Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Remember there are Women's healthcare and Women's rights marches in both Denton and Austin this weekend. You can also attend events to learn about the role of Christian religion in the Equality and Occupy movements and learn about fracking in Dallas. Are you planning a progressive /Democrtic event ? Put me on your event's mailing list and I will be happy to promote it !
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Community Radio Poised for a Big Comeback as Activists Free the Airwaves |  "After a decade-long grassroots campaign waged by community radio advocates, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to make room on the airwaves for hundreds of new low-power stations across the country. Avila said the opportunity comes at a crucial time. His community has suffered while living under the watch of rogue Sheriff Joe Arpaio and dealing with the harsh realities of tough anti-immigrant laws recently passed in Arizona."
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Democracy Now | 
National Security Agency whistleblower William Binney reveals he believes domestic surveillance has become more expansive under President Obama than President George W. Bush. He estimates the NSA has assembled 20 trillion "transactions" - phone calls, emails and other forms of data - from Americans. This likely includes copies of almost all of the emails sent and received from most people living in the United States. Binney talks about Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and challenges NSA Director Keith Alexander's assertion that the NSA is not intercepting information about U.S. citizens. Watch/Listen/Read The latest census data shows nearly one in two Americans, or 150 million people, have fallen into poverty - or could be classified as low income. We're joined by Dr. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley, who continue their efforts to spark a national dialog on the poverty crisis with the new book, The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto. Watch/Listen/Read We speak with Matt Apuzzo, co-author of the Associated Press series that revealed the New York City Police Department has extensively spied on Muslim Americans not only in the tri-city area, but throughout the eastern United States. The series won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. Watch/Listen/Read |
Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance Participates in Municipal Elections |  COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS - The Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance (CCGLA) has sent an online survey to City Council and School Board candidates in Allen and Frisco. (Plano and McKinney will not be holding Municipal elections this year.)
"Our membership has come to rely on our Voters' Guide and Meet and Greet events to be informed about those who would represent us at the local level. These representatives have more impact on our daily lives than elected officials in Austin or Washington," said CCGLA President Bob Shimmin. Political Chair Sandy Jacobs added, "The cities of Dallas and Ft Worth have ordinances that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and in Austin lawmakers passed legislation that would protect all students against bullying and harassment. We need to elect officials who will advocate for us in Collin County." CCGLA has been sending Candidate Questionnaires for a number of years. Results of the survey will be posted on the CCGLA website. The purpose of the Meet & Greets is to allow the LGBT community and other fair-minded voters to meet the candidates and discuss issues that are not typically addressed in other forums. The events are informal, non-partisan, and all candidates are invited. Citizens are encouraged to eat, drink and mingle which gives everyone time to get to know the candidates. The Frisco Meet & Greet will be held on Friday April 27, 6:30-8:30 at a private residence. Details and rsvp at www.ccgla.org. Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance Advocating Equality, Dignity and Respect Throughout North Texas through Education, Political Awareness and Social Interaction www.ccgla.org |
March for Women's Healthcare and rights in Denton and Austin! |  It's time to demand healthcare for all women! Bring your signs, bull horns, etc., and wear your most progressive T-shirt.
March for those you love and who love you! The new DCDP T-shirts and Obama Bumper Stickers will be available. Don't Forget Breakfast with the Chair and Democratic Candidates Cartwright's Ranch House, Elm St., across from the Denton Courthouse Square 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 Saturday, April 28th Breakfast with the Chair & Democratic Candidates - Then, MARCH!!! There is also the big March in Austin ! The Texas Rally to Unite Against the War on Women Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 4:00 pm On the south side of the capitol building Make a sign in advance and bring it along /Wear comfortable shoes Bring your own beverages (in reusable containers, we hope) /Bring your camera Make certain your phone is charged /Do you have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on your phone? /Check back often for the latest rally details and parking information. More info herehttp://www.wowtex.org/ |
Truth Or Consequences (Texas Monthly) |  Eight years ago, Dan Rather broadcast an explosive report on the Air National Guard service of President George W. Bush. It was supposed to be the legendary newsman's finest hour. Instead, it blew up in his face, tarnishing his career forever and casting a dark cloud of doubt and suspicion over his reporting -- and that of every other journalist on the case. The Atlantic Wire The former CBS News anchor is "optimistic that somebody, somewhere will one day come forward and reveal the truth" about the so-called Killian documents, which were used to underpin his 2004 story claiming that Bush received special treatment to avoid the Vietnam draft and dodged his responsibilities.
