Vice Chair - Rep. Bill Zedler:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=96&session=86

Rep. Keith Bell:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=4&session=86

Rep. Jessica Gonzalez:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=104

Rep. Todd Hunter:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=32

Rep. Phil King:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=61

Rep. Joe Moody:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=78

Rep. Andrew S. Murr:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=53

Rep. Leo Pacheco:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=118

State Senator Charles Schwertner is the actual worst: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/21/metoo-investigation-charles-schwertner-leaves-more-questions/

The kids at the Rally to End Gerrymandering: https://www.facebook.com/MapmakerGame/photos/rpp.542896236082083/803079376730433/?type=3&theater

Recap of the HB1 passing in the TX House https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/texas-budget-house-2019/

TX Crisis Pregnancy Center:
https://www.texaspregnancy.org/

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2018-07-20/crisis-pregnancy-centers-money-for-nothing/

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/chamber/86/
Watch Part 2 to see the portion about Rep Matt Krause’s amendment to the amendment, which starts at 5 minutes
Gina Hinojosa comes on at 11:00

Stats on sexual assault: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sexual-assault-statistics_us_58e24c14e4b0c777f788d24f

End Violence Against Women International: https://www.evawintl.org/

Start By Believing: https://www.startbybelieving.org/

Take the “Start By Believing” pledge:
https://www.startbybelieving.org/pledge/

About the “Believed” podcast and the stories of the women who put serial child sexual assaulter Larry Nassar away: https://www.npr.org/about-npr/656853471/believed-tells-the-story-of-survivors-who-won-justice-against-larry-nassar

Young Carol fan art: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUtkZ0h7lH/

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:47:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ This might be our fav ep so far. We welcome OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn to talk about #StartByBelieving day April 3 and how we can support survivors. We are FOR HB2789, which would make sending unwanted dick pics a crime, and we are AGAINST SB17, which would make it easier for bigots to discriminate against the LGBTQJ+ community.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

This episode of The Rabble is brought to you by “Supper Club Szn” by Puli.Ra and the Austin Winery. Each month’s dinner features a specially curated wine selection and menu dreamed up by chef Deepa Shridhar who combines her deep South Indian roots, Nordic pragmatism, and super fresh Texas ingredients to make some crazy delicious shit happen. The April 28 “Sunday Best” dinner features an all vegetarian 4 course meal, plus a bottle of Austin Winery’s yet-to-be-released Sparkling Gewurtz. Plus there’s a swag bag. Plus, there’s a Chance the Rapper inspired playlist. Mark your calendar for “C’est Si Orange,” a duck dinner on May 19.

20% off all tickets with promo code THERABBLE. Follow @Puli.ra on instagram for tickets: https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/

https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Ashley Jordyn, Orange Is the New Black actress and advocate for End Violence Against Women International

https://www.instagram.com/theashleyjordyn/

https://www.evawintl.org/

SH*T TO DO:

Senate Bill 17 would prevent state licensing agencies from denying or revoking licenses from professionals – including doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, and even barbers – if they claim to be following a “sincerely held religious belief.”

Licenses to discriminate like SB 17 allow disapproval of (and refusal to serve) LGBTQ Texans, single mothers, unwed couples, interfaith couples, and more. For example, a local pediatrician could refuse to care for the child of a same-sex couple and the state licensing agency wouldn’t be able to address the pediatrician’s unprofessional behavior, or a pharmacist could refuse - without professional consequence - to dispense anti-retroviral drugs because of their religious views on HIV and AIDS.

After the hearing the committee voted to advance SB 17 in a 7-1 vote. All the Republicans on the committee and state senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D) voted in favor of the bill, and state senator Judith Zaffirini (D) voted against it. The bill is now on the way to the Senate floor, and we still have time to contact your State Senator and urge them to reject this harmful piece of legislation.

Send a message to your State Senator and ask them to reject SB 17! Here's the link: https://act.hrc.org/page/40716/action/1?ea.url.id=2399531&forwarded=true

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Two lady astronauts, one spacesuit: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/435766-nasa-cancels-first-all-female-spacewalk-due-to-spacesuit?fbclid=IwAR1TFMJnKqmDKcq4TCaC4huD2pFOnYv9gEqs9UmQKa77S_mU9RH67If7zHo

Unsolicited dick pics could become a crime: https://www.statesman.com/news/20190325/founder-of-austins-bumble-testifies-in-favor-of-digital-sexual-harassment-bill

But we need to get HB2789 out of committee first. Please email all the reps on the Criminal Jurisprudence committee and tell them: "Unwanted sexual photos are a serious problem in our state. If a man exposes himself to me on the street it is a crime -- it should be a crime if he does the same thing via computer or phone. Please vote HB2789 out of committee."

Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence:
Chair - Rep. Nicole Collier: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=95&session=86

Vice Chair - Rep. Bill Zedler:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=96&session=86

Rep. Keith Bell:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=4&session=86

Rep. Jessica Gonzalez:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=104

Rep. Todd Hunter:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=32

Rep. Phil King:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=61

Rep. Joe Moody:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=78

Rep. Andrew S. Murr:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=53

Rep. Leo Pacheco:
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=118

State Senator Charles Schwertner is the actual worst: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/21/metoo-investigation-charles-schwertner-leaves-more-questions/

The kids at the Rally to End Gerrymandering: https://www.facebook.com/MapmakerGame/photos/rpp.542896236082083/803079376730433/?type=3&theater

Recap of the HB1 passing in the TX House https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/texas-budget-house-2019/

TX Crisis Pregnancy Center:
https://www.texaspregnancy.org/

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing
https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2018-07-20/crisis-pregnancy-centers-money-for-nothing/

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/chamber/86/
Watch Part 2 to see the portion about Rep Matt Krause’s amendment to the amendment, which starts at 5 minutes
Gina Hinojosa comes on at 11:00

Stats on sexual assault: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sexual-assault-statistics_us_58e24c14e4b0c777f788d24f

End Violence Against Women International: https://www.evawintl.org/

Start By Believing: https://www.startbybelieving.org/

Take the “Start By Believing” pledge:
https://www.startbybelieving.org/pledge/

About the “Believed” podcast and the stories of the women who put serial child sexual assaulter Larry Nassar away: https://www.npr.org/about-npr/656853471/believed-tells-the-story-of-survivors-who-won-justice-against-larry-nassar

Young Carol fan art: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUtkZ0h7lH/

]]> Dick Pic-Free Zone | OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn on #StartByBelieving | Stop the anti-LGBTQ SB17 | Gerrymandering, the board game! Rouser 00:53:37 This might be our fav ep so far. We welcome OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn to talk about #StartByBelieving day April 3 and how we can support survivors. We are FOR HB2789, which would make sending unwanted dick pics a crime, and we are AGAINST SB17, which would make it easier for bigots to discriminate against the LGBTQJ+ community. This might be our fav ep so far. We welcome OITNB actress Ashley Jordyn to talk about #StartByBelieving day April 3 and how we can support survivors. We are FOR HB2789, which would make sending unwanted dick pics a crime, and we are AGAINST SB17, which would make it easier for bigots to discriminate against the LGBTQJ+ community. yes full 11 30083c52-0fa8-44c4-926c-5f47922255d7 In the weeds on marijuana | A love letter to Texas | Let's stop paying for baby jails | We fangirl "Pod Save the People" Everything you always wanted to know about marijuana policy in Texas but were too stoned to ask. Plus, we write a love letter to Andrea Grimes and her "Texas is the last stop" Medium piece, we get inspired by DeRay McKesson of "Pod Save the People," and we explore whether telling the stories of asylum-seekers who are under attack by the Tr*mp administration amounts to "tragedy porn."

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Austin School of Yoga. http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/
Join the Austin School of Yoga team for a free class and info session at Castle Hill Fitness Downtown Austin on Saturday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Designed with the cornerstones of self-care, curiosity and compassion, the 200-hour teacher training starts this April. Discover your own voice, whether or not you plan to teach. And for a limited time, if you refer someone who signs up for the training, you’ll receive a FREE 5-class pass to Castle Hill Fitness. So tell your friends.
Go to http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/ for more info.

https://www.castlehillfitness.com/downtown-austin/events/1549/austin-school-of-yoga-meet-greet

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/heather-fazio-director/

Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/

Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana’s efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy:
https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your reps to #defundhate and stop the increase in spending on Tr*mp’s anti-immigrant agenda. The latest budget proposes a number of increases in funding for ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (US Customs & Border Protection) and asks for a 300% budget increase for family detention.

Click this link to sign up against this budget by Friday, March 22:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe82PWv8hS9yCYTkBF9mtaRN5j_sdfEBLSx7tuhuLkAS6La2A/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1553283435923000&usg=AFQjCNGuKdRxwgBBTnK-9dKFPi-C8-q4mw

Read the full letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4WggvZfURhmd1UUpvaDlweufDT3lLUL7dfbSuJ5uj4/edit

Nerd out on the full budget analysis here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_A_vfx8JquHacNR0G_W_UMnpuAiBnrCJCojh83UX1o0/edit

Follow the Detention Watch Network for the latest actions:
https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/defundhate
https://twitter.com/detentionwatch
https://www.facebook.com/DetentionWatchNetwork

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Houston’s Drag Queen Story Hour is no more, due to harassment:
https://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2019/3/19/drag-queen-story-time-houston-public-library-sylvester-turner-freed-montrose

“Texas is the last stop” essay by Andrea Grimes:
https://medium.com/@andreagrimes/texas-is-the-last-stop-5d724ff816a2

Austin Bat Cave:
https://austinbatcave.org/

Alexa Ura, TX Tribune:
https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/alexa-ura/ &
https://twitter.com/alexazura

Ann Gerhart, Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-gerhart/?utm_term=.5e4922a7ba24 &
https://twitter.com/anngerhart

Chris Harris, Just Liberty:
https://twitter.com/chrisharris101 &
https://justliberty.org/team-view/chris-harris/

DeRay McKesson, Crooked Media’s “Pod Save the People”:
https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/ &
https://twitter.com/deray

DeRay’s book: On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/586471/on-the-other-side-of-freedom-by-deray-mckesson/9780525560326

DeRay testifying at 2017 Austin City Council Meeting on Police Union Contract:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkindrvwUec

About HR6, The Dream & Promise Act:
https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-03-21/sweeping-immigration-bill-won-t-pass-it-s-still-major-win

Austin City Council Meeting Schedule (we gotta show up!):
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council-meetings

Protestors rally around immigrants hiding in Austin churches:
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Protestors-rally-around-immigrants-hiding-in-13701320.php

End Family Separation and Detention Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/endfamilyseparation/

Your daily reminder that seeking asylum is legal:
https://www.facebook.com/michael.benavides1/posts/10219449881100176

Austin Sanctuary Network:
https://austinsanctuarynetwork.org/

FAQ on ICE’s “sensitive locations” policy:
https://www.ice.gov/ero/enforcement/sensitive-loc

Crystal City Internment Camp:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_City_Internment_Camp

Friends of Crystal City:
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCrystalCity/

March 30th event in Crystal City and Dilly. For those who cannot attend the March 30 event - asking volunteers to help gather 10,000 origami cranes to be strung together in chains on fences around the Dilly site.
http://www.rafu.com/2019/03/through-the-fire-crystal-city-sparks-protest-at-south-texas-family-residential-center/?fbclid=IwAR0teH0PA5v_cibmLGlilpWA7Fy9jbW4h4rRE1Y1VRpcZWLLTnHjJGoaS6w

How to fold a paper crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnyopxdJXQ

Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/

Texas Compassionate Use Act:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2015/06/01/texas_compassionate_use_act_2015/

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws:
https://norml.org/

Pending marijuana legislation in Texas:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019legislation/

Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/

Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana’s efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy:
https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE

The Farm Bill, hemp legalization and the status of CBD: An explainer:
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/12/14/the-farm-bill-hemp-and-cbd-explainer/

Hemp descheduled in Texas:
https://greenlotushemp.com/2019/03/06/hemp-descheduled-in-texas-paves-way-for-senate-bill1240/

Civil asset forfeiture nets Texas police millions:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/07/texas-civil-asset-forfeiture-legislature/

Tr*mp is putting refugee children in black sites:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/03/trump-is-putting-refugee-children-in-blacksites.html

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Everything you always wanted to know about marijuana policy in Texas but were too stoned to ask. Plus, we write a love letter to Andrea Grimes and her "Texas is the last stop" Medium piece, we get inspired by DeRay McKesson of "Pod Save the People," and we explore whether telling the stories of asylum-seekers who are under attack by the Tr*mp administration amounts to "tragedy porn."

