IndivisibleDFW Podcast

Texas New Era Center works to bring labor unions and community organizations together to win policies for working families. After the #ResistanceSummer Launch last week, we asked Dallas Community Organizer Nirav Sanghani about New Era and his work in the DFW area. Learn more about the Texas New Era Center: www.texasnewera.org Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to demand action from legislators, state and federal; companies; and educational institutions to establish common-sense gun reforms. We sat down with Amanda Johnson to talk about her work with Moms Demand Action and her experiences in political activism. Learn more about Moms Demand Action: momsdemandaction.org Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

Battleground Texas is a grassroots organization working to turn Texas blue. We sat down with Terry Bermea, BGTX's Dallas-based Field Organizer and learned more about what she is doing in the area and her background in activism. Learn more about Battleground Texas: http://battlegroundtexas.com/ Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

On April 29th, we gathered to say thank you to the Victoria Neave, Rafael Anchia, and the rest of the North Texas House Democratic Caucus for their work in fighting to stop Senate Bill 4. Activist Jara Butler spoke spoke with Representative Neave and a few people who were involved in the effort, including Ramiro Hinojosa, Zac Duffy, and Jo Sutton. Learn more about SB4: https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/08/5-things-know-about-sanctuary-cities-law/ Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

TC Fleming is the host of All (Dallas) Politics is Local, a podcast that features interviews with local politicians and activists. We sat down to talk about his podcast, our own, and why we decided to get involved in the local political scene. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-dallas-politics-is-local/id1211493079?mt=2 We were also joined by Amanda Ghagar of Lawyers for America. Lawyers for America is a non-partisan, pro-bono organization of American Lawyers defending the United States Constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law. Find out more: https://lawyersforamerica.com/ Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

Civil Rights Attorney Colin Allred is a veteran of the Obama administration, Wendy Davis campaign, and the NFL, and he hopes to use that varied experience to unseat Pete Sessions next year in TX-32. We sat down with him for a conversation about his campaign that only briefly detoured into college football. Learn more about Colin's campaign: www.colinallred.com/ Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

The Mega March on April 9th was another powerful demonstration of the positive change that is happening in North Texas as people from across the region step up to fight for a fairer, freer, and safer community. During the demonstration at Dallas City Hall, we were able to catch up with a few of the speakers and a couple of activists who have been working to protect immigrant rights in the Dallas area. Rafael Anchia represents Northwest Dallas County in the Texas House, and took some time away from his work on behalf of District 103 in Austin to take part in the Mega March. Catch up with him on Twitter (@RafaelAnchia) to learn more about his efforts during the legislative session. www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=103 Esseiny Alanis is a teacher in Dallas ISD and one of the Mega March organizers. She attended the 2006 version shortly after she arrived in Dallas from Mexico with her family. Learn more about her story: www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-Teacher-Motivated-to-Attend-Dallas-Mega-March-for-Second-Time-417915753.html Beto O'Rourke shocked the political world when he unseated a 16-year incumbent in his first congressional race in El Paso five years ago, and he's now trying again in his run again Ted Cruz. Learn more: www.betofortexas.com/ Marc Veasey represents West Dallas and Fort Worth in the United States Congress, and has been at the forefront of the fight for voting rights in Texas. Learn more about his efforts on behalf of District 33 on his website: www.marcveasey.com/ Fernando Rojas is the president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) chapter in Mesquite, and has been active in Dallas County politics for many years. If you're interested in finding out more about LULAC, check out the link below: www.lulac.org/ Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

In our latest episode, we talk about a number of issues, including the problems with the Scion Hotel project, the importance of transparency in municipal government, and recommendations for new candidates with Dallas City Councilman Philip Kingston. We also learned about Philip's utter distain for the pomp and circumstance of elected office. Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

Hadi Jawad has been involved in political organizing for decades. In that time, he's learned a few things, and he shared some perspectives with us when we ran into him at Dallas City Hall last week. Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw

Lee Daugherty has been involved in politics since he picketed for Ross Perot in 1992 in his hometown of Allen, Texas. Today, he continues his work to make his community a better place as Precinct Chair 4032 and the President of the Dallas Stonewall Democrats. We sat down at Dallas City Hall to talk about his experiences in activism and why he believes the Democratic Party is the best vehicle for change. Thanks for listening to the IndivisibleDFW Podcast. Please subscribe on iTunes to get the latest episodes and write us a review if you like what you hear. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/indiv…d1202524959?mt=2 Stay in touch: www.indivisibledfw.org www.facebook.com/indivisibledfw www.twitter.com/dfwindivisible www.instagram.com/indivisibledfw