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Wow --North Texas is fired up with campaign events, voter protection training, phone banking and debate watching events ! The newsletter is just packed with events for you to attend this week !
Make sure everyone you know checks their voter registration today, tomorrow is last day to register in TX and in other states ! Reach out beyond the borders to friends and relatives.
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Last day to register to vote; Tuesday Oct. 9th ! Check your registration today! | 
Register To Vote: easy online process - last day to register Oct 9 ! Last day to register to vote; Tuesday 10/9 Last day to receive mail ballot request; Tuesday 10/30 - send in by 10/15 Early Voting: Monday 10/22 - Friday 11/2 Register To Vote To vote in Texas, you must be registered. Simply pick up a voter registration application, fill it out, and mail it at least 30 days before the election date. Get your application here. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml You are eligible to register to vote if: * You are a United States citizen; * You are a resident of the county where you submit the application; * You are at least 18 years old on Election Day; * You are not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation, and parole); and * You have not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. * Are you already registered? To confirm your voter registration status, you may select one of three methods to perform a search: * Your Texas driver's license number, if you provided it when you applied for voter registration; * Your Voter Unique Identifier (VUID), which appears on your voter registration certificate; * Your first and last name. Find out if you are already registered. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml Thanks to Moonlady news for nifty voting guide |
Get your yard signs, NOW ! Available in Collin County and Dallas Dems! | 
Democratic Party of Collin County 2504 K Avenue, Suite 200 /Plano, TX 75074 www.collindems.us The yard sign distribution hours at the party headquarters (from now through November 6th) are as follows: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. /Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The headquarters is located at the NE corner of the intersection of E. Park & K Avenue in Plano, on the east side of the building with the Shell Food Mart convenience store Democratic County Democrats Dallas County Democratic Party | 4209 Parry Ave. | Dallas | TX | 75233 OBAMA signs arrived early! Get yours before they're gone! Come to our party headquarters to get your sign for a 5$ donation. Party office will be closed Saturday, but will be open Sunday from 1-5pm. ** Across from State Fair ! Get them while you visit the fair. |
Vice Presidential Debate Watch Parties and how to watch on iPad or Smartphone | 
Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party Oct. 11th Tarrant County Democratic Party is hosting, in conjunction with the Greater Arlington Mansfield Democratic Women's club, a Vice-Presidential debate watch party! Where? Little O's at 4650 Little Road Arlington, TX 76017 When? 6-10 PM Requested minimum donations: Entry- $5 Entry and an Obama yard sign- $12 Pay at the door or pre-pay here If you have any questions contact Kat Allen at kat@tarrantdemocrats.org or at 817-335-8683 How To Watch The Presidential Debates With Your Tablet Or Smartphone Tonight Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will meet for three debates scheduled to take place in advance of the presidential election this November. There are a few different ways to watch the debates using your phone or tablet. Google is making it easy to catch the action from your mobile device through the newly minted YouTube Election Hub. Using the YouTube app on your device, you can live stream the debates and watch commentary from YouTube partner channels which includes Univision, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, and Al Jazeera. (Remember iOS 6 users, you'll need to download the new app since the update did away with the old one). CNN is also live streaming the debates and has even created interactive elements for the debates. TVNewser explains: "Viewers will be able to stream the debates live on their computers, or on their iPhones and iPads, with clip and share video editing features. In other words, if one of the candidates says something controversial, users can clip it and share the video with friends instantly, right from the app." A truly interactive destination, CNN.com/Debates will feature companion content including a live blog, on-demand videos and articles, candidate profiles, social media integrations and a Social Buzz meter. http://www.cnn.com/mobile/index.landing.html When are the presidential debates? (SCHEDULE) http://t.co/fWfu2XyF |
Democracy Now | 
On the eve of the first presidential debate, President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are being urged to address the problem of gun violence. Wednesday's debate is taking place less than 10 miles from the site of the Columbine school shooting and 15 miles from the Aurora theater where 12 people were killed in July. At the site of the 2007 massacre that left 32 people dead at Virginia Tech, we're joined by Colin Goddard, who survived the attack with four gunshot wounds. Goddard recounts his survival of the massacre and his backing of a campaign with fellow victims for presidential candidates to address gun violence. Watch/Listen/Read Beginning today, the Supreme Court's new term is expected to see cases on a number of important and highly contentious issues. The last session was defined by a single case, the Affordable Care Act, President Obama's signature bill, which was upheld by a 5-4 vote and cleared the way for the largest revamp of America's healthcare system since the 1960s. In the new term, the court is expected to hear cases on a number of important and highly contentious issues ranging from affirmative action and same-sex marriage to corporate accountability for international human rights violations and voting rights. We're joined by Nan Aron, president of Alliance for Justice. Watch/Listen/Read |
Volunteers needed for Presidential Campaign Calls | 
Plano : Presidential Re-Election Campaign Phone Calls by Organizing for America Phone Bank Location: Democratic Party of Collin County Headquarters 2504 K Ave, Ste 200 Plano, TX 75074 Sundays: Noon - 3 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m. Mondays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m & 2 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon - 4 p.m. & 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m & 2 - 5 p.m. Thursdays: Noon - 4 p.m. & 4 - 8 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - Noon & 2 - 4 p.m. RSVP at www.barackobama.com (Using Find an Event Feature) or email Kendra Watts kendraw.ofa@gmail.com Dallas : This Wednesday, your neighbors in Dallas are continuing that work by organizing phone banks. Folks will be making calls into nearby battleground states, asking voters to support President Obama. It's critical work -- can you join them?
