Jim Hightower

Jim Hightower

Birthday: 1943-01-11

Place of Birth: Denison, Texas, USA

Biography: James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.

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Koch Brothers Exposed
Koch Brothers Exposed

Koch Brothers Exposed is a hard-hitting investigation of the 1% at its very worst. This full-length ...

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Killer at Large
Killer at Large

Obesity rates in the United States have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Killer at Larg...

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Fuel
Fuel

Record high oil prices, global warming, and an insatiable demand for energy: these issues define our...

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Bush's Brain
Bush's Brain

An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy....

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Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins

Molly Ivins was six feet of flame-haired Texas trouble. She was a prescient political journalist, be...

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Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

Greg Palast has been following the Bush family around for years as an investigative reporter for the...

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