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Protesters Planning Demonstration at George W. Bush Presidential Center Opening | 
The George W. Bush Presidential Center, construction of which has clogged up the eastern part of the SMU campus for years now, will be christened at a private ceremony on April 25. The former president will be there, as will wife Laura and an unspecified numbers of alumni from the Bush-Cheney administration. "With world leaders invited to join President and Mrs. Bush for this historic day," the center's website boasts, "the event is expected to enjoy internationally-televised coverage." In other words, it's the perfect stage for a protest. That's what a coalition of local human rights-oriented groups are planning to do. They're organizing what they're calling "The People's Response" to speak out against Bush administration policies.
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Blue Ribbon Lobby Day - reserve your seat on the bus! | 
Here are all the details on this event next month. Time is pressing for reserving the bus so please register NOW if you can join the fun. BLUE RIBBON LOBBY DAY Democrats and Progressives Austin Capitol Building WEAR BLUE INFORMATION: Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 How: Bus Leaving Dallas Tickets: $28 round-trip Departure Time: 5:30 AM Where: Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas 75230 (park in east parking lot away from building) Return Time: ETA 7:30 pm, leaving Austin 3:30 PM Stops:Morning stop: Flying J Truck Stop, Waco, TX for food and beverages Afternoon Stop: Flying J Truck Stop, Waco, TX for food and beverages REGISTRATION: Two step process: 1. Register online for the lobby day at BlueRibbonLobbyDay.com and click on REGISTER 2. If you need bus transportation, Purchase tickets for the bus ($28) at BlueRibbonLobbyDay.com. Click on GET ORGANIZED and then click on TRAVEL INFORMATION for the link to the form for tickets for the Dallas bus. No refunds More info: 214/821-8331 There are also local visits being organized ! http://www.facebook.com/BlueRibbonLobbyDay
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Faith Leaders Called to Action at John Cornyn's Office-Thursday |  Faith Leaders Called to Action at John Cornyn's Office THIS THURSDAY
Please join in exercising your moral leadership as part of a Prayer Vigil in support of Immigration Reform. Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 AMSenator John Cornyn's Office /5001 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas 75244 Let's work together to bring about 'justice for all' of God's children in our land. The Immigration Reform movement is about justice and has momentum, but it is far from certain to succeed.Achieving justice, as always, will require that Faith Leaders bring to bear the leadership to which God has called us. Interfaith networks and communities are universally embracing a call to the following Immigration Reform principles: * Creating a pathway to citizenship * Responsible, balanced and accountable border enforcement and detention/deportation practices * Sustainable and reasonable policies for the future immigrants * Public investment in the infrastructure at the ports of entry that strengthens border communities For More Information Contact: Rev. Dean Reed at rdr17@me.com Sponsored by: Reform Immigration Texas Alliance R.I.T.A, including R.I.T.A. Anchor organization Dallas Peace Center, Texas Organizing Project, Arlington Proyecto Unidos, Pueblo Sin Fronteras, Move On Dallas, North Texas Dreamers and others... |
Dallas Mayor Wants 10,000 Men At Rally To End Domestic Violence | Dallas Men Against Abuse Take the first step to ending domestic violence in Dallas. Join Mayor Mike Rawlings at 10:00 a.m. and rally with us at City Hall.  Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings wants 10,000 men to join him March 23 at City Hall Plaza for a rally and campaign against domestic abuse. It's part of the mayor's efforts to change a culture of violence.16500 Marilla Mayor Mike Rawlings says for too long domestic violence was seen as a women's issue."Well, it ain't," Rawlings told the audience at a launch of his campaign against domestic violence. "It's a men's issue, and we have got to make that very clear."Flanked by dozens of men, including former Dallas Cowboys Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, the Mayor announced the March 23rd rally. more info here |
North Texas Progressive Book Suggestion | 
The New Jim Crow List Price: | $19.95 | Price: | $12.19 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. |
Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Praised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier as "brave and bold," this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor, legal scholar Michelle Alexander argues that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control-relegating millions to a permanent second-class status-even as it formally adheres to the principle of colorblindness. In the words of Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, this book is a "call to action."
