Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Fantastic events this week around the Metroplex! I also included some very interesting Texas news related items that you may have missed.
Also check out the new WOW ( Women Organizing Women ) organization!
Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham
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The People's Response to Bush Lie-bury : Donahue in Dallas to host "Body of War" screening | 
Donahue in Dallas to host "Body of War" screening; as Bush Center celebrates, Iraq veteran shares plans to end his life Body of War, a film about paralyzed Iraq war veteran Tomas Young, will be screened on April 24, the evening before the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Emmy winner Phil Donahue, who co-directed the film, will be on hand to introduce it. Last month, Young decided to end his life by rejecting nourishment. Following the movie, the audience will see a short film in which Young explains his decision, after which he will speak with the audience, live, via Skype. Young enlisted in the army after 9-11, wanting to defend his country from terrorists, however he was deployed to Iraq. Five days in country he suffered a gunshot wound that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Donahue decided to make the film after meeting Young at Walter Reed Medical Center. It explores how Young becomes an anti-war advocate while struggling with his paralysis. In his final days, Young decided to culminate his anti-war activism with a "last letter" to George W. Bush & Dick Cheney that can be found at http://www.truthdig.com/dig/item/the_last_letter_20130318/. The film screening is part of a series of events presented by The People's Response, a group that advocates for accountability of government officials, corporations, and those in positions of power as a means to achieve justice for all. For a complete schedule of events the week of the Bush Presidential Center dedication, go to www.ThePeoplesResponse.org. What: Film Screening of Body of War with Phil Donahue and a Skype appearance by Tomas Young Where: Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206 When: Wednesday, April 24, 7:45 p.m. This is event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please register to reserve a seat: https://www.wepay.com/events/body-of-war CONTACTS:Leslie Harris, jharris866@aol.com |
We should be very afraid' of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas | 
MSNBC Chris Mathews :
Chris also speaks with an anonymous source who served time in prison with members of the Aryan Brotherhood.
watch video here |
Democracy Now | 
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Rick Perry: North Korea wants to blow up Texas to stop my awesome awesomeness | 
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) believes that his success as governor has made Texas a target for attack by North Korea leader Kim Jong-un. Following the news that a North Korean government photo had revealed plans to strike cities in the United States, many were confused about why Austin made the list along with obvious targets like Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. read on |
Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems) first meeting April 18th | 
Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems), a North Texas-based organization, announces their kickoff meeting on Thursday, April 18th @ 6:45 p.m. The first official meeting of WOW Dems will be held at Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano TX 75074. This event is not sponsored by the Plano Public Library System or the City of Plano. The mission of WOW Dems is to expand the participation of women in politics: increasing their political engagement; raising awareness about women's issues; and recruiting, supporting, and electing women Democrats for partisan and non-partisan offices.After the program concludes, refreshments will be served and guests will have the opportunity to join WOW Dems. To learn more about WOW Dems, please contact: Amy Lawrence, President president@wowdems.org www.wowdems.org Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/WOWDemocrats) Follow us on Twitter (WOWDems@WowDemocrats) |
New Texas Interactive Fracking Map | 
This map shows more than 7,000 sites around Texas where wastewater, often from hydraulic fracturing operations, is being disposed of. Such wastewater disposal has surged statewide with the spread of fracking, because it's cheaper to bury the water in disposal wells than to recycle it. Use the "Find Me" button to zoom in to your location, or type your ZIP code into the text box to find nearby disposal wells. The data used in this map comes from the Texas Railroad Commission, the agency that regulates oil and gas production. This map visualizes active wells for disposal into "non-productive" and "productive zones." Black dots represent each individual well and are viewable as you zoom in. |
Earth Day : Dallas Sierra club screens "Trashed " | 
YOU ARE INVITED documentary screening TRASHED starring executive producer & actor, Jeremy Irons "If you think waste is someone else's problem....think again" Jeremy Irons sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. tickets, screening dates and times HERE |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, April 8: - Metrocrest Democrats (conversation and dutch-treat supper 6:30 pm, meeting 7 pm, New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison)
- Drinking Liberally Oak Cliff (7 PM, Tradewinds Social Club, 2843 West Davis Street Dallas)
Tuesday, April 9: - Blue Ribbon Lobby Day for Democrats The bus trip has now been sold out. Thanks! More details in the article above.
- HD112 Democrats What happened last fall and what we can do to prepare for 2014. We need a rough headcount for the restaurant. RSVP by email to limonoids AT yahoo.com or call 972-238-8933. (Dinner 6:30 PM, meeting 7 PM, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant (southeast corner Shiloh and Buckingham))
- PVL - A New Era (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
- Dallas County Young Democrats (Happy Hour begins at 6:30, Meeting starts at 7 PM, The Foundry, 2303 Pittman St., Dallas)
- Dallas Drinking Liberally (7:30 pm, Libertine Bar, 2101 Greenville Ave, Dallas)
Wednesday, April 10 - Texas Coalition of Black Democrats (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Quick's Bar & Grill, 1011 Corinth St, Dallas)
- Labor Dallas Meeting (7 PM, union hall, 2218 E Main in Grand Prairie)
Thursday, April 11 - Preston Hollow Democrats Forum with District 11 candidates Lee Kleinman and Ori Raphael. (6 PM, Preston Royal Library auditorium at the North Dallas Toll Road and Royal lane, Dallas)
· Mid-Cities Democrats Term Limits for a Better Grapevine Phone Banking Event ( 6 - 8 PM) Bessie Mitchell House Cntact: Kathleen Thompson (kathleen@ktnote.com) or Clancy Cummings (clancifer@gmail.com) to sign up. This event is sponsored by CGS Democrats, a city group of MCD! Friday, April 12 - Drinking Liberally Plano on Friday ( 6:30 - 8:30 at The Rugby House, SEC Preston Road and Highway 121. ) Plano Mayoral Candidate Harry LaRosiliere will be stopping by for a quick meet and greet.
