● Cover Story / James Talarico / Every Bit Texas Filed November 3, 2026

I Don't Scare Easily

Before I was a legislator, I was a middle school teacher. I don't scare easily. I stood up to the billionaire mega donors defunding our public schools. I led the fight against politicians redrawing our districts to rig elections.

BY JOHN MCGILLIE / November 3, 2026 / 1-MIN READ

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John McGillie

John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.