Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Wow --great stuff going on ! Get involved with the Arrest Exxon , AFLCIO Or Texas Alliance of Retired American group events or meet Wendy Davis! Then join the Lake Highlands / White Rock Dems for hot dog at their annual picnic on Saturday - if you live anywhere in East Dallas they would love to meet you and have you attend !
There will not be a full newsletter on Memorial Day ( next Monday ) but I will send out a short email if there are events you might want to know about to attend !
Robert Greenwald's new documentary, Citizen Koch needs a screening in NTX -- won't you and your group get involved and be the hosts ? Link provided below.
Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham
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Annual Johnson Jordan Dinner -Honoring the Elected Officials of Dallas County | 
Benefiting the Dallas County Democratic Party. Each year, the Johnson Jordan Dinner (formerly known as the Jefferson Jackson Dinner) honors the elected officials of Dallas County, including our civil, family, probate and criminal judges, county officials and administrators, and officials who represent the Dallas area on the state and federal level. 2014's Johnson Jordan Dinner will be one of the year's premier political events, attracting hundreds of citizens, attorneys, professionals, elected officials and members of the judiciary. WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:30 pm VIP Reception for Event Sponsors and Elected Officials 6:30 pm Dinner and Program WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Ballroom /300 Reunion Boulevard /Dallas, Texas 75207 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mark J. Geragos of Geragos & Geragos PC is a well known celebrity attorney who has represented clients such as Michael Jackson and Winona Ryder. He hosts the legal program Making the Case for CNN and has appeared as a legal commentator for the Today Show, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper 360 and Larry King Live. This is traditionally our biggest fundraising event each year. Sponsorship details are on our website at this page. Individual tickets for $100 each are at this page. RSVP questions? Email jjdinner AT dallasdemocrats.org. |
Arrest Exxon event | 
What? Press conference & protest of ExxonMobil at their Shareholders Meeting When? 8:15 a.m., May 28, 2014... Where? Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX Why? In solidarity with the Global Climate Convergence's call for environmental justice, economic/political democracy and a livable planet for our children and future generations, as well as demanding the end of a fossil fuel based economy which is destroying both our planet and democracy, activists/citizens from all quarters will be coming to Dallas, May 28th, to call for a "citizens arrest" of ExxonMobil and its corporate leaders for their crimes against humanity and the planet. Fossil fuel companies must be held accountable for raping the resources of other nations, killing communities and their environments in the pursuit of profits, and undermining democracy worldwide by corrupting government leaders into allowing them to have "carte blanche" in accessing oil and gas resources. They must answer for the sickness and death caused worldwide through environmental contamination and overt violence and for the destruction of the Earth's biosphere and the hope of a livable future. ARREST EXXON! Co-sponsored by DFW System Change Not Climate Change, Texas Action Coaliton for the Environment, Dallas MoveOn, Tar Sands Blockade, Code Pink Greater Dallas, Dallas Left Alliance,Veterans For Peace Chapter 106, Solidarity, Dallas Peace Center, Pax Christi Dallas, Fort Worth MoveOn Council To sign up to participate, please click the below link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1478256629070953/ |
Ft Worth Alliance for Retired Americans ! | 
Ft Worth Seniors to Meet; Dallas Battles Rage On In the photo: Texas Alliance is proud to stand with the postal workers Fort Worth Seniors to Report on National Convention Our next Monthly meeting of the Ft Worth Alliance for Retired Americans will be this Wednesday, May 21st. There will be a report on the National Convention and a discussion of future ARA plans. Among the issues are the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Dallas July meeting, and voting rights. The decision to suspend last month's meeting in order join 1,200 seniors at the rally at the Dallas AT&T headquarters proved to be a good idea. The rally was a great success and an important event in our fight to halt the erosion of retiree benefit. Among the speakers were Ray Kramer, who initiated the call for the rally, and Gene Lantz, President of the Texas ARA. *FT WORTH ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS *WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 1:00 PM *FURR'S BUFFET 3233 ALTA MERE DRIVE FT WORTH, TX 76116 http://texasretiredamericans.org/ 
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North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23: Early Voting for the 2014 Democratic Primary Runoff -- Sample ballot is at this pdf. (Hours and locations are posted at this pdf.) Monday, May 19: Rockwall County Democratic Party Meeting -- (7 PM, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall) Tuesday, May 20: Dallas Democratic Forum presents Dr. David Alameel -- Candidate for United States Senate. 2014 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free, 2014 Regular Forum Members -- $25, Non Members -- $40. RSVP by Monday, May 19th by email to dallasdemforum AT sbcglobal.net. (11:30 am Registration/Buffet, 12:00 Noon Program, The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas 75201) Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- Guest: Dr. David Alameel, Candidate for US Senate. (6:30 pm, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave, Dallas) League of Women Voters Panel On Proposed Dallas ISD Home Rule Charter Plan -- (7 to 9 p.m., Skyline High School, 7777 Forney Road, Dallas, Tx 75227) Wednesday, May 21: Garland Democratic Woman's Club -- (11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Siciliano's Italian Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland) DCDP Annual Johnson - Jordan Dinner -- Honoring the Elected Officials of Dallas County and Benefiting the Dallas County Democratic Party. The photo is of President Lyndon Johnson and Congresswoman-elect Barbara Jordan in 1972 (with National Urban League President Vernon Jordan). Named to honor President Lyndon Johnson and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, this is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Keynote speaker: attorney Mark J. Geragos, host of the legal program Making the Case for CNN. Individual tickets are available for $100 at this page. More information and link to Sponsorships at this page. RSVP questions? Email jjdinner AT dallasdemocrats.org. (5:30 pm VIP Reception for Event Sponsors and Elected Officials; 6:30 pm Dinner and Program; Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Ballroom, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas) Northwest Dallas Democrats -- (7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch) DCYD Johnson Jordan After Dark Party -- Hosted by Dallas County Young Democrats. Join us after the JJ Dinner for the "JJ After Dark" cocktail party. Tickets are available online at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jjafterdark for $25 or tickets will be available at the door for $30. Proceeds will benefit the 2014 Democratic party coordinated campaign. Each ticket includes two complimentary drinks. Join the ranks of our early bird donors and become a "JJ After Dark" sponsor by visiting us at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jjafterdarksponsors. (? 