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Austin School of Yoga. http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/
Join the Austin School of Yoga team for a free class and info session at Castle Hill Fitness Downtown Austin on Saturday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Designed with the cornerstones of self-care, curiosity and compassion, the 200-hour teacher training starts this April. Discover your own voice, whether or not you plan to teach. And for a limited time, if you refer someone who signs up for the training, you’ll receive a FREE 5-class pass to Castle Hill Fitness. So tell your friends.
Go to http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/ for more info.

https://www.castlehillfitness.com/downtown-austin/events/1549/austin-school-of-yoga-meet-greet

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Heather Fazio, Director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/heather-fazio-director/

Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/

Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana’s efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy:
https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your reps to #defundhate and stop the increase in spending on Tr*mp’s anti-immigrant agenda. The latest budget proposes a number of increases in funding for ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (US Customs & Border Protection) and asks for a 300% budget increase for family detention.

Click this link to sign up against this budget by Friday, March 22:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe82PWv8hS9yCYTkBF9mtaRN5j_sdfEBLSx7tuhuLkAS6La2A/viewform&source=gmail&ust=1553283435923000&usg=AFQjCNGuKdRxwgBBTnK-9dKFPi-C8-q4mw

Read the full letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4WggvZfURhmd1UUpvaDlweufDT3lLUL7dfbSuJ5uj4/edit

Nerd out on the full budget analysis here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_A_vfx8JquHacNR0G_W_UMnpuAiBnrCJCojh83UX1o0/edit

Follow the Detention Watch Network for the latest actions:
https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/defundhate
https://twitter.com/detentionwatch
https://www.facebook.com/DetentionWatchNetwork

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Houston’s Drag Queen Story Hour is no more, due to harassment:
https://www.houstoniamag.com/articles/2019/3/19/drag-queen-story-time-houston-public-library-sylvester-turner-freed-montrose

“Texas is the last stop” essay by Andrea Grimes:
https://medium.com/@andreagrimes/texas-is-the-last-stop-5d724ff816a2

Austin Bat Cave:
https://austinbatcave.org/

Alexa Ura, TX Tribune:
https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/alexa-ura/ &
https://twitter.com/alexazura

Ann Gerhart, Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-gerhart/?utm_term=.5e4922a7ba24 &
https://twitter.com/anngerhart

Chris Harris, Just Liberty:
https://twitter.com/chrisharris101 &
https://justliberty.org/team-view/chris-harris/

DeRay McKesson, Crooked Media’s “Pod Save the People”:
https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/ &
https://twitter.com/deray

DeRay’s book: On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/586471/on-the-other-side-of-freedom-by-deray-mckesson/9780525560326

DeRay testifying at 2017 Austin City Council Meeting on Police Union Contract:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkindrvwUec

About HR6, The Dream & Promise Act:
https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-03-21/sweeping-immigration-bill-won-t-pass-it-s-still-major-win

Austin City Council Meeting Schedule (we gotta show up!):
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council-meetings

Protestors rally around immigrants hiding in Austin churches:
https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Protestors-rally-around-immigrants-hiding-in-13701320.php

End Family Separation and Detention Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/endfamilyseparation/

Your daily reminder that seeking asylum is legal:
https://www.facebook.com/michael.benavides1/posts/10219449881100176

Austin Sanctuary Network:
https://austinsanctuarynetwork.org/

FAQ on ICE’s “sensitive locations” policy:
https://www.ice.gov/ero/enforcement/sensitive-loc

Crystal City Internment Camp:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_City_Internment_Camp

Friends of Crystal City:
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCrystalCity/

March 30th event in Crystal City and Dilly. For those who cannot attend the March 30 event - asking volunteers to help gather 10,000 origami cranes to be strung together in chains on fences around the Dilly site.
http://www.rafu.com/2019/03/through-the-fire-crystal-city-sparks-protest-at-south-texas-family-residential-center/?fbclid=IwAR0teH0PA5v_cibmLGlilpWA7Fy9jbW4h4rRE1Y1VRpcZWLLTnHjJGoaS6w

How to fold a paper crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnyopxdJXQ

Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/

Texas Compassionate Use Act:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2015/06/01/texas_compassionate_use_act_2015/

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws:
https://norml.org/

Pending marijuana legislation in Texas:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019legislation/

Petition: Ask Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to support sensible marijuana policy:
http://www.texasmarijuanapolicy.org/2019/03/19/petition-ask-lt-gov-dan-patrick-to-support-sensible-marijuana-law-reform/

Help fund Texans for Medical Marijuana’s efforts to make changes to Texas marijuana policy:
https://bit.ly/2CzxZJE

The Farm Bill, hemp legalization and the status of CBD: An explainer:
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/12/14/the-farm-bill-hemp-and-cbd-explainer/

Hemp descheduled in Texas:
https://greenlotushemp.com/2019/03/06/hemp-descheduled-in-texas-paves-way-for-senate-bill1240/

Civil asset forfeiture nets Texas police millions:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/07/texas-civil-asset-forfeiture-legislature/

Tr*mp is putting refugee children in black sites:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/03/trump-is-putting-refugee-children-in-blacksites.html

]]> In the weeds on marijuana | A love letter to Texas | Let's stop paying for baby jails | We fangirl "Pod Save the People" Rouser 00:54:22 Everything you always wanted to know about marijuana policy in Texas but were too stoned to ask. Plus, we write a love letter to Andrea Grimes and her "Texas is the last stop" Medium piece, we get inspired by DeRay McKesson of "Pod Save the People," and we explore whether telling the stories of asylum-seekers who are under attack by the Tr*mp administration amounts to "tragedy porn." Everything you always wanted to know about marijuana policy in Texas but were too stoned to ask. Plus, we write a love letter to Andrea Grimes and her "Texas is the last stop" Medium piece, we get inspired by DeRay McKesson of "Pod Save the People," and we explore whether telling the stories of asylum-seekers who are under attack by the Tr*mp administration amounts to "tragedy porn." pod save the people, cbd, immigration, legalization, heather fazio, asylum, txlege, #defundhate, marijuana yes full 10 82fedc88-72f4-4cee-8cf7-3135460e84b6 Beto! Beto. Beto…? Existential presidential thoughts | We have a period f*** | We talk to presidential hopeful Andrew Yang On this episode of The Bachelor, oops, we mean The Rabble, Beto finally gives America a rose. Do we accept? Plus, we gush about people doing good work in the world of periods, and…! We interview presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about what sets him apart from the rest of the crowded field.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Lettuce — meal plans from local Central Texas farms. Compostable, re-usable packaging and farm-fresh deliciousness. Use the promo code THERABBLE for half off your first order. https://lettuce.fm/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Andrew Yang, Democratic presidential candidate.

https://www.yang2020.com/

https://twitter.com/AndrewYangVFA

https://www.facebook.com/andrewyang2020/

https://www.instagram.com/andrewyangvfa/

Our video of Andrew Yang: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/390927938387382/

SH*T TO DO:

Research the Democratic presidential candidates! Here are a few good places to start:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/03/14/jake-tapper-2020-candidate-name-pronunciation-sd-orig.cnn

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/2020-democratic-presidential-candidates-take-on-sxsw/

https://people.com/politics/2020-presidential-candidates-so-far/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-democrat-candidates-771735/

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Thinx period blanket: https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/review-we-tried-new-thinx-period-sex-blanket.html

Period mansplainer taken down on Twitter by @aisghair:
https://twitter.com/aisghair/status/1102701038379909120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1102869099464609792&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pettymayonnaise.com%2Fwoman-shares-guys-reckless-comment-about-periods-and-tampons-twitter-went-crazy%2F

End period poverty and period stigma with Period.org: https://www.period.org/

Nadya Okamoto, founder of Period.org: https://twitter.com/nadyaokamoto

Bills filed in the Texas legislature to end the period tax:

https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB311/id/1825242

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB755/2019

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB146/2019

Activists draw attention to the heat in Texas prison cells:
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/100-degree-heat-in-mock-prison-cell-illustrates-13680305.php#photo-8891942

Proposed bills that would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees within all Texas prison facilities.

SB321 - https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB321

HB936 - https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/actions.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB936

The Texas Civil Rights Project is also working to get the state of Texas to keep cells from being sweltering:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/our-work/criminal-justice-reform/

After $7 million legal fight over air conditioning, Texas prison system touts new heat safety policies:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-prison-heat-air-conditioning-costs/

Beto finally announces his presidential run: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/13/beto-orourke-2020-president-announce/

Vanity Fair cover story on Beto: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/03/beto-orourke-cover-story?verso=true

Beto’s “Take a knee” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWmh-maevk

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ On this episode of The Bachelor, oops, we mean The Rabble, Beto finally gives America a rose. Do we accept? Plus, we gush about people doing good work in the world of periods, and…! We interview presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about what sets him apart from the rest of the crowded field.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Lettuce — meal plans from local Central Texas farms. Compostable, re-usable packaging and farm-fresh deliciousness. Use the promo code THERABBLE for half off your first order. https://lettuce.fm/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Andrew Yang, Democratic presidential candidate.

https://www.yang2020.com/

https://twitter.com/AndrewYangVFA

https://www.facebook.com/andrewyang2020/

https://www.instagram.com/andrewyangvfa/

Our video of Andrew Yang: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/390927938387382/

SH*T TO DO:

Research the Democratic presidential candidates! Here are a few good places to start:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/03/14/jake-tapper-2020-candidate-name-pronunciation-sd-orig.cnn

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/2020-democratic-presidential-candidates-take-on-sxsw/

https://people.com/politics/2020-presidential-candidates-so-far/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-democrat-candidates-771735/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Thinx period blanket: https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/review-we-tried-new-thinx-period-sex-blanket.html

Period mansplainer taken down on Twitter by @aisghair:
https://twitter.com/aisghair/status/1102701038379909120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1102869099464609792&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pettymayonnaise.com%2Fwoman-shares-guys-reckless-comment-about-periods-and-tampons-twitter-went-crazy%2F

End period poverty and period stigma with Period.org: https://www.period.org/

Nadya Okamoto, founder of Period.org: https://twitter.com/nadyaokamoto

Bills filed in the Texas legislature to end the period tax:

https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB311/id/1825242

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB755/2019

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB146/2019

Activists draw attention to the heat in Texas prison cells:
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/100-degree-heat-in-mock-prison-cell-illustrates-13680305.php#photo-8891942

Proposed bills that would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to maintain temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees within all Texas prison facilities.

