Wake Up Beaumont Julia

In this episode, we are talking about the two highest courts in Texas – the Supreme Court, which handles civil stuff, and the Court of Criminal Appeals, which handles how people with criminal records are handled. I wasn’t able to coordinate interviews with anyone due to, you know, everything going on, but just stick with me for this short episode and we’ll take a look at these courts and why it is so important that you vote in them.

Candidate Spreadsheet

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
– Man saved by US Supreme Court ruling in 2017
– Man executed during pandemic
– Sharon Killer, ahem, Keller

Texas Supreme Court
– Covid not a good enough excuse to get a mail in vote
– The death of paid sick leave
– Discrimination of same sex couples


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The Texas Rail Road Commission is one of the most powerful positions in Texas – and it has nothing to do with Rail Roads.

Official Railroad Commission Website’s definition of the commission.
The lawsuit the commission is currently embroiled in.
And the lawsuit against James Wright
What does the RRC regulate? – Article from Wall Street Journal
What the heck does the RRC do? – Article
This is a good example of what the Rail Road Commission is supposed to have Hearings about – residents in a community developed cancer from their water table being messed up by a company. Very scary stuff.

Candidate spreadsheet
Patreon


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In today's episode we talk to Libertarian candidate for U.S Texas Senator Kerry McKennon! We'll talk about what the Senate does, how to pick a good candidate, and listen to McKennon's vision for the future. 

Kerry McKennon - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Ballotpedia
John Cornyn - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Ballotpedia
MJ Hegar - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Ballotpedia

Deadline to register to vote
How to register to vote
Public candidate list

Candidate spreadsheet
Patreon
Beware Of Voter swag


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In this hurricane evacuation bonus episode, I talk to three homelessness advocates about what it’s like to try to outrun a storm when you don’t have a home, a car, money, or any resources to safely evacuate. I recorded and edited this episode in my hotel room in Waco so the sound quality isn’t where it normally is, but the conversation is 100%.

Check out the Candidate spreadsheet, Patreon, and the Beware Of Voter swag


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In this episode, we talk to workers right's activist Kara Sheehan about how the lack of worker's protections in America has led to scary consequences for 2 local restaurant employees.

Resources
- Texas AFL-CIO Official Website
- Bargaining for the Common Good Official Website
- Action Center on Race and the Economy Official Website
- Jobs with Justice Official Website
Lanee's Art Instagram

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In this short episode, I follow up with candidate Naomi Showers Doyle about her candidacy. Listen to the episode I produced earlier this year to learn more about the what the office does and about her opponent George Milhouse. There’s also information about voting plans and current covid19 statistics. Change begins in the city you live!


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