Mike Kanin

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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/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/

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: <a href="http://mollyawards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mollyawards.com/</a><h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul><h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2>Please join us at the Molly Awards THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at 6:30pm! - <a href="http://mollyawards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mollyawards.com</a> If you want the FULL rundown of how the Texas legislature works, listen to this episode: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2021/1/13/how-bills-get-passed-or-dont-in-the-texas-legislature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/the-rabble-pod/2021/1/13/how-bills-get-passed-or-dont-in-the-texas-legislature</a> Take easy action to push for Medicaid expansion in Texas here: <a href="https://sickofittx.com/medicaid-hearings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sickofittx.com/medicaid-hearings/</a> From the Texas Observer: <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/midwife-west-texas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is a link </a>to Sophie Novack's incredible portrayal of reproductive health care in West Texas. And <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/covid-19-racial-disparities-texas-legislature/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here's a link</a> to Sophie Novack and Michael Barajas reminding us that Texas used to have an office dedicated to analyzing disparate health outcomes. <a href="https://twitter.com/SophieNovack/status/1251229168983031808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">And *here* is a link</a> 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: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17956783732386320/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17956783732386320/</a> Rep James Talarico POOing on the bill that tried to prevent teachers from being able to discuss white supremacy in Texas schools: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPb6vf8JDUQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPb6vf8JDUQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link</a> Find Diana Gómez here: <a href="https://twitter.com/missgomez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/missgomez</a> Find Progress Texas here: <a href="https://progresstexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://progresstexas.org/</a> Find Mike Kanin here: <a href="https://twitter.com/MKanin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MKanin</a> Find the Texas Observer here:  <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/</a>

We play "Spin the Bottle" with the 87th Texas legislature (& Diana Gómez of Progress Texas & Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer)

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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/LINKS WE MENTIONED:Links about the Texas Legislature ("TX lege" for short):ttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/11/texas-legislature-2021/https://www.kut.org/politics/2019-01-08/a-beginners-guide-to-the-texas-legislaturehttps://www.kut.org/politics/2017-04-03/five-ways-you-can-influence-texas-lawmakershttps://www.kut.org/texas/2017-03-27/if-the-texas-legislature-were-a-symphony-this-is-what-it-would-sound-likeTexas legislature online (My TLO): https://capitol.texas.gov/MnuMyTLO.aspxHow to track bills using the TLO site: http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/ 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/UCjxs6T8bQR4D7uB7BwgqGkwhttps://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&amp;list=PL3JK8kbyG_bVsR_9g5FFSIRI2t71kYCXD&amp;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&amp;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 Sermonhttps://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 101Sunday, 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

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.<h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul><h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2>Links about the Texas Legislature ("TX lege" for short):<ul><li><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/11/texas-legislature-2021/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/11/texas-legislature-2021/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kut.org/politics/2019-01-08/a-beginners-guide-to-the-texas-legislature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/politics/2019-01-08/a-beginners-guide-to-the-texas-legislature</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kut.org/politics/2017-04-03/five-ways-you-can-influence-texas-lawmakers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/politics/2017-04-03/five-ways-you-can-influence-texas-lawmakers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kut.org/texas/2017-03-27/if-the-texas-legislature-were-a-symphony-this-is-what-it-would-sound-like" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/texas/2017-03-27/if-the-texas-legislature-were-a-symphony-this-is-what-it-would-sound-like</a></li><li>Texas legislature online (My TLO): <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/MnuMyTLO.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/MnuMyTLO.aspx</a></li><li>How to track bills using the TLO site: <a href="http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://txlege.indivisible.blue/2017/03/16/how-to-track-bills-in-the-texas-legislature/</a></li></ul> Austin Woman Magazine article about us:  <a href="https://atxwoman.com/rouser-politics-texas-women/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atxwoman.com/rouser-politics-texas-women/</a> 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!):<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxs6T8bQR4D7uB7BwgqGkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxs6T8bQR4D7uB7BwgqGkw</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/overthelege" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/overthelege</a> 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”:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevWimF8CoA&amp;list=PL3JK8kbyG_bVsR_9g5FFSIRI2t71kYCXD&amp;index=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EevWimF8CoA&amp;list=PL3JK8kbyG_bVsR_9g5FFSIRI2t71kYCXD&amp;index=6</a> Stop the tampon tax!<a href="https://actionnetwork.org/letters/email-your-legislators-to-co-sponsor-and-support-hb-321-to-end-the-texas-tampon-tax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://actionnetwork.org/letters/email-your-legislators-to-co-sponsor-and-support-hb-321-to-end-the-texas-tampon-tax/</a> 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):<a href="https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw?fbclid=IwAR1OtnzSqoAy81ny-soHqzv6VdlsZHXveMpUGVrhEcV2uR7fq90xni_1pOw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw</a> Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking:<a href="http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&amp;clip_id=9606&amp;fbclid=IwAR0QfyE5BXAf_w6FAJUCh1cHXjGiGb0L8OnPYB2ClVgKvxqO3MjVmMPH8WA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&amp;clip_id=9606</a>.  (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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoC90kbLlg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoC90kbLlg</a> Use the Texas Freedom Network’s tool to tell your state rep to allow virtual testimony from the public this session:<a href="http://bit.ly/lege-action" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/lege-action</a> Emgage’s Running for Office 101Sunday, January 31st at 4:30 PM <a href="https://click.everyaction.com/k/23672320/268301793/-1845121414?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMS8xLzU5NTc2IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjZjMzkzOGM2LTM2NTQtZWIxMS1hNjA3LTAwMTU1ZDQzYzk5MiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiQWpkdXJyYW5pQGFvbC5jb20iDQp9&amp;hmac=lsWBqCOQU9hfxFEjOcVAl9nzYg6v4n982o_OEXrjcBQ=&amp;emci=e4be3814-2854-eb11-a607-00155d43c992&amp;emdi=6c3938c6-3654-eb11-a607-00155d43c992&amp;ceid=9145381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/rfo101</a> Do our survey! Pretty please! Cuz if we’re not giving you what you want we’re just wasting our time!<a href="https://bit.ly/38NJVXB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/38NJVXB</a> Come to our virtual pizza party! Friday, January 22 at 12pm CT:<a href="https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ</a>

How bills get passed (or don't) in the Texas legislature

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/  (&amp; their great memes on Instagram @ranewstx)FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/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 &amp; talking to the voices who aren't being heard: https://bit.ly/38NJVXBCome 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/2JuTphQBuy 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 TexasThe CHANI appThe You're Wrong About podcast episode Becky mentioned

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: <a href="https://www.reformaustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reformaustin.org/</a>  (&amp; their great memes on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ranewstx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ranewstx</a>)<h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul><h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2>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 &amp; talking to the voices who aren't being heard: <a href="https://bit.ly/38NJVXB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/38NJVXB</a>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: <a href="https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2JuTphQ</a>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: <a href="https://www.bosswomenoftheworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bosswomenoftheworld.com/</a><a href="https://www.asiandemsctx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Democrats of Central Texas</a><a href="https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The CHANI app</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1112270/6725503-losing-relatives-to-fox-news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The You're Wrong About podcast episode</a> Becky mentioned

The Rabble's 2020 End-of-Year Extravaganza!

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-VOTEFound 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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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... ?<h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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:<ul><li>If you have questions or would like to report a problem, please call 844-TX-VOTES for assistance in English or Spanish.</li><li>Non-partisan organizations also provide assistance in other languages:<ul><li>For Asian Languages, call 888-API-VOTE.</li><li>For Arabic, call 844-YALLA-US.</li><li>For American Sign Language (video call), call 301-818-VOTE</li></ul></li></ul>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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 46: Daily Democracy Challenge (0 Days '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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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: <a href="https://www.reformaustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reformaustin.org/</a><h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 45: Daily Democracy Challenge (1 Day '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.organdThe 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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it!  <h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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: <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/tvp/event/338947" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mobilize.us/tvp/event/338947</a> 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:<a href="txballot.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">txballot.org</a>and<a href="https://www.bluesquad.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Squad app</a> 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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 44: Daily Democracy Challenge (2 Days 'til Election)

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/finalinthehouseBLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCRAlso, 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:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/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/

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: <a href="https://www.reformaustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reformaustin.org/</a><h2>THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:</h2>Akilah Bacy in Texas House District 138: <a href="https://www.akilahbacy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.akilahbacy.com/</a>Joanna Cattanach in Texas House District 108: <a href="https://joannafortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://joannafortexas.com/</a>Brandy Chambers in Texas House District 112: <a href="https://brandykchambers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brandykchambers.com/</a>Jennifer Skidonenko in Texas House District 106: <a href="https://skidonenkofortx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://skidonenkofortx.com/</a> DONATE TO ALL FOUR! There is a $500 match to EACH campaign from Texas Blue Action Dems and Flip the TX House: <a href="http://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://secure.actblue.com/donate/finalinthehouse</a><h2>BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE EPISODE:</h2>Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission. <a href="https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR</a> 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.<h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul><h2>THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:</h2><a href="https://www.blueactiondems.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Blue Action Democrats</a> and <a href="https://flipthetxhouse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flip the Texas House</a>! Also <a href="https://swingleft.org/group/swing-left-austin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swing Left</a> 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: <a href="https://www.reformaustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reformaustin.org/</a>

"In the House": Series finale with Swing Left

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 FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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 <h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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!<a href="https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/350239/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/350239/</a> 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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 43: Daily Democracy Challenge (3 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 FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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 <h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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.<a href="https://juliejohnsonfortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Johnson</a> (in Dallas County)  <a href="https://www.michellebeckley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Beckley</a> (part of Denton County)  <a href="https://terrymeza.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terry Meza</a> (part of Irving and Grand Prairie) <a href="https://www.ramos4texas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ana-Maria Ramos</a> (part of Richardson and Addison)  <a href="http://rhettabowers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhetta Bowers</a> (eastern outskirts of Dallas)  <a href="https://www.johnturnerfortexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Turner</a> (north Dallas)  <a href="https://bucyfortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Bucy III</a> (Northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Leander)  <a href="https://www.erinforyall.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin Zwiener</a> (Dripping Springs, Johnson City, Blanco, part of San Marcos) <a href="https://www.jamestalarico.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Talarico</a> (Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor)  <a href="https://vikkigoodwin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vikki Goodwin</a> (West Austin)  <a href="https://ginacalanni.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gina Calanni </a>(Western Harris County)  <a href="https://jonrosenthaltx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Rosenthal</a> (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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 42: Daily Democracy Challenge (4 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/1029outandproudKnow anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/

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. <h2>TODAY'S ACTION:</h2>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: <a href="https://wendydavisforcongress.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=433456da5042af2445966fc06&amp;id=56d26c2367&amp;e=d37cd44a2b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1029outandproud</a> Know anyone in TX who hasn't voted yet? Send 'em our voter guide: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcut</a> <h2>FOLLOW THE RABBLE PODCAST:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>

Day 41: Daily Democracy Challenge (5 Days 'til Election)

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.

