Jim Hightower

Actor · born 11 January 1943 · Denison, Texas, USA

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.

Where to start: Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins (2019).