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	Encyclopedia: Jim Hightower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		James Allen "Jim" Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is a well-known populist activist and a former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.
		Hightower was elected Agricultural Commissioner in 1982, serving in that capacity until 1991.
		James Allen "Jim" Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is a well-known progressive activist and a former Texas Agricultural Commissioner.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jim-Hightower (2215 words)

	Jim Hightower: biography and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		James Allen "Jim" Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is a well-known populist (An advocate of democratic principles) activist (A militant reformer) and a former Texas (The second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico) Agricultural Commissioner.
		His first run for office was for the Democratic nomination for the Texas Railroad Commission (which regulates the oil (A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water) industry), which he lost.
		Hightower was elected Agricultural Commissioner in 1983, serving in that capacity to 1991.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/ji/jim_hightower.htm (440 words)

	Jim Hightower talks about his new book, "Thieves in High Places: They've Stolen Our Country and it's Time to Take ...
		Hightower lost his statewide office in Texas a few years back as a result of dirty tricks carried out by Karl Rove and a rogue FBI agent.
		JIM HIGHTOWER: Well, we sat here for five years and watched this guy completely "corporatize" our state government with the full agenda of privatization and special tax breaks for his wealthy contributors and former business partners with insider deals, secrecy and opposition to protest.
		HIGHTOWER: This weekend, the Bush Republicans have gone screaming to Wisconsin television stations because Democrats were going to run some ads questioning the lies, or the deceits at least, and misleading statements made by Bush in his Iraq war portion of the State of the Union speech.
	www.buzzflash.com /interviews/03/08/21_hightower.html (4134 words)

	Jim Hightower personal appearances, jim hightower
		Jim Hightower's roots are firmly planted in his populist Texan origins and were nurtured by the discussions he heard outside his father's newsstand on Main Street.
		During those years, Jim Hightower chaired the National Democratic Party's Agriculture Council, was profiled on "Sixty Minutes," and was listed by the National Journal as one of the 150 individuals "who make a difference" in the nation's capital.
		Jim Hightower also publishes his daily commentaries on his web site and has founded and co-edits The Hightower Lowdown, a monthly newsletter, first out last March, exhorting its readers to get informed and to agitate on subjects as diverse as genetic engineering and the sweatshops where many designer labels originate.
	www.barberusa.com /politics/hightower_jim.html (641 words)

	Jim Hightower's Shallow Analysis of the 'Enviropig'
		Jim Hightower's bashing of the so-called 'Enviropig' is a classic example.
		One would think that advances in reducing pollution would be applauded, but instead Hightower refers to the genetically modified animals as the Frankenpig, which is every bit an silly emotional reaction as is the 'Enviropig' label which is the trademark under which the GM pig will be sold (assuming it ever becomes commercially viable).
		First, Hightower doesn't even seem to realize that he is calling for higher food prices, much less appear to have seriously considered whether the attendant higher prices in food from small scale agriculture would be offset by environmental savings.
	www.leftwatch.com /articles/2001/000120.html (423 words)

	Jim Hightower Info Page
		Jim Hightower Speaks is a daily two-minute editorial that brings a powerful and slightly irreverent liberal voice to radio.
		Twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Hightower believes that the true political spectrum is not right to left but top to bottom, and he has become a leading national voice for the 80 percent of the public who no longer find themselves within shouting distance of the Washington and Wall Street powers at the top.
		Hightower is a modern-day Johnny Appleseed, spreading the message of progressive populism all across the American grassroots.
	www.iciclenetworks.com /hightower.htm (170 words)

	Jim Hightower Biography
		Jim Hightower, like Dwight Eisenhower, was born along the Oklahoma border in the small town of Denison, Texas.
		Back in Texas, Hightower became editor of the biweekly Texas Observer, then was elected to two terms as state Agriculture Commissioner (1983-1991).
		Hightower publishes a monthly newsletter, broadcasts daily radio commentaries, has hosted his own talk radio show, gives more than 100 speeches a year and travels with his Rolling Thunder Chautauqua Tours, a combination of country fair fun and popular activism.
	www.americanswhotellthetruth.org /pgs/portraits/Jim_Hightower.html (356 words)

	Jim Hightower on Taking Back the Country Through Democratic Struggle
		Jim Hightower argues that the U.S. is ruled by “thieves of justice and liberty,” and it is time for the people to take back their nation.
		Jim Hightower, national radio commentator, columnist and author of several books on democracy and the government.
		Jim Hightower is one of the country's leading populist, former agriculture commissioner in Texas, national radio commentator, columnist, author of a number of books on democracy, government and greed.
	www.informationclearinghouse.info /article4493.htm (4625 words)