The interview with Ann Finch moved me to tears. Thank you for raising this authentic voice of a living saint.

Moving interview

Love listening to this podcast! Learning a ton about TX politics, activism, and advocacy while also laughing out loud. Keep it up Ladies. Also - if we could get a Pod Save America + Rabble team up episode minds would be blown 🤩

Will y’all be my best friends?

The Rabble | Texas Politics for the Unruly Mob

Steve Adler

Delicia Carmichael

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&amp;refcode=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_medium=o&amp;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/

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. <h2>COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:</h2> 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! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING</h2> 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! <a href="https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/</a> <h2>ADDITIONAL SPONSORS</h2> "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! <a href="https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book</a> 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. <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events</a> <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Austin Mayor Steve Adler <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorAdler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MayorAdler</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/austinmayoradler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/austinmayoradler/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Tell the U.S. Senate: Include Gun Safety Provisions in the Violence Against Women Act <a href="https://act.everytown.org/sign/US_Senate_VAWA_Include_Gun_Safety/?source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;refcode=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_medium=o&amp;utm_campaign=20191029-vawa-A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://act.everytown.org/sign/US_Senate_VAWA_Include_Gun_Safety/?source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;refcode=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_source=tmno_20191029-vawa-A&amp;utm_medium=o&amp;utm_campaign=20191029-vawa-A</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: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide</a> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Fake news about what Austin schools are teaching re: sex (hint: we're not telling kids to do anal): <a href="https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/austin-school-district-sex-ed/?fbclid=IwAR1bYduEHy8g9GbmY-TgtImoPPkZPuQJRrAmft2lYh0QcBSo-BEsnTXVgLY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/austin-school-district-sex-ed/?fbclid=IwAR1bYduEHy8g9GbmY-TgtImoPPkZPuQJRrAmft2lYh0QcBSo-BEsnTXVgLY</a> Haunted Capitol tours: <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/haunted-capitol-tour-explores-death-ghost-stories-in-statehouse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/haunted-capitol-tour-explores-death-ghost-stories-in-statehouse/</a> Other seasonal tours of the Texas Capitol: <a href="https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html#specialty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html#specialty</a> Harris County expands gun surrender program: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-expands-gun-surrender-program-adds-14572449.php?fbclid=IwAR3UZ6Wsl-OocGhN-0ZQu8hEDThHPr_kElH4DLNXl1dGukOp87O7cAc0S6s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Harris-County-expands-gun-surrender-program-adds-14572449.php?fbclid=IwAR3UZ6Wsl-OocGhN-0ZQu8hEDThHPr_kElH4DLNXl1dGukOp87O7cAc0S6s</a> The case of the teen sentenced to 20 years for being a victim of sex trafficking: <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-trafficking-teens-united-states_n_5d9f6e89e4b02c9da04692ef?fbclid=IwAR24c2cqzY3TLlFElUKRQpWkyB6dbSb6TGtRIuvOVi4cA1FGzjJY2dZ6TDk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-trafficking-teens-united-states_n_5d9f6e89e4b02c9da04692ef?fbclid=IwAR24c2cqzY3TLlFElUKRQpWkyB6dbSb6TGtRIuvOVi4cA1FGzjJY2dZ6TDk</a> Sign the petition to get her sentence commuted: <a href="https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/commute-the-sentence-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/commute-the-sentence-1</a> <a href="https://www.lonestarjusticealliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lonestarjusticealliance.org/</a> TxDOT to clear out homeless camps in Austin: <a href="https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/txdot-to-clear-trash-debris-from-17-homeless-encampments-under-area-overpasses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/txdot-to-clear-trash-debris-from-17-homeless-encampments-under-area-overpasses</a> Austin Chronicle endorsements for November 5 election: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-10-18/chronicle-endorsements-for-the-november-5-election/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-10-18/chronicle-endorsements-for-the-november-5-election/</a> Rouser endorsements for November 5 election: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/2019-voter-guide</a> Pros and cons of citizen-led initiatives: <a href="https://communityimpact.com/austin/top-stories/2019/10/23/some-austinites-praise-citizen-initiated-petitions-as-essential-others-say-they-show-democracys-vulnerabilities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://communityimpact.com/austin/top-stories/2019/10/23/some-austinites-praise-citizen-initiated-petitions-as-essential-others-say-they-show-democracys-vulnerabilities/</a> Supposedly Bonnen regrets shit-talking cities and counties: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-regrets-recorded-comments-cities-counties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/texas-speaker-dennis-bonnen-regrets-recorded-comments-cities-counties/</a>

Austin Mayor Steve Adler on state vs city + homelessness | FREAKING VOTE! | Haunted Capitol tour! | Free Delicia Carmichael | We <3 Lina Hidalgo

Wendy Davis

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 &amp; Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478: Committee members: https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;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/

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! <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/puli.ra/</a> <a href="https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://squareup.com/store/Puli-Ra/item/sunday-best</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Wendy Davis, founder of Deeds Not Words, former TX State Senator, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and total freakin' badass. <a href="https://deedsnotwords.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://deedsnotwords.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wendydavis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wendydavis</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://act.everytown.org/call/call-senate-oppose-more-guns-in-schools-2019</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Julie Oliver running for Congress in TX 25 against Roger Williams: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/</a> Sri Kulkarni running for Congress in TX 22 against Pete Olson: <a href="https://kulkarniforcongress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kulkarniforcongress.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/2662541913777282?sfns=mo</a> The controversy over Joe Biden’s treatment of women, explained: <a href="https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/2019/4/2/18290345/joe-biden-lucy-flores-amy-lappos</a> Joe Biden: “I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future”: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/03/politics/joe-biden-new-video-response/index.html</a> Al Franken’s resignation: <a href="https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/2018/5/21/17352230/al-franken-accusations-resignation-democrats-leann-tweeden-kirsten-gillibrand</a> Rep. Victoria Neave vs. NDAs: <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/04/01/in-me-too-era-dallas-rep-victoria-neave-wants-ban-employers-silencing-victims-sexual-harassment</a> Contact the members of the House Committee on International Relations &amp; Economic Development and ask them to support HB4478: Committee members: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;CmteCode=C039" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;CmteCode=C039</a> Where to look up Texas House members' info: <a href="https://house.texas.gov/members/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://house.texas.gov/members/</a> Rep. Victoria Neave’s “Lavinia Masters” Act: <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasnews.com/news/immigration/2019/02/26/dallas-lawmaker-victoria-neave-files-lavinia-masters-actto-tackle-rape-kit-backlog-texas</a> Texas House approves major school finance reform package: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/03/texas-house-school-finance-reform-vote/</a> Great video on "recapture" as it pertains to school financing in Texas: <a href="https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinisd.org/budget/recapture</a> Jonathan Stickland, UGH: <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/jonathan-stickland-rape-post/</a> King Ralph: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ralph</a> If you want to know more about how bill babies are made, go back and listen to our episode 3 interview! <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> Texas anti-paid sick leave bill is “poisoned”: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/04/texas-paid-sick-leave-business-groups/</a> Follow TX Tribune’s Alex Samuels for updates on SB15: <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AlexSamuelsx5</a> Equal pay day info: <a href="http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fortune.com/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-black-latino-native/</a> How to get rid of the gender pay gap: <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-we-need-to-do-to-close-wage-gap_n_7056322</a> The Texas Tribune’s award-winning Wendy Davis filibuster 5-year retrospective mini-documentary: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/25/wendy-davis-abortion-filibuster-five-year-anniversary/</a> “Binders full of women”: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binders_full_of_women</a> 2019 TX Abortion Bills “Born Alive Bill”: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/lege-lines-born-alive-bills-filed/</a> 3 anti-abortion bills gain traction in the Texas legislature: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/27/3-texas-abortion-bills-pass-committees-gaining-momentum-senate/</a> Sign up for Planned Parenthood Texas’s action alerts to be notified of when you can fight against bad bills in the TX lege: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/get-involved/take-action</a> Teacher at Stoneman Douglas left loaded gun in bathroom: <a href="https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/teacher-at-stoneman-douglas-left-loaded-gun-in-bathroom/</a> TX Freedom Network: Texas Rising <a href="https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tfn.org/category/tx-rising/</a> TX Organizing Project <a href="https://organizetexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizetexas.org/</a> Battleground TX <a href="https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.battlegroundtexas.com/</a> Jolt Initiative <a href="http://www.joltinitiative.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.joltinitiative.org/</a> Movement Mujeres <a href="https://www.movementmujeres.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.movementmujeres.com/</a> Worker’s Defense Project <a href="http://www.workersdefense.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.workersdefense.org/</a> Move Texas/San Antonio <a href="https://movetexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://movetexas.org/</a>