SB321 - https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB321

HB936 - https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/actions.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB936

The Texas Civil Rights Project is also working to get the state of Texas to keep cells from being sweltering:
https://texascivilrightsproject.org/our-work/criminal-justice-reform/

After $7 million legal fight over air conditioning, Texas prison system touts new heat safety policies:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-prison-heat-air-conditioning-costs/

Beto finally announces his presidential run: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/13/beto-orourke-2020-president-announce/

Vanity Fair cover story on Beto: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/03/beto-orourke-cover-story?verso=true

Beto’s “Take a knee” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWmh-maevk

]]> Beto! Beto. Beto…? Existential presidential thoughts | We have a period f*** | We talk to presidential hopeful Andrew Yang Rouser 00:45:57 On this episode of The Bachelor, oops, we mean The Rabble, Beto finally gives America a rose. Do we accept? Plus, we gush about people doing good work in the world of periods, and…! We interview presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about what sets him apart from the rest of the crowded field. On this episode of The Bachelor, oops, we mean The Rabble, Beto finally gives America a rose. Do we accept? Plus, we gush about people doing good work in the world of periods, and…! We interview presidential hopeful Andrew Yang about what sets him apart from the rest of the crowded field. period tax, beto, andrew yang, texas politics, texas yes full 9 71e63fed-31a1-4b00-87cb-f89a663d3b88 Nancy Pelosi was here | "I had an abortion and I ain't sorry" | We fangirl over Rep. Talarico's whole office | Save the mamas ABORTION! It's okay to say out loud. Special guest Zoraima Palaez from the Texas Freedom Network shares her story with us. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies!

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Zoraima Palaez, Outreach and Advocacy Manager for the Texas Freedom Network

https://twitter.com/TFN

SH*T TO DO:

Contact the members of the TX House Human Services Committee to support bills fighting maternal mortality.

Suggested Call Script/Email:
“I’m reaching out to urge the representative to prioritize bills to reduce the high maternal mortality rate in Texas. [Insert any personal information or stories about why you care about this issue]

Last year, Texas’s overall maternal mortality rate was 32.4 for every 100,000 births. The C.D.C. estimates that 60 percent of current maternal deaths in the United States are preventable. Even one needless death of a mother is unacceptable. As a member of the Human Services Committee, please support HB241, HB610, HB 411, HB 744.

Texas Medicaid maternity benefits cover over half of Texas births each year, but coverage ends two months after delivery. These bills would extend the post-partum coverage for a full 12 months, to better address ongoing health conditions and reduce maternal mortality, which have been recommended by Texas’ Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.”

Human Services Committee
https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/?committee=C310

Republicans:
Rep. Frank, James
District 69 (Chair)
(512) 463-0534
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&session=86

Rep. Clardy, Travis
District 11
(512) 463-0592
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=11&session=86

Rep. Klick, Stephanie
District 91
(512) 463-0599
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=91&session=86

Rep. Miller, Rick
District 26
(512) 463-0710
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=26&session=86

Rep. Noble, Candy
District 89
(512) 463-0186
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=89&session=86

Dems:
Rep. Hinojosa, Gina
District 49 (Vice Chair)
(512) 463-0668
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=49&session=86

Rep. Deshotel, Joe
District 22
(512) 463-0662
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=22&session=86

Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
District 105
(512) 463-0641
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=105&session=86

Rep. Rose, Toni
District 110
(512) 463-0664
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=110&session=86

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Hillary Clinton Tweet
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1103067043048419329

Pelosi: Texas is ‘ground zero’ in 2020:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190305/pelosi-texas-is-ground-zero-in-2020

House Speaker Pelosi Says Attempted Voter Purge In Texas Shows Need For Stronger Federal Protections:
https://www.kut.org/post/house-speaker-pelosi-says-attempted-voter-purge-texas-shows-need-stronger-federal-protections

Rep. James Talarico’s education package - The “Whole Student Agenda”:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/photos/pcb.2325877130797858/2325877080797863/?type=3&theater

Belinda George at Homer Drive Elementary School in Beaumont - “Tucked in Tuesdays.”
Her unicorn onesie!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/us/iyw-principal-streams-bedtime-stories-trnd/index.html

Poor Maintenance Of Military Housing By Private Contractors Under Review:
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701222680/shoddy-maintenance-of-military-housing-under-scrutiny-by-senate-military-leaders

Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700998372/military-housing-issues-are-bigger-than-realized-army-secretary-says

Fort Bliss holds town hall meeting on Military Housing issues:
https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/fort-bliss-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-on-military-housing-issues/1045218910

Fort Hood soldiers describe abysmal housing conditions:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190221/fort-hood-soldiers-describe-abysmal-housing-conditions

Texas Tribune/TIME documentary: The American private prison industry, smugglers and cartels are cashing out big on the migration crisis:
https://bit.ly/2EVtB9x

Statistics on teen pregnancy in Texas:
http://txcampaign.org/repeat-teen-birth/

In Texas, abstinence-only programs may contribute to teen pregnancies:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/05/530922642/in-texas-abstinence-only-programs-may-contribute-to-teen-pregnancies

The Texas Freedom Network:
https://tfn.org/

The Trust. Respect. Access. Coalition:
https://trustrespectaccess.org/

The Afiya Center:
https://theafiyacenter.org/

The Lilith Fund:
https://www.lilithfund.org/

Black Mamas ATX:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackMamasATX

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2019 16:55:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ ABORTION! It's okay to say out loud. Special guest Zoraima Palaez from the Texas Freedom Network shares her story with us. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies!

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Zoraima Palaez, Outreach and Advocacy Manager for the Texas Freedom Network

https://twitter.com/TFN

SH*T TO DO:

Contact the members of the TX House Human Services Committee to support bills fighting maternal mortality.

Suggested Call Script/Email:
“I’m reaching out to urge the representative to prioritize bills to reduce the high maternal mortality rate in Texas. [Insert any personal information or stories about why you care about this issue]

Last year, Texas’s overall maternal mortality rate was 32.4 for every 100,000 births. The C.D.C. estimates that 60 percent of current maternal deaths in the United States are preventable. Even one needless death of a mother is unacceptable. As a member of the Human Services Committee, please support HB241, HB610, HB 411, HB 744.

Texas Medicaid maternity benefits cover over half of Texas births each year, but coverage ends two months after delivery. These bills would extend the post-partum coverage for a full 12 months, to better address ongoing health conditions and reduce maternal mortality, which have been recommended by Texas’ Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.”

Human Services Committee
https://house.texas.gov/committees/committee/?committee=C310

Republicans:
Rep. Frank, James
District 69 (Chair)
(512) 463-0534
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&session=86

Rep. Clardy, Travis
District 11
(512) 463-0592
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=11&session=86

Rep. Klick, Stephanie
District 91
(512) 463-0599
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=91&session=86

Rep. Miller, Rick
District 26
(512) 463-0710
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=26&session=86

Rep. Noble, Candy
District 89
(512) 463-0186
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=89&session=86

Dems:
Rep. Hinojosa, Gina
District 49 (Vice Chair)
(512) 463-0668
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=49&session=86

Rep. Deshotel, Joe
District 22
(512) 463-0662
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=22&session=86

Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
District 105
(512) 463-0641
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=105&session=86

Rep. Rose, Toni
District 110
(512) 463-0664
https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=110&session=86

FOLLOW ROUSER:

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Hillary Clinton Tweet
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1103067043048419329

Pelosi: Texas is ‘ground zero’ in 2020:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190305/pelosi-texas-is-ground-zero-in-2020

House Speaker Pelosi Says Attempted Voter Purge In Texas Shows Need For Stronger Federal Protections:
https://www.kut.org/post/house-speaker-pelosi-says-attempted-voter-purge-texas-shows-need-stronger-federal-protections

Rep. James Talarico’s education package - The “Whole Student Agenda”:
https://www.facebook.com/RepTalarico/photos/pcb.2325877130797858/2325877080797863/?type=3&theater

Belinda George at Homer Drive Elementary School in Beaumont - “Tucked in Tuesdays.”
Her unicorn onesie!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/us/iyw-principal-streams-bedtime-stories-trnd/index.html

Poor Maintenance Of Military Housing By Private Contractors Under Review:
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/701222680/shoddy-maintenance-of-military-housing-under-scrutiny-by-senate-military-leaders

Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/07/700998372/military-housing-issues-are-bigger-than-realized-army-secretary-says

Fort Bliss holds town hall meeting on Military Housing issues:
https://www.kvia.com/news/top-stories/fort-bliss-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-on-military-housing-issues/1045218910

Fort Hood soldiers describe abysmal housing conditions:
https://www.statesman.com/news/20190221/fort-hood-soldiers-describe-abysmal-housing-conditions

Texas Tribune/TIME documentary: The American private prison industry, smugglers and cartels are cashing out big on the migration crisis:
https://bit.ly/2EVtB9x

Statistics on teen pregnancy in Texas:
http://txcampaign.org/repeat-teen-birth/

In Texas, abstinence-only programs may contribute to teen pregnancies:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/05/530922642/in-texas-abstinence-only-programs-may-contribute-to-teen-pregnancies

The Texas Freedom Network:
https://tfn.org/

The Trust. Respect. Access. Coalition:
https://trustrespectaccess.org/

The Afiya Center:
https://theafiyacenter.org/

The Lilith Fund:
https://www.lilithfund.org/

Black Mamas ATX:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackMamasATX

]]> Nancy Pelosi was here | "I had an abortion and I ain't sorry" | We fangirl over Rep. Talarico's whole office | Save the mamas Rouser 00:48:12 ABORTION! It's okay to say out loud. Special guest Zoraima Palaez from the Texas Freedom Network shares her story with us. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies! ABORTION! It's okay to say out loud. Special guest Zoraima Palaez from the Texas Freedom Network shares her story with us. Plus, we go heart-eyes for Nancy Pelosi's visit to Austin and fangirl out over Rep. James Talarico's efforts to support "The Whole Student" so our kids can succeed not just in school but in life. Plus, we learn about ways to keep Texas mamas from dying in childbirth. Also... unicorn onesies! trust respect access, texas politics, texas freedom network, maternal mortality, abortion rights, texas yes full 8 5b02e8ef-08d6-4e8d-8813-991f46b18e30 Let’s send TxLege to sex ed | Citizenship test Cash Cab | How can we support the Black community? | To John Cornyn: Boy 'bye Happy Black History Month! We explore some of the historical reasons why Austin’s African American community has been shrinking as the rest of the city grows, and we learn about ways to support our African American neighbors and friends. Plus, we embarrass ourselves trying to answer questions from the citizenship test and shake our heads at all the ways sex ed let us down.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Dr. Kazique Prince, Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Steve Adler, public education advocate, diversity equity and inclusion consultant:
https://twitter.com/drkjprince?lang=en

SH*T TO DO:

Support the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition:
https://www.texascjc.org/

Donate to TCJC through Amplify Austin:
https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/texascjc

Advocate with TCJC at the Women’s [in]Justice Day Rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/384727915437554/
https://www.texascjc.org/provide-dignity-incarcerated-women

Educate yourself with TCJC's (new “One Size Fails All” four-part report):
https://www.texascjc.org/one-size-fails-all

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

CORRECTION
In this episode, our guest stated that the author of "Grapes of Wrath," John Steinbeck, placed a deed restriction on his property preventing people of color from owning it. A listener contacted us to say she could find no evidence of this, and we also have not been able to verify this claim and our guest also could not locate the original source. However, he did provide this information: "The data also showed disparities in two rural Northern California communities: in Chico, when Latinos did apply for such loans, they were nearly 2.5 times more likely than whites to be denied. In Salinas, they were 1.7 times more likely to be denied. The analysis compared applicants with similar incomes, loan amounts and purchasing neighborhood, among other factors" (US News).

