News from the North Texas Progressive August 18, 2014

 

North Texas Progressive Newsletter ...bringing North Texas news and discussion since 2004 August 18,  2014 Dear nancy, Good Afternoon! Remember this weekend is the great WOW Dems " Wearing to win " event on 8/23 lots of information below . Also get the great new app called " Buy Partisan" and be very careful how you spend your dollars . New fundraiser raffle coming soon! You won't belive the prizes I have. ( hint * very famous possible '16 presidential candidate) ** Breaking  Are you concerned about police shootings ?  The Dallas DA office tweeted me about this event this morning -tonight 7:00 pm, Monday, August 18, 2014 at St. Paul United Methodist Church discussion with DA Craig Watkins More info here Thanks, Nancy Cunningham Email /Webpage /Facebook /Twitter / Tumblr /Donate /Newsletter archive / Amazon link     In This Issue Willie Nelson: 'We've Got to Help' Texas Border Children..." Excellent app lets you "BuyPartisan" Democracy Now Texas messes with Texas, pits landowners against pipeline-builders... Intro Call to new...Citizens' Climate Lobby - Dallas. North Texas Progressive Calendar... Why We Fight Wars...Paul Krugman...   Willie Nelson: 'We've Got to Help' Texas Border Children "Being scared and mistreated is not a good way to start off your life," country legend tells Rolling Stone In Texas, there's a pretty good chance you'll see someone with a "Willie Nelson for President" bumper sticker, and it can sometimes seem like the singer is actually an elected official in his home state: Read     Excellent app lets you "BuyPartisan" App lets you check if a banana is "red" or "blue" A new app called BuyPartisan lets you scan barcodes of supermarket items to discover the political leanings of companies that make your favorite foods. The company behind the app, Spend Consciously, says it "allows you to find out whether what you are buying matches your own personal political beliefs." The Huffington Post noted that the app isn't always accurate. If you scan a Chiquita banana, for example, you'll find donations from people and companies that bear the name Chiquita, but aren't related to the banana grower. Spend Consciously says that will be fixed.   The app also reveals that Kellogg's (K) boss, John Bryant, gave more to Democrats than the CEO of General Mills (GIS). For devoted partisans, that means Democrats can buy Frosted Mini Wheats, Special K and Raisin Bran, while Republicans can go for Cheerios, Trix and Fiber One. The head of Spend Consciously, Matthew Colbert, told The Washington Post that he hopes users appreciate knowing that a fraction of their grocery bill goes to political contributions. The app uses data from the Center for Responsive Politics, the Sunlight Foundation and the National Institute on Money in State Politics.   Download here     Democracy Now Cops or Soldiers? Pentagon, DHS Helped Arm Police in Ferguson with Equipment Used in War The events in Ferguson over the past week have sparked a national debate over racial profiling and the militarization of local police forces. On Thursday, Attorney General Eric Holder said, "I ... Read More → History Repeating Itself? U.S. Bombing Iraq While Jockeying to Oust Leader It Once Favored As a U.S. bombing campaign in northern Iraq enters its fifth day, Baghdad is in a state of political crisis. Eight years ago, Nouri al-Maliki rose to prime minister with the help of the United States. ... Read More →     Texas messes with Texas, pits landowners against pipeline-builders Texas has a complicated relationship with oil. On the one hand, it's a state that's really into private property. More than 95 percent of land in the Lone Star State is privately owned. On the other hand, Texas is really into oil - both digging it up and moving it around. read     Intro Call to new  Citizens' Climate Lobby - Dallas           Intro Call Citizens' Climate Lobby - Dallas Wednesday, August 20, 2014 7:00 PM Conference number: 1-866-642-1665 Pass code: 440699# Dallas, TX More info http://citizensclimatelobby.org/   dallas@citizensclimatelobby.org      North Texas Progressive Calendar Monday, August 18: North Texas Asian Democrats -- (7:30 PM, Jeng Chi Restaurant & Bakery, 400 N. Greenville Ave., Ste 11, Richardson)   Tuesday, August 19: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 pm, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas)   Vote by Mail Training -- Join us to learn about Vote By Mail regulations and procedures including who is eligible to apply, how the application process works, and what the Dallas County Democratic Party is doing to integrate a Vote by Mail program into our Get Out the Vote efforts this election. Please RSVP here for Aug. 19 to save your spot. (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas)   Collin County Young Democrats (CCYD) 6:30 PM 6205 Coit Road Ste 396 NW Corner Spring Creek & Coit Plano, TX 