Wendy Davis 2020 (zomg) | Is unwanted hair-sniffing ok? | The TX House gets As (except Stickland) | No more guns on toilets plz

Max Lars

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 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: 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 &amp; 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/

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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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 <a href="http://statesman.com/rabble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://statesman.com/rabble</a>. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertMLars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RobertMLars</a> Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform: <a href="https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice</a> Find your city council district (if you're in Austin): <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map</a> Texas Association Against Sexual Assault: <a href="http://taasa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://taasa.org/</a> These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html</a> Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/</a> Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/</a> Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney: <a href="https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed: <a href="https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/</a> Here’s a good recap of the best &amp; worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas: <a href="https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session</a> Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session: <a href="https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/</a> Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php</a> Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php</a> Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege: <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers</a> The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg</a> Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/</a> Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill﻿ <a href="http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/</a> Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters. <a href="https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html</a> Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott</a> We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/</a> Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/</a> Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills: <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills</a> Texas House Rep. John Bucy: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/</a>

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 "

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 hairshttps://poweredxpeople.org/https://twitter.com/BetoORourkehttps://twitter.com/PoweredByPeoplxhttps://www.facebook.com/betoorourke/https://www.facebook.com/PoweredByPeople/ BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCRFOLLOW ROUSER:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/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/2026248Pritesh 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=ebdssbdestsearchEliz 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 supportDonate 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/

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!)<h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2>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<a href="https://poweredxpeople.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://poweredxpeople.org/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BetoORourke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/BetoORourke</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PoweredByPeoplx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PoweredByPeoplx</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/betoorourke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/betoorourke/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoweredByPeople/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PoweredByPeople/</a> <h2>BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:</h2>Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: <a href="https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bluesquad.page.link/XSCR</a><h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheRabbleTX/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>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: <a href="https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/films/2026248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/films/2026248</a>Pritesh Gandhi, candidate for U.S. Congress in TX10: <a href="https://www.gandhifortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gandhifortexas.com/</a>Ashley's Instagram story about her block walk for Dr. Gandhi: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17879894263514857/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17879894263514857/</a>Find a Texas Tribune event near you: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/events/</a>Good Politics Party for the People happening Thursday, February 20 in Austin: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-for-the-people-candidate-happy-hour-hang-out-tickets-90896894057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-for-the-people-candidate-happy-hour-hang-out-tickets-90896894057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch</a>Eliz Markowitz, candidate for Texas House in HD28: <a href="https://www.eliz4tx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eliz4tx.com/</a>Beto's new organization, Powered by People: <a href="https://poweredxpeople.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://poweredxpeople.org/</a>Go to <a href="https://www.vote411.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vote411.org/</a> to find out who is on your ballot and decide which TX House candidate to supportDonate 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): <a href="https://flipthetxhouse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://flipthetxhouse.com/</a>Sign up with Postcards to Voters if you need a more chill option: <a href="https://postcardstovoters.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://postcardstovoters.org/</a>

Season 2, Episode 3: Beto on how to have fun in politics

Jessica Cisneros

Nelson Linder

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&amp;theater 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: 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 &amp; Reps. Hinojosa, Howard &amp; 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/

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. <h2>COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:</h2> 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! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING</h2> 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! <a href="https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/</a> <h2>ADDITIONAL SPONSORS</h2> "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! <a href="https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.caseychapmanrossphotography.com/product-page/i-am-an-activist-coloring-book</a> 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. <a href="https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eldoradocafeatx.com/</a> <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Nelson Linder, President of the Austin NAACP <a href="http://www.naacpaustin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.naacpaustin.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Austin-NAACP-311380925645190/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Austin-NAACP-311380925645190/</a> 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 - <a href="https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/</a> Check out his radio show at 7am on Tuesdays on KAZI 88.7FM in ATX! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/112048858801/photos/a.10151800330433802/10157076357983802/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/112048858801/photos/a.10151800330433802/10157076357983802/?type=3&amp;theater</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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! <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121</a> You'll get more info at that link above ^^^^, or check out the pinned post at Texans for Change: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/texansforchange/</a> 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! <a href="https://www.bluesquad.co/qa28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bluesquad.co/qa28</a> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Jessica Cisneros – Texas’s AOC? <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/10/8480737/jessica-cisneros-cuellar-texas-race" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/10/8480737/jessica-cisneros-cuellar-texas-race</a> Henry Cuellar’s fight for gun safety <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/politics/henry-cuellar-nra.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/us/politics/henry-cuellar-nra.html</a> Jessica Cisneros official campaign page (!!) <a href="https://www.jessicacisnerosforcongress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jessicacisnerosforcongress.com/</a> Join Annie’s List, Becky &amp; Reps. Hinojosa, Howard &amp; Zwiener for a panel discussion and free screening of Knock Down the House this Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm at The Riveter: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knock-down-the-house-screening-panel-discussion-atx-tickets-74455244641?aff=eac2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knock-down-the-house-screening-panel-discussion-atx-tickets-74455244641?aff=eac2</a> Gregorio Casar – District 4 Council Member <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/GregorioCasar/posts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/GregorioCasar/posts/</a> Keep Austin Green!! Sustainable job expansion: <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-grant-to-focus-on-creating-green-jobs-in-the-austin-area/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-grant-to-focus-on-creating-green-jobs-in-the-austin-area/</a> Austin Greenworks’ grant to fund sustainable employment <a href="https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/whispers/coalition-wins-green-jobs-grant/?fbclid=IwAR3NnnOL80uilqoYcSNsYRXuL4os1oGl-x6bfTn2DtHsHsXvvYbtUxh0Yds#.XahebvxvhvI.twitter%E2%80%AC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/whispers/coalition-wins-green-jobs-grant/?fbclid=IwAR3NnnOL80uilqoYcSNsYRXuL4os1oGl-x6bfTn2DtHsHsXvvYbtUxh0Yds#.XahebvxvhvI.twitter%E2%80%AC</a> Texas’ valuable natural resource - wind <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/10/18/texas-wind-energy-so-strong-its-beating-out-coal-power/3865995002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/10/18/texas-wind-energy-so-strong-its-beating-out-coal-power/3865995002/</a> How the Green New Deal may effect energy costs <a href="https://www.texaspolicy.com/green-new-deal-puts-texans-in-the-red/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texaspolicy.com/green-new-deal-puts-texans-in-the-red/</a> NAIL ART FOR CASTRO!! <a href="https://twitter.com/SaraChicaD/status/1186673344327966720?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SaraChicaD/status/1186673344327966720?s=20</a> Police violence – a visual <a href="https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mappingpoliceviolence.org/</a> Fort Worth’s troubling police conduct <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/us/fort-worth-shooting-jefferson-dean.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/20/us/fort-worth-shooting-jefferson-dean.html</a> Funding voter registration in HD121 and TX 21 <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/txhd121</a> Trump’s xenophobic social media campaign in Texas <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-is-at-the-center-of-trumps-anti-immigrant-facebook-ad-campaign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-is-at-the-center-of-trumps-anti-immigrant-facebook-ad-campaign/</a> Raise your hand if you suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome <a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=TDS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=TDS</a> How green is Georgetown? <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/texas-town-future-renewable-energy-180968410/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/texas-town-future-renewable-energy-180968410/</a> What does our democracy cost? <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2016s-price-tag-6-8-billion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2016s-price-tag-6-8-billion/</a> Castro’s ultimatum for campaign funding <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/julian-castro-says-hell-drop-out-if-he-doesnt-raise-800000-november/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/21/julian-castro-says-hell-drop-out-if-he-doesnt-raise-800000-november/</a>

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

Gina Ortiz Jones

Jen Ramos

Will Hurd

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/

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: <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a> 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. <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/2302427519806778/</a> 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. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Gina Ortiz Jones, candidate for Texas's 23rd U.S. Congressional district and a total badass <a href="https://ginaortizjones.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ginaortizjones.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GinaOrtizJones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GinaOrtizJones/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ginaortizjones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ginaortizjones</a> 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! <a href="https://twitter.com/itsJenRamos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/itsJenRamos</a> <a href="https://www.ydapromise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ydapromise.com/</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Lights for Liberty Vigil this Friday, July 12. <a href="https://www.lightsforliberty.org/localevents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lightsforliberty.org/localevents</a> More background info on why we need to #defundhate: <a href="https://indivisible.org/resource/tell-your-representative-defund-hate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indivisible.org/resource/tell-your-representative-defund-hate</a> Indivisible Script to call your rep: <a href="https://act.indivisible.org/call/defund-hate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://act.indivisible.org/call/defund-hate</a> Find your reps: <a href="https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/addr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/addr/</a> Use resistbot to email, fax or mail your reps (or text “resist” to 50409) https://resist.bot/ <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Our video for the Blue Action Dems "flip challenge": <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/2841505595921064/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/2841505595921064/</a> Get a ticket for the Blue Action Dems FLIPPING AWesOME FUNDRAISER! <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flippingawesomefundraiser</a> About Blue Action Dems: <a href="https://www.blueactiondems.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blueactiondems.com/</a> UT offering free tuition for students from families who make less than $65,000: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/740387601/university-of-texas-austin-promises-free-tuition-for-low-income-students-in-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/740387601/university-of-texas-austin-promises-free-tuition-for-low-income-students-in-2020</a> Pot not being prosecuted in a bunch of counties in Texas: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-07-03/travis-county-to-reject-marijuana-prosecutions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-07-03/travis-county-to-reject-marijuana-prosecutions/</a> <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/20190704/did-texas-hemp-law-legalize-pot-no-but-marijuana-cases-harder-to-prosecute-officials-say" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/news/20190704/did-texas-hemp-law-legalize-pot-no-but-marijuana-cases-harder-to-prosecute-officials-say</a> Except Hays County: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> Women moving mental health solutions forward: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-07-05/the-austin-women-dispelling-stigma-and-moving-mental-health-issues-forward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-07-05/the-austin-women-dispelling-stigma-and-moving-mental-health-issues-forward/</a> Texas is going to court to end Obamacare. It hasn't produced a plan to replace it. <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/08/texas-kill-obamacare-no-plan-replacement-5th-circuit-ken-paxton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/08/texas-kill-obamacare-no-plan-replacement-5th-circuit-ken-paxton/</a> As Texas Seeks To Overturn Obamacare, Attention Focuses On Potential Swing Judge <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/texas-seeks-overturn-obamacare-attention-focuses-potential-swing-judge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/texas-seeks-overturn-obamacare-attention-focuses-potential-swing-judge</a> Fight for better healthcare in Texas! <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network</a> Texas 23: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/districts/us-house/23/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/directory/districts/us-house/23/</a> <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/15/federal-court-invalidates-part-texas-congressional-map/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/15/federal-court-invalidates-part-texas-congressional-map/</a>