Austin ISD adopts broad sex-ed standards that start in earlier grades:
http://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-adopts-broad-sex-ed-standards-start-lessons-earlier-grades

Ali Wong's hilarious bit on HPV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7A_1C4hY3U

Transgender Education Network of Texas Lobby Day this coming Thursday, March 7:
https://transtexas.networkforgood.com/events/10564-transgender-education-network-of-texas-lobby-day

Cornyn less popular than Cruz in Quinnipiac poll:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/431645-cornyn-less-popular-than-cruz-in-texas-poll

Recruit Kim Olson!:
https://twitter.com/RecruitKimOlson

MJ Hegar, Wendy Davis consider challenging John Cornyn in 2020:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/12/mj-hegar-senate-john-cornyn-texas/

BONEHEAD ALERT! We failed to mention Sema Hernandez who has officially announced that she is running against Cornyn:
https://twitter.com/semahernandez

How Beto and Castro could run for Senate and President (the LBJ law):
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/26/texas-has-two-for-one-option-for-julian-castro-beto-orourke

63% of Texans couldn’t pass citizenship test (you can take the quiz we took here!):
http://www.kut.org/post/could-you-pass-us-citizenship-test-well-63-percent-texans-couldnt

The African American portion of the population in Austin is shrinking while our other populations are growing:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/african-americans-are-moving-to-austin-again-but-many-dont-feel-welcome_20180312075956555/1031513090

The truth about being a black woman in a liberal city:
https://medium.com/s/story/a-black-woman-in-a-liberal-city-a2447c6049f3

Organizations and individuals people can connect with if they want to support the African American community in Austin:

Six Square, Austin’s Black Cultural District:
https://www.sixsquare.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SixSquareATX/
https://twitter.com/SixSquareATX?lang=en

NAACP Austin: http://www.naacpaustin.com/
NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder: https://www.facebook.com/nelson.linder

The Austin Justice Coalition:
https://www.austinjustice.org/
https://www.facebook.com/austinjusticecoalition/
https://twitter.com/AtxJustice?lang=en
Austin Justice Coalition’s Executive Director Chas Moore: https://twitter.com/igiveyoumoore  

MEASURE Austin:
https://www.measureaustin.org/about.html
https://www.facebook.com/measureaustin/
https://twitter.com/MeasureAustin?lang=en
MEASURE Austin’s Founder Meme Styles: https://twitter.com/memeofaustin

Counter Balance: ATX:
https://www.counterbalanceatx.org/
https://www.facebook.com/counterbalanceatx/
https://twitter.com/BalanceAtx?lang=en

Fatima Mann: https://twitter.com/barefootemprss

For the other white people out there -- get the “Me and White Supremacy” workbook by Layla F. Saad to begin dismantling white supremacy in your own life. It’s 28 days of prompts to help us recognize the ways we benefit from white privilege and how it harms people of color. Once we start waking up to these inequities we can start to undo them. The workbook is free, but her work is so important and valuable! Considering donating if you can. https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/
Layla Saad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/

Jail is a terrible place to have a period:
https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2019/02/jail-california-tampons-menstruation-paula-canny-sanitary-pads/

Ava DuVernay’s “13th”
https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741

Mentor a child whose parent is incarcerated:
https://seedlingmentors.org/

“Let the people vote” for Medicaid expansion rally on Monday at the Capitol; come join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2422118514474286/

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:36:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Happy Black History Month! We explore some of the historical reasons why Austin’s African American community has been shrinking as the rest of the city grows, and we learn about ways to support our African American neighbors and friends. Plus, we embarrass ourselves trying to answer questions from the citizenship test and shake our heads at all the ways sex ed let us down.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Dr. Kazique Prince, Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Steve Adler, public education advocate, diversity equity and inclusion consultant:
https://twitter.com/drkjprince?lang=en

SH*T TO DO:

Support the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition:
https://www.texascjc.org/

Donate to TCJC through Amplify Austin:
https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/texascjc

Advocate with TCJC at the Women’s [in]Justice Day Rally:
https://www.facebook.com/events/384727915437554/
https://www.texascjc.org/provide-dignity-incarcerated-women

Educate yourself with TCJC's (new “One Size Fails All” four-part report):
https://www.texascjc.org/one-size-fails-all

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

CORRECTION
In this episode, our guest stated that the author of "Grapes of Wrath," John Steinbeck, placed a deed restriction on his property preventing people of color from owning it. A listener contacted us to say she could find no evidence of this, and we also have not been able to verify this claim and our guest also could not locate the original source. However, he did provide this information: "The data also showed disparities in two rural Northern California communities: in Chico, when Latinos did apply for such loans, they were nearly 2.5 times more likely than whites to be denied. In Salinas, they were 1.7 times more likely to be denied. The analysis compared applicants with similar incomes, loan amounts and purchasing neighborhood, among other factors" (US News).

Austin ISD adopts broad sex-ed standards that start in earlier grades:
http://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-adopts-broad-sex-ed-standards-start-lessons-earlier-grades

Ali Wong's hilarious bit on HPV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7A_1C4hY3U

Transgender Education Network of Texas Lobby Day this coming Thursday, March 7:
https://transtexas.networkforgood.com/events/10564-transgender-education-network-of-texas-lobby-day

Cornyn less popular than Cruz in Quinnipiac poll:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/431645-cornyn-less-popular-than-cruz-in-texas-poll

Recruit Kim Olson!:
https://twitter.com/RecruitKimOlson

MJ Hegar, Wendy Davis consider challenging John Cornyn in 2020:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/12/mj-hegar-senate-john-cornyn-texas/

BONEHEAD ALERT! We failed to mention Sema Hernandez who has officially announced that she is running against Cornyn:
https://twitter.com/semahernandez

How Beto and Castro could run for Senate and President (the LBJ law):
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/26/texas-has-two-for-one-option-for-julian-castro-beto-orourke

63% of Texans couldn’t pass citizenship test (you can take the quiz we took here!):
http://www.kut.org/post/could-you-pass-us-citizenship-test-well-63-percent-texans-couldnt

The African American portion of the population in Austin is shrinking while our other populations are growing:
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/african-americans-are-moving-to-austin-again-but-many-dont-feel-welcome_20180312075956555/1031513090

The truth about being a black woman in a liberal city:
https://medium.com/s/story/a-black-woman-in-a-liberal-city-a2447c6049f3

Organizations and individuals people can connect with if they want to support the African American community in Austin:

Six Square, Austin’s Black Cultural District:
https://www.sixsquare.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SixSquareATX/
https://twitter.com/SixSquareATX?lang=en

NAACP Austin: http://www.naacpaustin.com/
NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder: https://www.facebook.com/nelson.linder

The Austin Justice Coalition:
https://www.austinjustice.org/
https://www.facebook.com/austinjusticecoalition/
https://twitter.com/AtxJustice?lang=en
Austin Justice Coalition’s Executive Director Chas Moore: https://twitter.com/igiveyoumoore  

MEASURE Austin:
https://www.measureaustin.org/about.html
https://www.facebook.com/measureaustin/
https://twitter.com/MeasureAustin?lang=en
MEASURE Austin’s Founder Meme Styles: https://twitter.com/memeofaustin

Counter Balance: ATX:
https://www.counterbalanceatx.org/
https://www.facebook.com/counterbalanceatx/
https://twitter.com/BalanceAtx?lang=en

Fatima Mann: https://twitter.com/barefootemprss

For the other white people out there -- get the “Me and White Supremacy” workbook by Layla F. Saad to begin dismantling white supremacy in your own life. It’s 28 days of prompts to help us recognize the ways we benefit from white privilege and how it harms people of color. Once we start waking up to these inequities we can start to undo them. The workbook is free, but her work is so important and valuable! Considering donating if you can. https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/
Layla Saad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/

Jail is a terrible place to have a period:
https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2019/02/jail-california-tampons-menstruation-paula-canny-sanitary-pads/

Ava DuVernay’s “13th”
https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741

Mentor a child whose parent is incarcerated:
https://seedlingmentors.org/

“Let the people vote” for Medicaid expansion rally on Monday at the Capitol; come join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2422118514474286/

]]> Let’s send TxLege to sex ed | Citizenship test Cash Cab | How can we support the Black community? | To John Cornyn: Boy 'bye Rouser 00:37:05 Happy Black History Month! We explore some of the historical reasons why Austin’s African American community has been shrinking as the rest of the city grows, and we learn about ways to support our African American neighbors and friends. Plus, we embarrass ourselves trying to answer questions from the citizenship test and shake our heads at all the ways sex ed let us down. Happy Black History Month! We explore some of the historical reasons why Austin’s African American community has been shrinking as the rest of the city grows, and we learn about ways to support our African American neighbors and friends. Plus, we embarrass ourselves trying to answer questions from the citizenship test and shake our heads at all the ways sex ed let us down. sex ed, black history month, austin, texas politics, kim olson yes full 7 77303e76-f91d-47e0-b855-9f0965a50b11 John Cornyn Price is Right | Paxton Family Values | The Rainbow Connection: The lovers, the dreamers and Bri Lots of fun and games on Episode 6 of The Rabble! We play Price is Right on Senator John Cornyn’s corruption and a lighting round of Cliff Notes-Clapback: Immigration. Ken Paxton hearts cutting in line, stealing pens and his ethically questionable wife State Senator Angela Paxton. Plus, we gush over the latest beautiful thing coming out of our LGBTQIA community in Austin. We introduce our first guest co-host Briona Jenkins of Out Youth and interview immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on the “national emergency” that is the Tr*mp administration.

