News from the North Texas Progressive July 21, 2014

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July 21,  2014

Dear nancy,

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Man,  hellava week for news, in today's newsletter I've gathered really important Texas stuff that you may have missed and some very important local events happening this week.  Please use the Amazon link ( just bookmark it so you use it every time you shop) below to help defer the costs of the newsletter .

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In This Issue

Meet Wendy and make calls tonight Dallas!.

Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC! Teach In July 26 th

Democracy Now

Love and Loathing in North Texas Amid Child Refugee Crisis

Top Texas Regulator: Could Russia Be Behind City's Proposed Fracking Ban?

North Texas Progressive Calendar...

North Texas Job for Justice : Addressing Low-Wage Work

New Civil Rights Group Launched In North Texas!..

The Fiscal Fizzle An Imaginary Budget and Debt Crisis by Paul Krugman...

 

Meet Wendy and make calls tonight Dallas!

Have you volunteered by making calls, knocking on doors and registering voters? Senator Wendy Davis is coming to our Dallas County Democratic headquarters, at 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas, on Monday, July 21, to thank you!

 

If you want to come make calls with our next Governor, just bring a phone and a friend to Dallas Democrats HQ at 4209 Parry Avenue at 6pm. You'll be in good company -- DCDP Chair Darlene Ewing, State Rep. Helen Giddings, State Rep. Roberto Alonzo, and Democrats from around the county will be there too.

Don't forget to RSVP online here to reserve your spot if you haven't already!

 

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to make calls for your next Texas Governor and stay to hear from Wendy at 7:15 p.m.

Follow parking signs for nearby lots or park on Fletcher Street.

It's Wendy Davis, the DCDP, and you!

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Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC! Teach In July 26 th Rally And Panel Discussion July 30     

For more information call Rosemarie with Jobs With Justice at 214-632-5695. (11 AMto 1PM Rally, 2 pm

ALEC - The American Legislative Exchange Council - Explained in 5 Minutes

ALEC - The American Legislative Exchange Council - Explained in 5 Minutes

to 4 PM Panel Discussion, Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr.,Dallas TX 75207)

"Unwelcome ALEC" planning committee meets Wednesday, July 16 and 23, at 6:30 PM, at 1408 N Washington, Dallas. Everybody is invited.

Teach In on ALEC:  10AM - Noon, Saturday, July 26, at 1408 N Washington in Dallas.

 

The official Facebook page is at  https://www.facebook.com/unwelcomeALECdallas  

 

 

Democracy Now

How Do We Define American? Jose Vargas, Symbol of Undocumented Immigrant Struggle, Detained in Texas

Jose Antonio Vargas, one of the country's best-known undocumented immigrants, was detained by the U.S. Border Patrol on Tuesday. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Vargas ... Read More 

Stephen Cohen: Downed Malaysian Plane Raises Risk of War Between Russia and the West

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 298 people has exploded and crashed in eastern Ukraine, killing everyone on board. U.S. and Ukrainian officials say the Boeing 777 was shot down by a ... Read More  

 

Love and Loathing in North Texas Amid Child Refugee Crisis 

The ultimate outcome of the Obama administration's request for more than $3.7 billion in emergency supplemental funding to address a recent influx of tens of thousands of unaccompanied, undocumented Central American refugee children crossing the southern border daily to escape increased violence and poverty rests with Congress, but it's clear action is necessary.
Truthout read on

Protesters rally for, against Dallas County's child-immigrant shelter plans


Dallas Morning News Here

   

 

 Top Texas Regulator: Could Russia Be Behind City's Proposed Fracking Ban?

I can't make this stuff up :Top Texas Regulator: Could Russia Be Behind City's Proposed Fracking Ban?

The head of the Texas Railroad Commission, the agency that regulates oil and gas operations in the state, is fighting to stop a proposed ban on fracking in one local city, and he's worried it's not the locals who support it. Chairman Barry Smitherman recently insinuated that "out of state sources," like the Russians, may be playing in a local effort to ban fracking. 

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North Texas Progressive Calendar

calendarTuesday, July 22:

Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 PM, The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd., Addison)

Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas; Enter parking garage at corner of Hi Line & Edison. Park on the second floor and take elevator to the first floor to check-in with staff. Meeting is held in the sixth floor Club House.

