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John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. In the past four years his blog Stuff That Needs To Be Said has reached a diverse worldwide audience. A 20-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. In 2017 he released his first book, A Bigger Table. His new book, Hope and Other Superpowers, arrives on November 6th.

The Patriot and Prosecutor Challenging Devin Nunes 

Andrew Janz was raised in Visalia; the son of immigrants, he has committed his life to public service. Andrew returned home after law school and became a prosecutor for Fresno County, and is now running for Congress to continue serving the community. Andrew will fight for clean drinking water for residents and secure water delivery systems for our farmers who feed our nation. Andrew will be a champion for Central Valley small businesses and help bring good paying jobs to our region. It's time to put country over party and elect good people to government.

 

Tiffany Bond: Rural Maine is hard working, good folks, raising families. We don’t want a hand out but we need a voice. We can strengthen and diversify our economy. We can improve access to healthcare. We can do this together, the Maine way. Instead of being driven apart by political conflict, let’s use different opinions and life experiences to find solutions that are better than what any one of us can come up with alone. Let’s do it in a way where everyone has the same opportunity to be heard, with representation that isn’t sold to the highest bidder. You can hire an Independent US Representative for Maine’s Second Congressional District who isn’t distracted by the constant fundraising and just works for you.

Peter Joffrion is a lifelong resident of North Alabama and a dedicated public servant. His father, a pastor, and his mother, a teacher, instilled in him the value of hard work, integrity, and service. Shortly after graduating from law school at the University of Alabama, Peter returned home to Huntsville and began work in the City Attorney’s office. Over the course of a 22 year career as City Attorney, Peter oversaw every major economic development in Huntsville. He knows what it takes to produce good-paying jobs and economic well-being for everyone.

His wife Kerry is an ordained minister and the founder and CEO of Turning Point Group, a company committed to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of U.S. military veterans. Turning Point Group provides assistance to veterans as they adjust to life after war. They also host an annual 9/11 Honor Walk to remember first responders and active and fallen military members.

 

Read More Here: https://www.peterjoffrion.com/

Elena Christopoulos is an experienced political advisor and campaign strategist in the United States, Canada and Europe. She has been a key strategist for numerous successful campaigns.

Elena has managed campaign staff and has organized fundraising campaigns. As a marketing and communications strategist, Elena has developed comprehensive campaigns drawing together global leaders, innovators, and grassroots networks within a community.

Elena has close relationships with various levels of government and pertinent agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe. In the U.S., Elena has collaborated with the Departments of State, Defense, Energy, Health & Human Services, and Transportation; the Environmental Protection Agency; numerous Senators and Congressmen as well as members of the Executive Branch.

Areas of Expertise:

Campaign ManagementBest practices advisorSustainability and clean energy platform advisorManagement for designing innovative and successful fundraising campaignsPublic relations and public affairs strategyTargeted constituent and leadership developmentSocial mediaVoter registration and education outreach

In moments of national crisis, presidents typically reach for unifying themes, as Bill Clinton did after the Oklahoma City bombing and George W. Bush did with the bullhorn on the wrecked fire truck after 9/11. President Trump on Thursday chose confrontation over conciliation.

Upset that critics linked a spate of pipe bombs targeting his adversaries to his own angry messaging, Mr. Trump abandoned the scripted call for national solidarity he issued the day before and lashed out at perceived enemies for fomenting the toxic political environment they say he has encouraged.

Even though investigators have not named a suspect, let alone a motive, the debate that erupted focused new attention on the contagion of divisive and at times violent language that starts with the president and filters down to other politicians and to partisan media. Demonization has become mainstream, and the events of the past few days seem almost like a predictable but dangerous outcome of the rage and resentment that dominate the United States’ political conversation.

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Kristin Beck is a retired United States Navy SEAL, who served for more than 20 years in the Special Operations Forces, as well as a civil rights advocate. Over the course of 13 deployments and seven combat deployments, she conducted special operations with small UAVs, HUMINT, and Direct Action missions.

Now a civil rights activist, she gives speeches and lectures at various events around the country. Kristin was a key voice in the Congressional Bill to end discrimination toward the LGBT community. She continues her “new mission” fighting for equality for all Americans and a documentary story of her life, Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story, aired on CNN in 2014.

 

Josh McCall, Born in Franklin County, Josh has been helping our community his entire life. An educator and a Progressive Christian, Josh believes in an open table where all citizens come together in civil discussion to solve 9th District problems. Josh is committed to rediscovering our common ground and helping us work together to build a nation of compassion and cooperation. Together, if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can move mountains.

Josh earned a B.A. in English and a Masters in English Education from the University of North Georgia. He also has a Masters in Classical Languages from the University of Georgia. He has taught high school since 2003, and has also been an instructor at the University of North Georgia. As a teacher, Josh has learned to appreciate the value of civility and servant leadership.