Yes, I'll be there!What: Phone bank in Dallas Where: 4312 McKinney Avenue #16 Dallas, TX 75205
When: Wednesday, October 10th Shifts start at 6:00 pm |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, October 8: - Metrocrest Democrats (conversation and dutch-treat supper at 6:30 pm. The program will begin at 7:00 pm; New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison)
Tuesday, October 9: - Dallas County Young Democrats (6:30 PM, Zubar, 2012 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
- PVL - A New Era (6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec Center. 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
- Valley Ranch Democrats "Let's Get Excited about the Election" Come talk to Mary Clare Fabishak Democratic candidate for Texas State Representative from District 115. (7 pm - 8:15 pm, Valley Ranch Association Bldg., 8830 N. MacArthur Blvd. at Ranch Trail, Ste. 101, Irving, TX 75063)
- Dallas Drinking Liberally (7:30 PM, Libertine Bar, 2101 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
Wednesday, October 10: - Birthday Fundraising Reception for Sheriff Lupe Valdez Help Lupe Celebrate Her 65th Birthday. Tickets are $250 ($125 for seniors and students). Please RSVP: 214-942-2378 or by email to campaign AT lupevaldez.com. (6 - 8 pm, 5230 Lobello Drive, Dallas)
- Texas Coalition of Black Democrats (6:30 PM, Quick's Bar & Grill, 1011 Corinth St., Dallas)
- Labor Dallas meeting (7 PM, union hall, 2218 E Main, Grand Prairie)
Thursday, October 11: - State Representative Yvonne Davis Jazz Session on the Patio RSVP: 972-274-1627. Cost: $60. (5 - 7 PM, Sambuca Restaurant, 2120 McKinney Ave., Dallas)
Friday, October 12: - State Representative Eric Johnson's 3rd Annual Texas/OU Weekend Kickoff Fundraiser Individual Tickets · $25. To RSVP, please email info AT johnsonfortexas.com. (11:30 am to 1:00 PM, Mattito's, 3011 Routh St., Dallas)
Saturday, October 13:
Screening liberally on Sat 13 Oct 6pm at the home of Larry & Kathy Smith. Wallace &
Grommit "Wrong Trousers" Moveon.org - "Secret to Happiness" RSVP HERE Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance Monthly Meeting -Saturday, October 13, 2:00pm The Dallas Area Christians Progressive Alliance annual board meeting starts at 12:00pm. You are welcome to attend. Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston at Northaven WATCH: Joel Pugh's talk on his book, The Food and Feasts of Jesus |
| Independent Political Apps For the Rebel Voter In Your Life | 
Organic Liberty (Free) This political app collects data on all candidates for the upcoming election. Find out who is running for State Representative in your town, or who is running for president (not that you shouldn't already know that). Each candidate is listed without party affiliation. You can research who you might vote for without worrying about which side they are on. The candidates' contact information and social media links are listed with their names. Add your favorites and you the app will remind you who you chose to vote for on election day. The Independent (Free) This media publication is actually from the UK, but it is still a comprehensive source for independent news. Without taking itself too serious, The Independent offers news on current events, sports, art, and of course, daily news. Read about environmental issues that aren't talked about in American media much and learn more about the world through the independent lens (not the PBS television show). The app is free to download, but subscriptions cost $13.99 per month. Real Clear Politics for iPad (Free) This app is a news feeder from the website of the official media organization. Realclearpolitics.com is one of the more popular Independent party political websites. This app provides daily updates on world news, polling data, commentary, videos and more. If you are tired of the same old reports on the same two people, check out this app to find something a little bit different. Comedy Central's Indecision Election Companion (Free) This app is not affiliated with the Independent party, but it is a humorous way to read up on how lame the two-party system has gotten. It leans to the left, but tries to stay in the middle for the most part. There are plenty of jokes at President Obama's expense to be had in this app. There is no video content, but you will be delivered a healthy dose of funny images, ironic observations and satirical statements on the nature of politics. Links here to download |
Fort Worth Voter Empowerment Training - October 13
Presented by the Texas Democratic Party | 
Fort Worth Voter Empowerment Training - October 13
Presented by the Texas Democratic Party
Morning session - 9am-12pm /Afternoon session - 1pm-3pm
Trimble Tech, Fort Worth,TX Additional details will be sent closer to the date of the event
Sign up here
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53 Texas Family Planning Clinics Close | 
By Mary Tuma, American Independent News Network Deep slashes to family planning funds made during Texas' last legislative session have caused an epidemic of family planning clinic closures, according to a new article in the New England Journal of Medicine. READ MORE» |
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| Truth about jobs
by Paul Krugman NY Times | 
If anyone had doubts about the madness that has spread through a large part of the American political spectrum, the reaction to Friday's better-than expected report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics should have settled the issue. For the immediate response of many on the right - and we're not just talking fringe figures - was to cry conspiracy.