Thanks to our sponsor this week:
Austin School of Yoga’s 200-hour Teacher Training
Mention the Rabble podcast for $300 off at registration. Join the Austin School of Yoga team for a free class and info session at Castle Hill Fitness Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST CO-HOST:

Briona Jenkins: If Beyonce, Oprah and Michelle Obama could have a magical threesome baby, that would be Bri.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brionajenkins/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brionajenkins

Out Youth
http://www.outyouth.org/
https://instagram.com/outyouth
FB: https://www.facebook.com/OutYouth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OutYouth

New Leaders Council Austin Chapter
https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/austin
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nlc_austin
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NLCAUSTIN/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NLC_Austin

Queer For It Podcast, launching in March
https://instagram.com/queerforit

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Kate Lincoln Goldfinch, activist and immigration attorney
https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com
https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch

SH*T TO DO:

Write your Texas reps to stop HB1500, which effectively bans abortion by making
the procedure illegal after a fetal heartbeat is detected (as early as five and-a-half to six and-a-half weeks) https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/Ofvcxx2wQ0CHjgcy4S6PkQ2

Background on HB1500:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Dozens-of-Texas-lawmakers-back-anti-abortion-13618261.php?src=hp_totn&fbclid=IwAR0YXN0Kv72xsKp9r4SfaL_7t4XVG0OT-BIumOo5prB-gU2nLLj6d0kxdAI

For extra credit, follow Planned Parenthood Texas Votes:
Twitter: @PPTXVotes
Facebook: @PPTexasVotes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pptxvotes/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTION:

Kind Clinic
https://kindclinic.org/

After alleged attack on gay couple, Austin man forms 'Rainbow Patrol' to provide a sense of safety to LGBT community
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/community/after-alleged-attack-on-gay-couple-austin-man-forms-rainbow-patrol-to-provide-a-sense-of-safety-to-lgbt-community/269-07b1314d-2dac-42f1-a3e0-5cb717c7c924

Contact the Rainbow Patrol:
rainbowpatrolatx@gmail.com
512.815.2334

What is the TX Attorney General supposed to do (official office duties & responsibilities)?
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/about-office/duties-responsibilities

What does our TX Attorney General Ken Paxton actually do (gets indicted on multiple felony securities fraud charges)?
https://www.statesman.com/news/20180806/ken-paxtons-indictments-now-3-years-old-are-a-campaign-issue

Sen. Angela Paxton files bill that would allow her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, to issue exemptions from securities regulations

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/16/ken-paxton-angela-securities-regulations-texas-attorney-general-power/?fbclid=IwAR0eysV9ULfM0SqrfxbW9pSDXtVZmYWDa1lzXakgtKULjiQJohGlMGTqbDQ

Ken Paxton stealing the pen! https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2014/11/17/incoming-ag-ken-paxton-returns-another-lawyer-s-1000-pen-he-picked-up-at-courthouse-metal-detector

Mark Phariss, we see you. We’re rooting for you.
https://twitter.com/markphariss
https://www.instagram.com/MarkPharissForTexas/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkPharissforTexas

Support these organizations fighting for immigration rights:

Raices
https://www.raicestexas.org/

American Gateways
http://www.americangateways.org/

Justice for Our Neighbors
https://www.jfonaustin.org/

Catholic Charities
https://www.ccctx.org/

The Bernardo Kohler Center
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/organization.393332-Bernardo_Kohler_Center

Casa Marianella
http://www.casamarianella.org/

Kristen’s badass family separation awareness murals
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mural-on-north-lamar-grabbing-attention-for-immigration-discussion/269-595670218
https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch/photos/a.775086092618244/1908275752632600/

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:16:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ Lots of fun and games on Episode 6 of The Rabble! We play Price is Right on Senator John Cornyn’s corruption and a lighting round of Cliff Notes-Clapback: Immigration. Ken Paxton hearts cutting in line, stealing pens and his ethically questionable wife State Senator Angela Paxton. Plus, we gush over the latest beautiful thing coming out of our LGBTQIA community in Austin. We introduce our first guest co-host Briona Jenkins of Out Youth and interview immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on the “national emergency” that is the Tr*mp administration.

Thanks to our sponsor this week:
Austin School of Yoga’s 200-hour Teacher Training
Mention the Rabble podcast for $300 off at registration. Join the Austin School of Yoga team for a free class and info session at Castle Hill Fitness Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. http://www.austinschoolofyoga.com/

THIS WEEK’S GUEST CO-HOST:

Briona Jenkins: If Beyonce, Oprah and Michelle Obama could have a magical threesome baby, that would be Bri.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brionajenkins/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brionajenkins

Out Youth
http://www.outyouth.org/
https://instagram.com/outyouth
FB: https://www.facebook.com/OutYouth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OutYouth

New Leaders Council Austin Chapter
https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/austin
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nlc_austin
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NLCAUSTIN/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NLC_Austin

Queer For It Podcast, launching in March
https://instagram.com/queerforit

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Kate Lincoln Goldfinch, activist and immigration attorney
https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com
https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch

SH*T TO DO:

Write your Texas reps to stop HB1500, which effectively bans abortion by making
the procedure illegal after a fetal heartbeat is detected (as early as five and-a-half to six and-a-half weeks) https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/onlineactions/Ofvcxx2wQ0CHjgcy4S6PkQ2

Background on HB1500:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Dozens-of-Texas-lawmakers-back-anti-abortion-13618261.php?src=hp_totn&fbclid=IwAR0YXN0Kv72xsKp9r4SfaL_7t4XVG0OT-BIumOo5prB-gU2nLLj6d0kxdAI

For extra credit, follow Planned Parenthood Texas Votes:
Twitter: @PPTXVotes
Facebook: @PPTexasVotes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pptxvotes/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTION:

Kind Clinic
https://kindclinic.org/

After alleged attack on gay couple, Austin man forms 'Rainbow Patrol' to provide a sense of safety to LGBT community
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/community/after-alleged-attack-on-gay-couple-austin-man-forms-rainbow-patrol-to-provide-a-sense-of-safety-to-lgbt-community/269-07b1314d-2dac-42f1-a3e0-5cb717c7c924

Contact the Rainbow Patrol:
rainbowpatrolatx@gmail.com
512.815.2334

What is the TX Attorney General supposed to do (official office duties & responsibilities)?
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/about-office/duties-responsibilities

What does our TX Attorney General Ken Paxton actually do (gets indicted on multiple felony securities fraud charges)?
https://www.statesman.com/news/20180806/ken-paxtons-indictments-now-3-years-old-are-a-campaign-issue

Sen. Angela Paxton files bill that would allow her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, to issue exemptions from securities regulations

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/02/16/ken-paxton-angela-securities-regulations-texas-attorney-general-power/?fbclid=IwAR0eysV9ULfM0SqrfxbW9pSDXtVZmYWDa1lzXakgtKULjiQJohGlMGTqbDQ

Ken Paxton stealing the pen! https://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-politics/2014/11/17/incoming-ag-ken-paxton-returns-another-lawyer-s-1000-pen-he-picked-up-at-courthouse-metal-detector

Mark Phariss, we see you. We’re rooting for you.
https://twitter.com/markphariss
https://www.instagram.com/MarkPharissForTexas/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkPharissforTexas

Support these organizations fighting for immigration rights:

Raices
https://www.raicestexas.org/

American Gateways
http://www.americangateways.org/

Justice for Our Neighbors
https://www.jfonaustin.org/

Catholic Charities
https://www.ccctx.org/

The Bernardo Kohler Center
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/organization.393332-Bernardo_Kohler_Center

Casa Marianella
http://www.casamarianella.org/

Kristen’s badass family separation awareness murals
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mural-on-north-lamar-grabbing-attention-for-immigration-discussion/269-595670218
https://www.facebook.com/lincolngoldfinch/photos/a.775086092618244/1908275752632600/

]]> John Cornyn Price is Right | Paxton Family Values | The Rainbow Connection: The lovers, the dreamers and Bri Rouser 00:45:46 Lots of fun and games on Episode 6 of The Rabble! We play Price is Right on Senator John Cornyn’s corruption and a lighting round of Cliff Notes-Clapback: Immigration. Ken Paxton hearts cutting in line, stealing pens and his ethically questionable wife State Senator Angela Paxton. Plus, we gush over the latest beautiful thing coming out of our LGBTQIA community in Austin. We introduce our first guest co-host Briona Jenkins of Out Youth and interview immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on the “national emergency” that is the Tr*mp administration. Lots of fun and games on Episode 6 of The Rabble! We play Price is Right on Senator John Cornyn’s corruption and a lighting round of Cliff Notes-Clapback: Immigration. Ken Paxton hearts cutting in line, stealing pens and his ethically questionable wife State Senator Angela Paxton. Plus, we gush over the latest beautiful thing coming out of our LGBTQIA community in Austin. We introduce our first guest co-host Briona Jenkins of Out Youth and interview immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch on the “national emergency” that is the Tr*mp administration. rouser, kate lincoln-goldfinch, john cornyn, immigration, ken paxton, rainbow patrol, progressive, politics, activists, democrat, briona jenkins, angela paxton, the rabble, texas yes full 6 69a70b4a-d9dd-4a1c-a6f3-4eb7f3f49724 Galentine’s <3 | We ask Julie Oliver if she’s running again | We gush on TX sheroes and “Black Girl Magic” | We remember the moments that made us activists On a VERY SPECIAL Episode 5 of The Rabble, we embrace the Galentine’s reason for the season — ladies celebrating ladies. This episode is totally different than our usual format. Instead of "Political FMK" or "Did Y'all Know?" we each take a moment to interview one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. We also look back on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Annie’s List (former Cedar Park city council candidate)
https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/

Julie Oliver, former Congressional candidate
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Dedra Davis, newly elected Texas District Court 270 Judge, Harris County
https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your shero why you think she’s amazing, whether that's AOC, RGB or your own mommy. Imagine how that will feed her soul and keep her going!

COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:

Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Austin on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8pm and let's celebrate Galentine's Day!

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

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LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Background on Ashley’s family story:
https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge

Kristen’s picture of the plane ride to the first Women’s March in DC on Pantsuit Nation (it got 770 comments, OMG!):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&set=gm.1293045504126382&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Annie’s List:
https://annieslist.com/
(512) 481-8100
shellie@annieslist.com
https://twitter.com/annieslisttx
https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/
https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/

Michelle Obama’s autobiography, BECOMING:
https://becomingmichelleobama.com/

Barbara Jordan speaks at the 1992 Democratic Convention in New York, NY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4

Shirley Chisholm:
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918

Audre Lorde:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

Harris County Black Girl Magic:
http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/

OTHER THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:

Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ On a VERY SPECIAL Episode 5 of The Rabble, we embrace the Galentine’s reason for the season — ladies celebrating ladies. This episode is totally different than our usual format. Instead of "Political FMK" or "Did Y'all Know?" we each take a moment to interview one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. We also look back on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism.

THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:

Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Annie’s List (former Cedar Park city council candidate)
https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/

Julie Oliver, former Congressional candidate
https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/

Dedra Davis, newly elected Texas District Court 270 Judge, Harris County
https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/

SH*T TO DO:

Tell your shero why you think she’s amazing, whether that's AOC, RGB or your own mommy. Imagine how that will feed her soul and keep her going!

COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:

Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Austin on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8pm and let's celebrate Galentine's Day!

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Background on Ashley’s family story:
https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge

Kristen’s picture of the plane ride to the first Women’s March in DC on Pantsuit Nation (it got 770 comments, OMG!):
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&set=gm.1293045504126382&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Annie’s List:
https://annieslist.com/
(512) 481-8100
shellie@annieslist.com
https://twitter.com/annieslisttx
https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/
https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/

Michelle Obama’s autobiography, BECOMING:
https://becomingmichelleobama.com/

Barbara Jordan speaks at the 1992 Democratic Convention in New York, NY:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4

Shirley Chisholm:
https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918

Audre Lorde:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde

Harris County Black Girl Magic:
http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/

OTHER THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:

Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/

]]> Galentine’s <3 | We ask Julie Oliver if she’s running again | We gush on TX sheroes and “Black Girl Magic” | We remember the moments that made us activists Rouser 01:04:39 On a VERY SPECIAL Episode 5 of The Rabble, we embrace the Galentine’s reason for the season — ladies celebrating ladies. This episode is totally different than our usual format. Instead of "Political FMK" or "Did Y'all Know?" we each take a moment to interview one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. We also look back on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism. On a VERY SPECIAL Episode 5 of The Rabble, we embrace the Galentine’s reason for the season — ladies celebrating ladies. This episode is totally different than our usual format. Instead of "Political FMK" or "Did Y'all Know?" we each take a moment to interview one of our Texas lady heroes and learn more about their story. We also look back on the turning points in our own lives that inspired us to activism. texas sheroes, galentine's, texas activists, the rabble, black girl magic, julie oliver, dedra davis, rouser, texas politics, shellie hayes-mcmahon yes full 5 9b7dd5c9-8495-46ed-9ecf-3ccf2c74c69b We are hot for the Texas Tribune | And Medicaid expansion | And gun reform | But super cold on Ken Paxton On Episode 4 of The Rabble, we rage against the Republican anti-health care machine in Texas. Plus, we fangirl to the max over the Texas Tribune’s reporting on the manufactured “voter fraud” “crisis” in Texas. We also try to figure out how we can support survivors of domestic abuse, how we can prevent gun violence, and all the other ways we can reach max bleeding-heart-liberal status over the course of 39 minutes.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Krista del Gallo, Policy Manager for the Texas Council on Family Violence
https://tcfv.org/

SH*T TO DO:

Send a postcard online in support of family violence survivors. It IS SO EASY. You can do it even if your millennial burnout prevents you from physically going to a post office:
https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/

COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:

Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Austin on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8pm and let's celebrate Galentine's Day!

