Dear nancy, Good Morning!
Wow, lots going on ! Celebrate marriage equality triumphs in NY by attending Gay Pride Proclamation Day!
You are invited to attend one of these great 4th of July events put on by local Democratic parties and groups- even if you don't live in the exact area they would love to get to know you and you get involved - just find a group !
If you are serious about getting Progressive Talk Radio back on in North Texas give Alfredo Sanchez a call - it's great to have a new group forming to work on this!
We will be taking off next Monday for the 4th --see ya on the 11th !
Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham
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Happy 4th of July | 
Coppell 4th Of July Parade Coppell Democrats will participate. For information, please contact Shawn Thompson 214-492-9745. (Meet up by 9:30 a.m., St. Ann Catholic Church parking lot [Moore Rd at Sandy Lake Rd]; Monday, July 4th Parade begins at 10 a.m. and goes from St. Ann's to Coppell Town Centre) 4th of July Party Boat party hosted by the Mid-Cities Democrats Bring your own picnic basket and drinks, or hot dogs/chips/cookies/soft drinks will be available onboard for a small donation. The kids enjoy the slide from the top deck of the boat. Monday, July 4th Tickets $25.00/adults, $15.00/children under 12. Reservations are required: email to info AT midcitiesdemocrats.com. (6 - 10 PM, Silver Lake Marina, 2500 Fairway Drive, Grapevine) Patriotic Backyard Barbecue Fundraiser Denton County Democrats Sunday, July 03, 2011, 04:00pm - 09:00pm Sunday , July 3rd Come to a real 4th of July celebration, without the pre-packaged and privatized food and entertainment, where there will be real American food, with real people who are real patriots! Ribs, bean, potatoe salad and all the fixings will be served. Suggested donation of $10 to the DCDP. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, a libation of choice, and your sense of public service. Location : 1902 Williamsburg Row, Denton Contact : Headquarters - 940-566-1165 |
Progressive Talk in North Texas ? Help make it happen. | 
Looking for persons interested in investing in Progressive Radio Station in North Central/Dallas area.
If interested contact Alfredo Sanchez 940/484-7611 or 940-453-1505 (cell)
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Democracy Now | 
A group of Michigan residents have filed a suit challenging a controversial new state law that allows the governor to appoint an unelected emergency manager or corporation to take over financially distressed towns and cities and effectively fire elected officials. Michigan now has unelected emergency managers running the schools in Detroit, as well as the cities of Pontiac, Ecorse and Benton Harbor. We speak to longtime Detroit resident, Edith Lee-Payne, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, and John Philo, legal director of the Maurice & Jane Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, which filed the lawsuit against the state of Michigan. Watch/Listen/Read Former top CIA counterterrorism officer Glenn Carle has revealed the Bush administration sought damaging personal information on Juan Cole, an academic and prominent critic of the Iraq war, in an attempt to discredit him. Carle says the Bush White House made at least two requests for intelligence about Cole, whose blog "Informed Comment" rose to prominence after the Iraq invasion. Carle refused to carry out the request. In a joint interview, Carle and Cole join us to discuss the explosive revelation and why Cole is now calling for a congressional investigation. Watch/Listen/Read Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) resigned Thursday after House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and others said the scandal he created by sending lewd photographs of himself over Twitter had caused a distraction to Democrats preparing for the 2012 election. "He was forced out of office over-it wasn't even rising to the level of a sex scandal," says our guest, Salon.com political blogger Glenn Greenwald. "The Democratic leadership ... all acted to force him out of office. And yet, throughout the Bush years, when you had torture and illegal eavesdropping and the war in Iraq, that left hundreds of thousands dead, Nancy Pelosi said impeachment is off the table." Watch/Listen/Read
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City of Dallas Pride Month Proclamation Day | 
City of Dallas Pride Month Proclamation Day Monday, June 27 · 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location Dallas City Hall Flag Room, 6th Floor Stonewall Democrats of Dallas More Info Please join us at Dallas City Hall for the first-ever city proclamation for LGBT Pride Month. Councilwoman Delia Jasso and Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano are our hosts. |
Videos Needed For Obama Birthday Celebration | 
On Thursday, August 4, the DCDP will hold an event to celebrate President Obama's birthday and to appreciate our Precinct Chairs. We would like to share clips from videos any of us has of the President's visits to Dallas during the 2008 Primary or on other occasions, or videos shot by Dallas County delegates / alternates at the national convention in Denver. If you have something that might fit, please get in touch with our Executive Director, Steve Tillery, by email to satillery AT gmail.com. |
North Texas Progressive Book Suggestion | 
Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It By Amy Cortese List Price: $22.95 Price: $15.30 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. BUY HERE In the wake of the financial crisis, investors are faced with a stark choice: entrust their hard-earned dollars to the Wall Street casino, or settle for anemic interest rates on savings, bonds, and CDs. Meanwhile, small businesses are being starved for the credit and capital they need to grow. There's got to be a better way. In Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit from It, Amy Cortese takes us inside the local investing movement, where solutions to some of the nation's most pressing problems are taking shape. The idea is that, by investing in local businesses, rather than faceless conglomerates, investors can earn profits while building healthy, self-reliant communities. |
North Texas Democrats : Notes and News | 
Democratic Party of Collin County Moving Collin County Forward Together Become a Deputy Voter Registrar for Collin County* (In 30 Minutes or Less!) 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 28th Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Room C104 /2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano 75075 * - Note: Even if you've been a Deputy Voter Registrar in the past, it's time to renew if you haven't yet this year, as your term as a deputy registrar expired at the end of 2010. Congresswoman Johnson Telephone Town Hall Tonight Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas will reach out to the constituents of the 30th Congressional District of Texas in a telephone town hall to provide a better understanding of the nation's debt ceiling and discuss job creation. Today, Tuesday, June 21, from 7:20 to 8:20 PM central time, residents of District 30 may call (toll free) 877-229-8483, and then enter PIN 12854. Richardson/North Dallas Democrats Tuesday, June 28 7 PM, Joe's Italian Villa, northwest corner of Arapaho and Coit in Dallas) Dallas County East Democrats Wednesday, June 29 7 PM, Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite |
| New Group formed : Liberal Ladies Who Lunch Dallas | 
Looking for a fun group where you can discuss your liberal political views without fear of starting a fight? This is the place for you! We are women with strong opinions, a great sense of humor, and thirsting for some female interaction that reflects progressive our values. All faiths, agnostics and atheists welcome--as long as you are liberal! Organized by:Annette Maxberry-Carrara Join here at MeetUp |
Keith Olbermann and Janeane Garafalo | 
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"AIDS at 30: A Community Forum" | 
"AIDS at 30: A Community Forum" begins at 6:30 p.m. in Cathedral of
Hope's Interfaith Peace Chapel, 5910 Cedar Springs Road.