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North Texas Democrats : Notes and News | 
Lakewood East Dallas Democrats Tuesday, April 24: 6:30 - 8 PM, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas Founding meeting of a new club. Special guests for the first meeting include Hon. Harryette Ehrhardt and Ed Miller, one of the founders of the HD112 Democratic Club. Club organization and purpose will be primary topic. MID-CITIES DEMOCRATS MEETING Thursday, April 26th @ 7PM Los Jimadores Tequila Factory Restaurant / 3314 Harwood Road / Bedford TX 76021 (map) Guest Speakers: Norm Lyons, Democratic Candidate for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 3 and Shane Hardin, Democratic Candidate for House District 93 Please come early to eat; the meeting starts at 7PM. Tarrant County Young Democrats Friday, April 27 at 7:00pm at Golf Center of Arlington Mini-Golf Happy Hour! Grassroots Democratic Coalition Thursday, April 26, 2012 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 |
| by Jim Hightower |  The Lone Ranger was a masked man who was out to bring bad guys to justice. Ed Conard is a masked man who is out to bring bad guys to power. A multimillionaire financier who was a top henchman in Bain Capital, Mitt Romney's old outfit of corporate plunderers, Conard is currently riding with the small but fearsome Citizens United Gang, which has taken over presidential politics in our country. Unlike the James Gang, the Dalton Boys and other robbers of yore who stole from banks and railroads, these thieves are bankers and high-rolling railroaders. Thanks to the Supreme Court's edict in the infamous Citizens United case, they are now able to use unlimited amounts of their corporate wealth to create Super PACs, which are proving to be devastating weapons against democracy. read on |
FracDallas Public Information Meeting May 2nd | 
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Local activists protest against Citigroup and make NY Times ! |  Occupy Dallas, CodePink and Moveon.Org supporters protested against Citigroup as the company held its annual shareholder meeting in Dallas. Protesters were prompted into action alleging Citigroup had gambled billions of dollars it didn't have.
Citigroup's Chief Rebuffed on Pay by Shareholders
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"Christianity, Inequality and the Occupy Movement" |  The Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance and Northaven United Methodist Church Faith Voices on Justice Series
"No one can serve two masters...You cannot serve God and wealth." (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:12) Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7:00pm "Christianity, Inequality and the Occupy Movement" Joerg Rieger, PhD Wendland-Cook Endowed Professor of Constructive Theology Northaven United Methodist Church /11211 Preston Road at Northaven For more information, call 214/333-7577 or email Matthew-25@earthlink.net. |
The Gavin Newsom Show: California Lieutenant Governor Scores Current TV Gig |  It's no secret that California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom been more than a little restless in the role of California's number two executive.
Despite a high-profile focus on promoting job growth in the state, taking a strong stand against UC tuition hikes and calling out government officials who spend their free time killing mountain lions, the ever-ambitious Newsom has seemed stifled by the relatively limited powers and profile of his office. read on
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| Sugar Daddies: The old, white, rich men who are buying this election. By Frank Rich | 
If you want to appreciate what Barack Obama is up against in 2012, forget about the front man who is his nominal opponent and look instead at the Republican billionaires buying the ammunition for the battles ahead. A representative example is Harold Simmons, an 80-year-old Texan who dumped some $15 million into the campaign before primary season had ended. Reminiscing about 2008, when he bankrolled an ad blitz to tar the Democrats with the former radical Bill Ayers, Simmons told The Wall Street Journal, "If we had run more ads, we could have killed Obama." It is not a mistake he intends to make a second time. The $15 million Simmons had spent by late February dwarfs the $2.8 million he allotted to the Ayers takedown and the $3 million he contributed to the Swift Boat Veterans demolition of John Kerry four years before that. Imagine the cash that will flow now that the GOP sideshows are over and the president is firmly in Simmons's crosshairs. read on | |
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Peace and Justice Lecture and Dallas Peace Conference | The Robert O. Cooper Peace & Justice Fellowship Lecture & The William K. McElvaney Peace & Justice Award Presentation Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 Hughes Trigg Student Center/Southern Methodist University/ Ballroom 11:30 a.m. Reception 12:00 p.m. Lecture Fellowship Honoree: Rev. Bruce Buchanan McElvaney Peace and Justice Student Honoree: Shirin Tavakoli Valet Parking Provided in front of the Hughes Trigg Student Center Please feel free to contact me should you need further information. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson 2012 Dallas Peace Conference
Women, Technology & Peacebuilding
Saturday, April 28
12:00-2:00 p.m. | FREE
Location: Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
(Between Harwood & Olive)
Dallas 75201 Join Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for an afternoon discussion on how women in conflict zones are using technology as a tool of empowerment in political and social conflict. The very same women who are victims of war and aggression are currently promoting different peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peace-building activities in their own communities using technology to further the process of resolving conflict. Seating is limited; RSVP not required.
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Dallas ISD School Board Candidate Forum | Dallas ISD School Board Candidate Forum  Public Invited, April 28th Candidates for Trustee positions on the Dallas ISD School board will appear on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the Museum of Biblical Arts located at 7500 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75225, in a forum presented by the Dallas High Schools Alumni Association. The forum is free, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. The eight candidates that have filed for Districts 1, 3, and 9 are invited to participate in the Forum. The candidates will discuss their qualifications for office and respond to questions about current issues.
The Dallas High Schools Alumni Association is a Coalition of Dallas ISD Alumni Associations that have coalesced around the basic idea of Improving the overall effectiveness of the Dallas Independent School District. ADMISSION: FREE BONUS = Free access to Museum afterwards
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Earth Day: 9 Films That Will Change the Way You Think About the World This Earth Day | 
Earth Day: 9 Films That Will Change the Way You Think About the World This Earth Day consider adding a few of these these mainstream and indie documentaries to your must-see list. In an apocalyptic 2012, is there a better time than Earth Day to remind ourselves just how lucky we are to be spinning through the void of space on this life-giving rock? From rapidly acidifying oceans and shortsighted deforestation to perpetually pollutive wars and the propping up of obsolete markets,
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