stan merriman
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consulting |
| Occupation | retired, served in U.S. Army Intelligence as a First Lt., third generation in my family as an officer |
| Location | Wilmington, DE, United States |
| Introduction | 50 years + in issues activism such as civil rights, anti-war (as a veteran) and civil liberties. A self professed progressive Democrat. Worked in overthrow of Tory Dems in Texas state leadership, ran communications in 35 liberal Dem campaigns in Texas/Houston. Leader in integration of 70's Houston Independent School District, grassroots trainer and Dem party organizer, founded in 2001 Progressive Populist Caucus of the Texas Democratic Party and chaired for 5 years. Started, chaired or volunteered for countless Party committees in Harris County, Texas. Initiated in Delaware a movement to reestablish a Party Platform and reform of Party rules. |
| Interests | Reading, politics and social sciences. Theater, film. |
| Favorite movies | La Strada, Brassed Off |
| Favorite music | Santana, Blues, Bach |
| Favorite books | Peoples History of the U.S., Howard Zinn All of Noam Chomsky's work |