Panelists for the event are:
As HIV/AIDS continues to spread, this forum is intended to give
individuals - those who are HIV-positive and those who are not - the
information they need to help stem the epidemic and, hopefully, one
day see it end.
The forum is free and open to the public. Proceeds raised through
sponsorships will benefit Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, the annual two-
day bike ride that raises funds for Resource Center Dallas, AIDS
Services of Dallas and AIDS Outreach Center of Tarrant County. |
Texas Is a Shining Example of Right-Wing Governance in Action and That's Why It's a Complete Basket-Case | 
Conservatives claim the "Texas Miracle" is a model for the nation, but it's actually a blueprint for winning the race to the bottom. Conservative mythology now holds up Texas as a shining example of right-wing governance in action. Republicans would have us believe that gutting the state's social safety net, denying workers the right to bargain collectively and relentlessly cutting taxes unleashed a torrent of "job creation" and, ultimately, prosperity. read on |
Al Franken: Fighting for America's Middle Class, Netroots Nation 2011 | 
On Saturday, June 18th, I was given the honor of speaking at Netroots Nation 2011 in Minneapolis, the 6th annual convention of progressive grassroots leaders and activists. I was the opening speaker at Saturday's Morning Keynote session, which focused on how to save the middle class and build progressive infrastructure. I had an amazing time at the conference and met a ton of passionate activists and progressives.
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| Shock Doctrine: 'Emergency Finance Managers' and the Right-Wing's Power Grab | Emergency financial managers are being put in place by democratically elected governors throughout the country. 
The onslaught of radical policies from the wave of Tea Party-supported right-wing state politicians swept in in the 2010 elections has been nearly overwhelming. Nearly every state that saw a Republican takeover of the statehouse or legislature has faced attacks on collective bargaining, immigration, reproductive freedoms, or health care. New power grabs have popped up constantly, and copycat bills have sprung up in their wake as if an official playbook has been passed around the country.
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Stonewall Democrats Summer Fundraiser Time Tuesday, June 28 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Stonewall Democrats Summer Fundraiser Time Tuesday, June 28 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location 2916 Throckmorton St. 
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas and the Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats are commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the historical Stonewall Riots with a private fundraising event where attendees will have the opportunity to meet two very high profile Democrats. Our first speaker will be Boyd Richie, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, who will speak about the importance of the upcoming 2012 election and how critical it is for our community to prepare for it. In addition, Daniel Hernandez, the legislative intern whose quick thinking and composure during a crisis helped save Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' life following her shooting, will speak about his involvement in Democratic politics and his motivation behind getting involved at such an early age. In addition to these fantastic speakers, the event will feature a private dinner followed by a VIP reception. For information on tickets to the event and sponsorship opportunities, please visit DallasSYD.org/StonewallFundraiser.html. Sponsor contributions will help ensure the continued work of both SDD and DSYD in electing pro-equality candidates in 2012 and beyond. The fight for equality continues and our community needs your support! Following the fundraisers, Stonewall Democrats of Dallas and Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats will host a general public event with Daniel Hernandez so that all members of the LGBT community can hear his amazing story. It will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Dallas Brick. Suggested donation is $10.
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Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Meeting | 
Monday June 27, 2011 is the next General Meeting of Texas Democratic Women of Collin County. Join us at 6:45pm at the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd Frisco, Texas, Building L- Room L135 - Please note room change. As always there will be refreshments and time to socialize. From the Presidential Proclamation declaring June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, "Every generation of Americans has brought our Nation closer to fulfilling its promise of equality. While progress has taken time, our achievements in advancing the rights of LGBT Americans remind us that history is on our side, and that the American people will never stop striving toward liberty and justice for all." Barack Obama In honor of Pride month TDWCC will host a panel on LGBT issues featuring some of the leaders of the movement in North Texas. Moderated by our own Jeanne Rubin, the panel will include: Elizabeth Lopez, Board Member Equality Texas; Dawnetta Miller, Founder Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance; Lisa Thomas, President Stonewall Democrats Tarrant County; and Rosemarie Odom, Founder of Community Unity Respect Education (AIDS education and awareness.) Join us and bring a friend! In July, our speaker will be Thomas Ratliff, State Board of Education, District 9. Come hear about the state of education in Texas.
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