Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Stop ALEC right here in Dallas - Do you hate the Stand you ground law and regressive women's health care laws ? Get involved and attend the events and actions surrounding them holding national convention here !
Also the amazing Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems) announces an amazing "Wearing it for the Win" luncheon and you can buy your ticket now -if you can't go please sponsor a ticket for someone else to go.
Thanks,
Nancy Cunningham
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Stand Up tp ALEC ( right here in Dallas) | 
The American Legislative Exchange Council-ALEC is planning their annual meeting in Dallas, Wednesday, July 30-Friday, August 1; and we are planning a showdown. ALEC has been carrying out its agenda for 40 years. Some of the results of their corporate-driven agenda are: Voter ID laws; attacks on and privatizations of our public education system; surreptitious establishment of a private prison system-and the school-to-prison pipeline; and most notoriously, Stand Your Ground Laws. A coalition of activists has planned teach-ins and actions around ALEC's meetings at the Hilton Anatole hotel downtown Dallas. For more info : jobswithjusticetexas@gmail.com or call Rosemarie Rieger 214.632.5695 Facebook here http://www.alecexposed.org/wiki/ALEC_Exposed Tues. July 29th- The AFL-CIO, North Texas Jobs with Justice, and a coalition of 30 allied groups have organized a press conference for national and local media. Location TBA Wed. July 30th- 10:30am-4:00pm, the coalition will carry out a series of activities coordinated from Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr. Dallas TX. to include: a union -led rally, lunch and panel of state and national ALEC experts speaking on ALEC's corrosive influence in our state and nation...and what WE THE PEOPLE must do abut it. 5:00pm-7:00pm, Texas Sized Welcome for ALEC as they load into buses to go their Texas Welcome Dinner at Eddie Deans's Ranch Thurs. July 31st- 8:00-9:00am - Street Theater Location to TBA Noon-1:30pm, on the DART; A rolling rally with Lon Burnam and other local radicals ! Ride the metro getting off at strategic stops to pass out fliers about ALEC 2:30pm-5:30pm, Trayvon Martin Protest outside Neiman Marcus 1618 Main St. #2, where ALEC members and their spouses enjoy a fashion show. Theme: "Fashion Can Kill; Stand Your Ground thanks to ALEC" 7:30pm - Money in Politics and its impact on our Civil and Human Rights at Southern Methodist University: A panel of national and local experts will trace the impact of Money in Politics and resultant attacks on our democracy by ALEC, Citizens United via the U.S. Supreme Court, and now by Multinational Corporations via "Free (NOT Fair) Trade" agreements. Fri. August 1st 8:00-9:00am: More Street Theater Noon at (TBA); Faithful Friday, The Grand Finale! A rousing revival-type Interfaith Prayer Service and Rally, "Faithful Friday" mirrors the Moral Mondays in North Carolina. Faith leaders and communities have a rich legacy of providing witness on matters of social justice, civil and human rights. We also have a sacred obligation to help bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice...and peace. |
Women Organizing Women Democrats "Wearing it for the Win" buy your ticket now ! | 
Women Organizing Women Democrats (WOW Dems) is pleased to invite you to "Wearing it for the Win" to be held on Saturday, August 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This fundraiser luncheon features guest speaker Gloria Campos, former long time anchor for WFAA Channel 8 news, as well as a resale fashion show and silent auction. At this luncheon, we will celebrate women in politics and highlight the use of fashion to achieve social and political goals. The venue for our event is Regal Manor, 10865 Preston Road, Frisco, 75033. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased in advance at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/wearingitforthewin . You can also find a link on our website http://www.wowdems.org |
Meet the candidates : Denton County Democrats | 
Meet the candidates : Meet & Greet for Mike Collier for State Comptroller Saturday, August 2, 2:30 p.m. Ojedas Mexican Restaurant 1680 S State Highway 121, Lewisville Tired of hearing about the accounting mistakes and failures to protect Texas taxpayer data at the comptroller office in Austin? Then come and meet Democratic candidate for Comptroller, Mike Collier. |
How Toxic Is Your Neighborhood's Air? This Map Knows for Sure | 