Committed to strengthening Wisconsin, David has long advocated for its residents and communities. Since a teen, David has dedicated his life and career to improving the lives of those around him.  He has organized communities around many issues, including citizen engagement, police accountability, mass incarceration, employment and many others.

David Crowley was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in November 2016.  He currently serves as the Chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Legislative Caucus and the Black and Latino Caucus.  

David was born and raised on the north side of Milwaukee, WI. He is a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools, and studied educational policy and community studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

 

Jill Schiller:

I am a mother, a former attorney, a founder of a successful nonprofit that focuses on children’s literacy, and a former Obama Administration staffer. I care deeply about the future of our Nation and the Ohio 2nd Congressional District, where I am raising my two precious children.

Like most people in Ohio, I grew up in a home that valued education and hard work. My dad is a retired water worker and proud union member. My mom was an office manager. When I was 7, my mom was diagnosed with Lupus – a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Without dad’s union benefits and healthcare, my family would have been forced into bankruptcy due to the cost of her treatment. I truly understand the importance of quality, affordable healthcare and the physical, financial, and emotional toll of being a caregiver.

Jimmy Stafford is an American musician-songwriter who was an original member of the Grammy Award winning band Train from its inception in 1994 until he parted ways with the band in 2016. His unique style of guitar playing helped give Train its distinctive sound.  

Jimmy recorded eight albums with Train, selling more than 10 million copies and 30 million tracks. With Train, he was nominated for eight Grammy Awards (winning three, including best rock song for "Drops of Jupiter" in 2002), three American Music Awards, two Billboard Music Awards (winning both top rock song for "Hey, Soul Sister" and top rock artist in 2011), an ASCAP Music Award (winning song of the year for "Hey, Soul Sister" in 2011), a CMT Music Award, a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award, and a Peoples Choice Award. He has toured the world many times over, performing for large audiences in North America, China, the Philippines, Dubai, Europe, Singapore, South America, Japan, and Australia, appearing on countless television and radio shows worldwide. In 2011 Train founded the Save Me San Francisco Wine Company which Jimmy was heavily involved in, from helping to choose the blends of their many varietals (all named after their hit songs or lyrics), to hosting events and tastings, to appearing at promotional bottle signings and meeting with local distributors in cities where Train was on tour.

Read More about Jimmy here: https://jimmystaffordmusic.com/home

Chintan Desai is a teacher and educator from Helena, Arkansas.

He was born in San Luis Obispo, California. His parents, Dipak and Daksha, immigrated from Mumbai, India in search of a better life. With little money and few friends, they built a new life for themselves and their son.

?Their journey to America was not without great cost. They left behind a community of family, friends, and loved ones. But they understood that America was a place of opportunity, where their hard work would be rewarded. And they worked hard.

The day after graduating from college, Chintan moved to Helena, Arkansas, where he taught fifth grade social studies.

 

Jennie Lou Leeder, 7th generation Texan, is an educator, a businesswoman, a coach, and has served 10 years as County Chair for the Llano County Democrats (2007-2017).  

Jennie Lou's family moved to Llano when she was 9 months old. She is a graduate of Llano High School. She graduated Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Agriculture Education and minor in Physical Education. She also graduated Ohio University with a Master of Science in Athletic Administration.  Growing up she was active in 4-H and received the Texas Gold Star Girl Award.  She is very proud that her family was awarded the Texas Century Farm Award in 1992.

 

During her tenure as Llano County Democratic Chair, Jennie Lou was a member of the Texas County Chairs Association and was on the Executive Board.  In 2014 she was elected Senate District 24 Committeewoman where she served one term and also sat on the Rural Subcommittee, Urban County Subcommittee, and  Legislative Committees.  She was a national delegate to the DNC in 2008 and 2016.

About Eric

I'm running because the communities of the 27th Congressional District deserve better - a true public servant. I've been fighting for disenfranchised communities across the country and it's time to bring that fight home. I was born and raised in South Texas to a working-class Tejano family, and it's about time that the people are represented by someone who represents true South Texas values. I will stand alongside you every step of the way to make sure we can go beyond dreaming and start achieving.

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My name is Eric Holguin. I was born and raised in a working class family in South Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. My father is a respected teacher and championship winning football coach, and my mother is a caring nurse. I’m also very proud to come from a law enforcement family. My two brothers are Texas State Troopers, close relatives work in various levels of law enforcement, and my grandfather was a Justice of the Peace for many years in Jim Hogg County. My support system is mi familia, and they’ve always taught me to work for what I want and never ask for freebies. My late abuela, Maria, taught me to always stand up for those who can’t do so for themselves. She had to do so as a single mother raising my father and tio.

Read More Here: http://www.ericforus.com/