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Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste
Connections and Conversations, is an Advocacy Arena Podcast fostering pathways to strengthen our communities.
In 2021 I began hosting virtual roundtable type conversations to foster more civic participation. They were informative and inspiring.
I discovered some hidden heroes amongst every day citizens and felt they deserved hi lighting —
I want you to meet them and other change makers around the country in different fields.
We’ll peek behind the scenes to explore their contributions and impact.
I’m Dee Batiste, your host. I’m also a veteran continuing to serve by focusing on community.
Advocacy Arena is here to help cultivate the growth of healthy, strong, thriving communities— I hope you will join me on this journey.
The podcast is an outgrowth of a growing grassroots community of diverse citizens with common concerns based in our shared search for solutions.
Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste
Front Line of Democracy: TX Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons on the Fight Against Redistricting
TX Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, HD-146 speaks out on the high-stakes battle against partisan redistricting. Simmons explains why bold action in Texas is critical—not just for her district, but for protecting democracy nationwide. This isn’t just Texas’s fight—it’s America’s. She is long-time supporter of #AdvocacyArena and our work, Rep Simmons is the epitome of it's mission.
*Apologies on "sound quality" but she was literally working— running from meeting to meeting in the legislative halls preparing for what she knew was coming🫶🏽
Watch on Video version on Youtube w/ Subtitle (makes up for sound issues)
X (formerly twitter) https://x.com/RepLSimmons
Teen Vogue (features Rep Simmons):