75024   Wednesday, August 20:   Women's Equality Day Annual Celebration -- Remember to wear white. (Noon - 1 PM, Dallas City Hall, 6th floor, 1600 Marilla, Dallas) Vote by Mail Training -- Join us to learn about Vote By Mail regulations and procedures including who is eligible to apply, how the application process works, and what the Dallas County Democratic Party is doing to integrate a Vote by Mail program into our Get Out the Vote efforts this election. Please RSVP here for Aug. 20 to save your spot. (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas)   Northwest Dallas Democrats -- (7:30 pm,Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road Farmers Branch, TX 75234)   Thursday, August 21:   Reception for Stephanie Mitchell -- Democratic nominee for 291st Judicial District Court. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Cochran Law Firm, 3400 Carlisle St., Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75204)   Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats -- Phone bank for Battleground Texas at 5:15 PM before the meeting. (Meeting begins at 7 PM, NOTE NEW LOCATION: Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse, 1251 W. Campbell Rd. #240 Richardson, TX 75080)   Saturday, August 23:   WOW Dems (Women Organizing Women) "Wearing it for the Win" Luncheon -- Guest speaker Gloria Campos, former long time WFAA Channel 8 news anchor, along with a resale fashion show and silent auction. This will be the only major fundraiser of the year for WOW and we plan to make it a great one. Sponsorships are still available, which include two tickets to the event and an opportunity to be seated at lunch with Gloria Campos. Check out the Act Blue page for details. Please note: WOW members will receive a $5 discount for purchasing tickets before July 15th. Our venue has limited seating so ACT NOW to reserve your seat. (11 AM - 1:30 PM, Regal Manor, 10865 Preston Rd., Frisco, TX 75033) Open House for Mesquite Campaign HQ for Carol Donovan -- for State Representative, District 107. Refreshments will be served. Help stock the campaign office with donations of office furniture, office supplies, including printer paper, paperclips, clipboards, staplers, staples or stamps. (11 AM - 1 PM, 303 N. Galloway, Mesquite)   Dallas Liberal Ladies Who Lunch -- (Noon, Rockfish, 11661 Preston Rd. at Forest Ln., Dallas)   Rowlett Democratic Club -- (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. at Chiesa Rd, Rowlett)   Why We Fight Wars Paul Krugman A century has passed since the start of World War I, which many people at the time declared was "the war to end all wars." Unfortunately, wars just kept happening. And with the headlines from Ukraine getting scarier by the day, this seems like a good time to ask why. read on   Dallas Activists SWARM for bees in Dallas more info on the SWARM event     North Texas Progressive Newsletter Nancy Cunningham   Editor Contact: Nancy   This newsletter is a project of the North Texas Progressive , it  grew out of the Dallas Air America group, which was founded in 2004 to promote and support progressive talk radio and independent media in North Texas.   Visit the North Texas Progressive  web page to get more information. Newsletter archive Sponsor the newsletter here !      Majority Report with Sam Seder daily live show 11:00am Listen daily and call in to the show M-F 11:00am CST: Call-in and talk to Sam @ 646-257-3920  Please become a Member Download new app Choose a level of memberships start as low as $10 a month. That's only 50 cents per show!   http://majority.fm/   Wendy Davis and other Democratic Candidates will be in Collin County! Yes! Wendy Davis and other Democratic Candidates will be in Collin County! Saturday, September 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The event will be at Collin College Conference Center Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035. Invite your friends! RSVP HERE   *RSVP is not required, it helps us get a head count.   We need you to be a sponsor! Sponsor an edition today   Denton Takes a Stand against fracking Denton Takes a Stand   Do you buy stuff from Amazon ? Use our link and you will help us get the newsletter out to more progressives in North Texas    Do you buy stuff from Amazon.com?  If you do, please use the link below. The North Texas Progressive will get a few cents on every purchase you make and it doesn't cost you an extra cent.     Just click the link (the Amazon.com logo) and bookmark it in your favorite browser and you'll help the NTXProgressive get the weekly newsletter out to progressives in North Texas every time you shop.   