Leading the charge of what were quickly dubbed the "B.L.S. truthers" was none other than Jack Welch, the former chairman of General Electric, who posted an assertion on Twitter that the books had been cooked to help President Obama's re-election campaign. His claim was quickly picked up by right-wing pundits and media personalities. read on | |
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Alliance for Retired Americans Rally Oct. 10th |  
On Wednesday, October 10, the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is holding an accountability rally in front of Congressman Jeb Hensarling's office at 10 am to further emphasize his support of the Ryan budget cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and his repeated votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. His office address is 6510 Abrams Rd, Dallas, 75231 which is the Comerica Bank Building at Abrams and Larmanda. The rally is called "Seniors Get The Crumbs" and will include a symbolic bake sale to raise money for our children and grandchildren's retirement funds. For more info : Judy Bryant Field Organizer Texas Alliance for Retired Americans 214-349-4295 (h)
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National Coming Out Day Texas | October 11th is National Coming Out Day. Since 1988, National Coming Out Day has been a tool to increase the visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community. This year Equality Texas has a challenge for you: between now and October 11th we want you to come out as LGBT, or an LGBT ally, to your members of the Texas Legislature. Harvey Milk said that coming out has the power to "break down the myths, [and] destroy the lies and distortions." And that is precisely what we need to happen in the Texas Legislature. It's easier than you think:
Step 1: Go to www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us and look up your state representative and state senator.
Step 2: Call them and tell them that as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Texan, or as an ally to the LGBT community, you want them to support LGBT equality legislation.
Step 3: Tell your friends to do the same.
Step 4: Let us know how your call went by e-mailing us at comingout@equalitytexas.org There's more information available at EqualityTexas.org, including profile and banner pics for social media
| Equality Texas wants you to come out to your lawmakers |
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Presidential Debates 52 Years Later | Last week was the first debate between President Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney. You can watch the debate live on YouTube through the YouTube Politics channel. That is certainly a much different way to watch the debate compared to how the first televised Presidential debate between Kennedy and Nixon was watched in 1960. The Kennedy v. Nixon video is embedded below. 
| Kennedy-Nixon First Presidential Debate, 1960 |
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Jobs for Justice WalMart Strikers Need Backing | We'll be finding out how we can back the WalMart Associates at a meeting Tuesday: * Tuesday, October 9th, 7:45am *Meet at Hampton Inn & Suites, 1311 East Centre Park Blvd, DeSoto, TX 
As communities across the country raise their voices in calls for changes at Walmart, workers from nearly a dozen stores in the Los Angeles-area went on strike today [October 4] in the first-ever Walmart Associate walk-out in protest of attempts to silence and retaliate against workers for speaking out for improvements on the job. More on the Dallas Walmart walk out here
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Texas Rep. Barton continues push for online poker legalization h.html#storylink=cpy#storylink=cpy | 
Anti-gambling forces called on U.S. Rep. Joe Barton Thursday to throw in the cards on his plan to legalize online poker. Opponents of the proposal fear that Barton's controversial bill -- which has lingered in the U.S. House for more than a year -- may find movement now that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has sought to push the measure forward in the waning days of this congressional session. And they worry that legalizing online poker could lead to further expansion of gambling in Texas. read on
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PDA Launches BlogTalk Radio - One Nation Protecting the Vote push.html#storylink=cpy#storylink=cpy | 
Shows will be broadcast "live" on Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:30pm starting on October 4th; the recorded show will be available on PDA Community - Stop Voter Suppression. Send your questions to radio@pdamerica.org or call-in. PDA Launches BlogTalk Radio Show Launch Schedule October 11th Democracy Restoration - Restoring the Vote to Ex-Offenders October 18th Fighting Voter Suppression Legislation at the State and Federal Level PDA Deputy Field Director, Andrea Miller, will handle hosting and production duties along with Greg Peterson and Terence Dicks; we want to educate and activate our membership on this critical issue. Voter suppression is sweeping this country like a hurricane, only five (5) states did not introduce voter suppression laws. We must make sure that our newly registered voters are able to cast their vote along with seniors, people of color, students and women (all groups that have been targeted by a mass of ALEC-inspired legislation). We can expect the next legislative session will see more laws introduced to further erode registration and ballot access. Go here
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Romney Identi-Kit | 
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