8:30 or 9 PM? -- following JJ Dinner earlier that evening, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Avenue, Dallas; Valet Parking will be available on location.) Thursday, May 22: Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (6 PM, Social House, 2708 Routh St., Dallas) League of Women Voters Panel On Proposed Dallas ISD Home Rule Charter Plan -- (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harry Stone Recreation Center, 2403 Millmar, Dallas, Tx 75228) North Dallas Texas Democratic Women -- A presentation from Emily's List by Laura Rose. (6:45 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas) Grassroots Democratic Coalition Monthly Meetup Grassroots Democratic Coalition 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 Saturday, May 24: Lake Highland/White Rock Democrats Annual Picnic -- Hot dogs, beans, chips, & drinks provided. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. $5 (kids 12 and under no charge). (11 AM, Flag Pole Hill Pavilion, east Northwest Hwy. at Buckner Blvd., Dallas) Rowlett Democratic Club -- Karen Hoyt-Potaznik, a Team Leader for Battleground Texas will be the guest speaker. Learn how each one of us can be organizing for elections in November. Meet and Eat, Pizza and Salad. (5 PM, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. at Chiesa Rd., Rowlett) Sunday, May 25: International Children's Day and May Day Parade -- Free event with lots of activities for children and help carry your union's or organization's banner in the parade. The Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, the UFCW, and DFW International are sponsors. For program details and more information go to www.dfwinternational.org or e-mail jobswithjusticetexas AT gmail.com. (1 PM to 5 PM, Windspear/ATT Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St., Dallas) Playing Liberally - Trinity Hall Trivia Night Dallas Drinking Liberally Group 7:00 PM Trinity Hall Irish Pub & Restaurant 5321 E Mockingbird Ln Dallas, TX 75206 |
Bring new movie , Citizen Koch to Dallas - need organizers for screening this summer! | 
Citizen Koch is a searing exposé on the state of democracy in America which follows the money behind the rise of the Tea Party and the fracturing of the Republican Party. You signed up to bring the film to your community, and we're happy to say, we've found an easy and free way for you to do just that.
http://www.citizenkoch.com/pages/host-a-screening
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| Springtime for Bankers |  By any normal standard, economic policy since the onset of the financial crisis has been a dismal failure. It's true that we avoided a full replay of the Great Depression. But employment has taken more than six years to claw its way back to pre-crisis levels - years when we should have been adding millions of jobs just to keep up with a rising population. Long-term unemployment is still almost three times as high as it was in 2007; young people, often burdened by college debt, face a highly uncertain future.
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Meet Wendy May 20th Dallas | 
Join the grand opening
of Team Wendy HQ in South Dallas! The office is the home base for all volunteer and field operations in the area. They've already accomplished a lot here -- organizing phone banks, neighborhood canvasses, and voter registration drives in the community. They've been reaching out to our neighbors and inspiring them to join our effort to elect Wendy Davis as the next governor of Texas. They would love for you to join them ! RSVP for our open house celebration with Senator Davis below. WHAT: Team Wendy South Dallas Office Open House WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: Team Wendy South Dallas HQ 2929 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215
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Attend the Dallas AFL-CIO Labor Council hear more about home rule and ALEC in Dallas ! | Dallas Has Lively Labor Council Meetings Members of affiliated unions are invited to Dallas AFL-CIO Labor Council meetings at 7:30 PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1408 N Washington. They're getting more exciting every month. On May 16, County Judge Clay Jenkins and Democratic Candidate Susan Motley gave quick presentations. Both of them thanked the union members that had been door-knocking and telephoning on their behalf. Judge Jenkins drew a standing ovation for his efforts to increase the earning power of Dallas workers and thus boost the local economy. AFL-CIO leader Mark York called attention to State Legislature District 105, where Motley is running a hot race, as one of the most important races in the May 27 primary runoff election. Delegates received their first opportunity to welcome the new full-time Mobillization Coordinator, Pam Resendiz, to our Council and to Dallas. Resendiz should be contacted about any upcoming labor activities. William Cox asked for turnout for OUR WALMART on June 3. Judy Bryant said that the Alliance for Retired Americans wants everybody to help protest ALEC on July 30. Rosemarie Rieger reported on the far-reaching efforts of our Community Outreach committee. Rieger will be employed part-time by the AFL-CIO. Bret St Clare talked about building the labor movement and said "We are moving mountains right now!" The Council endorsed the resolution against the American Legislative Exchange Council that was published last week. The Council also endorsed a resolution against home rule charter district. Read & copy the petition for your own organizations HERE It ends: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dallas Central Labor Council stands in opposition to the 'home rule' proposal, rejects its underlying agenda of privatizing public schools, and will fight to defeat it." Get involved here
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Texas State Democratic Convention | Texas State Democratic Convention Dallas Convention Center, June 26-28 Thousands of Democrats will gather at the Dallas Convention Center on June 26-28. All Convention events are open to the public but only delegates may vote. For all Convention information, visit: Texas Democratic Convention The TDP is also seeking volunteers for the state convention. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the following link:
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Dares Republicans to impeach Obama NSFW! | 
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