Thanks link here or click on logo above     Dallas AFL - CIO events Construction Workers Need a Break! August 20, 8:30AM: Workers Defense Project press conference in the Flag Room of Dallas City Hall (1500 Marilla St. They explain: "Nearly 40% of Texas construction workers don't receive rest breaks. Workers Defense Project (WDP) and Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) are asking the Dallas City Council to protect workers and pass an ordinance guaranteeing a 10-minute rest break every four hours worked. We need your help to ensure healthy and safe working conditions for construction workers.   You can: * Email City Council and tell them to pass the rest break ordinance.   * Tweet at and call your Council Member that you support the #righttorest"   Lots of Action Leads Up to Labor Day August 20, 8:30 AM-10:30 AM: Retirees will picket American Airlines headquarters at 4333 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76155 because of benefit cuts. Contact TWURetiree Rich Slivocka August 23, 10AM: Get-out-the-vote effort working from 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie. All hands needed! Contact Pam Resendiz August 26th, 6-8 PM: Our Community, Our Schools presents dynamic motivational speaker, Rev. Charles Foster Johnson, Executive Director of Pastors for Texas Children. Keep up the fight against school privatization. 10011 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75229

 

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News from the North Texas Progressive July 28, 2014

North Texas Progressive Newsletter ...bringing North Texas news and discussion since 2004 July 28,  2014 Dear nancy, Good Afternoon! Stop ALEC right here in Dallas - Do you hate the Stand you ground law and regressive women's health care laws ?  Get involved and attend the events and actions surrounding them holding national convention here ! Also the amazing Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems) announces an amazing "Wearing it for the Win"  luncheon and you can buy your ticket now -if you can't go please sponsor a ticket for someone else to go. Thanks, Nancy Cunningham ** use the below link every time you shop Amazon the newsletter will get a few cents from every purchase. Email /Webpage /Facebook /Twitter / Tumblr /Donate /Newsletter archive / Amazon link     In This Issue Stand Up tp ALEC ( right here in Dallas)... Women Organizing Women Democrats "Wearing it for the Win" Meet the candidates : Denton County Democrats. Democracy Now How Toxic Is Your Neighborhood's Air? This Map Knows for Sure.. North Texas Progressive Calendar... New app lets users explore downtown Dallas like never before Hobby Lobby's Corporate Commandments.. Corporate Artful Dodgers...Tax Avoidance du Jour: Inversion   Stand Up tp ALEC ( right here in Dallas) The American Legislative Exchange Council-ALEC is planning their annual meeting in Dallas, Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1; and we are planning a showdown. ALEC has been carrying out its agenda for 40 years.   Some of the results of their corporate-driven agenda are: Voter ID laws; attacks on and privatizations of our public education system; surreptitious establishment of a private prison system-and the school-to-prison pipeline; and most notoriously, Stand Your Ground Laws. A coalition of activists has planned teach-ins and actions around ALEC's meetings at the Hilton Anatole hotel downtown Dallas.   For more info : jobswithjusticetexas@gmail.com or call Rosemarie Rieger 214.632.5695 Facebook here    http://www.alecexposed.org/wiki/ALEC_Exposed      Tues. July 29th- The AFL-CIO, North Texas Jobs with Justice, and a coalition of 30 allied groups have organized a press conference for national and local media. Location TBA   Wed. July 30th- 10:30am-4:00pm, the coalition will carry out a series of activities coordinated from Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas TX. to include: a union -led rally, lunch and panel of state and national ALEC experts speaking on ALEC's corrosive influence in our state and nation...and what WE THE PEOPLE must do abut it.   5:00pm-7:00pm, Texas Sized Welcome for ALEC as they load into buses to go their Texas Welcome Dinner at Eddie Deans's Ranch   Thurs. July 31st- 8:00-9:00am - Street Theater Location to TBA   Noon-1:30pm, on the DART; A rolling rally with Lon Burnam and other local radicals ! Ride the metro getting off at strategic stops to pass out fliers about ALEC   2:30pm-5:30pm, Trayvon Martin Protest outside Neiman Marcus 1618 Main St. #2, where ALEC members and their spouses enjoy a fashion show. Theme: "Fashion Can Kill; Stand Your Ground thanks to ALEC"   7:30pm - Money in Politics and its impact on our Civil and Human Rights at Southern Methodist University: A panel of national and local experts will trace the impact of Money in Politics and resultant attacks on our democracy by ALEC, Citizens United via the U.S. Supreme Court, and now by Multinational Corporations via "Free (NOT Fair) Trade" agreements.   