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

Erica Nix

Briona Jenkins

Charlie Bonner

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 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: Children’s book referenced by Charlie: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+is+a+mermaid&amp;crid=1OD0C22TE4EWA&amp;sprefix=julian+%2Caps%2C183&amp;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 &amp; Comics https://www.austinbooks.com/ Austin LBGT Chamber of Commerce https://www.austinlgbtchamber.com/members/

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) <h2>ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!</h2> Get yours and spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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 <a href="http://statesman.com/rabble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://statesman.com/rabble</a>. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:</h2> Erica Nix - <a href="https://workoutwithericanix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://workoutwithericanix.com/</a> @workoutericanix @ the Contemporary in Austin 6/22: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/973433359657938/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/973433359657938/</a> <a href="https://www.thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/abraham-cruzvillegas-hi-how-are-you-gonzoexhibition-activation-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/abraham-cruzvillegas-hi-how-are-you-gonzoexhibition-activation-13/</a> Exercise Your Rights with Erica Nix! @ the Governor's Mansion 6/24 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1689172551227096/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1689172551227096/</a> Briona Jenkins - <a href="https://www.queerforit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.queerforit.com/</a> (@queerforit) <a href="https://www.outyouth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outyouth.org/</a> (@outyouth) @brionajenkins Charlie Bonner - @charliekbonner <a href="https://movetexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://movetexas.org/</a> Proud Texan Stickers <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r7kXZonJ1fn8ccq_KFGFOa7hhTi3916ZnmGoaFnJQko/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r7kXZonJ1fn8ccq_KFGFOa7hhTi3916ZnmGoaFnJQko/viewform</a> <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thetrevorproject.org</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://tfn.org/time-change-truth-sex-education-texas-schools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tfn.org/time-change-truth-sex-education-texas-schools/</a> 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 <a href="https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home</a> 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: <a href="https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/State_Board_of_Education/Board_Members/SBOE_Members/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/State_Board_of_Education/Board_Members/SBOE_Members/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Children’s book referenced by Charlie: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+is+a+mermaid&amp;crid=1OD0C22TE4EWA&amp;sprefix=julian+%2Caps%2C183&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+is+a+mermaid&amp;crid=1OD0C22TE4EWA&amp;sprefix=julian+%2Caps%2C183&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7</a> LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses to Support in Austin: Cheer Up Charlie’s <a href="http://cheerupcharlies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cheerupcharlies.com/</a> Patika Coffee <a href="http://www.patikacoffee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patikacoffee.com/</a> Lick Ice Cream <a href="https://www.ilikelick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ilikelick.com/</a> Austin Books &amp; Comics <a href="https://www.austinbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinbooks.com/</a> Austin LBGT Chamber of Commerce <a href="https://www.austinlgbtchamber.com/members/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinlgbtchamber.com/members/</a>

Pride Special! | Becky comes out | Erica Nix, Briona Jenkins & Charlie Bonner do FMK the queer way | Save the drag queens | Gay bunnies

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 &amp; 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&amp;Bill=SB61: HB 1207 Mandatory reporting loss or theft of a firearm: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1207&amp;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&amp;Bill=HB1208&amp;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&amp;Bill=HB1209&amp;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&amp;QueryText=%22sb+269%22&amp;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&amp;QueryText=%22sb+234%22&amp;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/

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. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Krista del Gallo, Policy Manager for the Texas Council on Family Violence <a href="https://tcfv.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tcfv.org/</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/</a> <h2>COME TO OUR GALENTINE'S DAY PARTY:</h2> Bring your bestie to Better Half Coffee &amp; 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: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1216864545139438/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Friday newsletter T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> HB 1100 would allow liquor sales on Sundays: <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/31/liquor-sales-on-sundays-would-be-legalized-under.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/31/liquor-sales-on-sundays-would-be-legalized-under.html</a> Become a Texas Tribune member right this second. SRSLY DO IT.: <a href="https://bit.ly/2DgQHWj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2DgQHWj</a> 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: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-voter-registration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-voter-registration/</a> Alexa Ura (Texas Trib reporter)’s Twitter feed (it’s golden, go follow): <a href="https://twitter.com/alexazura" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/alexazura</a> League of Women Voters of TX holding it down: <a href="https://twitter.com/LWVTexas/status/1090666271098712067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/LWVTexas/status/1090666271098712067</a> Houston police officers shot: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/us/houston-police-officers-shot/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/29/us/houston-police-officers-shot/index.html</a> Acevedo pushes elected officials for gun reform: <a href="https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Chief-Art-Acevedo-pushes-elected-officials-for-13570809.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Chief-Art-Acevedo-pushes-elected-officials-for-13570809.php</a> Texas Gun Sense: <a href="https://www.txgunsense.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.txgunsense.org/</a> Amazon Smile (choose “Texas Gun Sense” as the recipient and a portion of your purchase will benefit gun reform efforts): <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smile.amazon.com/</a> 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: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=SB61:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=SB61:</a> HB 1207 Mandatory reporting loss or theft of a firearm: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1207&amp;fbclid=IwAR2O8YiBzKNKGglmvIaEHzFyFElonIGAJeeAdHxgWFNtuPXBl3uEkhyW2ME" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1207&amp;fbclid=IwAR2O8YiBzKNKGglmvIaEHzFyFElonIGAJeeAdHxgWFNtuPXBl3uEkhyW2ME</a> 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: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1208&amp;fbclid=IwAR2kAT9U_xZWQdj6EaRGzrIka7R5vTKwlpDCisZmo8eQt8WTVzzxnWROr3I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1208&amp;fbclid=IwAR2kAT9U_xZWQdj6EaRGzrIka7R5vTKwlpDCisZmo8eQt8WTVzzxnWROr3I</a> HB 1209 The right to vacate a lease following the occurrence of family violence: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1209&amp;fbclid=IwAR2R2jPq_HBRe6C5z6ds9lvsMbXio2kN8-MQS7_b7htC-umh3nKhrq5NDh8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB1209&amp;fbclid=IwAR2R2jPq_HBRe6C5z6ds9lvsMbXio2kN8-MQS7_b7htC-umh3nKhrq5NDh8</a> GoFundMe is the de facto health care insurance for too many Americans: <a href="http://time.com/5516037/gofundme-medical-bills-one-third-ceo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://time.com/5516037/gofundme-medical-bills-one-third-ceo/</a> Texas’ Uninsured Rate for Kids, Highest in the Country, Increased for the First Time in Years: <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-uninsured-rate-for-kids-highest-in-the-country-increased-for-the-first-time-in-years/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-uninsured-rate-for-kids-highest-in-the-country-increased-for-the-first-time-in-years/</a> Texas Still Hasn’t Expanded Medicaid. That’s Leaving a Gap in Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/17/what-medicaid-coverage-gap-means-texans-without-health-insurance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/17/what-medicaid-coverage-gap-means-texans-without-health-insurance/</a> Ken Paxton Wants to Eliminate the ACA’s Pre-Existing Coverage Protections: <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/pre-existing-conditions-paxton-aca-trump-lawsuit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/pre-existing-conditions-paxton-aca-trump-lawsuit/</a> Ken Paxton steals a pen: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKX1Y5NwZZM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKX1Y5NwZZM</a> From the Cover Texas Now coalition… key bills that would expand health coverage this legislative session: <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/1/29/key-health-coverage-bills-at-the-texas-lege" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/1/29/key-health-coverage-bills-at-the-texas-lege</a> Tell your state legislators that you support health care coverage expansion!: <a href="https://sparkaction.org/act/texans-need-health-insurance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sparkaction.org/act/texans-need-health-insurance</a> SB 269 - Providing financial protection for victims of domestic abuse: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002691B&amp;QueryText=%22sb+269%22&amp;DocType=B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002691B&amp;QueryText=%22sb+269%22&amp;DocType=B</a> The new Gillette ad: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0</a> Guy Gets Hilariously Trolled After Throwing Gillette Razor Down the Toilet: <a href="https://twentytwowords.com/guy-gets-hilariously-trolled-throwing-gillette-razor-toilet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twentytwowords.com/guy-gets-hilariously-trolled-throwing-gillette-razor-toilet/</a> Texas Council on Family Violence - statistics, policy priorities and more: <a href="https://capitoldaytexas.org/our-issues/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitoldaytexas.org/our-issues/</a> “Keep Texas Safe from Sexual Assault and Family Violence” Advocacy Day info for Valentine’s Day: <a href="https://capitoldaytexas.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitoldaytexas.org/</a> Send a postcard in support of family violence survivors; it IS SO EASY: <a href="https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tcfv.org/policy/purplepostcard/</a> “Miracle on 34th Street” letters to Santa: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2YgjSA8Dg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2YgjSA8Dg</a> SB 234 Would allow domestic abuse survivors to lawfully terminate their lease: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002341B&amp;QueryText=%22sb+234%22&amp;DocType=B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Search/DocViewer.aspx?ID=86RSB002341B&amp;QueryText=%22sb+234%22&amp;DocType=B</a> Create an account to track bills in the Texas legislature: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx</a> Keep Texans Safe from Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Rally (Feb. 14). Rouser will be there! Come join us: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/2218543128359355/</a>

