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Election Night Recap 2022- What Happens Next?

Election Night Recap 2022

Texas House Makeup in last three election cycles:

86th Session: 67 Democrats to 83 Republicans
87th Session: 67 Democrats to 82 Republicans
88th Session: 64 Democrats to 86 Republicans

What happens after the election?

We go to Caucus with other Democratic Members

We talk about what we are going to accomplish this session.

Why we failed in 2020 and why that mattered even more in 2022.

What we can and must do going forward.

Further Your Knowledge:
Read: Straight From the Heart
Watch: Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins
Wear: Richards

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

judgement scale and gavel in judge office

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Tired of Crime? Vote for Republicans (Signs)

In this episode, we will talk about political campaign signs.

Signs, that read “Tired of Crime? Vote for Republican Judges.” This discussion will include why this is a fallacy and why it is being solicited as a possibility to change the levels of crime in Harris County.

We will talk about the Harris County Judicial Races.

Why are people being released on bail?

Can you politick from the pulpit if you are a church that receives a non-profit tax status from the IRS?

Further Your Knowledge:
Read: Get Bail, Leave Jail
Watch: When They See Us
Wear: Judge

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

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Vendor Bills Cost You Money

In this episode we talk about what vendor bills are and how they cost you money.

Vendor bills are legislation that is filed with either the Texas House or Texas Senate that create a fee in some form or fashion.

This fee might be an added tax or it might be a fee for a parenting class that is mandated in order for you to have your divorce finalized.

We discuss what they look like, how they effect you, and further thoughts for you to consider on the this matter.

Further Your Knowledge:
Read: How Money Works
Watch: In Debt We Trust
Wear: Money in Calling

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

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Pamphlets Are Useless as Diapers

In this episode we talk about the current talking points from Governor Abbott and other Republican Elected Officials in regards to the total abortion plan. These individuals have offered up the idea of providing diapers and pamphlets in exchange to those seeking abortion.

We discuss:

In order to get diapers from charity groups you have to follow the following the guidelines:”

Must have photo ID
Must be receiving Medicaid
Present a Medicaid Award Letter
Attend an in-person appointment
Produce a birth certificate for your child
only 6 months

Check out: Houston Diaper Bank

Is someone is raped, will child support be offered?
How will a rapist in Texas pay for child support while in prison?

Child Support Via the Court System
Prison Systems that Provide Paid Labor

How can a single mom find housing in Texas?

Vouchers, Affordable Housing Wait Times, and Information

Why hasn’t the Texas Department of Human Health Services released their annual report?

Late Report

Further Your Knowledge:

Read: Love You Forever
Watch: Look Who’s Talking
Wear: Baby Mama

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

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Researching the Midterms

In this episode we will discuss what the midterms are and how you can research the candidates on the ballot.

What are the midterms?

https://www.usa.gov/midterm-state-and-local-elections

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/analyses/the-2022-midterm-elections-what-the-historical-data-suggest

Why are they important?
Read more: Abortion Rights

What is on the ballot?

Are you registered to vote?

Why each race matters?
Each race effects your life one way or another

How to research the candidates?
Check out the candidates websites, their endorsements, how much money they have raised and who donated to them. Research how they voted on certain bills and what legislation they have filed.

You can check out who is endorsed by which groups under these organizations:

Teacher Groups:
Texas AFT
Association of Texas Professional Educators

Union Groups:
Texas AFL/CIO

Gun Safety Groups
Moms Demand Action

Pro-Choice/Pro-Body Autonomy Groups
Emily’s List
Annie’s List
Planned Parenthood
Naral

League of Women Voters

Do you want term limits?

Who is funding the candidates?

Follow the money
Open Secrets

Further your knowledge:
Read: Midterm Economics
Watch: Primary Colors
Wear: Your Voice Matters

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

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Interview: Robin Fulford Discusses her Texas Congressional Battle Against Dan Crenshaw

In this episode, we learn what motivated Robin Fulford to get Politically Fit.

What steps she took to become an organizer and how that path changed along the way.

Her steps to become a Precinct Chair. To level up and create the Democratic Club of the Woodlands, to now running for Texas Congressional District 2 against Dan Crenshaw.

Join us as we discuss her difficult journey not only as a woman, but as a Democratic candidate in Texas.

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni.

Find Robin here:
Fulford for Congress
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Donate!

Further Your Knowledge:
Read: She Will Rise
Watch: Long Shot
Wear: Robin Gear

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Lies, Tyranny, Bullies- Oh My Constitutional Amendments in Ruby Slippers

Let’s discuss the juxtaposition of the the political allegory in The Wizard of Oz and of today’s political themes.

In this episode, we will talk about Constitutional Amendments, why they matter and how we should vote for them.

Pinpoint the Lies and misinformation that is often presented with Constitutional Amendments
Identify the Tyranny that has taken place recently in our government
Highlight the Bullies in the Legislature and why we have to make our voices heard

We will have a little deep dive into our most recent Constitutional Amendments and what changes will come due to the these Amendments.

Finally discuss the battle women have been fighting to overturn the Tampon Tax and to help others overcome period poverty.

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni

Show Notes:

Legislative Reference Library

Period equity expands in Texas as Austin schools provide free pads and tampons

Meet the Texas teens taking on the state’s “tampon tax”

Further Your Knowledge:

Read: The Wizard of OZ

Watch: The Wizard of OZ

Wear: You have the Power

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Interview: How to Come Out as a Democrat in Texas

Yay! It’s our first interview! With politico operative Christopher Busby, a former Houston Young Republican President and former Log Cabin President.

Christopher is a current medical student and provides his insight on politics, how things have changed over the last several decades in Texas and why.

We will discuss what being a politico means, how he got into politics, why he left the Republican party and why so many others are as leaving the Republican Party as well.

Finally, why we should stay in our own lane when we are voting in the primary election and why you should vote for who you want as the candidate, not necessarily who you think will win.

Let’s dive in!

President Reagan vs. President Bush

President Reagan on Abortion

National Democrats Investing in GOP Campaigns

Further Your Knowledge:

Read: The Sociopath Next Door

Watch: The Hunt

Wear: Driving

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Show Me Your Papers! I Can’t – I was Adopted in Texas

I am adopted. As an adult, I am unable to get a copy of my original birth certificate in Texas, because of politics.

Everything in your life is affected by politics. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history of adoption records in the state of Texas and the nation. I will provide a little behind the scenes of being adopted, carrying this legislation, and how bills are assigned to certain committees. And most importantly, we will talk about political coin.

Hosted by Former Texas State Representative Gina Calanni

Links on the topics:

Texas HB 2725

Texas HB 1386

CDC Hospital Delivery Statistics

DNA Testing Roadblocks for Adoption

Adoption Birth Mothers

Further your knowledge:

Read: The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade

Watch: Instant Family

Wear: Adoption Heart