Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Lots going on ! Attend the screening of Gasland 2 and meet Josh Fox, help out at the Dem booth at Plano Balloon festival and help educate on ACA (Obamacare) , meet the sheriff at Donkey fest and much more !
Check out below some gathered links to recent actions and information on community and progressive radio.
Keep me updated on your events, you can always Tweet me @NTXProgressive !
Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham
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TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN TO VISIT COLLEYVILLE "An Evening with Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa" | 
Gilberto Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic Party Chairman, will be visiting Colleyville, Texas, on September 19, to address local Democrats. Reggie Lyon, President of the Northeast Tarrant County Democrats said, "We're excited to have Chairman Hinojosa visit this corner of Tarrant County to rally our local Democrats. We are looking forward to the 2014 elections and we know that everyone will be watching Tarrant County as it begins to turn more Democratic." In addition to addressing the club members, Chairman Hinojosa will be honored at a pre-meeting VIP reception and fundraiser. Vice President of the local club, Tina Penney said, "Besides supporting local elected officials like Senator Wendy Davis we will be instrumental in encouraging Democratic Party candidates to put their names on the ballot. People want to have a choice in these very important elections." when: Thursday, Sept 19th, 6:00 pm where: private residence 7205 Waldon Ct, Colleyville, TX 76034 For more information, contact Tari Bauer at (817)939-5671 The Northeast Tarrant County Democrats is a General Political Action Committee (GPAC) formed in 2012 and has members from the Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, and Keller area. www.nedems.org |
Democratic Party of Collin County : Plano Balloon Festival | 
Have fun and help inform people about ACA ! Democratic Party of Collin County has a double booth at this year's Plano Balloon Festival -- an event that normally draws 100,000 or more attendees -- and we will have Democratic candidates with us throughout the festival. If you'd like to be included as a volunteer or team captain during the Festival taking place next Friday, September 20th through Sunday September 22nd, please indicate your interest and for when you would like to volunteer by emailing us at balloonfest@collindems.us . New at this year's festival, we have individual tickets and parking passes we can distribute ahead of time to our volunteers, making entry much easier! Please include your postal address when you email that you would like to volunteer, so we may send you your ticket and parking pass. For those of you that are deputy voter registrars, you are needed to help with our voter registration efforts, and we could always use those that have skills creating balloon animals for the kids as well! At our booth this year, we will have information about the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), and the enrollment in the exchanges that begins October 1st. We are excited to help inform the public about this landmark healthcare law that local volunteers at the DPCC headquarters made countless calls to help get passed! We will be setting up our booth on Friday during the day, leading up to the festival's beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, and we have volunteer shifts available through the weekend. Email to sign up for a spot! |
Just What Texas Needed: More Really Bad Doctors | 
Rick Perry was down in the Rio Grande Valley yesterday touting his sell-out to really bad doctors and really greedy insurance companies. He calls it tort reform, but what is really is should be called "If a drunk doctor amputates the wrong foot, you're just totally screwed. Hell, we'll probably make you pay him money and double your insurance rates because now you still have that other foot that needs amputating." Ten years ago, we were promised lower insurance rates and better medical care with hot and cold running doctors if we just pass tort reform. So we did. Read on |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Tuesday, September 17: - Stonewall Democrats of Dallas (order dinner starting at 6:00; meeting begins at 6:30; Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas)
・ Collin County Young Democrats CCYD Monthly Meeting 7:00 PM Bavarian Grill 221 West Parker Road Plano, TX 75023 - Far North Dallas Democrats -MEET TAYLOR HOLDEN NEW DCDP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7:00 PM Kasra Persian Cuisine
525 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 21 Richardson, TX 75080 Wednesday, September 18: - Garland Democratic Woman's Club (11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)