Fri. August 1st 8:00-9:00am: More Street Theater   Noon at (TBA); Faithful Friday, The Grand Finale! A rousing revival-type Interfaith Prayer Service and Rally, "Faithful Friday" mirrors the Moral Mondays in North Carolina. Faith leaders and communities have a rich legacy of providing witness on matters of social justice, civil and human rights. We also have a sacred obligation to help bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice...and peace.     Women Organizing Women Democrats "Wearing it for the Win" buy your ticket now ! Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems) is pleased to invite you to "Wearing it for the Win" to be held on Saturday, August 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This fundraiser luncheon features guest speaker Gloria Campos, former long time anchor for WFAA Channel 8 news, as well as a resale fashion show and silent auction. At this luncheon, we will celebrate women in politics and highlight the use of fashion to achieve social and political goals.   The venue for our event is Regal Manor, 10865 Preston Road, Frisco, 75033. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased in advance at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/wearingitforthewin . You can also find a link on our website http://www.wowdems.org        Meet the candidates : Denton County Democrats Meet the candidates : Meet & Greet for Mike Collier for State Comptroller Saturday, August 2, 2:30 p.m. Ojedas Mexican Restaurant 1680 S State Highway 121, Lewisville   Tired of hearing about the accounting mistakes and failures to protect Texas taxpayer data at the comptroller office in Austin? Then come and meet Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Mike Collier.     Democracy Now MSNBC's Sole Palestinian Voice Rula Jebreal Takes on Pro-Israeli Gov't Bias at Network & in U.S. Media A week after public outrage helped force NBC's reversal of a decision to pull veteran reporter Ayman Mohyeldin out of Gaza, the sole Palestinian contributor to sister network MSNBC has ... Read More → Katrina vanden Heuvel: With 100,000+ Displaced, Why Is U.S. Ignoring Ukraine's Civil War? A high-level rebel commander has confirmed for the first time that pro-Russian separatists had an anti-aircraft missile of the kind the United States says was used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines ... Read More →    How Toxic Is Your Neighborhood's Air? This Map Knows for Sure How Toxic Is Your Neighborhood's Air? This Map Knows for Sure The new Elm system shows real-time data about smog and other pollutants. f it's a "green" day we can breathe easy. Thanks to growing concern about the health dangers of inhaling smog and particle pollution, over the past 20 years weather forecasts have given us a daily download on our local air quality.     North Texas Progressive Calendar Wednesday, July 30:   Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC! Rally And Panel Discussion -- See flyer above. For more information call Rosemarie with Jobs With Justice at 214-632-5695. (11 AM to 1 PM Rally, 2 pm to 4 PM Panel Discussion, Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr., Dallas TX 75207)   Dallas County East Democrats -- WIll Hailer, The Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party will be our Speaker. (7 PM, Martinez Restaurant   901 Gross Rd. Mesquite)   Thursday, July 31:   Victory Celebration for Judge-Elect Nancy Mulder -- Dallas County Criminal Court 4. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, St. Pete's Dancing Marlin, 2730 Commerce Street, Dallas)   Friday, August 1:   Dallas Democratic Forum Panel Discussion -- "When Fundamental Rights Conflict: What's Next After Hobby Lobby?" A panel of local scholars and experts will explore the recent U. S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision from a First Amendment perspective, as well as its effects on the fundamental rights of women to make important health and family planning decisions. With John D. Attanasio, Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law; Patricia Davis, Vice President, Research and Training, Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives; and Kelly Hart, Senior Director of Government Relations, Planned Parenthood of Greater Dallas. 2014 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free; 2014 Regular Members -- $25; Non Members -- $40. RSVP by Wednesday, July 30th by email to wdgriggs AT yahoo.com. (11:30 am Registration/Buffet, 12:00 Noon Program; The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas.)   