In addition to delicious "night brunch" foods like sweet potato pancakes and breakfast sammies, we have a ton of fun stuff in store. Did someone say "custom airbrushed BFF shirts and hats"??! Yuuuup. That's a thing that will be happening live.

And Feminist will help us write postcards to sheroes (whether they be AOC, RBG or your own mommy). Plus, meet badass ladies who are running for office, and make a friendship bracelet to raise money for the Girls Empowerment Network.

Rouser will also give you some tips on how to get more involved... because the future is only female if we make it so.

You don't have to be a gal to attend (but you do have to be pro-gal).

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

HB 1100 would allow liquor sales on Sundays:
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/31/liquor-sales-on-sundays-would-be-legalized-under.html

Become a Texas Tribune member right this second. SRSLY DO IT.:
https://bit.ly/2DgQHWj

All of Alexa Ura’s kick-ass motha-f’in reporting on this BS “voter fraud” “scandal” that the Texas AG and Secretary of State fabricated in one handy link:
https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-voter-registration/

Alexa Ura (Texas Trib reporter)’s Twitter feed (it’s golden, go follow):
https://twitter.com/alexazura

League of Women Voters of TX holding it down:
https://twitter.com/LWVTexas/status/1090666271098712067

Houston police officers shot:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/us/houston-police-officers-shot/index.html

Acevedo pushes elected officials for gun reform:
https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Chief-Art-Acevedo-pushes-elected-officials-for-13570809.php

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

Amazon Smile (choose “Texas Gun Sense” as the recipient and a portion of your purchase will benefit gun reform efforts):
https://smile.amazon.com/

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez’s most recent sensible gun violence prevention bills, below. (NOTE FROM BECKY: I misrepresented what one of the bills was about. Though I talked mostly about safe storage in the home, the actual bill that Rep. Rodriguez filed has to do with storage of a firearm belonging to a person who has committed domestic violence or is under a restraining order (HB 1208). However, a bill filed by Rep. Judith Zaffirini (SB 61) would provide some financial incentive for firearm safety and education: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB61:

HB 1207 Mandatory reporting loss or theft of a firearm:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1207&fbclid=IwAR2O8YiBzKNKGglmvIaEHzFyFElonIGAJeeAdHxgWFNtuPXBl3uEkhyW2ME

HB 1208 Storage of a firearm surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate’s order as a result of family violence, sexual assault, and more:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1208&fbclid=IwAR2kAT9U_xZWQdj6EaRGzrIka7R5vTKwlpDCisZmo8eQt8WTVzzxnWROr3I

HB 1209 The right to vacate a lease following the occurrence of family violence:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1209&fbclid=IwAR2R2jPq_HBRe6C5z6ds9lvsMbXio2kN8-MQS7_b7htC-umh3nKhrq5NDh8

GoFundMe is the de facto health care insurance for too many Americans:
http://time.com/5516037/gofundme-medical-bills-one-third-ceo/

Texas’ Uninsured Rate for Kids, Highest in the Country, Increased for the First Time in Years:
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-uninsured-rate-for-kids-highest-in-the-country-increased-for-the-first-time-in-years/

Texas Still Hasn’t Expanded Medicaid. That’s Leaving a Gap in Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/17/what-medicaid-coverage-gap-means-texans-without-health-insurance/

Ken Paxton Wants to Eliminate the ACA’s Pre-Existing Coverage Protections:
https://www.texasobserver.org/pre-existing-conditions-paxton-aca-trump-lawsuit/

Ken Paxton steals a pen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKX1Y5NwZZM

From the Cover Texas Now coalition… key bills that would expand health coverage this legislative session:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/1/29/key-health-coverage-bills-at-the-texas-lege

Tell your state legislators that you support health care coverage expansion!:
https://sparkaction.org/act/texans-need-health-insurance

SB 269 - Providing financial protection for victims of domestic abuse:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002691B&QueryText=%22sb+269%22&DocType=B

The new Gillette ad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0

Guy Gets Hilariously Trolled After Throwing Gillette Razor Down the Toilet:
https://twentytwowords.com/guy-gets-hilariously-trolled-throwing-gillette-razor-toilet/

Texas Council on Family Violence - statistics, policy priorities and more:
https://capitoldaytexas.org/our-issues/

“Keep Texas Safe from Sexual Assault and Family Violence” Advocacy Day info for Valentine’s Day:
https://capitoldaytexas.org/

Send a postcard in support of family violence survivors; it IS SO EASY:
https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/

“Miracle on 34th Street” letters to Santa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2YgjSA8Dg

SB 234 Would allow domestic abuse survivors to lawfully terminate their lease:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002341B&QueryText=%22sb+234%22&DocType=B

Create an account to track bills in the Texas legislature:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/

]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ On Episode 4 of The Rabble, we rage against the Republican anti-health care machine in Texas. Plus, we fangirl to the max over the Texas Tribune’s reporting on the manufactured “voter fraud” “crisis” in Texas. We also try to figure out how we can support survivors of domestic abuse, how we can prevent gun violence, and all the other ways we can reach max bleeding-heart-liberal status over the course of 39 minutes.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Krista del Gallo, Policy Manager for the Texas Council on Family Violence
https://tcfv.org/

SH*T TO DO:

Send a postcard online in support of family violence survivors. It IS SO EASY. You can do it even if your millennial burnout prevents you from physically going to a post office:
https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/

COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:

Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails in Austin on Wednesday, February 13 from 6-8pm and let's celebrate Galentine's Day!

In addition to delicious "night brunch" foods like sweet potato pancakes and breakfast sammies, we have a ton of fun stuff in store. Did someone say "custom airbrushed BFF shirts and hats"??! Yuuuup. That's a thing that will be happening live.

And Feminist will help us write postcards to sheroes (whether they be AOC, RBG or your own mommy). Plus, meet badass ladies who are running for office, and make a friendship bracelet to raise money for the Girls Empowerment Network.

Rouser will also give you some tips on how to get more involved... because the future is only female if we make it so.

You don't have to be a gal to attend (but you do have to be pro-gal).

Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

HB 1100 would allow liquor sales on Sundays:
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/31/liquor-sales-on-sundays-would-be-legalized-under.html

Become a Texas Tribune member right this second. SRSLY DO IT.:
https://bit.ly/2DgQHWj

All of Alexa Ura’s kick-ass motha-f’in reporting on this BS “voter fraud” “scandal” that the Texas AG and Secretary of State fabricated in one handy link:
https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-voter-registration/

Alexa Ura (Texas Trib reporter)’s Twitter feed (it’s golden, go follow):
https://twitter.com/alexazura

League of Women Voters of TX holding it down:
https://twitter.com/LWVTexas/status/1090666271098712067

Houston police officers shot:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/us/houston-police-officers-shot/index.html

Acevedo pushes elected officials for gun reform:
https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Chief-Art-Acevedo-pushes-elected-officials-for-13570809.php

Texas Gun Sense:
https://www.txgunsense.org/

Amazon Smile (choose “Texas Gun Sense” as the recipient and a portion of your purchase will benefit gun reform efforts):
https://smile.amazon.com/

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez’s most recent sensible gun violence prevention bills, below. (NOTE FROM BECKY: I misrepresented what one of the bills was about. Though I talked mostly about safe storage in the home, the actual bill that Rep. Rodriguez filed has to do with storage of a firearm belonging to a person who has committed domestic violence or is under a restraining order (HB 1208). However, a bill filed by Rep. Judith Zaffirini (SB 61) would provide some financial incentive for firearm safety and education: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB61:

HB 1207 Mandatory reporting loss or theft of a firearm:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1207&fbclid=IwAR2O8YiBzKNKGglmvIaEHzFyFElonIGAJeeAdHxgWFNtuPXBl3uEkhyW2ME

HB 1208 Storage of a firearm surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate’s order as a result of family violence, sexual assault, and more:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1208&fbclid=IwAR2kAT9U_xZWQdj6EaRGzrIka7R5vTKwlpDCisZmo8eQt8WTVzzxnWROr3I

HB 1209 The right to vacate a lease following the occurrence of family violence:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1209&fbclid=IwAR2R2jPq_HBRe6C5z6ds9lvsMbXio2kN8-MQS7_b7htC-umh3nKhrq5NDh8

GoFundMe is the de facto health care insurance for too many Americans:
http://time.com/5516037/gofundme-medical-bills-one-third-ceo/

Texas’ Uninsured Rate for Kids, Highest in the Country, Increased for the First Time in Years:
https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-uninsured-rate-for-kids-highest-in-the-country-increased-for-the-first-time-in-years/

Texas Still Hasn’t Expanded Medicaid. That’s Leaving a Gap in Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands:
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/17/what-medicaid-coverage-gap-means-texans-without-health-insurance/

Ken Paxton Wants to Eliminate the ACA’s Pre-Existing Coverage Protections:
https://www.texasobserver.org/pre-existing-conditions-paxton-aca-trump-lawsuit/

Ken Paxton steals a pen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKX1Y5NwZZM

From the Cover Texas Now coalition… key bills that would expand health coverage this legislative session:
https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/1/29/key-health-coverage-bills-at-the-texas-lege

Tell your state legislators that you support health care coverage expansion!:
https://sparkaction.org/act/texans-need-health-insurance

SB 269 - Providing financial protection for victims of domestic abuse:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002691B&QueryText=%22sb+269%22&DocType=B

The new Gillette ad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0

Guy Gets Hilariously Trolled After Throwing Gillette Razor Down the Toilet:
https://twentytwowords.com/guy-gets-hilariously-trolled-throwing-gillette-razor-toilet/

Texas Council on Family Violence - statistics, policy priorities and more:
https://capitoldaytexas.org/our-issues/

“Keep Texas Safe from Sexual Assault and Family Violence” Advocacy Day info for Valentine’s Day:
https://capitoldaytexas.org/

Send a postcard in support of family violence survivors; it IS SO EASY:
https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/

“Miracle on 34th Street” letters to Santa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2YgjSA8Dg

SB 234 Would allow domestic abuse survivors to lawfully terminate their lease:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002341B&QueryText=%22sb+234%22&DocType=B

Create an account to track bills in the Texas legislature:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/

]]> We are hot for the Texas Tribune | And Medicaid expansion | And gun reform | But super cold on Ken Paxton Rouser 00:39:14 On Episode 4 of The Rabble, we rage against the Republican anti-health care machine in Texas. Plus, we fangirl to the max over the Texas Tribune’s reporting on the manufactured “voter fraud” “crisis” in Texas. We also try to figure out how we can support survivors of domestic abuse, how we can prevent gun violence, and all the other ways we can reach max bleeding-heart-liberal status over the course of 39 minutes. On Episode 4 of The Rabble, we rage against the Republican anti-health care machine in Texas. Plus, we fangirl to the max over the Texas Tribune’s reporting on the manufactured “voter fraud” “crisis” in Texas. We also try to figure out how we can support survivors of domestic abuse, how we can prevent gun violence, and all the other ways we can reach max bleeding-heart-liberal status over the course of 39 minutes. survivors, austin, texas democrats, texas activism, ken paxton, progressive activists, txlege, politics, tcfv, texas tribune, texas, domestic violence yes full 4 7dfa924c-599c-4bac-a756-167daae76708 Dem presidential nomination Hunger Games | We hate on hate crimes | Can you pass my bills, can you pass my telephone bills On Episode 3 of The Rabble, we explore our love-hate relationship with The Hunger Games-like presidential primary process. The shutdown was called off shortly after we recorded, but we discuss some shocking ways government workers were affected (and probably will be again in two weeks when the zombie of the shutdown comes back from the dead). Plus, we look at actions we can take to support the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. This week’s guest is long-time TX lege staffer and “Over the Lege” comedy show creator Stephanie Chiarello, who teaches us all about the bills and the bees (AKA where TX laws come from).