- WOW Dems "Ask" Event for Women Women Organizing Women Democrats are hosting an "ask" event for women to learn more about running for elected office - either partisan or non-partisan in the upcoming election cycle. (6:30 PM, Note: the event location has changed to Zanata (back room), 1022 East 15th Street, Plano)
- Northwest Dallas Democrats (7:30 pm, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch)
Thursday, September 19: - Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats We're excited to have NEW DCDP Executive Director Taylor Holden as our September speaker. RSVP to www.facebook.com/events/405244866257175/ (Socializing/dinner starts at 6 or so and meeting starts at 7 PM, Kasra Restaurant, 525 W. Arapaho Rd #21, Richardson)
Friday, September 20: - Dallas Drinking Liberally Group Happy Hour at Trinity Hall 6:00 PM Trinity Hall Irish Pub & Restaurant 5321 E Mockingbird LnDallas, TX
・ Drinking Liberally for McKinney 6:30 PM One Lazy Lizard Restaurant and Bar 119 Tennessee McKinney, TX Saturday, September 21: - Rockwall County Democratic Party Breakfast There will be a presentation on the New Voter ID Law. The Rubber Duck Regatta held at the Harbor follows the Breakfast. 12 moon is the Pageant Judging; 1 PM is the Race. Last year Demmy the Democratic Duck was decorated with Obama-Biden stickers and gear. Democrats in the crowd cheered as Demmy went over the wall first! If Wendy Davis joins the governors race Demmy will have a blonde wig and pink tennis shoes. Our entry fee for this event benefits the Boys and Girls Club and Meals on Wheels. (9 AM, Harry Myers Community Center, Rockwall)
- Dallas County East Democrats 3rd Annual Casino Night Tickets are $25. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Get tickets online at this page. (7:00 pm, Eastern Hills Country Club, 3000 S. Country Club, Garland)
・ 4th Biennial Salute to Speaker Jim Wright Our parent group hosts a biennial salute to former House Speaker Jim Wright to raise money for a TCC scholarship and for our local candidates. This year's Keynote speaker will be none other than the rising star of our party, Senator Wendy Davis, so make your plans to attend today! Dinner and Program is at 7pm. The event is being held at the Euless Texas Star Conference Center, 1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless. Individual Tickets available $100/non-member and $75/member http://do.nr/ir9 |
Donkey Fest 2013 Denton TX | 
Saturday, September 21, 6:00 pm North Texas County Fairgrounds 2217 North Carroll Boulevard, Denton $25 per person Join us for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year hosted by the DCDP Club. There will be barbecue, beverages, an auction, special guest speakers and of course, lots of great Democratic company. Special guest speaker: Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez If you have an item or service to donate to the live or silent auction, please call DCDP headquarters at 940-566-1165. RSVP in advance by calling 940-566-1165 Buy tickets here |
Mayor Rawlings launched new Dallas 311 app | 
Mayor Rawlings recently launched a new Dallas 311 app tomorrow at City Hall Mayor Mike Rawlings officially launched a new Dallas 311 app that will make it easier for residents to submit and track service requests from their smartphones. The Mayor will call on Dallas residents to become "311 ambassadors" and promote a culture of clean in their neighborhoods. Mayor Rawlings said. Using the app and their smartphones, residents can quickly report common code violations such as high weeds, litter, trash, junk vehicles, graffiti and illegal dumping. * 311 app launch NA Sept 10 (2).doc here 
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| Texas Coalition against Death Penalty | 
TCADP will be in the Dallas- Fort Worth area September 23-25 Please come and mingle with TCADP supporters in your area and meet Executive Director Kristin Houlé as she visits the Metroplex from September 23-26, 2013. Kristin will share information about TCADP's priority initiatives in the coming year and discuss recent death penalty developments. She'll also preview the TCADP 2014 Annual Conference, which is taking place next February in Fort Worth (our first conference in Cowtown). Come learn how you can be involved in our efforts. Please RSVP for one of these gatherings: * Monday, September 23, 6:30-8:00 PM, Tarrant County Meet & Greet, Fort Worth Botanic Garden - Camellia Room, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas. * Tuesday, September 24, 12-1 PM, Dallas County Meet & Greet, Celebration Restaurant, 4503 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, Texas 75209. Individuals will be responsible for their lunch and drink expenses. * Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-7:30 PM Collin County Meet & Greet, Suncreek United Methodist Church, 1517 W McDermott Dr Allen, TX 75013 - Light refreshments will be served. * Wednesday, September 25, 7-9 PM, Denton County Meet & Greet, Home of Rev. Jeff Hood, Denton, Texas 76209 Please RSVP your intentions for one (or all!) of these gatherings. Share this email with your friends and colleagues who may also be interested in attending! An event description has also been posted on Facebook so you can invite friends easily. Questions? Please email me or call the TCADP Office at 512-441-1808. http://tcadp.org/ |
