North Texas Progressive Newsletter: News from the North Texas Progressive 4/18/2016

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April 18, 2016

Dear nancy,

Good Afternoon!

Check out the calendar - lots going on ! Our big fundraiser starts next week, this will take us into the election. I don't need to tell you how important progressive communication like this newsletter is .. forward this to 2 friends and ask them to subscribe. Amazing prizes ...

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Nancy Cunningham

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In This Issue

Dallas County Dems Burger Bash

Democracy Now

Earth Day...Need plans this weekend?

North Texas Progressive Calendar...

Texas Prison System Unveils New Censorship Policy..

May 12 General Meeting: Planned Parenthood Update.

Robber Baron Recessions by Paul Krugman..

Dallas County Dems Burger Bash

Calling all Dallas Democrats: our annual Burger Bash is here!

Grab a friend or family member and stop by for food, drinks, and fun.

When: Thursday, April 28th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Where: The Dallas County Democratic Party headquarters (4209 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75223)

How: Bring $15 to pay at the door, or pay ahead online for some of the best Democratic grilled burgers in all of Dallas County! You'll also receive a drink coupon with each ticket you buy.

https://form.jotform.com/50837017257961

Democracy Now

Landmark Climate Lawsuit: Meet the Youth Activists Suing the U.S. Government & Fossil Fuel Industry

A federal judge in Oregon has rejected an attempt by the U.S. government to dismiss a landmark lawsuit over the government's failure to take necessary action to curtail ... Read More →

Democracy Spring: Over 400 Arrested at U.S. Capitol Protesting Corruption & Money in Politics

More than 400 people were arrested Monday in a massive sit-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to protest the influence of big money and corporate lobbying in politics. The protest, ... Read More →

Earth Day

Need plans this weekend? Join us Friday through Sunday at the annual Earth Day Festival in Fair Park!
There are activities, learning opportunities, and lots of fun for the whole family.

Earth Day http://earthdaytx.org/

Friday, April 22, 2016 10:00 AM Fair Park, Dallas TX 1121 FIRST AVENUE
Dallas, TX

North Texas Progressive Calendar

Monday, April 18:

DCDP Executive Committee Meeting -- Regular second quarterly meeting of Precinct Chairs. (6:30 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)

Tuesday, April 19:

Collin County Young Democrats -- (6:30 PM, Mexigo, 6205 Coit Road Ste 396, Plano 75024)

-Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 pm, Sue Ellen's, 3014 Throckmorton at Cedar Springs, Dallas)

Wednesday, April 20:

Garland Democratic Woman's Club -- Our speaker will be Cleo Holden of Preservation Garland. (11:30 am, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)

-Victoria Neave for Texas State Representative Fundraiser -- Mesquite City Council Member, Jeff Casper, is our Special Guest Speaker. $10 Donation. Sponsorships Available. Please RSVP at: act.myngp.com/Forms/-4349649738407016448 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1089403864416238/ (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, On the Border Restaurant, 1414 Gross Rd., Mesquite, TX 75149)

-NW Dallas County Democratic Club -- (7:30 pm, at Taco Cabana on Webb Chapel, just south of LBJ 635)

Thursday April 21:

Runoff Election Reception for John R. Ames -- Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector. RSVP: reelectjohnames@gmail.com Donate: https://plasso.co/s/GQKg6zd0sn (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Dallas Grilled Cheese Company, 310 W. 7th Street, Dallas, Texas 75208)

-Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats -- (6:00 pm, Sonny Bryan's, 1252 W. Campbell Road, Suite 240, Richardson 75080)

-Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats -- (Socialize 6:30 PM, meeting 7 PM, Pan Acean, 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell 75019)
-Fort Worth for Bernie Sanders -- ( 7:00 PM Daiquiri's Paradise Restaurant 601 Bedford-Euless Rd

Hurst, TX

Texas Prison System Unveils New Censorship Policy

Dave Maass, Electronic Frontier Foundation: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is getting in the digital censorship game with a new policy that would punish an incarcerated person for having a social media presence, even when someone on the outside is posting updates on their behalf.

Read the Article http://is.gd/MInmDw

May 12 General Meeting: Planned Parenthood Update

Thursday, May 12, 2016 6:30 PM Collin County Higher Education Center 3452 TX-399 Spur (Northeast corner SH 121 and 75 Central), RM 200, McKinney, TX

Note the Location - Collin Co. Higher Education Center, Room 200

Kelly Hart from Planned Parenthood will give us an update on the current Supreme Court case related to the Texas law that severely restricts abortion providers and clinics. This law serves no medical purpose and makes it very difficult for many women to have an abortion, which is their legal, constitutional right. Kelly will discuss the details of the case, what to expect, and how Planned Parenthood will proceed either way the court decides. Please come and find out how you can support this great organization, which has helped millions of women and men and families, by providing preventative healthcare, cancer screenings, reproductive health services and family planning.

We also invite our candidates to come for an endorsement ceremony, celebration, and photo op!

Meet and greet at 6:30 PM. Program at 6:45 PM. Business meeting at 8:00 PM.

Robber Baron Recessions by Paul Krugman

Robber Baron Recessions

Paul Krugman APRIL 18, 2016

When Verizon workers went on strike last week, they were mainly protesting efforts to outsource work to low-wage, non-union contractors. But they were also angry about the company's unwillingness to invest in its own business. In particular, Verizon has shown a remarkable lack of interest in expanding its Fios high-speed Internet network, despite strong demand.

http://is.gd/miAXrO

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Jailhouse stories

A new website, "Jailhouse Stories: Voices from Pretrial Detention in Texas," has been released by Texas Jail Project. Collected over a two-year period, these powerful stories document a pattern of mistreatment and poor conditions experienced by those incarcerated in county jails while pretrial-innocent in the eyes of the law and awaiting their day in court.