We are hot for the Texas Tribune | And Medicaid expansion | And gun reform | But super cold on Ken Paxton

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&amp;office=16865 Senator Ted Cruz’s district offices: https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=44949&amp;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&amp;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&amp;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&amp;Bill=HB232 Hot air balloon hunting law: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&amp;Bill=HB3535 Major bills from the last legislative session: https://apps.texastribune.org/85th-texas-legislature-major-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). <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Stephanie Chiarello, longtime TX legislative staffer and creator of political comedy show “Over the Lege” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Create an account on the Texas Legislature Online site and set up “alerts” to follow bills related to issues you care about: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx</a> 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: <a href="https://twitter.com/TXLegeBills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TXLegeBills</a> Follow #TXlege on Twitter and Instagram <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Friday newsletter T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> How agencies like the FBI are affected by the shutdown: <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/fbi-shutdown-report-1119526" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/22/fbi-shutdown-report-1119526</a> Shutdowns reveal income inequality in government service: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/the-shutdown-is-hurting-some-federal-workers/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/politics/the-shutdown-is-hurting-some-federal-workers/index.html</a> Where to donate resources for workers affected by the shutdown: <a href="https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/</a> <a href="http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/</a> Find your local Indivisible group: <a href="https://indivisible.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indivisible.org/</a> Senator John Cornyn’s district offices: <a href="https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=17288&amp;office=16865" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=17288&amp;office=16865</a> Senator Ted Cruz’s district offices: <a href="https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=44949&amp;office=24898" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=44949&amp;office=24898</a> “Stop Stupidity” Act to end government shutdowns: <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/426459-senate-dem-introduces-stop-stupidity-act-to-end-government-shutdowns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/426459-senate-dem-introduces-stop-stupidity-act-to-end-government-shutdowns</a> Who is running for president so far? <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/28/18187024/2020-us-presidential-election-who-is-running-democratic-primary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/28/18187024/2020-us-presidential-election-who-is-running-democratic-primary</a> The Hunger Games (if you just emerged from a bunker): <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games</a> Austin police looking for men suspected of brutally beating gay couple: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/austin-police-looking-men-suspected-brutally-beating-gay-couple-n961616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/austin-police-looking-men-suspected-brutally-beating-gay-couple-n961616</a> Where to find information on joining a City of Austin board or commission (such as the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Board): <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/more-about-boards-and-commissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.austintexas.gov/department/more-about-boards-and-commissions</a> What the Supreme Court’s transgender military ban means for trans people who want to serve: <a href="https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/24/18195975/trump-trans-military-ban-supreme-court-decision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/1/24/18195975/trump-trans-military-ban-supreme-court-decision</a> “I fought for your right to hate me”: <a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/11/09/this-veterans-selfie-sends-a-pretty-powerful-message/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/11/09/this-veterans-selfie-sends-a-pretty-powerful-message/</a> Texas Democrats line up pro-LGBT bills: <a href="https://outinsa.com/texas-democrats-line-up-pro-lgbt-bills-as-state-legislature-opening-day-arrives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outinsa.com/texas-democrats-line-up-pro-lgbt-bills-as-state-legislature-opening-day-arrives/</a> Rep. Joe Moody in his Biggie tie: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/photos/a.950382661830330/1033109386890990/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/photos/a.950382661830330/1033109386890990/?type=3&amp;theater</a> Stats on bills passed in TX lege: <a href="https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/billStatistics.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/billStatistics.cfm</a> "Over the Lege" political comedy show: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/overthelege/</a> Texas legislature online website: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/Home.aspx</a> 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) <a href="https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tlc.texas.gov/BillToLaw</a> Dawnna Dukes advocating for smoking: <a href="http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&amp;clip_id=9606" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&amp;clip_id=9606</a>. (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): <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&amp;Bill=HB232" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&amp;Bill=HB232</a> Hot air balloon hunting law: <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&amp;Bill=HB3535" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&amp;Bill=HB3535</a> Major bills from the last legislative session: <a href="https://apps.texastribune.org/85th-texas-legislature-major-bills/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apps.texastribune.org/85th-texas-legislature-major-bills/</a>

Dem presidential nomination Hunger Games | We hate on hate crimes | Can you pass my bills, can you pass my telephone bills

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 &amp; 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 &amp; frosty drinks lots more fun...  Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl &amp; 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&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;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 &amp; 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&amp;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/

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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> US! hahaha. Please come to our event in Austin happening on May 5 - Beto &amp; 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: <ul> <li>a live game by the co-hosts of "The Rabble"</li> <li>a panel discussion with fierce feminist activists about what we can all do next</li> <li>kids coloring table</li> <li>voter registration</li> <li>Patrizi's pasta &amp; frosty drinks</li> <li>lots more fun...</li> </ul> Panelists include: Alejandrina Guzman, Cari Marshall, Carrie Collier-Brown, Casey Chapman-Ross, Diana Earl &amp; local kids doing big things. Get your free ticket now! Details: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/319728648698364/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Four presidential candidates! Cory Booker: <a href="https://twitter.com/CoryBooker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CoryBooker</a> Julian Castro: <a href="https://twitter.com/JulianCastro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JulianCastro</a> Tulsi Gabbard: <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard</a> Elizabeth Warren: <a href="https://twitter.com/ewarren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ewarren</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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. <a href="https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Warren “Plan for That” shirt: <a href="https://shop.elizabethwarren.com/products/warren-has-a-plan-for-that-unisex-t-shirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.elizabethwarren.com/products/warren-has-a-plan-for-that-unisex-t-shirt</a> She the People presidential candidate forum full live stream: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXHj8ApPVY&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;fbclid=IwAR0y8j20JaiQlIW2Oe204_9AP16eBGtuI8HvUXYm1RD2DeWN5tsfCiZqpzE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXHj8ApPVY&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;fbclid=IwAR0y8j20JaiQlIW2Oe204_9AP16eBGtuI8HvUXYm1RD2DeWN5tsfCiZqpzE</a> Warren GOT commentary (amazing): <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/elizabeth-warren-review-game-of-thrones-season-8.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lo633LN_J5LOI1O60xpG4TWpd5WztKMlUQgBa6rfap6VxYlBFx9It9U4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/elizabeth-warren-review-game-of-thrones-season-8.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lo633LN_J5LOI1O60xpG4TWpd5WztKMlUQgBa6rfap6VxYlBFx9It9U4</a> “Bernie” the movie (so awesome, please watch): <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bernie_2011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bernie_2011</a> Dallas City Council Votes to Expand Police Review Board’s Oversight Powers: <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-police/2019/04/24/dallas-city-council-votes-expand-police-review-boards-oversight-powers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas-police/2019/04/24/dallas-city-council-votes-expand-police-review-boards-oversight-powers</a> Dallas DA John Creuzot Has Data to Rebut Critics of His New Prosecution Plan: <a href="https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-da-john-creuzot-has-data-to-rebut-critics-of-his-new-prosecution-plan-11642170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-da-john-creuzot-has-data-to-rebut-critics-of-his-new-prosecution-plan-11642170</a> Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Passes: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/24/dallas-paid-sick-leave-ordinance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/24/dallas-paid-sick-leave-ordinance/</a> Great article on HB63, which would decriminalize marijuana to a certain extent in Texas: <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/04/24/texas-marijuana-bill-gets-serious-mellow-high-penalties-possession-could-still-come" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/04/24/texas-marijuana-bill-gets-serious-mellow-high-penalties-possession-could-still-come</a> We highly (hahaha) recommend the new Netflix documentary on the racist history of pot, “Grass is Greener”: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80213712" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/80213712</a> 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: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> About Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP): <a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip</a> Cover Texas Now is the expert on how Texas is failing to provide health coverage for low-income kids: <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/23/media-spotlight-on-tx-leges-stalled-childrens-health-coverage-bill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/23/media-spotlight-on-tx-leges-stalled-childrens-health-coverage-bill</a> More explanation on the bills that would keep Texas kids covered under Medicaid: <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02e658ec4eb7435dcd44d4/t/5c82f01dee6eb059ac3443b9/1552085021397/HB+342+SB+637+Update+3+8+3019+-+final.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b02e658ec4eb7435dcd44d4/t/5c82f01dee6eb059ac3443b9/1552085021397/HB+342+SB+637+Update+3+8+3019+-+final.pdf</a> Email the chairman of the House Health &amp; Human Services Committee, James Frank, and tell him you want to keep kids healthy without needless bureaucracy and that we should pass HB 342: <a href="https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&amp;session=86" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/email/?district=69&amp;session=86</a> Houston Rightfully Retakes its Most Diverse City in America Title: <a href="https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/houston-diverse-city-america-title-number-one-spot-dallas-top-five/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/houston-diverse-city-america-title-number-one-spot-dallas-top-five/</a> Great New Yorker interview with Julian Castro where he’s able to claim a little of the space he’s due: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-democratic-presidential-candidate-eager-to-challenge-trump-on-immigration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-democratic-presidential-candidate-eager-to-challenge-trump-on-immigration</a> Tusli Gabbard, meh: <a href="https://readsludge.com/2019/02/27/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-advises-koch-funded-university-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://readsludge.com/2019/02/27/democratic-rep-tulsi-gabbard-advises-koch-funded-university-center/</a>

Did we just talk to our next prez?! #SheThePeople2020 | Ashley does Dallas | Even the word "marijuana" is racist

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 &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/ FOLLOW ROUSER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/ 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&amp;__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 &amp; 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