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Stephanie Chiarello, longtime TX legislative staffer and creator of political comedy show “Over the Lege”

https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

SH*T TO DO:

Create an account on the Texas Legislature Online site and set up “alerts” to follow bills related to issues you care about:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

How to track bills using the TLO site:
http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/

Follow @txlegebills on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TXLegeBills

Follow #TXlege on Twitter and Instagram

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

How agencies like the FBI are affected by the shutdown:
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/fbi-shutdown-report-1119526

Shutdowns reveal income inequality in government service:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/the-shutdown-is-hurting-some-federal-workers/index.html

Where to donate resources for workers affected by the shutdown:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/
http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/

Find your local Indivisible group:
https://indivisible.org/

Senator John Cornyn’s district offices:
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=17288&office=16865

Senator Ted Cruz’s district offices:
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=44949&office=24898

“Stop Stupidity” Act to end government shutdowns:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/426459-senate-dem-introduces-stop-stupidity-act-to-end-government-shutdowns

Who is running for president so far?
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/28/18187024/2020-us-presidential-election-who-is-running-democratic-primary

The Hunger Games (if you just emerged from a bunker):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games

Austin police looking for men suspected of brutally beating gay couple:
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/austin-police-looking-men-suspected-brutally-beating-gay-couple-n961616

Where to find information on joining a City of Austin board or commission (such as the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Board):
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/more-about-boards-and-commissions

What the Supreme Court’s transgender military ban means for trans people who want to serve:
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/24/18195975/trump-trans-military-ban-supreme-court-decision

“I fought for your right to hate me”:
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/11/09/this-veterans-selfie-sends-a-pretty-powerful-message/

Texas Democrats line up pro-LGBT bills:
https://outinsa.com/texas-democrats-line-up-pro-lgbt-bills-as-state-legislature-opening-day-arrives/

Rep. Joe Moody in his Biggie tie:
https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/photos/a.950382661830330/1033109386890990/?type=3&theater

Stats on bills passed in TX lege:
https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/billStatistics.cfm

"Over the Lege" political comedy show:
https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

Texas legislature online website:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

How to track bills using the TLO site:
http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/

A great tool to see how a bill becomes a law; make sure to allow Adobe Flash to work (you click on each square and it gives more information) https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw

Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking:
http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&clip_id=9606.
(It's at 3hrs 32 minutes in; amendment 27 is the amendment prohibiting smoking, her amendment is 28 saying no alcohol, etc.)

The bill that gives tax exemptions to feminine hygiene products for a limited period (bahahaha):
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB232

Hot air balloon hunting law:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB3535

Major bills from the last legislative session:
https://apps.texastribune.org/85th-texas-legislature-major-bills/

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:35:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ On Episode 3 of The Rabble, we explore our love-hate relationship with The Hunger Games-like presidential primary process. The shutdown was called off shortly after we recorded, but we discuss some shocking ways government workers were affected (and probably will be again in two weeks when the zombie of the shutdown comes back from the dead). Plus, we look at actions we can take to support the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. This week’s guest is long-time TX lege staffer and “Over the Lege” comedy show creator Stephanie Chiarello, who teaches us all about the bills and the bees (AKA where TX laws come from).

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Stephanie Chiarello, longtime TX legislative staffer and creator of political comedy show “Over the Lege”

https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

SH*T TO DO:

Create an account on the Texas Legislature Online site and set up “alerts” to follow bills related to issues you care about:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

How to track bills using the TLO site:
http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/

Follow @txlegebills on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TXLegeBills

Follow #TXlege on Twitter and Instagram

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

How agencies like the FBI are affected by the shutdown:
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/fbi-shutdown-report-1119526

Shutdowns reveal income inequality in government service:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/the-shutdown-is-hurting-some-federal-workers/index.html

Where to donate resources for workers affected by the shutdown:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/
http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/

Find your local Indivisible group:
https://indivisible.org/

Senator John Cornyn’s district offices:
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=17288&office=16865

Senator Ted Cruz’s district offices:
https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=44949&office=24898

“Stop Stupidity” Act to end government shutdowns:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/426459-senate-dem-introduces-stop-stupidity-act-to-end-government-shutdowns

Who is running for president so far?
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/28/18187024/2020-us-presidential-election-who-is-running-democratic-primary

The Hunger Games (if you just emerged from a bunker):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games

Austin police looking for men suspected of brutally beating gay couple:
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/austin-police-looking-men-suspected-brutally-beating-gay-couple-n961616

Where to find information on joining a City of Austin board or commission (such as the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Board):
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/more-about-boards-and-commissions

What the Supreme Court’s transgender military ban means for trans people who want to serve:
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/24/18195975/trump-trans-military-ban-supreme-court-decision

“I fought for your right to hate me”:
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/11/09/this-veterans-selfie-sends-a-pretty-powerful-message/

Texas Democrats line up pro-LGBT bills:
https://outinsa.com/texas-democrats-line-up-pro-lgbt-bills-as-state-legislature-opening-day-arrives/

Rep. Joe Moody in his Biggie tie:
https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/photos/a.950382661830330/1033109386890990/?type=3&theater

Stats on bills passed in TX lege:
https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/billStatistics.cfm

"Over the Lege" political comedy show:
https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/

Texas legislature online website:
https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx

How to track bills using the TLO site:
http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/

A great tool to see how a bill becomes a law; make sure to allow Adobe Flash to work (you click on each square and it gives more information) https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw

Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking:
http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&clip_id=9606.
(It's at 3hrs 32 minutes in; amendment 27 is the amendment prohibiting smoking, her amendment is 28 saying no alcohol, etc.)

The bill that gives tax exemptions to feminine hygiene products for a limited period (bahahaha):
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB232

Hot air balloon hunting law:
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=HB3535

Major bills from the last legislative session:
https://apps.texastribune.org/85th-texas-legislature-major-bills/

]]> Dem presidential nomination Hunger Games | We hate on hate crimes | Can you pass my bills, can you pass my telephone bills Rouser 00:57:28 On Episode 3 of The Rabble, we explore our love-hate relationship with The Hunger Games-like presidential primary process. The shutdown was called off shortly after we recorded, but we discuss some shocking ways government workers were affected (and probably will be again in two weeks when the zombie of the shutdown comes back from the dead). Plus, we look at actions we can take to support the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. This week’s guest is long-time TX lege staffer and “Over the Lege” comedy show creator Stephanie Chiarello, who teaches us all about the bills and the bees (AKA where TX laws come from). On Episode 3 of The Rabble, we explore our love-hate relationship with The Hunger Games-like presidential primary process. The shutdown was called off shortly after we recorded, but we discuss some shocking ways government workers were affected (and probably will be again in two weeks when the zombie of the shutdown comes back from the dead). Plus, we look at actions we can take to support the LGBTQ+ community in Texas. This week’s guest is long-time TX lege staffer and “Over the Lege” comedy show creator Stephanie Chiarello, who teaches us all about the bills and the bees (AKA where TX laws come from). txlege, austin, progressive activists, lgbt, texas activism, politics, texas democrats, texas yes full 3 0a75d0e5-6b99-4a92-9329-d10ccfa56a2d Cardi B may be smarter than POTUS | We're not crying; you're crying | The Internets giveth and the Internets taketh away our ability to vote In Episode 2 of The Rabble, we laugh, we cry, and we might just twerk a little. We go all heart-eyes for Cardi B and a bunch of other rabble-rousers, and we learn a little about a new bill that would have completely changed the life of someone close to Becky if it had already been passed several years ago. Plus, we talk to Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas to find out why we can do everything in life on the Internets EXCEPT register to vote... and what we can do to change that.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas

SH*T TO DO:

Link to look up your representatives using the Common Cause tool:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

Join in the Common Cause Texas online voter registration efforts:
https://www.commoncause.org/texas/our-work/expand-voting-rights-election-integrity/online-voter-registration/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s awesome Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/ocasio2018/

Joanna Cattanach’s Medium post about deciding to run for office again:
https://medium.com/@joannacattanach/nevertheless-she-persisted-in-blue-suede-heels-cd3283ec0e64

Joanna Cattanach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoannaForTexas/

Terry Meza’s story:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2018/11/12/terry-meza-defeats-incumbent-rodney-anderson/

Terry Meza on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryforTexas/

More about the bill filed by Judith Zaffrini to help domestic abuse survivors escape financial abuse:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/14/texas-bill-domestic-abuser-victims-financial-debt/

TX Lege bill tracker website:
https://capitol.texas.gov/billlookup/billnumber.aspx

Cardi B Instagram video on the government shutdown:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BstmkvDFGAm/

The latest on the government shutdown:
https://www.vox.com/2019/1/22/18192810/government-shutdown-update-trump-pelosi-mcconnell

Chip Roy is a jerk and votes against backpay for federal workers affected by the government shutdown:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/424942-the-7-republicans-who-voted-against-back-pay-for-furloughed-government-workers

Why can’t Texans register to vote online?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Why-can-t-Texans-register-to-vote-online-12920691.php

Join in the Common Cause Texas online voter registration efforts:
https://www.commoncause.org/texas/our-work/expand-voting-rights-election-integrity/online-voter-registration/

Join the Common Cause "Rabble Rousers":
http://bit.ly/TXRabbleRousers

Link to Supreme Court Haikus on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SupremeHaiku

Great video explainer on the Citizens United decision:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5kHACjrdEY&vl=en

Link to look up your representatives using the Common Cause tool:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

Link to Resistbot:
https://resist.bot/

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:55:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In Episode 2 of The Rabble, we laugh, we cry, and we might just twerk a little. We go all heart-eyes for Cardi B and a bunch of other rabble-rousers, and we learn a little about a new bill that would have completely changed the life of someone close to Becky if it had already been passed several years ago. Plus, we talk to Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas to find out why we can do everything in life on the Internets EXCEPT register to vote... and what we can do to change that.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST:

Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas

SH*T TO DO:

Link to look up your representatives using the Common Cause tool:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

Join in the Common Cause Texas online voter registration efforts:
https://www.commoncause.org/texas/our-work/expand-voting-rights-election-integrity/online-voter-registration/

FOLLOW ROUSER:

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/
  • Friday newsletter T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s awesome Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/ocasio2018/