	MetroActive Features \| Jim Hightower
		It makes perfect sense to author, columnist, and political commentator Jim Hightower, the state's former agricultural commissioner and current lefty-at-large who matches Ivins in his populist politics and his unshakable sense of humor.
		After college, Hightower led citizens' groups, ran campaigns for populist candidates, edited the legendary Texas Observer, and served two terms as the state's ag commissioner, where he ignited furious opposition from agribusiness and the chemical industry by promoting organic farming and environmental safeguards.
		Hightower was in the middle of that whirlwind, broadcasting his radio show from the streets and getting a good look at this budding social movement.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/sonoma/06.29.00/hightower-0026.html (1465 words)

	Amazon.ca: Election 2000: A Space Odyssey: More Political Subversion from Jim Hightower (Revised Edition): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Hightower's discussion on the excesses of multi-national corporate greed at the top with examples of obscenely high CEO compensation, corporate mergers (including corresponding layoffs), and reliance on low wage labor is maddening.
		Jim Hightower is a man with a mission.
		Hightower was once an elected official himself, so he is experienced with the world of politics and how it operates.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0060932090 (1708 words)

	BuzzFlash Interviews the Voice of the OTHER Texas -- Jim Hightower ...Yes, Lone Star State Populism Lives On! - ...
		Hightower had a bright political future in Lone Star State politics until Karl Rove teamed up with a rogue FBI agent to sabotage Jim's career.
		Jim Hightower is one of America's great progressives, a barnburner of a speaker and a rabble-rousing radio commentator.
		Hightower: We have a slogan here in Texas that says, "It's like a whole other country." And it is. Texas is big and bold, and aside from being born and raised here and having friends and family here, I love the proud, agitating spirit of Texans.
	www.buzzflash.com /interviews/04/08/int04040.html (1526 words)

	Jim Hightower: Radio Populist To Be Muzzled?
		Hightower has a novel idea for the 1996 presidential campaign: "Like NASCAR race drivers or PGA golfers, why not require each of the candidates to cover their clothing, briefcases and staff with the logo patches of their corporate sponsors?"
		Hightower's main target is corporate America, including some of the same companies that are potential sponsors of national talk shows.
		The Hightower termination contradicts talk radio's claim of being America's "national town hall." Something's wrong with a medium that can find so much room for Rush Limbaugh and dozens of Limbaugh clones and wannabees — but no space for the one-of-a-kind Jim Hightower.
	www.fair.org /index.php?page=2274 (947 words)

	Hightower Gets the Mickey Mouse Treatment
		Hightower is an unabashed advocate for blue-collar workers, family farmers, pensioners and middle-class consumers.
		Hightower took Disney to task on August 19 for employing homeless contract workers who have to pay for their uniforms and tools out of their $4.25 an hour salary--while Disney CEO Michael Eisnermakes $78,000 an hour.
		On September 4, Hightower blasted ABC News for backing down to tobacco companies in the face of a lawsuit--noting that the network "had just merged with the Mickey Mouse empire of Disney Inc." The next day, Hightower was informed by ABC that his show would no longer be distributed by the network.
	www.fair.org /index.php?page=1339 (571 words)

	Chron.com \| Jim Hightower battles the right with humor, courage
		Hightower was born in Denison in 1943 to working-class parents who provided a "basic grounding." They were not political, but they voted and followed the issues.
		Hightower's space is no larger than a child's bedroom but with a large window.
		"Jim Hightower can get on the radio and say whatever, but I don't think his criticisms are very grounded," she says.
	www.chron.com /cs/CDA/story.hts/texas/1535149 (3490 words)

	Jim Hightower - America's #1 Populist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		All of the pundits and consultants are unanimous these days about what Democratic Party candidates must do to gain political favor: emulate Republicans by wearing religion (specifically Christianity) on their sleeves, making alliances with evangelical churches and openly engaging in "faith politics!" The pundits and consultants are, of course, wrong.
		Hightower has delivered a book that will help silence your "Ditto-head" brother-in-law once and for all.
		Check out Jim's daily weblog, where he'll point you to the best news and views from the web.
	www.jimhightower.com (408 words)

