We return to our conversation with Democratic leader and campaign veteran Lauren McElfresh.  We pick up where part 1 left off, talking about campaign finance, the new overall Democratic strategy, and how to deal with Trump Burnout.  Spoiler Alert - it's volunteering for local elections!

This week's Red Lip Resistance: Amy Sanders O'Rourke!

This week I talk with Ken Washington, friend and leader in the African American community in North Texas.  We chat about male leadership, the "black vote" in Texas, and Black Panther.  As usual, Ken opens my mind to new ways to be an ally to people of color.

This week on the pod we talk with Kim Olson, Democratic candidate for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. She's the real deal - smart, compassionate, careful to listen to voters, and working for thoughtful solutions.  She's brave and willing to get in there for all of us.

So go volunteer for her campaign!

Join us for a Dressed for the Protest Beto phone bank on Saturday, Sept 1st in Denton.

This week on the pod, we dig into party politics with Denton County Democratic Party leader Ira Bershad.  We talk about the current voting climate in North Texas, make a lot of sports analogies, and try to reconcile frustration with a bipartisan political system.

This week's #Red Lip Resistance highlights five women standing in the gap for children and families at the border.  

https://www.instyle.com/news/raices-texas-women-protecting-immigrant-rights

Podcast road trip!  We drove to Norman, Oklahoma, to talk with Democratic Party county chair and election manager Lauren McElfresh.  She was part of the winning team behind the string of state election wins in 2017, and she knows what it takes in the current political climate.  Her advice is a must for candidates, campaign organizers, and anyone interested in crossing the finish line this November.

Seriously, take notes - this is the real deal.

This week on Dressed for the Protest, I sat down with Linsey Fagan, Democratic candidate for Texas congressional seat 26.  Linsey chatted with me about campaign work, financing reform, and what it is to exist as a woman in the public eye.

Sign up for the Beto Block Walk on Aug. 11th - https://act.betofortexas.com/event/action/7729?source=web-conf-event-7729&akid=

Linsey Fagan's campaign - https://www.linseyfagan.com/

Cori Bush's campaign - https://www.votecoribush.com/

This week, Olivia chatted with Emily Meisner, founder and leader of the Denton Vote Group, a voter registration operation in Denton County.  Emily walked us through the steps to be an activist and a leader.

We sat down to talk all about Beto!  Adam Daugherty, field campaign organizer for the Beto O'Rourke campaign for U.S. Senate, gives us the low-down on what they campaign is doing.  Most importantly, we talk about how everyone of us can help.

Dressed for the Protest is your voice for progressive politics in North Texas.

Olivia sat down with Mike Collier, Democratic candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor.  They talk about education, guns, and why Texas can't take four more years of "El Diablo."

Dressed for the Protest is your voice for progressive politics in North Texas.

Dressed for the Protest is back!  Olivia kicks off Season Three with a welcome and a reminder of why 2018 is such an important election year (Midterms, guys!).  She also previews some of interviews to come later in the season.  

It's all about voting, activism, and making 2018 the year Texas turns blue. 

Let's win some damn elections!