Jim Hightower

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:advocacy gptkb:social_justice
environmental issues
consumer protection
labor rights
campaign finance reform
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Democratic_Socialists_of_America
gptkb:Progressive_Democrats_of_America
Common Cause
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Texas_Observer's_Best_of_Texas_Award
gptkb:The_American_Political_Science_Association's_Distinguished_Service_Award
gptkb:The_National_Association_of_Social_Workers'_Public_Citizen_of_the_Year_Award
gptkb:The_National_Press_Club's_Award_for_Excellence_in_Journalism
The Texas Democratic Party's Outstanding Democrat Award
gptkbp:birth_date 1943-01-29
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Gonzales,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:famous_quote " The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
" You can't just sit there and do nothing."
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:James_Allen_Hightower
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jim Hightower
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Henry_Wallace
gptkb:Eugene_V._Debs
gptkb:Ralph_Nader
gptkbp:known_for progressive politics
gptkbp:media_appearances gptkb:The_Rachel_Maddow_Show
gptkb:The_Young_Turks
gptkb:The_Ed_Show
gptkb:The_Thom_Hartmann_Program
gptkb:Democracy_Now!
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Thieves_in_High_Places
If the Gods Had Meant Us to Vote They Would Have Given Us Candidates
Swim Against the Current
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:activists
gptkb:Author
gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:political_career gptkb:1991
1970s
gptkbp:political_impact Populism
gptkbp:position gptkb:Texas_Agriculture_Commissioner
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Austin,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Molly_Hightower
gptkbp:term_end gptkb:1991
gptkbp:term_start gptkb:1983
gptkbp:website http://www.jimhightower.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Air_America_Media
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6