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18th Annual Winter SolstiCelebration: Imagine Peace | 
The 18th annual Winter SolstiCelebration is a celebration of the life and vision of John Lennon. The Solstice Service showcases music, dance, poetry, ceremony, song, circus acts, storytelling, magic and participatory movement to convey the concepts that John Lennon and the Beatles championed such as peace, love, transcendence, creativity and understanding. Bring donations of canned meat, fish and saltine crackers, plus winterwear items for the Cathedral of Hope assistance programs. $12, $10 in advance, $8 children & seniors. Go to www.Earthrythms.org or call 214-261-5599. Presented by Earth Rhythms in cooperation with the Center for Spiritual Living, and made possible through the generosity of the Cathedral of Hope. When: Friday, December 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas |
Democracy Now | 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested in London on an international warrant to face sex crime allegations in Sweden. We speak with Glenn Greenwald, constitutional attorney and blogger at Salon.com. Watch/Listen/Read |
Loving Your Neighbor in a Shrinking World | 
Loving our neighbor in a shrinking world: Interfaith response and action on migration The movement of people from one place to another has been a constant in human history, but today migrants truly tell the story of globalization. In this presentation we will explore what scripture, theology, mission experience and church teachings have to say about right relationships and how people of faith are to address today's immigration realities. Join us for a panel discussion with: · Kathy McNeely, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Washington, D.C. · Rev. Alejandro de la Torre, United Church Of Christ Cathedral of Hope · Imam Zia Shaikh, Irving Islamic Center Opportunities for action will be provided Co-sponsored by Maryknoll Mission Education and Pax Christi Dallas For more information call: 214-821-4501 or 214-351-1044. When: Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. Where: Interfaith Peace Chapel, 5916 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas |
North Texas Progressive Book Suggestion |  The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race
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The eagerly awaited new book from the Emmy-winning, Oscar-hosting, Daily Show-anchoring Jon Stewart--the man behind the megaseller America (The Book).
Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we here? These questions have puzzled us since the dawn of time, but when it became apparent to Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show that the world was about to end, they embarked on a massive mission to write a book that summed up the human race: What we looked like; what we accomplished; our achievements in society, government, religion, science and culture -- all in a tome of approximately 256 pages with lots of color photos, graphs and charts. |
North Texas Democrats : Notes and News | 
Rockwall County Democratic Party and the Rockwall County Young Democrats Holiday Party Join the Rockwall County Democratic Party and the Rockwall County Young Democrats as we celebrate the Holidays with our Democratic Family! When: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 6:30 - 9:00 PM Where: Community Center, Harry Myers Park - 816 E Washington, Rockwall, TX The event is a potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite family Holiday recipe to share with your Democratic family. It will be an evening of celebration as we look back over the year and look ahead to 2011! Email Terri StClair, chair@RockwallDems.com if you plan to bring a dish. Grassroots Democratic Coalition Monthly Meetup When Thursday, December 23, 2010 7:30 PM Black Eyed Pea Restaurant /7979 Belt LIne Rd at Coit Rd - Next to Shell Service Station Dallas TX 75287 Arlington Area Progressive Liberal Meetup Group Monthly Meetup When Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:00 PM
Where Starbucks /4340 Little Rd /Arlington TX 76016 Metrocrest Democrats' Holiday Party! Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. The Club will provide hors d'oeuvres and Dinner will be on you! Siena Pasta & Pizza 780 S. MacArthur Blvd, suite 100 /Northeast corner of Belt Line & MacArthur /Coppell, TX 75019 |
| Texas Democracy Foundation Next Generation Leader | 
The Texas Democracy Foundation (TDF), publisher of The Texas Observer, today announced its intention to foster the next generation of statewide progressive leadership. The goal is to build partnerships with individuals and organizations in support of independent investigative journalism and progressive community in Texas. The TDF has revamped its web site, launched new media initiatives and written stories that have won awards and garnered national attention. Today they are launching outreach to the next generation of progressive leaders in Texas. How to become a Texas Democracy Foundation Next Generation Leader Anyone under the age of 40 who is interested in working for progressive ideals of equality and social justice in Texas is encouraged to apply online at www.texasobserver.org/tdf-next-generation or by mail to The Texas Observer, 307 W 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701. Call (512) 477-0746 and we will mail the application to you. There is a $100 annual membership fee with sponsorships available for those who qualify due to low income. |