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. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:</h2> Meme Styles, President and Founder, and Janis Bookout, Director of Performance Measurement at MEASURE Web: <a href="http://www.measureaustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.measureaustin.org/</a> Follow: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wemeasureus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wemeasureus/</a> <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wemeasureus</a> <h2>BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:</h2> Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: <a href="https://www.bluesquad.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bluesquad.co/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul> OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED: Meme Styles at the Women's March in Austin: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meme.styles/posts/10219603667715630?__xts__[0]=68.ARDycJu_A-xBS7ENzJs5k3k1JjLis4yWQBRbzCGGW6mYjtt_NMEZW0xZplbcGtRMKyP4rYB86kZXTh-EV946XxOT9VSehPOWKSbSHzSD1sUaAd8w_0aBEscW9pH5T19L5q_V73vMXthAGHN_2GoCXmXxNso4Azc6U7WIYSHQLxDAiXHd3XAHuAksmkatoVCgXrcbiSvgLaaLZhhcqzDsCRZ3phqQNnFIC7FZu50vAMhyQ6nfUTZELknW1GD2ODZgDLTdMw&amp;__tn__=-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/meme.styles/posts/10219603667715630?__xts__[0]=68.ARDycJu_A-xBS7ENzJs5k3k1JjLis4yWQBRbzCGGW6mYjtt_NMEZW0xZplbcGtRMKyP4rYB86kZXTh-EV946XxOT9VSehPOWKSbSHzSD1sUaAd8w_0aBEscW9pH5T19L5q_V73vMXthAGHN_2GoCXmXxNso4Azc6U7WIYSHQLxDAiXHd3XAHuAksmkatoVCgXrcbiSvgLaaLZhhcqzDsCRZ3phqQNnFIC7FZu50vAMhyQ6nfUTZELknW1GD2ODZgDLTdMw&amp;__tn__=-R</a> Disrupting the "Jezebel" Stereotype Community Data-Gathering: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupting-the-jezebel-stereotype-measure-community-data-gathering-tickets-86223580049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupting-the-jezebel-stereotype-measure-community-data-gathering-tickets-86223580049</a> Layla Saad's "Me &amp; White Supremacy" workbook: <a href="https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/</a> Cyntoia Brown's story: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder</a> Serena Williams brings attention to medical bias against Black women: <a href="https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/1/11/16879984/serena-williams-childbirth-scare-black-women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/1/11/16879984/serena-williams-childbirth-scare-black-women</a>

Season 2, Episode 2: Building a more intersectional Texas with MEASURE

John Cornyn

Jess Morales Rocketto

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:  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 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/

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. <h2>ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE!</h2> Get yours and vote with your dollars for your favorite Ann Richards Rouser shirt: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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 <a href="http://statesman.com/rabble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://statesman.com/rabble</a>. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> 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! <a href="https://supermajority.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://supermajority.com/</a> Jess Morales Rocketto on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JessLivMo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JessLivMo</a> Jess Morales Rocketto Supermajority announcement tweet thread: <a href="https://twitter.com/JessLivMo/status/1122868360646205442" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JessLivMo/status/1122868360646205442</a> Astead Wesley on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley</a> Jackie Aina on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/?hl=en</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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 <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network</a> Texas' Uninsured Rate Is Bad And Getting Worse. But Lawmakers Did Nothing About It This Session. <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/texas-uninsured-rate-bad-and-getting-worse-lawmakers-did-nothing-about-it-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/texas-uninsured-rate-bad-and-getting-worse-lawmakers-did-nothing-about-it-session</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> More info about the tariffs on Mexican goods and how they will hurt Texas: <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/20190531/trumps-mexico-tariff-plan-could-cost-texas-billions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/news/20190531/trumps-mexico-tariff-plan-could-cost-texas-billions</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/republicans-mexico-tariffs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/republicans-mexico-tariffs.html</a> <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/how-donald-trump-tariffs-imports-mexico-affect-texas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/how-donald-trump-tariffs-imports-mexico-affect-texas/</a> City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/20171117/audit-austin-ordinances-dont-help-the-homeless-and-might-not-be-legal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/news/20171117/audit-austin-ordinances-dont-help-the-homeless-and-might-not-be-legal</a> Being Homeless Isn't Against The Law, But Sleeping On The Streets Comes At A Cost (Dallas) <a href="https://www.keranews.org/post/being-homeless-isnt-against-law-sleeping-streets-comes-cost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keranews.org/post/being-homeless-isnt-against-law-sleeping-streets-comes-cost</a> 5 things you can do before #HomesNotHandcuffs vote on June 20th <a href="http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2019/06/5-things-you-can-do-homesnothandcuffs-vote-june-20th?fbclid=IwAR1rmt8rFwRtQDKnUpWtJ58XcwdZL_PXkGgJdp99cT0L8XebMNvObaniMtA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2019/06/5-things-you-can-do-homesnothandcuffs-vote-june-20th?fbclid=IwAR1rmt8rFwRtQDKnUpWtJ58XcwdZL_PXkGgJdp99cT0L8XebMNvObaniMtA</a> Downtown Austin Alliance (512) 469-1766 <a href="https://downtownaustin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://downtownaustin.com/</a> Ending Community Homelessness Coalition <a href="http://www.austinecho.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.austinecho.org/</a> Texas Homeless Network <a href="https://www.thn.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thn.org/</a> Trinity Center Austin <a href="http://trinitycenteraustin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://trinitycenteraustin.org/</a> Email all Austin City Council Members: <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/service/email-all-austin-city-council-members" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.austintexas.gov/service/email-all-austin-city-council-members</a> Find your Austin City Councilors: <a href="http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=news.city_council" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=news.city_council</a> More info about racist Fort Worth teacher Georgia Clark from the Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/06/04/fort-worth-teacher-georgia-clark-asked-trump-tweets-round-up-illegal-students/?utm_term=.d39708787c31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/06/04/fort-worth-teacher-georgia-clark-asked-trump-tweets-round-up-illegal-students/?utm_term=.d39708787c31</a> And the Fort Worth Star Telegram: <a href="https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article231156403.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article231156403.html</a> The Plyler v Doe Supreme Court decision: <a href="https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students</a> The 1980 Republican primary debate where they all try to out-compassion each other on immigration. Get ready for your jaw to drop: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmgPp_nlok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmgPp_nlok</a> Women’s Racket Club (from Ashley’s old huddle) <a href="https://www.womensracketclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.womensracketclub.com/</a>

Awkward Ted Cruz/John Cornyn 3-way F | Supermajority co-founder & shero Jess Morales Rocketto! | TX ain't "The Friendly State" for homeless folks

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/ 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: 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&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pettymayonnaise.com%2Fwoman-shares-guys-reckless-comment-about-periods-and-tampons-twitter-went-c... 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&amp;Bill=SB321 HB936 - https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/actions.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;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

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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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. <a href="https://lettuce.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lettuce.fm/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Andrew Yang, Democratic presidential candidate. <a href="https://www.yang2020.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yang2020.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewYangVFA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AndrewYangVFA</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewyang2020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andrewyang2020/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewyangvfa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andrewyangvfa/</a> Our video of Andrew Yang: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/390927938387382/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX/videos/390927938387382/</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Research the Democratic presidential candidates! Here are a few good places to start: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/03/14/jake-tapper-2020-candidate-name-pronunciation-sd-orig.cnn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2019/03/14/jake-tapper-2020-candidate-name-pronunciation-sd-orig.cnn</a> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/video/2020-democratic-presidential-candidates-take-on-sxsw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbsnews.com/video/2020-democratic-presidential-candidates-take-on-sxsw/</a> <a href="https://people.com/politics/2020-presidential-candidates-so-far/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://people.com/politics/2020-presidential-candidates-so-far/</a> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/2020-candidates-president-guide/582598/</a> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-democrat-candidates-771735/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-democrat-candidates-771735/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Friday newsletter T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Thinx period blanket: <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/review-we-tried-new-thinx-period-sex-blanket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/review-we-tried-new-thinx-period-sex-blanket.html</a> Period mansplainer taken down on Twitter by @aisghair: <a href="https://twitter.com/aisghair/status/1102701038379909120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1102869099464609792&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pettymayonnaise.com%2Fwoman-shares-guys-reckless-comment-about-periods-and-tampons-twitter-went-crazy%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/aisghair/status/1102701038379909120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1102869099464609792&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pettymayonnaise.com%2Fwoman-shares-guys-reckless-comment-about-periods-and-tampons-twitter-went-c...</a> End period poverty and period stigma with <a href="http://Period.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Period.org</a>: <a href="https://www.period.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.period.org/</a> Nadya Okamoto, founder of <a href="http://Period.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Period.org</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/nadyaokamoto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nadyaokamoto</a> Bills filed in the Texas legislature to end the period tax: <a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB311/id/1825242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB311/id/1825242</a> <a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB755/2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB755/2019</a> <a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB146/2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB146/2019</a> Activists draw attention to the heat in Texas prison cells: <a href="https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/100-degree-heat-in-mock-prison-cell-illustrates-13680305.php#photo-8891942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/100-degree-heat-in-mock-prison-cell-illustrates-13680305.php#photo-8891942</a> 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 - <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=SB321" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=SB321</a> HB936 - <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/actions.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB936" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/actions.aspx?LegSess=86R&amp;Bill=HB936</a> The Texas Civil Rights Project is also working to get the state of Texas to keep cells from being sweltering: <a href="https://texascivilrightsproject.org/our-work/criminal-justice-reform/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texascivilrightsproject.org/our-work/criminal-justice-reform/</a> After $7 million legal fight over air conditioning, Texas prison system touts new heat safety policies: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-prison-heat-air-conditioning-costs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/26/texas-prison-heat-air-conditioning-costs/</a> Beto finally announces his presidential run: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/13/beto-orourke-2020-president-announce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/03/13/beto-orourke-2020-president-announce/</a> Vanity Fair cover story on Beto: <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/03/beto-orourke-cover-story?verso=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/03/beto-orourke-cover-story?verso=true</a> Beto’s “Take a knee” video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWmh-maevk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWmh-maevk</a>