Saturday April 13 · Denton County Democrats HD 64 Greater Denton Democrats ( 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m.) Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S Elm St., Denton HD 64 Chair Tyler Carlton Denton County Democrats HD 65 Democrats ( 12 - 2 p.m. ) La Hacienda Restaurant 3300 I- 35E, Carrollton HD 65 Chair Brenda Vaughan |
| If you signed one of those petitions against renaming Central Expressway in Dallas for George W. Bush, Rep. Dan Branch tries to clarify ??? | 
Below is a message that Rep. Dan Branch (TX-108) asked us to pass along in response to the petition "Do not allow Central Expressway (US 75) to be named after George W. Bush." (http://signon.org/sign/do-not-allow-central), which you signed. Dear Constituent, Thank you for taking the time to communicate your thoughts about Central Expressway. As a Dallas resident who has lived in close proximity to US 75 for more than thirty years, I share your affinity for the name for "Central" and "Central Expressway." Contrary to some earlier media reports, I do not support renaming US 75. Recently, I proposed a bill that would designate the four-mile portion of US 75 between Knox-Henderson and Northwest Highway as the George W. Bush Expressway. The proposal is for a designation, not a renaming. This bill will not rename US 75. It will simply designate a portion of US 75 as the George W. Bush Expressway. This designation is similar to the designation of a portion of I-30 just west of downtown Dallas as the Tom Landry Highway. That designation did not rename I-30. In addition, taxpayers will not pay for any new signage as private parties, not TxDOT, will cover signage costs related to the designation. Drivers will continue to refer to one of our city's primary roadways as "Central," "Central Expressway," "North Central Expressway" and "US 75." Moreover, businesses will not need to revise their addresses, related stationary or signage. Over ten miles will separate the designated portion of US 75 from where the PGBT (President George Bush Turnpike) crosses US 75 in Collin County. As such, Central will not be confused with PGBT. Designating the portion of US 75 near the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU is not a partisan issue. As one of only thirteen libraries in the nation administered by Office of Presidential Libraries, the Bush Center is a destination venue for all Americans, regardless of their political affiliation. This spring, thousands of people and millions of tourism, research and economic development dollars will pour into Dallas as a result of DFW's newest attraction. Designating the relevant portion of US 75 as the George W. Bush Expressway will highlight and direct tourists, researchers and invitees to this unique location. As a result, designation will help spur economic activity and increase tax revenue for North Texas. Please accept my sincere apologies for any confusion from the initial media coverage. I appreciate your engagement on this issue and hope you consider supporting the designation of a small portion US 75 adjacent to the new Presidential Center as the George W. Bush Expressway. Best wishes. Sincerely, Dan Branch |
Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance Monthly Meeting | April 13th Saturday, 10:00 am - new timeNorthaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston at Northaven The Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance (DACPA) was founded by grassroots Christians with a mission to live the radical love, compassion and justice of Jesus and to promote these values in religious and public discourse .Add your e-mail to our list of recipients of our monthly e-newsletter with reflections from clergy and academic and lay theologians. This includes a once-a-month reminder of our monthly meeting the second Saturday of each month. To be added to either or both, e-mail Matthew-25@earthlink.net. Join the conversation at Matthew-25.Blogspot.com website: http://www.dallaschristians.org/ ** Last week over 70 progressive North Texas Christians too a Good Friday walk... 
| Good Friday Walk 2013--Walk footage (video 1/6) |
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| Insurance and Freedom
NYTimes by Paul Krugman | 
President Obama will soon release a new budget, and the commentary is already flowing fast and furious. Progressives are angry (with good reason) over proposed cuts to Social Security; conservatives are denouncing the call for more revenues. But it's all Kabuki. Since House Republicans will block anything Mr. Obama proposes, his budget is best seen not as policy but as positioning, an attempt to gain praise from "centrist" pundits. No, the real policy action at this point is in the states, where the question is, How many Americans will be denied essential health care in the name of freedom?
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Amazing New WikiLeaks searchable web page | WikiLeaks PlusD and the Kissinger Cables - search through 2 million US diplomatic documents:
 http://wikileaks.org/plusd/ WikiLeaks published more than 1.7 million U.S. diplomatic records from the 1970s Monday, coined the Kissinger Cables, to coincide with the launch of a new searchable database for all of its released materials. The Verge In total, the release is around 700 million words long, and contains what WikiLeaks describes as "significant revelations about U.S. involvements with fascist dictatorships, particularly in Latin America, under Franco's Spain (including about the Spanish royal family) and in Greece under the regime of the Colonels."
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LIVESTREAM: Bradley Manning Event Hosted by Sam Seder in NYC with Birgitta Jonsdottir, Kevin Gosztola, Alexa O'Brien & Others | 
| A Bradley Manning event with Birgitta Jonsdottir |
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