Mid Cities Democrats Launches "Have You Heard" Bulletin | 
We are pleased to present to you our "Have You Heard" feature. These bulletins will detail legislative activities, soundbytes, and musings about the GOP Extreme Machine at the local, state, and national levels. But more important then those features is how YOU can take ACTION! As we present this information to you we will also suggest ACTION that YOU can take to make a difference and have your voice be heard! Feel free to provide feedback on this new feature at info@midcitiesdemocrats.com . What do you like? What don't you like? How can this bulletin be better? Expect to see information frequently because, as you know, the GOP Extreme Machine will give us plenty to talk about in the coming weeks and months. |
Drinking Liberally Addison New Year's Eve | 
Drinking Liberally Addison will not be meeting at The Quarter this month. Instead we have been invited to spend New Year's Eve at Patty & Danny LaPorta's home on December 31 7:30pm onward. They will be providing some food and the potent vodka punch. Otherwise, BYOB and bring some snacks to share (what you might bring can be listed in the comments on the Facebook page) If you can not drive home, you are welcome to crash at the house. Drink liberally, but be safe! I also ask that you RSVP on Facebook |
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| By PAUL KRUGMAN NYT | Like it or not - and I don't - the Obama-McConnell tax-cut deal, with its mixture of very bad stuff and sort-of-kind-of good stuff, is likely to pass Congress. Then what? The deal will, without question, give the economy a short-term boost. The prevailing view, as far as I can tell - and that includes within the Obama administration - is that this short-term boost is all we need. The deal, we're told, will jump-start the economy; it will give a fragile recovery time to strengthen. I say, block those metaphors. America's economy isn't a stalled car, nor is it an invalid who will soon return to health if he gets a bit more rest. Our problems are longer-term than either metaphor implies. And bad metaphors make for bad policy. The idea that the economic engine is going to catch or the patient rise from his sickbed any day now encourages policy makers to settle for sloppy, short-term measures when the economy really needs well-designed, sustained support. Read on | |
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Did you have a bad experience voting ? Let the TX Secretary of State know .. | This was from Collin County Democrats but I'm sure it applies to everyone in North Texas ! Dear Collin County Voter: On Election Day November 2nd, did you have a bad experience trying to vote at a Collin County polling location because of the "Vote Centers" experiment? Long wait times? Insufficient number of voting machines, or inadequate facilities or parking? Found yourself trying to vote at an overwhelmed polling location? Make your complaints or concerns known to the Texas Secretary of State! The Elections Division of the Texas Secretary of State's Office is submitting a report on the countywide voting experiment to the Texas Legislature later this month. Texas law requires your complaints and concerns to be included in the Secretary of State's report to State Representatives and State Senators, but get them in soon! In deciding whether to implement the countywide voting scheme more widely, the Texas Legislature will be considering the experiences of Collin County voters in this November's voting experiment. You can email the Elections Division of the Texas SOS at "elections@sos.state.tx.us". Please reference that you are writing about your experiences with countywide voting in Collin County on Election Day, November 2nd. (If you choose, please also copy your email to "voterprotection@collindems.us").
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Thom Hartmann | An Informed and Educated Electorate | Today we present the next chapter in our series of installments of Thom Hartmann's book, "Rebooting the American Dream: 11 Ways to Rebuild Our Country." Hartmann recalls: "After Reagan blew up the Fairness Doctrine in 1987, two very interesting things happened. The first was the rise of rightwing hate-speech talk radio, starting with Rush Limbaugh that very year. The second, which really stepped up fast after President Clinton signed the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which further deregulated the broadcast industry, was that the money losing news divisions of the Big Three TV networks were taken under the wings of their entertainment divisions - and wrung dry. Foreign bureaus were closed. Reporters were fired. Stories that promoted the wonders of advertisers or other companies (like movie production houses) owned by the same mega-corporations that owned the networks began to appear. And investigative journalism that cast a bright light on corporate malfeasance vanished." Read the Article.
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Texas lawmakers look to limit federal government | Gov. Rick Perry apparently isn't the only one fed up with Washington. More than a half-dozen state lawmakers have filed measures to try to limit the federal government's ability to dictate what happens in Texas
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John Lennon | "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one."
- John Lennon
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