Joanna Cattanach’s Medium post about deciding to run for office again:
https://medium.com/@joannacattanach/nevertheless-she-persisted-in-blue-suede-heels-cd3283ec0e64

Joanna Cattanach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoannaForTexas/

Terry Meza’s story:
https://www.reformaustin.org/2018/11/12/terry-meza-defeats-incumbent-rodney-anderson/

Terry Meza on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryforTexas/

More about the bill filed by Judith Zaffrini to help domestic abuse survivors escape financial abuse:
https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/14/texas-bill-domestic-abuser-victims-financial-debt/

TX Lege bill tracker website:
https://capitol.texas.gov/billlookup/billnumber.aspx

Cardi B Instagram video on the government shutdown:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BstmkvDFGAm/

The latest on the government shutdown:
https://www.vox.com/2019/1/22/18192810/government-shutdown-update-trump-pelosi-mcconnell

Chip Roy is a jerk and votes against backpay for federal workers affected by the government shutdown:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/424942-the-7-republicans-who-voted-against-back-pay-for-furloughed-government-workers

Why can’t Texans register to vote online?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Why-can-t-Texans-register-to-vote-online-12920691.php

Join in the Common Cause Texas online voter registration efforts:
https://www.commoncause.org/texas/our-work/expand-voting-rights-election-integrity/online-voter-registration/

Join the Common Cause "Rabble Rousers":
http://bit.ly/TXRabbleRousers

Link to Supreme Court Haikus on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SupremeHaiku

Great video explainer on the Citizens United decision:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5kHACjrdEY&vl=en

Link to look up your representatives using the Common Cause tool:
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

Link to Resistbot:
https://resist.bot/

]]> Cardi B may be smarter than POTUS | We're not crying; you're crying | The Internets giveth and the Internets taketh away our ability to vote Rouser 00:38:25 In Episode 2 of The Rabble, we laugh, we cry, and we might just twerk a little. We go all heart-eyes for Cardi B and a bunch of other rabble-rousers, and we learn a little about a new bill that would have completely changed the life of someone close to Becky if it had already been passed several years ago. Plus, we talk to Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas to find out why we can do everything in life on the Internets EXCEPT register to vote... and what we can do to change that. In Episode 2 of The Rabble, we laugh, we cry, and we might just twerk a little. We go all heart-eyes for Cardi B and a bunch of other rabble-rousers, and we learn a little about a new bill that would have completely changed the life of someone close to Becky if it had already been passed several years ago. Plus, we talk to Amanda Gnaedinger from Common Cause Texas to find out why we can do everything in life on the Internets EXCEPT register to vote... and what we can do to change that. online voter registration, common cause, cardi b, government shutdown, politics, terry meza, women, joanna cattanach, texas, judith zaffrini yes full 2 be25b2d7-870d-4979-a059-70f54d367a9c Women are winning with Kim Olson | Beto supporters are BAE | The Wall needs to die In the very first episode of THE RABBLE podcast from Rouser, we take an optimistic look ahead at what 2019 holds for Texas politics. Special guest Kim Olson, Col. USAF ret. joins us to talk about all the gains Democratic women made in Texas and the future of female leadership. Plus, we ask her if she plans to run for office again…!

Hear our political Fck, Marry, Kill picks for 2019 (spoiler: the name Beto gets mentioned but not in the way you might think), plus we give you some easy Sht To Do to up your cred as a progressive activist. Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn are your hosts.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST: KIM OLSON

https://www.facebook.com/KimOlsonTX/
Read her autobiography:
https://www.amazon.com/Iraq-Back-Inside-War-Peace/dp/1591145279

SH*T TO DO

  • Find your reps at www.Commoncause.org * https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
  • Find your Austin City Councilor * http://www.austintexas.gov/government

FOLLOW ROUSER

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

SPONSOR: LETTUCE

Visit https://lettuce.fm/ and use code THERABBLE for $15 off your first order.

LINKS MENTIONED

Some perspective on "the bathroom bill" of the 2017 TX lege session vs the 2019 session focus from the always excellent Texas Observer:

  • https://www.texasobserver.org/the-texas-gop-may-actually-get-serious-about-real-problems-during-this-legislature/

The "here's what it will look like if trans-people aren't allowed to use the right bathroom" story and photos we mentioned:

  • https://www.upworthy.com/heres-what-itll-look-like-if-trans-people-arent-allowed-to-use-the-right-bathroom

The Economic Case for Immigration:

  • https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/in-defense-of-immigrants-heres-why-america-needs-them-now-more-than-ever/
  • https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-04-24/low-skilled-immigrants-drive-the-american-economy
  • https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/business/economy/immigrants-skills-economy-jobs.html
  • https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/apr/09/get-more-migrant-workers-to-offset-strain-of-ageing-population-warns-imf
  • https://slate.com/business/2017/08/the-raise-act-would-cut-off-the-young-immigrants-our-aging-workforce-needs.html

Forbes Article About Where “The Wall” Came From:

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2019/01/04/where-the-idea-for-donald-trumps-wall-came-from/

Book - Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising

  • https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Bargain-Bannon-Nationalist-Uprising-ebook/dp/B0728KHFD5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1546375080&sr=8-1

Statistics on generational attitudes toward immigrants:

Democratic women lead biggest shift in Texas House since 2010 midterms

  • https://www.texastribune.org/2018/11/06/texas-midterm-election-results-texas-house-races/

Parks and Rec Calzone Reference GIF:

  • https://giphy.com/gifs/parks-and-recreation-leslie-knope-ben-wyatt-4d80QA6qagBNK

Texas House votes to strengthen sexual harassment investigations:

  • https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/09/texas-house-sexual-harassment-investigations/

Parks and Rec Sexting Reference GIF:

  • https://gph.is/2QKHNFc

Alex Jones Foil Hat GIF:

  • https://giphy.com/gifs/conspiracy-claim-theorist-svb8tKSIpGfHq

Alex Jones As Bon Iver:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWd6XgBVIcg

A FEW TX LEGISLATOR SOCIALS WE LOVE:

  • Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Councilor, District 6. https://twitter.com/JimmyFlannigan * https://facebook.com/FlanniganForAustin/
  • Erin Zweiner, TX House Rep, District 45: https://instagram.com/erinforyall
  • Victoria Neave: TX House Rep, District 107: https://instagram.com/victoria4texas
  • Donna Howard, TX House Rep, District 48: https://instagram.com/teamhowardtx
  • Ina Minjarez, TX House Rep, District 124: https://instagram.com/vote4ina
]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:51:00 +0000 becky@rousertx.com (Rouser) https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/ In the very first episode of THE RABBLE podcast from Rouser, we take an optimistic look ahead at what 2019 holds for Texas politics. Special guest Kim Olson, Col. USAF ret. joins us to talk about all the gains Democratic women made in Texas and the future of female leadership. Plus, we ask her if she plans to run for office again…!

Hear our political Fck, Marry, Kill picks for 2019 (spoiler: the name Beto gets mentioned but not in the way you might think), plus we give you some easy Sht To Do to up your cred as a progressive activist. Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn are your hosts.

THIS WEEK’S GUEST: KIM OLSON

https://www.facebook.com/KimOlsonTX/
Read her autobiography:
https://www.amazon.com/Iraq-Back-Inside-War-Peace/dp/1591145279

SH*T TO DO

  • Find your reps at www.Commoncause.org * https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
  • Find your Austin City Councilor * http://www.austintexas.gov/government

FOLLOW ROUSER

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/

SPONSOR: LETTUCE

Visit https://lettuce.fm/ and use code THERABBLE for $15 off your first order.

LINKS MENTIONED

Some perspective on "the bathroom bill" of the 2017 TX lege session vs the 2019 session focus from the always excellent Texas Observer:

  • https://www.texasobserver.org/the-texas-gop-may-actually-get-serious-about-real-problems-during-this-legislature/

The "here's what it will look like if trans-people aren't allowed to use the right bathroom" story and photos we mentioned:

  • https://www.upworthy.com/heres-what-itll-look-like-if-trans-people-arent-allowed-to-use-the-right-bathroom

The Economic Case for Immigration:

  • https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/in-defense-of-immigrants-heres-why-america-needs-them-now-more-than-ever/
  • https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-04-24/low-skilled-immigrants-drive-the-american-economy
  • https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/business/economy/immigrants-skills-economy-jobs.html
  • https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/apr/09/get-more-migrant-workers-to-offset-strain-of-ageing-population-warns-imf
  • https://slate.com/business/2017/08/the-raise-act-would-cut-off-the-young-immigrants-our-aging-workforce-needs.html

Forbes Article About Where “The Wall” Came From:

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2019/01/04/where-the-idea-for-donald-trumps-wall-came-from/

Book - Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising

  • https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Bargain-Bannon-Nationalist-Uprising-ebook/dp/B0728KHFD5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1546375080&sr=8-1

Statistics on generational attitudes toward immigrants:

Democratic women lead biggest shift in Texas House since 2010 midterms

  • https://www.texastribune.org/2018/11/06/texas-midterm-election-results-texas-house-races/

Parks and Rec Calzone Reference GIF:

  • https://giphy.com/gifs/parks-and-recreation-leslie-knope-ben-wyatt-4d80QA6qagBNK

Texas House votes to strengthen sexual harassment investigations:

  • https://www.texastribune.org/2019/01/09/texas-house-sexual-harassment-investigations/

Parks and Rec Sexting Reference GIF:

  • https://gph.is/2QKHNFc

Alex Jones Foil Hat GIF:

  • https://giphy.com/gifs/conspiracy-claim-theorist-svb8tKSIpGfHq

Alex Jones As Bon Iver:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWd6XgBVIcg

A FEW TX LEGISLATOR SOCIALS WE LOVE:

  • Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Councilor, District 6. https://twitter.com/JimmyFlannigan * https://facebook.com/FlanniganForAustin/
  • Erin Zweiner, TX House Rep, District 45: https://instagram.com/erinforyall
  • Victoria Neave: TX House Rep, District 107: https://instagram.com/victoria4texas
  • Donna Howard, TX House Rep, District 48: https://instagram.com/teamhowardtx
  • Ina Minjarez, TX House Rep, District 124: https://instagram.com/vote4ina
]]> Women are winning with Kim Olson | Beto supporters are BAE | The Wall needs to die Rouser 00:46:27 In the very first episode of THE RABBLE podcast from Rouser, we take an optimistic look ahead at what 2019 holds for Texas politics. Special guest Kim Olson, Col. USAF ret. joins us to talk about all the gains Democratic women made in Texas and the future of female leadership. Plus, we ask her if she plans to run for office again…! Hear our political F*ck, Marry, Kill picks for 2019 (spoiler: the name Beto gets mentioned but not in the way you might think), plus we give you some easy Sh*t To Do to up your cred as a progressive activist. Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn are your hosts. In the very first episode of THE RABBLE podcast from Rouser, we take an optimistic look ahead at what 2019 holds for Texas politics. Special guest Kim Olson, Col. USAF ret. joins us to talk about all the gains Democratic women made in Texas and the future of female leadership. Plus, we ask her if she plans to run for office again…! Hear our political F*ck, Marry, Kill picks for 2019 (spoiler: the name Beto gets mentioned but not in the way you might think), plus we give you some easy Sh*t To Do to up your cred as a progressive activist. Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn are your hosts. trump, women win, texas legislature, kim olson, the wall, beto, texas house, political fmk, blue texas, erin zweiner, progressive, politics, txlege, democrat, texas yes full 1