Thursday, July 24:

Grassroots Democratic Coalition 7:30 PM Black Eyed Pea Restaurant 7979 Belt LIne Rd at Coit Rd - Next to Shell Service Station Dallas, TX 75287 Price: $2.00 per person

 

Mid Cities Democrats 6:30 PM Los Jimadores 3314 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX  

If you plan to eat; the general meeting will kick off at 7 pm.  At our July meeting, we have both Libby Willis and Tina Penney scheduled to speak.  Be prepared for a call to action!  Both Democratic candidates need your help!  

 

Saturday, July 26:

Dallas County East Democrats Community Meet and Greet -- And membership drive. (4 - 6 PM, Cici's Pizza,1200 E Davis St #122, Mesquite)

Rowlett Democratic Club -- Derrick McDonald from Battleground Texas will be the guest speaker. Pot Luck supper. (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. at Chiesa Rd, Rowlett)

Stop ALEC! -- Gene Lantz, President of Texas Alliance for Retired Americans, host of the "Workers Beat" radio program on KNON 89.3 FM, serving on three labor executive boards: UAW 848, Dallas Central Labor Council, and Texas AFL-CIO, also editor for UAW 848 and Press Secretary for Dallas Central Labor Council, will discuss how he and the labor movement in general oppose ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, for their efforts to turn all forms of economic activity into profit centers for their corporate clients. Gene will also discuss how ALEC has scheduled its national convention at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas July 30-August 1, and what we can do to curb or stop its adverse effects. $3 and $5 Food or Drink Purchase. (6 - 8 PM, Barbec's Restaurant, 8949 Garland Road, Dallas)

North Texas Job for Justice : Addressing Low-Wage Work

Addressing Low-Wage Work

Low-wage work is what is keeping millions of Americans on the brink of poverty or below. The majority of good middle-class jobs lost in the recent recession (2007) have come back as low-wage, part-time, temporary jobs, which are not family-sustaining. Many workers are being forced to turn to tax-payer subsidized programs to feed their children, while corporations like Walmart and others are making millions in profits and their CEOs are paid more than 1000x more than the average worker.

 

Congressman Mark Veasey invites us to hear from industry experts, workers, business owners, academics on the need to raise the minimum wage. He is a proud co-sponsor of H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which calls for raising the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.

 

Monday, July 21, 2014 6 PM to 7:30 PM West Dallas Multipurpose Center2828 Fish Trap Rd, Dallas 75212

 

RSVP to Lorraine Birabil at 214-741-1387 or Lorraine.Birabil@mail.house.gov 

 

New Civil Rights Group Launched In North Texas!

Your chance to get involved on the ground floor of amazing new group !

Civil Rights Group Launched In North Texas!

The North Texas Civil Rights Project (NTCRP) promotes racial, social and economic justice and strives to foster equality, secure justice, ensure diversity and strengthen our communities. We advocate on behalf of those who have historically been under served or excluded from the justice system because of socio-economic status, ethnic background, race, immigration status or lack of access to civil rights attorneys. Our services include impact litigation, direct legal representation, community education and public awareness campaigns.

The North Texas Civil Rights Project (NTCRP) will assist in protecting civil rights and civil liberties of North Texas residents. NTCRP is the newest office to be added to the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) which is headquartered in Austin with branches in Houston, El Paso, Odessa and the Rio Grande. You can make a difference by helping us preserve, protect and defend your rights through your donations and/or volunteerism. NTCRP is a 501(c)(3) entity.

972-333-9200

Intake Call Days Every Wednesday!

2:00 p.m - 4 p.m

Please visit our FaceBook page and "Like": North Texas Civil Rights Project 

NTCRP in the news: North Texas organization opens hotline to address social, racial, economic issues | Dallas Morning News http://www.texascivilrightsproject.org/   

The Fiscal Fizzle An Imaginary Budget and Debt Crisis by Paul Krugman 

For much of the past five years readers of the political and economic news were left in little doubt that budget deficits and rising debt were the most important issue facing America. Serious people constantly issued dire warnings that the United States risked turning into another Greece any day now. President Obama appointed a special, bipartisan commission to propose solutions to the alleged fiscal crisis, and spent much of his first term trying to negotiate a Grand Bargain on the budget with Republicans.

 

That bargain never happened, because Republicans refused to consider any deal that raised taxes. Nonetheless, debt and deficits have faded from the news. And there's a good reason for that disappearing act: The whole thing turns out to have been a false alarm.

