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Texas Democratic Convention is coming to Dallas | 
Along with the Texas Democratic Party, we invite you to the best Texas Democratic State Convention yet. The Convention is coming to Dallas this summer, June 26-28. Read more about the speakers and programs at this page. You can also buy tickets for events now at this page. You can sign up now to receive emails from the Texas Democratic Party about the convention's special guests, convention schedules, hotel reservations and more on the TDP website at this page. NEED VOLUNTEERS! Volunteer to help with the Convention. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed to put on this event for thousands of delegates and alternates and observers. Read more and sign up at this page. |
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Professor Thomas Piketty talk income inequality tonight ! | 
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Professor Thomas Piketty, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Capital in the Twenty-First Century, are two of the leading voices on economic inequality. Tonight Monday, June 2, at 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 CT/6:30 MT/5:30 PT), MoveOn is broadcasting their dialogue for the first time, courtesy of HuffPo Live and in partnership with the Patriotic Millionaires. And when they talk, they'll be answering questions submitted by MoveOn members like you. Will you watch the conversation with Sen. Warren and Prof. Piketty on Monday night? Click here to RSVP and submit your questions. |
No matter where you live Park Cities Dems want you to join them for important upcoming summer meetings! | Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats June 7th Meeting:  Please join us on June 7, 2014, for a presentation from citizen activist Raymond Crawford and former Dallas City Councilwoman Angela Hunt for a discussion on some of the transportation issues facing Dallas including the Trinity Toll Road and the proposed expansion of the Dallas Executive Airport. In addition, we have a blockbuster lineup for the rest of the summer--mark your calendars: July 5, environmental scientist, Dr. Al Armendariz, previously with the EPA, will speak on climate change and the Texas drought. OnAugust 2, Rebecca Robertson, ACLU of Texas, will speak on civil liberties and privacy issues. We meet from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1st Saturday of the month, at the University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park, TX 75225. |
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans "Senior Issues in the 2015 Legislature" | 
President George Nolan invites you to join us for our June Dallas TARA Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, June 4 from 12:30-2 pm, at the APWU Hall, 2010 Postal Way, Dallas 75212. Our own Fernando Rojas, who is a Texas Silver Haired Legislator, will present information on "Senior Issues in the 2015 Legislature".
We will also have an update on plans for actions at the ALEC Convention at the Anatole on July 30. If you are not familiar with ALEC, please go to www.alecexposed.org and see how this group operates in secret to make laws which affect almost every aspect of our lives.
http://www.texasretiredamericans.org |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, June 2: Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 pm, La Calle Doce Oak Cliff, 415 W 12th St, Dallas) Tuesday, June 3: Irving Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 PM, East China Buffet, 4023 W. Airport Fwy., Irving) Thursday, June 5: Denton County Democrats -Special Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Elections Administration Building 701 Kimberly, Denton This will be a short meeting to canvas the results of the Primary Runoff Election. We will also swear in new precinct chairs and discuss upcoming events. Democratic meetings are open to the public. Friday, June 6: Reception supporting Senator Leticia Van de Putte Please join Domingo & Elba Garcia as they host reception supporting Senator Leticia Van de Putte in Dallas on June 6th. La Calle Doce 415 W. 12th St. Dallas, TX 75208 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Drinking Liberally - Allen --Collin County Liberally Groups 6:30 PM Two Rows 711 Central Expy Allen, TX 75013 Saturday, June 7: Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats -- Citizen activist Raymond Crawford and former Dallas City Councilwoman Angela Hunt discuss transportation issues facing Dallas including the Trinity Toll Road and the proposed expansion of the Dallas Executive Airport. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park) Rockwall Democratic Men's Meeting 12 N Z's Catfish, 127 Kenway Rd, near downtown Rockwall The Democratic Men's Group of Rockwall County is holding their next luncheon on Saturday, June 7th, Z's Catfish, 127 Kenway Rd. This group meets for lunch on the first Saturday of each month at various local restaurants. |
| Open Carry Texas called weird by NRA ? | 
There is nothing more telling of the Open Carry groups in Texas than to have the National Rifle Association call them 'weird'. In this one instance, I agree with the NRA and I'll probably never be able to say that again. read on here |
Circulating Petitions Supporting the New EPA Carbon Pollution Standards | 
Circulating Petitions Supporting the New EPA Carbon Pollution Standards Date: Tuesday, June 3rd Time: 10:00 am to noon Place: El Centro Community College, 801 Main Street, Dallas 75202 What: We will pass around petitions asking students to sign in support of the new EPA standards on carbon pollution from existing power plants. I will supply all materials. You will supply time and enthusiasm. We will meet just inside the main entrance to El Centro in an area where students gather to dine, study, and socialize. El Centro is downtown at 801 Main Street on the NW corner of the intersection of Main and Market. Metered parking is available on most streets in the area. This location is also convenient to DART rail and bus service. See this link for maps http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/maps-directions RSVP: here |
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| On equality Denial by Paul Krugman | On Inequality Denial Paul Krugman 
A while back I published an article titled "The Rich, the Right, and the Facts," in which I described politically motivated efforts to deny the obvious - the sharp rise in U.S. inequality, especially at the very top of the income scale. It probably won't surprise you to hear that I found a lot of statistical malpractice in high places. read on | |
Boycott Staples - unions call for full boycott ! | 
AFL-CIO and more unions join in boycott action here
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Water Conservation June 6th Dallas |  City of Dallas Water & Dallas County Master Gardeners are teaming up to demonstrate the beauty of Water-Wise and EarthKind™ gardening with the 20th annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour.
Dallas County Master Gardeners will be conducting free 30-minute talks on Water-Wise gardening every hour on the hour at each of the tour headquarters. Dallas County Master Gardener volunteers will also be assisting homeowners and helping answer questions about the plants and landscapes on the tour. The first 100 visitors at each of the three tour headquarters, June 7th, will receive a free hose spray nozzle. For more information, visit SaveDallasWater.com or call the Water Conservation Hotline at (214) 670-3155 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Maps for the self-driving tour are available at SaveDallasWater.com and at all tour headquarters. Tour Headquarters Central: White Rock Pump Station - 2900 White Rock Rd., Dallas, TX 75214
North: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center - 17360 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX 75252
South: Lake Cliff Park - E. Colorado Blvd. at N. Zang Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203
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