Beto! Beto. Beto…? Existential presidential thoughts | We have a period f*** | We talk to presidential hopeful Andrew Yang

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 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: 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 &amp; 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/

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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR:</h2> 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 <a href="http://statesman.com/rabble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://statesman.com/rabble</a>. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Max Lars, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative John Bucy, III (TX House District 136: Leander/Cedar Park) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertMLars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RobertMLars</a> Awesome photos of the 13 African American chiefs of staff who served in the 86th Texas legislature: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tamoria.jones/posts/10102117933886044</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> Join the campaign for sexual assault systems reform: <a href="https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://webelieveatx.org/add-your-voice</a> Find your city council district (if you're in Austin): <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-council-district-map</a> Texas Association Against Sexual Assault: <a href="http://taasa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://taasa.org/</a> These Rape Victims Had to Sue to Get the Police to Investigate: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/rape-victims-kits-police-departments.html</a> Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-03-15/painful-splits-along-the-way-to-stopping-sexual-assault-in-and-around-austin/</a> Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-03-04/travis-county-district-attorneys-office-under-fire-in-new-court-filing/</a> Margaret Moore, Travis County District Attorney: <a href="https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-attorney/meet-the-da</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> The Texas Tribune’s round-up of big bills that passed and failed: <a href="https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-legislature-bills-to-watch/</a> Here’s a good recap of the best &amp; worst moments of the 86th TxLege from Progress Texas: <a href="https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://progresstexas.org/blog/top-best-worst-moments-2019-texas-legislative-session</a> Equality Texas has a great summary of the victories and challenges the Texas LGBTQ+ community faced this session: <a href="https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.equalitytexas.org/shifting-the-narrative-the-86th-legislative-session/</a> Beer-to-Go unanimously passed the TX Senate!: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Cheers-y-all-Beer-to-go-unanimously-passes-in-13882991.php</a> Sales tax increase dies in Texas legislature: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/Sales-tax-increase-dead-in-Texas-Legislature-13826589.php</a> Uninsured kids, moms and workers left behind by the TxLege: <a href="https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/5/27/fight-back-after-lege-ignored-uninsured-kids-uninsured-moms-other-uninsured-workers</a> The GOP Failed to Ban Paid Sick Leave and the Business Lobby is Livid <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/the-gop-failed-to-ban-paid-sick-leave-and-the-business-lobby-is-livid/?fbclid=IwAR23faKZDrZXupchTvDt7Oc8hmggXGEZNgaWPNmOpMGbm2E4zFg0mh8qDSg</a> Texas House, Senate pass school finance bill mandating teacher raises and cutting taxes <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/25/Texas-teacher-pay-raise-school-finance-HB3-passes/</a> Closing Thoughts on HB 3, the Big School Finance Bill﻿ <a href="http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bettertexasblog.org/2019/05/closing-thoughts-on-hb-3-the-big-school-finance-bill%EF%BB%BF/</a> Texas legislature allows handgun open carry immediately after natural disasters. <a href="https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Texas-legislature-allows-handgun-open-carry-immediately-after-natural-disasters-510540371.html</a> Bill banning Planned Parenthood contracts sent to Abbott <a href="https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/news/20190524/bill-banning-planned-parenthood-contracts-sent-to-abbott</a> We talk about Zaffrini’s bill to protect victims of financial abuse back in episode 2 of The Rabble: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> Analysis: Legislative resolve isn’t always what you think it is <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/04/05/texas-immigration-border-crisis-legislature-resolution/</a> Texas legislators strip last-minute $100 million request for border surge <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/05/26/texas-border-surge-funding-supplemental-budget/</a> Lawmakers approve legislation shielding most Texans from surprise medical bills: <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/state-lawmakers-approve-legislation-shielding-most-texans-surprise-medical-bills</a> Texas House Rep. John Bucy: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BucyForTexas/</a>

The Rabble Faves: Drinking game recap of the 2019 Texas legislative session

Ann Finch

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 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/  

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! <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Ann Finch, President of Team Brownsville <a href="https://www.teambrownsville.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teambrownsville.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamBrownsville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TeamBrownsville</a> Sign up to volunteer: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7znm8_oKFWudS_7xhOBQHuLPlitpIM4msYuLh8iwff1c57g/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7znm8_oKFWudS_7xhOBQHuLPlitpIM4msYuLh8iwff1c57g/viewform</a> Contact Ann: Ann@teambrownsville.org <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul>

"Politics Is Personal" Series: Ann Finch of Team Brownsville on finding purpose at the border

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 TexasFollow: https://twitter.com/PPGreaterTXBLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: https://www.bluesquad.co/FOLLOW ROUSER:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therabbletxTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTXSubscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:Boss Babes State of the Uterus Donate: https://www.bossbabes.org/donatePlanned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texasShout Your Abortion: https://shoutyourabortion.com/Planned Parenthood Period App: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-trackerPlanned Parenthood Direct Ap: https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/

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).<h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2>Dr. Amna Dermish from Planned Parenthood Greater TexasFollow: <a href="https://twitter.com/PPGreaterTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PPGreaterTX</a><h2>BLUE SQUAD MISSION OF THE WEEK:</h2>Download the Blue Squad App &amp; follow The Rabble podcast to find this week's mission: <a href="https://www.bluesquad.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bluesquad.co/</a><h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2><ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therabbletx</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheRabbleTX</a></li><li>Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li></ul>OTHER LINKS WE MENTIONED:Boss Babes State of the Uterus Donate: <a href="https://www.bossbabes.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bossbabes.org/donate</a>Planned Parenthood: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas</a>Shout Your Abortion: <a href="https://shoutyourabortion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shoutyourabortion.com/</a>Planned Parenthood Period App: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-tracker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/spot-on-period-tracker</a>Planned Parenthood Direct Ap: <a href="https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plannedparenthooddirect.org/</a>

Season 2, Episode 1: Live from the State of the Uterus

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&amp;set=gm.1293045504126382&amp;type=3&amp;theater&amp;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/

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. <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUESTS:</h2> Shellie Hayes-McMahon, Annie’s List (former Cedar Park city council candidate) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HayesMcMahonforCedarPark/</a> Julie Oliver, former Congressional candidate (UPDATE! she's running again!!!) <a href="https://www.julieoliver.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.julieoliver.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JulieForTexas/</a> Dedra Davis, newly elected Texas District Court 270 Judge, Harris County <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DedraDavisForJudge/</a> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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! <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX</a></li> <li>Friday newsletter T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a></li> </ul> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Background on Ashley’s family story: <a href="https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20140602/Chinatown-owner-Ronald-Cheng-finds-new-life-and-a-new-challenge</a> Kristen’s picture of the plane ride to the first Women’s March in DC on Pantsuit Nation (it got 770 comments, OMG!): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&amp;set=gm.1293045504126382&amp;type=3&amp;theater&amp;ifg=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154980269589036&amp;set=gm.1293045504126382&amp;type=3&amp;theater&amp;ifg=1</a> Annie’s List: <a href="https://annieslist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://annieslist.com/</a> (512) 481-8100 shellie@annieslist.com <a href="https://twitter.com/annieslisttx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/annieslisttx</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AnniesListTX/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/annieslisttx/</a> Michelle Obama’s autobiography, BECOMING: <a href="https://becomingmichelleobama.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://becomingmichelleobama.com/</a> Barbara Jordan speaks at the 1992 Democratic Convention in New York, NY: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDsKGs6Gr4</a> Shirley Chisholm: <a href="https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10918</a> Audre Lorde: <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde</a> Harris County Black Girl Magic: <a href="http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://harrisblackgirlmagic.com/</a>

The Rabble Faves: Texas women who inspire us & the moments that made us activists

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

“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:   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: 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 &amp; 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/

“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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct</a> for more info. <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> 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: <a href="https://cristinafortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cristinafortexas.com/</a> Cristina for Texas on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TzintzunCris/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TzintzunCris/</a> And on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cristinafortx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cristinafortx</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EACA729A5FA7-mapthevote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EACA729A5FA7-mapthevote</a> The next ones are August 23 &amp; 28 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/626426541101634/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/626426541101634/</a> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Court rules that migrant children must be given toothbrushes and soap: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/us/migrant-children-toothbrushes-court.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/15/us/migrant-children-toothbrushes-court.html</a> Trump administration official arguing that people don’t need toothbrushes and soap while in detention: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRjUyr_36MY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRjUyr_36MY</a> Providing homeless services a major theme in Austin’s proposed budget: <a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-budget-to-be-presented-monday-as-city-leaders-support-more-homeless-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-budget-to-be-presented-monday-as-city-leaders-support-more-homeless-services/</a> Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure: <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-08-15/council-members-to-back-abortion-support-budget-measure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2019-08-15/council-members-to-back-abortion-support-budget-measure/</a> Aug. 19 FB Live of abortion rights press conference at Austin City Hall: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/statesman/videos/463599987823731/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/statesman/videos/463599987823731/</a> NARAL and Lilith Fund AbortionAccessATX Rally and Testimony Aug. 22: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/404372686856955/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/404372686856955/</a> Lilith Fund Petition: I support public funding to ensure abortion access in Austin! <a href="https://secure.everyaction.com/xCAtamQ_MECTQm8_jPKDZw2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secure.everyaction.com/xCAtamQ_MECTQm8_jPKDZw2</a> Texas Observer article on the history of anti-Mexican violence in Texas: <a href="https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texasobserver.org/to-understand-the-el-paso-massacre-look-to-the-long-legacy-of-anti-mexican-violence-at-the-border/</a> Intercept article about the history of the border patrol that Kristen talked about: <a href="https://theintercept.com/2019/01/12/border-patrol-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theintercept.com/2019/01/12/border-patrol-history/</a> Anne Frank quote about family separations: <a href="https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anne-frank-children-separated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anne-frank-children-separated/</a> The Rabble interview with Mexican-American-Jewish immigration attorney Carlos Spector: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> KUT article on shifting demographics in Texas: <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/yes-demographic-shift-helping-texas-democrats-so-psychological-shift?fbclid=IwAR25PJt1XWSchDt2E6TDMIPpa5dyQ5B0FancAHh5Q3lT24l-PouRvFJS8qs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/yes-demographic-shift-helping-texas-democrats-so-psychological-shift?fbclid=IwAR25PJt1XWSchDt2E6TDMIPpa5dyQ5B0FancAHh5Q3lT24l-PouRvFJS8qs</a> Jolt Texas: <a href="https://jolttx.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jolttx.org/en/</a>