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One Man, One Bike, One Camera: Jose Vela's Dallas Cop Block Aims to Guard the Guardians


The first incident that set Jose Vela on the path to having front and rear dash cams installed in his car happened in 2009. He was visiting his old man in Alamo, and his 7-year-old son, who has Down syndrome, wandered off. Vela and his wife searched but couldn't find him. They called the police. Eventually, a resident discovered Vela's son and phoned it in. The family was reunited, but, Vela told Unfair Park, not until the police threatened to arrest him and his wife. Nothing came of it, but Vela learned to be wary of police officers.

 

 

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Contribution Explorer Shows Who Is Contributing to Politicians

If you've ever wondered who contributed to your Congressional delegation, you could use public records to look it up. Brian Clifton has created a web site that will do all that looking up for you.

 

After you put in a name, the web site lists the total contributions and breakdown by industry. It presents the information in an overview format, so it won't break down the individual or company contributions but it's good for a quick glance. Contribution Explorer pulls data from Open Secrets, which has more details, but Contribution Explorer is much easier to read. If all you want is a general sense of how much money a politician has raised and from what sources, check out the link. 

 congressionalforecast.org  

 

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Cost of Texas Miracle ? Hurting for Work

Hurting for Work

How disdain for government regulation sparked a "Texas miracle" economy - while tearing down protections for the workers who built it.

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News from the North Texas Progressive July 14 2014

North Texas Progressive Newsletter
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July 14,  2014

Dear nancy,

Good Afternoon!
There has been lots of news out of the Texas with Aboott and Perry making fools of themselves and County Judges in Dallas being true American heroes by offering to help refugee children.  In today's newsletter you'll find how you can help children, organize to respond to ALEC and lots of other great local events -they all just need you !

Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham

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In This Issue

Local ways to help refugee children

Texas Alliance for Retired Americans organizing and planing ALEC response -

Democracy Now

North Texas Progressive Calendar...

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Film now free online

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Local ways to help refugee children

Denton:

Supplies for Migrant Children Drive July 9 - July 17

1421 N. Elm, Suite 101, Denton

Catholic Charities and the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas are collecting supplies for the Migrant Children who will be hosted at DFW locations. They have requested Toiletry or Activity filled boxes (list follows). Please bring your items in a plastic box or shoe box size.

Toiletries Box: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash/bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair ties, deodorant, Chapstick, and a small toy.

Activity Box: Choose from: Puzzle, Composition Book, Stress Ball, Playing Cards/Card Games/magic cards, Coloring Books/Activity Books, Crayons, Mechanical pencils, Hot wheel car, Barbie Doll, Small Bible (English/Spanish), Small Lego set, Educational Flash Cards.

Also needed are diapers, feminine hygiene products, and toilet paper. Catholic Charities and the Human Rights Initiative are also seeking individual donations, or gift cards to Target or AMC Theatres.

  

Dallas:

Call or drop by donations Catholic Charities    http://www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org/  

 

Judge Clay Jenkins is posting links and information about helping ( donations and volunteers) children being house in Dallas on his Twitter feed    @JudgeClayJ 

 

 

Texas Alliance for Retired Americans organizing and planing ALEC response - need you to help!!

Retirees Calling!

Activists with the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans called hundreds of retirees during the previous week. They are encouraged everyone to oppose ALEC on July 30th. They are also trying to help coordinate travel from other areas. The Tarrant County Central Labor Council is organizing a bus. They are asking people to sign up to arrive at UAW 218, 98 W Hurst Blvd in Hurst, before 10AM on July 30. They expect to be back in Hurst before 3 PM. There are efforts to organize transportation in the Austin and Houston areas as well.

On-line mobilizing is strong. Retirees are posting two good videos on ALEC. The short one is at http://youtu.be/azSUHpAb_E4 and a longer one is at http://watch.montanapbs.org/video/2365254181/. The official Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/unwelcomeALECdallas

Coming Up:

July 15, 6 PM: (Third Tuesday) Tarrant County AFL-CIO affiliated members to meet.

July 16, 1 PM: Tarrant County Chapter of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans meets at Furr's Buffet, 3233 Alta Mere Dr, Ft Worth 76116

July 16, 6:30 PM: "Unwelcome ALEC" planning committee meets Wednesday, July 16 and 23, at 1408 N Washington. Everybody is invited. Two peaceful and legal events are planned:

Teach In on ALEC

  • 10AM - Noon Saturday, July 26
  • 1408 N Washintgon in Dallas

Protest ALEC

  • 11AM-1PM Rally, 2-4 PM Panel Discussion
  • Meet at Community Brewery
  • 1530 Inspiration Dr in Dallas

July 21, 6PM: Save the date. Congressman Veasey may be planning an event on the need to raise wages. 