Find someone who need a ride ! Select Driver License Offices Open Saturdays to Issue Election Identification Certificates | 
Select Driver License Offices Open Saturdays to Issue Election Identification Certificates DPS will hold special Saturday hours at five Tarrant County DPS offices beginning this weekend through the November election to issue Election Identification Certificates (EICs) to voters who have no other forms of photo ID. These select offices will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. beginning September 14 through November 2, to allow residents to apply for EICs only. No other transactions will be conducted during Saturday business hours. In addition to the Saturday hours, applicants may apply for an EIC at all Texas driver license offices during regular business hours Monday - Friday. Most residents already have an acceptable form of photo identification needed for voting and will not need or qualify for an EIC. If an applicant already has any of the following documents, they are not eligible to receive an EIC: * Texas driver license - unexpired or expired less than 60 days at the time of voting * Texas personal identification card - unexpired or expired less than 60 days at the time of voting * U.S. passport book or card - unexpired or expired less than 60 days at the time of voting * Texas concealed handgun license - unexpired or expired less than 60 days at the time of voting * U.S. Military identification with photo - unexpired or expired less than 60 days at the time of voting * U.S. Citizenship Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization with photo To apply for an EIC, applicants must visit a driver license office and complete an Application for Texas Election Certificate (DL-14C). For more information on the requirements, exemptions and process for obtaining an EIC, please visit: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/electionID.htm. For more information on voting in Texas, visit the Secretary of State's website: www.votetexas.gov . |
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| Rich Man's Recovery By PAUL KRUGMAN | 
A few days ago, The Times published a report on a society that is being undermined by extreme inequality. This society claims to reward the best and brightest regardless of family background. In practice, however, the children of the wealthy benefit from opportunities and connections unavailable to children of the middle and working classes. And it was clear from the article that the gap between the society's meritocratic ideology and its increasingly oligarchic reality is having a deeply demoralizing effect.
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Progressive Radio Northwest fights back | Julie writes: Since then, we in Seattle have lost our local progressive station, CBS AM 1090, Jan. 2, 2013 (!!!) and have started a group to buy a station! Check us out at: www.progressiveradionorthwest.org 
www.progressiveradionorthwest.org Other Radio News: A Quest to Save AM Before It's Lost in the Static Read here FM Radio Could Open Up to Hundreds of Community Organizations Get Radio-Active by Jim Hightower read here
more about Prometheus Radio here
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GASLAND 2 - FREE SCREENING & Q&A WITH DIRECTOR JOSH FOX! | 
Where? The historic Texas Theater in Oak Cliff 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208 When? Friday, September 27, 2013 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Director of Gasland 2, Josh Fox, invites the public to "Watch the film, listen to folks who tell their stories and open your eyes. Question how oil and gas industries have influenced our elected officials and government agencies." According to Fox, "Fossil fuels not only pollute the climate: their moneyed supporters can contaminate our democracy if we let them." Admission is FREE, but seating is limited so please get tickets to reserve your seats. Direct link to ticket reservations: HERE Donations of any amount to the historic Texas Theater are welcomed. For more information about the event, go to: http://fracdallas.org/docs/gasland2dallas.html For more information about "Gasland 2" and the dangers of fracking, go to: www.gaslandthemovie.com .
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The Best Map Ever Made of America's Racial Segregation | 
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Last year, a pair of researchers from Duke University published a report with a bold title: "The End of the Segregated Century." U.S. cities, the authors concluded, were less segregated in 2012 than they had been at any point since 1910. But less segregated does not necessarily mean integrated-something this incredible map makes clear in vivd color.
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