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

Amanda Edwards

Rodney Reed

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 &amp; 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&amp;utm_content=1573067589&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;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 &amp; 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

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. <h2>COME TO OUR SEASON FINALE LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 19!:</h2> 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! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rabble-podcast-season-finale-spectacular-tickets-77364347847</a> <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR - THE RIVETER CO-WORKING</h2> 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! <a href="https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theriveter.co/coworking-locations/austin/</a> <h2>ADDITIONAL SPONSORS</h2> PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS AUSTIN DINNER &amp; 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. <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/charitable-giving/special-events/austin/austin-events</a> <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Candidate for US Senate Amanda Edwards <a href="https://amandafortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amandafortexas.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amandafortexas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/amandafortexas/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://www.sickofittx.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sickofittx.com/events</a> Half of registered Texas voters turned out in 2018. Just 12% turned out this year. Let's do better in 2020! <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/06/texas-2019-election-voter-turnout/?utm_campaign=trib-social&amp;utm_content=1573067589&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;fbclid=IwAR24fDdhSqJrXMKBkFl5NoNnlrvG_Zi5NBmQyd67nnG07KrZ8UU2ts2xkeA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/06/texas-2019-election-voter-turnout/?utm_campaign=trib-social&amp;utm_content=1573067589&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;fbclid=IwAR24fDdhSqJrXMKBkFl5NoNnlrvG_Zi5NBmQyd67nnG07KrZ8UU2ts2xkeA</a> RSVP to the She The People members strategy call: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3uAlhcKXyOCExlqg0rxzAN1WYrnL7Vj4U9RENc1VcClWPPg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3uAlhcKXyOCExlqg0rxzAN1WYrnL7Vj4U9RENc1VcClWPPg/viewform</a> Watch and share the new video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkKyxQvxwQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AkKyxQvxwQ</a> Join the movement: <a href="https://www.shethepeople.org/join-the-movement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shethepeople.org/join-the-movement</a> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> Need a beginner's guide to local government? That's where A Functional Democracy comes in: <a href="https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.afunctionaldemocracy.com</a> 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: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-the-party-tickets-75248535395" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-the-party-tickets-75248535395</a> Bipartisan group of Texas legislators calling for Governor Abbott to stop the execution of Rodney Reed: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/05/rodney-reed-texas-death-row-execution-greg-abbott-plea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/11/05/rodney-reed-texas-death-row-execution-greg-abbott-plea/</a> Letter written by the bipartisan legislators to Governor Abbott: <a href="https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9bf7f684869ea450df2dfecccbdede95/CJRC%20Reed%20Letter.pdf?_ga=2.227222557.1485691392.1573061351-1444260343.1573061351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9bf7f684869ea450df2dfecccbdede95/CJRC%20Reed%20Letter.pdf?_ga=2.227222557.1485691392.1573061351-1444260343.1573061351</a> 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: <a href="https://www.innocenceproject.org/stand-with-rodney-reed-on-texas-death-row/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.innocenceproject.org/stand-with-rodney-reed-on-texas-death-row/</a> Austin ISD's plans to close four more schools based on budget concerns: <a href="https://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-says-four-schools-stayed-closure-list-because-it-wouldnt-cost-extra-shut-them" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kut.org/post/austin-isd-says-four-schools-stayed-closure-list-because-it-wouldnt-cost-extra-shut-them</a> Institute for Urban Policy Research &amp; Analysis at UT Austin: <a href="https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/</a> A little Rabble Pod background on the history of systemic racism in Austin: <a href="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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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</a> Contact the AISD school board and find out who represents you: <a href="https://www.austinisd.org/board/members" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinisd.org/board/members</a> Amanda Edwards for U.S. Senate: <a href="https://amandafortexas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amandafortexas.com/</a> The current landscape of the U.S. Senate race in Texas: <a href="http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/without-beto-orourke-texas-senate-primary-wide-open" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/without-beto-orourke-texas-senate-primary-wide-open</a> More about Amanda Edwards from the Houston Chronicle: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/columnists/grieder/article/Amanda-Edwards-is-someone-to-watch-in-Democratic-14109711.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/columnists/grieder/article/Amanda-Edwards-is-someone-to-watch-in-Democratic-14109711.php</a> 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: <a href="https://www.sickofittx.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sickofittx.com/events</a>

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??

Ann Richards

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 &amp; 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&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADKtFvmK_zfHR0Wq2gTSWNDLXT7nawW0avQkryhTbaGaOpUc_40sATFck3bonNiV6JVap_wkHpYU7pTh9efpNuBLIu13mhnU66W0ClhY...

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. <h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR - PLANNED PARENTHOOD DIRECT</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ppgreatertx.org/pp-direct</a> for more info. <h2>SUPPORT ROUSER'S NEW PATREON PAGE!</h2> 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rousertx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rousertx</a> NOW NOW NOW NOW! Also, spread the joy of Ann Richards and The Rabble all across Texas on T-shirts, stickers, mugs, or whatevs: <a href="https://rouser.threadless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rouser.threadless.com/</a> <h2>THIS WEEK’S GUEST:</h2> Karen Gross, founder of Citizen Discourse <a href="https://citizendiscourse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://citizendiscourse.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/CtznDiscourse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CtznDiscourse</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citizendiscourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/citizendiscourse/</a> <h2>FOLLOW ROUSER:</h2> <ul> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX</a> </li> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/</a> </li> <li> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en</a> </li> <li> Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: <a href="https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/</a> </li> </ul> <h2>SH*T TO DO:</h2> 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: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/NOWCastSA/status/1165290701527093248?fbclid=IwAR32PCES87nMsjx1gxbBr4ALuz80A2_CfaSIghyoxigDjEZXMdAYcg0aZA0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/NOWCastSA/status/1165290701527093248?fbclid=IwAR32PCES87nMsjx1gxbBr4ALuz80A2_CfaSIghyoxigDjEZXMdAYcg0aZA0</a> 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: <a href="https://action.aclu.org/webform/redistrict-webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://action.aclu.org/webform/redistrict-webinar</a> <h2>LINKS WE MENTIONED:</h2> 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 <a href="http://austinchronicle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">austinchronicle.com</a>, filling out your info, jumping to the “politics &amp; media” section and nominating The Rabble for Best Local Podcast? <a href="https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-best-of-austin/</a> Brass knuckles are legal now: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/28/brass-knuckles-now-legal-texas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/28/brass-knuckles-now-legal-texas/</a> Go see ANN at Zach Scott Theater: <a href="https://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=8071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=8071</a> Recommended reading - Ann Richards autobiography, “Straight From the Heart”: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Ann-Richards/dp/1476750580" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Ann-Richards/dp/1476750580</a> El Paso shooting victims might get special visas: <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/27/el-paso-shooting-victims-might-get-special-visas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/27/el-paso-shooting-victims-might-get-special-visas/</a> More about the Las Americas “Crime Victims Program” helping El Paso shooting victims from Mexico secure U visas: <a href="https://las-americas.org/crime-victims" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://las-americas.org/crime-victims</a> Dems slam Engage Texas PAC for setting up at driver's license offices <a href="https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article234425742.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article234425742.html</a> <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/08/27/texas-democrat-cries-foul-gop-registering-voters-drivers-license-offices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/08/27/texas-democrat-cries-foul-gop-registering-voters-drivers-license-offices</a> <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/31/engage-texas-raises-nearly-10-million-register-new-republican-voters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.texastribune.org/2019/07/31/engage-texas-raises-nearly-10-million-register-new-republican-voters/</a> Jolt’s Voter Deputy Registrar class (Tacos!): Sat. Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12-12:30: strategy + best practices workshop <a href="http://bit.ly/2zcSlX6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2zcSlX6</a> The 2018 Texas Civic Health Index: <a href="https://moody.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/2018-Texas_Civic_Health_Index.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://moody.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/2018-Texas_Civic_Health_Index.pdf</a> Citizen Discourse: <a href="https://citizendiscourse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://citizendiscourse.org/</a> The Kindness Contract: <a href="https://citizendiscourse.org/kindness-contract/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://citizendiscourse.org/kindness-contract/</a> Reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini’s TED Talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6HZqQKhok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6HZqQKhok</a> Atlantic interview with reformed White Nationalist Christian Picciolini: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/08/conversation-christian-picciolini/595543/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/08/conversation-christian-picciolini/595543/</a> On isolation as the driving factor in addiction: <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADKtFvmK_zfHR0Wq2gTSWNDLXT7nawW0avQkryhTbaGaOpUc_40sATFck3bonNiV6JVap_wkHpYU7pTh9efpNuBLIu13mhnU66W0ClhY_QhKToFDfYkCImtp4AenTh8LQBTNwlFW6CSGb0zdlACHc8Qo0j_1HycDezuehhw5nqSo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADKtFvmK_zfHR0Wq2gTSWNDLXT7nawW0avQkryhTbaGaOpUc_40sATFck3bonNiV6JVap_wkHpYU7pTh9efpNuBLIu13mhnU66W0ClhY...</a>

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