Playing Liberally House Party Dallas Drinking Liberally Group 8:00 PM Julie's House   Drinking Liberally - Allen Collin County Liberally Groups 6:30 PM Two Rows 711 Central Expy Allen, TX 75013   Saturday, August 2:   Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas)   Dallas County East Democrats 4th Annual Casino Night - Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or by contacting any DACED board Member. Sponsorships are also available. Click here for Sponsorship packet. For more information Contact Shannon Long 214 586 5856 or Margaret Hall 972 226 4042 or email to daced.dems AT gmail.com. (6:30 - 10:30 PM, VFW Post #6796, 9179 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218)  New app lets users explore downtown Dallas like never before  New app lets users explore downtown Dallas like never before     The history of downtown Dallas is rich and unique, and a new app called Pegasus Urban Trails brings even more depth to its landscape for curious users. Named after the iconic flying red horse on top of the 1922 Magnolia building, the app was developed by Preservation Dallas and Urban Armadillos, a group whose mission is to create so-called "urban trails."     More here   Hobby Lobby's Corporate Commandments Hobby Lobby's Corporate Commandments Corporate Artful Dodgers Tax Avoidance du Jour: Inversion Paul Krugman and   Mark Cuban     Corporate Artful Dodgers Tax Avoidance du Jour: Inversion Paul Krugman In recent decisions, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has made clear its view that corporations are people, with all the attendant rights. They are entitled to free speech, which in their case means spending lots of money to bend the political process to their ends. They are entitled to religious beliefs, including those that mean denying benefits to their workers. Up next, the right to bear arms? read Mark Cuban Threatens To Dump Companies That Move Offshore Corporate greed is getting out of hand, and Mark Cuban isn't going to take it anymore.   The billionaire investor and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks took to Twitter Friday morning to shame companies for moving offshore to buck taxes. read   Rev. William Barber at @Netroots_Nation Rev. William Barber at @Netroots_Nation | #NN14 Must Watch - get a glass of iced tea and enjoy 1 hr brilliant, motivational speech     North Texas Progressive Newsletter Nancy Cunningham   Editor Contact: Nancy   This newsletter is a project of the North Texas Progressive , it  grew out of the Dallas Air America group, which was founded in 2004 to promote and support progressive talk radio and independent media in North Texas.   Visit the North Texas Progressive  web page to get more information. Newsletter archive Sponsor the newsletter here !      Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 Era How is the U.S. balancing civil liberties and privacy rights with national security? How should we be doing it? Who should decide the subjects and depth of surveillance? Is privacy possible with our highly developed information and communication technology?   Our July PCCDD meeting will feature speaker Rebecca Robertson, Legal & Policy Director of the ACLU of Texas, discussing these issues. Rebecca leads the ACLU's legal, legislative, and field teams in Texas. Rebecca defends the liberty of ACLU clients in high impact litigation in state and federal courts around Texas.   Please join us: Date: Saturday, August 2nd   Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (doors open at 10:00 am) Place: University Park Public Library, 3rd floor 8383 Preston Center Plaza Suite 200 University Park, TX 75225 From Preston Road, turn east on Wentwood, and the library will be in the multi-story building on your left.   There is plenty of free parking next to the library.   Democratic Candidates are welcome to do the elevator speech line-up at the beginning of this meeting and to visit with members before and after.   We need you to be a sponsor! Sponsor an edition today   Donate today to the North Texas Progressive using PayPal    Please  sponsor a newsletter today! To send a check, email me. northtexasprogressive@gmail.com   Do you buy stuff from Amazon ? Use our link and you will help us get the newsletter out to more progressives in North Texas    Do you buy stuff from Amazon.com?  If you do, you should use the link below. The North Texas Progressive makesa few cents on every purchase you make and it doesn't cost you an extra  cent.     Just click the link (the Amazon.com logo) and bookmark it on your favorite browser and you'll help the NTXProgressive get the weekly newsletter out to progressives in North Texas every time you shop.   Thanks link here or click on logo above     Shop Union Made !   Find thousands of union-made items at http://t.co/Kd8MuF1qhX and help support good union jobs. http://t.co/xDAVSsU4WF  Look for the Union Label 1981 classic ad   Political Advertising  info now available at local stations Starting tomorrow US residents will be able to get a lot more information on the costs of political ads on television. "Beginning Tuesday, every broadcast television station in the country will have to post online copies of contracts and other information about the political advertisements they are airing. For the first time, voters will have easy access to documents detailing who is buying campaign commercials and how much money they are spending."

 

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