 

Democracy Now

"We Should Be Protecting Children": Rep. Gutiérrez Supports Funds for Humanitarian Crisis at Border

President Obama has called for close to $3.7 billion to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the United States-Mexico border where more than 52,000 unaccompanied children have ... Read More 

Spied on for Being Muslim? NSA Targets Named in Snowden Leaks Respond to U.S. Gov't Surveillance

A new report by The Intercept has identified five prominent Muslim Americans who were spied on by the National Security Agency. It cites an NSA spreadsheet leaked by Edward Snowden  ... Read More   

 

North Texas Progressive Calendar

calendar

Tuesday, July 15:

 

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 PM, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas)

 

CCYD July Monthly Meeting Collin County Young Democrats (CCYD)

6:30 PM Mexigo 6205 Coit Road Ste 396 Plano, TX 75024

 

Wednesday, July 16:

 

Northwest Dallas Democrats -- (7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road Farmers Branch)

 

Thursday, July 17:

 

Dem Dames Rockwall -- (6:30 PM, La Madeleine's, E. I-30 Service Rd, Rockwall)

 

Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats -- (7 PM, Siena's Pasta And Pizza, 780 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell)

 

HD65 Democrats  7-8:30pm Carrollton Public Library, conference room
4220 N. Josey Lane Carrollton TX 75010 We will have a special guest speaker: Carrollton City Councilman Jeff Andonian
   

 

Friday, July 18:  

 

Drinking Liberally for McKinney Collin County Liberally Groups 6:30 PM

Cafe Malaga 107 South Church Street McKinney, TX 75069

 

Saturday, July 19:

 

North Oak Cliff Democrats Breakfast -- (8:30 AM, Norma's Cafe - Oak Cliff, 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas)

 

Rockwall County Democratic Party Meeting -- There will be a recap of Democratic State Convention with a presentation by Marie-Anne Schiffman on "Persuading Voters to Vote Democratic". Guest Speaker: 9:30 AM Nell Welborn, Rockwall County Open Space Alliance -- Protecting our Water, Land and Rural Heritage and Connecting Communities Through Trails and Open Space. (9 AM, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall)

 

Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats -- We are paying a fee for the room, so we are asking members to contribute $5 to cover room and coffee and donuts. (10 AM, The Point at C.C. Young, 4847 W. Lawther Drive, Dallas

 

Southwest Dallas County Democrats -- (10 AM, Southwest Center Mall - Community Room Suite 1027 [entrance near Golden Corral], 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas

 

CCYD Community Service Collin County Young Democrats (CCYD) 9:00 AM

Minnie's Food Pantry 3198 West Parker Road #3124 Plano, TX 75075

 

 

 

 

 

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Film now free online

The Internet Archive has posted for free viewing the movie - The Internet's Own Boy:
The Story of Aaron Swartz, "an investigative documentary from director Brian Knappenberger about the life of the internet pioneer and activist Aaron Swartz." See also related postings on Aaron Swartz.  
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Obamacare Fails to Fail

By Paul Krugman

How many Americans know how health reform is going? For that matter, how many people in the news media are following the positive developments?

 

I suspect that the answer to the first question is "Not many," while the answer to the second is "Possibly even fewer," for reasons I'll get to later. And if I'm right, it's a remarkable thing - an immense policy success is improving the lives of millions of Americans, but it's largely slipping under the radar.


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** # of uninsured falling

 

 

North Texas Progressive Newsletter

Nancy Cunningham  

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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.

 

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Obama Tears Into The GOP - Texas Style 

Pres  Obama Tells It Like It Is, 'Maybe It's Just Me They Don't Like'

Pres Obama Tells It Like It Is, 'Maybe It's Just Me They Don't Like'


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Koch-backed AG helps hide chemical plant dangers

Koch-backed AG helps hide chemical plant dangers



Wayne Slater, senior political writer for the Dallas Morning News, talks with Rachel Maddow about Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott allowing chemical plants... read story


 

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Tracking Legislation: GovTrack.us & LegiScan

 

 

As legal information professionals, I am sure you have received requests to track proposed legislation. Changes in statutory law are obviously fundamentally important to the practice of law. The potential for legislative change creates an information need requiring a method of monitoring the status of proposed legislation as it bounces around the legislature. Thankfully, monitoring proposed laws/bills can be done [...]

 

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