	Jim Hightower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Jim Hightower will speak on behalf of KGNU Community Radio on August 3rd and 4th as part of his national book signing tour.
		Jim is a national radio commentator, columnist, public speaker and political spark plug who has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought to Be - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks.
		In Boulder Jim will speak and sign at the Flatirons Theatre (located at 14th and College on “the Hill”) on Tuesday August 3rd at 7pm and in Denver, Hightower will speak on Wednesday August 4th 7 pm at the Central Presbyterian Church (1660 Sherman St.).
	www.kgnu.org /gnustories/hightower.html (316 words)

	roundtable: ABC Cancels Jim Hightower
		Hightower, former editor of The Texas Observer and two-term Texas Agriculture Commissioner, has acquired a national reputation as a progressive populist who criticizes corporations and pillories plutocrats in both parties.
		Although the show was contracted to run at least through November, Hightower Radio found out September 25 that ABC had taken Hightower off the air, effective immediately.
		(Hightower's column will be carried in the Progressive Populist newspaper, which will debut in November.) For a list of stations that carried Hightower Radio, check the Progressive Populist Home Page at http:www.eden.com/~reporter.
	www.cni.org /Hforums/roundtable/1995-03/0176.html (368 words)

	Jim Hightower
		If you want to begin hearing Hightower's daily two-minute commentaries on your local radio station, contact the station's general manager or program director.
		If it's a commercial station, the commentaries are bartered, (they're free, with the agreement that the station air the national commercials attached to them).
		For more information on how to get Jim on your local airwaves, call Laura Ehrlich at (512) 477-5588, extension 1 or email her at laura@jimhightower.com.
	www.jimhightower.com /air (143 words)

	Interview with Jim Hightower
		Jim Hightower hopes not, but even he's not sure what the future holds.
		Officials of the ABC Radio Networks recently notified the self-described "kick-ass populist" that they were dropping his weekly talk show, "Hightower Radio," which had 1 million listeners across the country.
		If Hightower can't find a new syndicator, progressives will lose yet another sympathetic voice in the media.
	www.motherjones.com /news/qa/1995/11/smith.html (1532 words)

	Extremism on Viagra
		With a mix of outrage and humor, he travels the country to spread his message of “progressive populism,” including a stop in Boston earlier this week to speak at forums outside the Democratic National Convention.
		Hightower talked with MotherJones.com about his impressions of the convention, the importance of getting George Bush out of the White House, and the work progressives must do to influence policy after the election.
		Jim Hightower: Basically, a wild enthusiasm for a regime change and the ABB program — Anybody But Bush.
	www.motherjones.com /news/qa/2004/07/07_406.html (2403 words)

	HWA BIOGRAPHY
		Hightower also devotes much of his energy to revitalizing grassroots progressive politics with his nationwide âRolling Thunder Down-Home Democracy Tour.â Sort-of like a county fair of progressive activism, these festivals include top-notch speakers, great music, how-to workshops, food, drink, games, clowns & fun for the whole family.
		Hightower was raised in Denison, Texas, in a family of small business people, tenant farmers, and working folks.
		Since then, Hightower has become his own media conglomerate, using his writings and voice to reach millions of people a year, raising issues, raising hope and raising hell.
	www.harrywalker.com /speakers_template.cfm?spea_id=609 (651 words)

	Welcome to Hightower Lowdown Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		We're looking for a few good folks, and thought that other Lowdowners might be in need of posting their own needs.
		he Hightower Lowdown is the secret weapon in the battle for truth at water coolers and dinner tables all across America.
		Hightower and his small but feisty band of fellow agitators have made The Lowdown the fastest-selling -- and funniest -- serious political publication in the country.
	www.hightowerlowdown.org (394 words)

	Jim Hightower
		Jim Hightower has been called America's favorite populist.
		Nowadays he broadcasts daily radio commentaries, publishes a monthly newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown (jimhightower.com) and makes more than 100 speeches a year.
		With groups like ACORN and Public Citizen he's organizing the Rolling Thunder Chautauqua Tour, a series of political/cultural festivals around the country (rollingthundertour.org).
	www.thenation.com /directory/bios/jim_hightower (204 words)

	A Dirty Dozen (Articles) Jim Hightower
		Jim Hightower's newest book, Let's Stop Beating Around The Bush, is scheduled for release next month.
		Until then, Utne will be running a series of excerpts from the title.
		In charge of writing a new rule to limit mercury poisoning of children by electric power plants, Holmstead embraced a watered-down rule that essentially was written by his old lobbying firm of Latham & Watkins.
	www.utne.com /web_special/web_specials_2004-06/articles/11232-1.html (590 words)

	How Wal-Mart is Remaking our World
		Jim Hightower is a greaty read, and this piece, which is the centerpiece of his current newsletter, the Hightower Lowdown, will hold your attention.
		The price being paid in human misery for us to get cheap goods at Walmart is a sad commentary on the state of the world of oneness – not.
		More of Jim Hightower's writing can be found in his monthly newletter, The Hightower Lowdown.
	www.theconversation.org /walmart.html (2309 words)

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