CSPAN BOOK TV ONLINE BOOK CLUB First Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 9 pm ET Interested in being a part of Book TV's new Online Book Club? Join us the last Tuesday of every month at 9 pm ET on Facebook and Twitter to discuss a book seen on Book TV. This month will be discussing Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.
Start reading now. And then join us on Tuesday, March 26, at 9 pm ET.
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North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, March 18: * North Texas Asian Democrats (7:30 PM, Hunan Dynasty located at 8150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving) Tuesday, March 19: * Stonewall Democrats of Dallas Ratification of endorsements for council races. (6:30 PM, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas) Wednesday, March 20: * Garland Democratic Woman's Club Our speaker will be Bobby Copeland on Battleground Texas. (11:30 PM TO 1:00 PM, Siciliano's - A Taste of Italy, 2210 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland) * The Donkey Show More info linked from this page. (6:30 - 9:30 PM, Pocket Sandwich Theatre) Thursday, March 21: Denton County -Public Executive Committee Meeting March 21, 7:00 p.m. Mariscos 2000 Seafood Restaurant 1153 S. Stemmons (I-35E) /Lewisville We will continue discussion of house districts, event planning and swear in new precinct chairs. Please arrive early if you plan to order dinner. Northeast Tarrant Democrats Meet every third Thursday of the month. Come hear from the candidates for County Chair with a brief Q&A. Our special guest is Jerry Burkett, spokesman for Save Texas Schools. Next meeting Thu, March 21 6:30 to eat, 7:00 to meet where: Judge Beans Restaurant & Cantina, 314 N Main, Keller (This is Hwy 377.) Saturday, March 23: * Rowlett Democrats Celebrate Women's History Month Some of the early abolitionists and suffragettes will come alive to speak, including "visits" by such notable women as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Harriett Tubman. Please bring food items and/or clothing to be taken to local organizations for those in need. For more information call Val Richardson at 972-475-9715, or Jeff Sheldon at 972-475-1836. (3 PM, Living Faith Community Fellowship Church, 7200 Rowlett Road, Rowlett) |
| UNT Peace Conference: The Middle East, A New Era | 
The UNT Peace Conference: The Middle East, A New Era will be held at the Gateway Conference Center, University of North Texas in Denton on March 22 and 23, 2013. The conference will build upon the award-winning South Asia Peace Conference at UNT in 2011. Conference highlights include 16 scholarly sessions, three keynote speakers including a Middle East ambassador, a cultural show, an art exhibit, and poster presentations. Each keynote session (one lunch and one dinner) requires pre-payment of $20 per meal. All other sessions throughout the conference and the Middle East Cultural Performance on March 23 at 7:30 pm are free.
http://international.unt.edu/unt-peace-conference
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New Views: 4 Windows on America Dialogues for Peace & Justice | 
Dallas Peace Center: Dialogues for Peace & Justice Four presentations from the Dallas Peace Center including: Rethinking Gun Violence: Perspectives from Pediatrics & Public Health Rashmi Shetgiri, M.D. UT Southwestern Medical Center Thursday, March 28, 7pm Border Crossings: Immigrants Speak Out on Immigration Maria Robles, Dallas Peace Center board member, founder and lead organizer for Reform Immigration Texas Alliance (RITA), with members of the North Texas Dreams & other immigrants. Thursday, April 4, 7pm Harvest of Empire: A New Film by Juan Gonzalez Harvest of Empire connects the historical interaction between the U.S. and Latin America with the immigration debate, changing the dialogue from one of illegality to historical truth.  Saturday, April 6, 3pm The Missing Voice: Young & Living with AIDS in Dallas Today Eric Reece, Dallas Peace Center board member and HIV/AIDS justice advocate, with members of the Dallas Chapter of C2EA (Campaign to End AIDS). Thursday, April 11, 7pm Rethinking Gun Violence: Perspectives from Pediatrics & Public Health Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM Teatro Dallas / 1331 Record Crossing Rd. /Dallas, TX 75235 / Phone: (214) 823-7793 Tickets : http://teatrodallas.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=555567 Website: dallaspeacecenter.org / E-Mail: jhfullinwider@gmail.com Map & Directions |
Charts: This Is What Happens When You Defund Planned Parenthood | Dozens of clinics have shut down in Texas, leaving nearly 200,000 women in search of affordable health care. In the past two years, Texas legislators slashed funds for family planning and passed up $30 million a year in federal Medicaid money, largely to squeeze Planned Parenthood out of the state's women's health programs. Last week, hundreds gathered at the south steps of the Texas State Capitol in Austin to protest the resulting public health mess: Researchers say nearly 200,000 Texas women have lost or could lose access to contraception, cancer screenings, and basic preventive care, especially in low-income, rural parts of the state. I reported from the rally: read on 