How Toxic Is Your Neighborhood's Air? This Map Knows for Sure The new Elm system shows real-time data about smog and other pollutants. f it's a "green" day we can breathe easy. Thanks to growing concern about the health dangers of inhaling smog and particle pollution, over the past 20 years weather forecasts have given us a daily download on our local air quality. |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Wednesday, July 30: Don't Mess With Texas, ALEC! Rally And Panel Discussion -- See flyer above. For more information call Rosemarie with Jobs With Justice at 214-632-5695. (11 AM to 1 PM Rally, 2 pm to 4 PM Panel Discussion, Community Brewery, 1530 Inspiration Dr., Dallas TX 75207) Dallas County East Democrats -- WIll Hailer, The Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party will be our Speaker. (7 PM, Martinez Restaurant 901 Gross Rd. Mesquite) Thursday, July 31: Victory Celebration for Judge-Elect Nancy Mulder -- Dallas County Criminal Court 4. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, St. Pete's Dancing Marlin, 2730 Commerce Street, Dallas) Friday, August 1: Dallas Democratic Forum Panel Discussion -- "When Fundamental Rights Conflict: What's Next After Hobby Lobby?" A panel of local scholars and experts will explore the recent U. S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision from a First Amendment perspective, as well as its effects on the fundamental rights of women to make important health and family planning decisions. With John D. Attanasio, Professor of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law; Patricia Davis, Vice President, Research and Training, Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives; and Kelly Hart, Senior Director of Government Relations, Planned Parenthood of Greater Dallas. 2014 Patron & Sustaining Forum Members -- Free; 2014 Regular Members -- $25; Non Members -- $40. RSVP by Wednesday, July 30th by email to wdgriggs AT yahoo.com. (11:30 am Registration/Buffet, 12:00 Noon Program; The Belo Mansion -- Ross and Olive, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas.) Playing Liberally House Party Dallas Drinking Liberally Group 8:00 PM Julie's House Drinking Liberally - Allen Collin County Liberally Groups 6:30 PM Two Rows 711 Central Expy Allen, TX 75013 Saturday, August 2: Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas) Dallas County East Democrats 4th Annual Casino Night - Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or by contacting any DACED board Member. Sponsorships are also available. Click here for Sponsorship packet. For more information Contact Shannon Long 214 586 5856 or Margaret Hall 972 226 4042 or email to daced.dems AT gmail.com. (6:30 - 10:30 PM, VFW Post #6796, 9179 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218) |
| New app lets users explore downtown Dallas like never before | 
New app lets users explore downtown Dallas like never before The history of downtown Dallas is rich and unique, and a new app called Pegasus Urban Trails brings even more depth to its landscape for curious users. Named after the iconic flying red horse on top of the 1922 Magnolia building, the app was developed by Preservation Dallas and Urban Armadillos, a group whose mission is to create so-called "urban trails." More here |
Hobby Lobby's Corporate Commandments | 
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| Corporate Artful Dodgers Tax Avoidance du Jour: Inversion Paul Krugman and Mark Cuban | Corporate Artful Dodgers Tax Avoidance du Jour: Inversion Paul Krugman In recent decisions, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has made clear its view that corporations are people, with all the attendant rights. They are entitled to free speech, which in their case means spending lots of money to bend the political process to their ends. They are entitled to religious beliefs, including those that mean denying benefits to their workers. Up next, the right to bear arms? read | Mark Cuban Threatens To Dump Companies That Move Offshore Corporate greed is getting out of hand, and Mark Cuban isn't going to take it anymore. The billionaire investor and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks took to Twitter Friday morning to shame companies for moving offshore to buck taxes. read |
Rev. William Barber at @Netroots_Nation | 
| Rev. William Barber at @Netroots_Nation | #NN14 |
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Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats |  Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 Era
How is the U.S. balancing civil liberties and privacy rights with national security? How should we be doing it? Who should decide the subjects and depth of surveillance? Is privacy possible with our highly developed information and communication technology? Our July PCCDD meeting will feature speaker Rebecca Robertson, Legal & Policy Director of the ACLU of Texas, discussing these issues. Rebecca leads the ACLU's legal, legislative, and field teams in Texas. Rebecca defends the liberty of ACLU clients in high impact litigation in state and federal courts around Texas. Please join us: Date: Saturday, August 2nd Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (doors open at 10:00 am) Place: University Park Public Library, 3rd floor 8383 Preston Center Plaza Suite 200 University Park, TX 75225 From Preston Road, turn east on Wentwood, and the library will be in the multi-story building on your left. There is plenty of free parking next to the library. Democratic Candidates are welcome to do the elevator speech line-up at the beginning of this meeting and to visit with members before and after.
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