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| Marches of Folly
by Paul Krugman | 
Ten years ago, America invaded Iraq; somehow, our political class decided that we should respond to a terrorist attack by making war on a regime that, however vile, had nothing to do with that attack. Some voices warned that we were making a terrible mistake - that the case for war was weak and possibly fraudulent, and that far from yielding the promised easy victory, the venture was all too likely to end in costly grief. And those warnings were, of course, right. read on | |
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After a Powerful Lobbyist Intervenes, EPA Reverses Stance on Polluting Texas County's Water | 
When Uranium Energy Corp. sought permission to launch a large-scale mining project in Goliad County, Texas, it seemed as if the Environmental Protection Agency would stand in its way. To get the ore out of the ground, the company needed a permit to pollute a pristine supply of underground drinking water in an area already parched by drought. Further, EPA scientists feared that radioactive contaminants would flow from the mining site into water wells used by nearby homes. Uranium Energy said the pollution would remain contained, but resisted doing the advanced scientific testing and modeling the government asked for to prove it.
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Dallas Plan Commission Vote on All Three Trinity Gas Permits | Dallas Plan Commission Vote on All Three Trinity Gas Permits Thursday March 21st, 1:00 pm, 6th Floor, Dallas City Hall Today the Dallas city secretary's office published the agenda for next Thursday's City Plan Commission meeting. It includes a vote on the three controversial Trinity East gas drilling and production sites - the Luna Vista/LB Houston golf course site on park land and in the Trinity River flood plain, the Gun Club site on park land and in the flood plain, and the large refinery and compressor station near the Elm Fork Athletic Complex. Opponents will once again be gathering at 1pm next Thursday, March 21st, on the 6th floor of Dallas City Hall to hold a press conference immediately before the start of the CPC meeting. http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/
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"Under the Gun". |  Details
Date: March 26, 2013 Time: 7:30pm - 9pm Location: The McKinney Avenue Contemporary 3120 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 Featuring seven different takes on the theme, "Under the Gun". This riveting, intense, and explosive theme promises to deliver an hour-long evening of stories that will have you at the edge of your seat. This installment of true, personal stories holds a special "no-holds-barred" quality with an emphasis on the dramatic. Highlights include the devastating loss of a young woman's younger sister in a ruthless shooting, an inside look into the life of a young gay man getting by selling drugs, and a Dallas police officer's inside scoop into a harrowing night on patrol.
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Federal cutbacks impact Meals On Wheels - seeking donations Ft. Worth | 
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County has experienced serious governmental funding cuts for the past two years. This happened before the latest automatic budget cuts. Before reducing services, we are appealing to you - our community - to help us fund meals for our clients. We have been blessed to have the support of our community for nearly 40 years, and we hope and pray you will help us get over this latest crisis.We need your support in any way you feel comfortable providing: Donate any amount to help fund meals. Spread the word via Facebook or Twitter.Donate here Please see the news release for detailed information.
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Dallas Obama volunteer heads to summit with president and his inner circle |  A longtime Dallas County volunteer for President Barack Obama is among those traveling to Washington this week for a two-day summit hosted by Organizing for Action, the group formed from the reelection campaign.
Marsha Fishman of Coppell began volunteering for Obama in 2008 and has continued to support his presidency and its policies ever since. read on
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Hillary Clinton today endorses gay marriage | Hillary Clinton on Monday endorsed gay marriage, saying in a 5-minute YouTube video that her views on the issue have evolved as a result of her experiences personally and as secretary of state. 
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