News from the North Texas Progressive January 12, 2015

North Texas Progressive Newsletter ...bringing North Texas news and discussion since 2004 January 12,  2015 Dear nancy, Good Afternoon! There is lots going on, check out the calendar for all the local progressive events  ! Did you feel the earth rumble ? Are you convinced now to join the North Texas anti- fracking groups ? Denton Drilling Awareness Group Frack Free Denton and Sierra Club Also consider a donation to the " meals on wheels for animals " what a great idea ! Make sure I'm on your group's mailing list and I will be happy to promote your event through the newsletter and on Twitter ! Thanks, Nancy Cunningham Email /Webpage /Facebook /Twitter / Tumblr /Donate /Newsletter archive / Amazon link     In This Issue "Meals on Wheels for Animals" Keeps Seniors And Pets Together.. Public hearing on State's Air Plan and Lon Burnam good bye event.. Democracy Now North Texas Progressive Calendar... Martin Luther King, Jr Day Parade(s).. Why the Media Started Caring About the American Worker Again. Voodoo Time Machine...by Paul Krugman NYTimes   "Meals on Wheels for Animals" Keeps Seniors And Pets Together When seniors have trouble getting around, organizations like Meals on Wheels offer a hand to those in need. But what happens to seniors' pets when their owner no longer has the means to care for them? That's where SPAN, Seniors Pet Assistance Network, steps in. Sometimes called the "Meals on Wheels for Animals," SPAN works with seniors who need assistance caring for their pet.   See how you can help here: http://bubly.us/46Dj     Public hearing on State's Air Plan and Lon Burnam good bye event  PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATE'S AIR PLAN FOR DFW FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS   THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th 6:30 PM ARLINGTON CITY HALL 101 W. Abram It's the ONLY local Public Hearing on the new State Air Plan for DFW.   Another one isn't scheduled for at least three years - that's a lot of smog in the meantime. SEND COMMENTS NOW and then.... SHOW UP IN ARLINGTON ON THURSDAY at 6:30 pm   We need you to show-up and let the State of Texas know, and, more importantly, signal to the EPA, that this kind of plan is unacceptable after decades of DFW being in violation of the Clean Air Act.   EPA has to sign-off on this plan after its submitted by the state. The feds can accept it, reject it, or substitute their own plan. You can review talking points by clicking here.    We've also written prepared comments that reflect those talking points that you can send to the state and EPA right now. You can add your own comments as well. Just click here to get started. Speak up Thursday or be prepared to hold your breath ...for three years. THEN, after you Agitate for clean air at the hearing, walk four blocks down the street and join us to Celebrate! After 18 years of public service in the Texas Legislature on behalf of all of us, Lon Burnam is saying good-bye.   Please come over and thank him for his efforts while you raise money to keep Downwiders in business..... GET YOUR TICKETS HERE     Democracy Now FBI Probes NAACP Office Bombing in Colorado as Act of Domestic Terrorism The FBI says a deliberate explosion outside a Colorado office of the NAACP may have been an act of domestic terrorism. An improvised explosive device was detonated ... Read More → Fighting Gag Order, Ferguson Grand Juror Accuses Prosecutor of Mishandling Case & Misleading Public A member of the grand jury that declined to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for fatally shooting unarmed African American Michael Brown is suing for the ... Read More →    North Texas Progressive Calendar Monday, January 12:   Metrocrest Democrats -- (7:00 pm, NewNew Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd.[at Marsh Ln.], Addison 75001   Tuesday, January 13:   Dallas County Young Democrats -- (6:30 pm, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Ave., Dallas 75204)   Dallas Tejano Democrats -- Contact: Frances Rizo at 214-336-9757 or email rizofrances1 AT gmail.com. (6:30 PM, Mesa Restaurant, 118 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas)   Irving Democratic Club -- (7:00 pm, Midori's, 4020 N MacArthur #114, Irving 75038)   Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (7:30 pm, Uptown Pub, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas)   Drinking Liberally - Lewisville ( 6:30 PM Tierneys Cafe andTavern 208 E Main St Lewisville, TX 75077 )     Wednesday, January 14:     North Texas Jobs with Justice - Our January Meeting with Special Guest Reverend Holsey Hickman Wednesday, January 14 at 7 PM at 1408 N Washington Ave, Dallas.   Thursday, January 15:   Far North Dallas Richardson Democrats -- (6:00 pm, Sonny Bryan's, 1252 W. Campbell Road, Suite 240, Richardson 75080)   Dem Dames Rockwall -- (6:30 PM, LaMadeleine's Restaurant, E. I-30 Service Rd, Rockwall)   Coppell Valley Ranch Democrats -- For information contact: Beverly 214-914-5896 or email to wunderlin1 AT tx.rr.com. (7 PM, 513 Leavalley Lane, Coppell 75019)   Northeast Tarrant Democrats - (  7:00 pm Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant 2175 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX corner of Hwy 26 & Precinct Line Rd)   Friday, January 16, 2015   Living Liberally for McKinney --( 6:30 PM Cafe Malaga 107 South Church Street McKinney, TX 75069 )    Saturday, January 17:   North Oak Cliff Democrats -- (8:30 am, Norma's Cafe, 1123 W. Davis St., Dallas 75208)   Rockwall County Democratic Party Breakfast Meeting -- Michael Rawlings, County Chair and Michael Handley, Political Director for the Collin County Democratic party will be our guests. Michael Handley will report on his analysis of voting in Rockwall County during the November 4 General Election. (9 AM, Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall)   Denton County Democrats Annual Chili Supper -- Chili, cornbread and all the goodies make for a great time at this annual event. Enjoy great food, great Democratic company and music by The Harmonators. $20 per person. Purchase tickets on-line at: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/chilisupper2015. If you would like to bring vegetarian chili, beans, cornbread or brownies, or to help set up, please contact Marsha at 940-387-9068. (6 - 9 PM, Center for Visual Arts, 400 E Hickory St. at Bell, Denton)   Martin Luther King, Jr Day Parade(s) Let's honor Dr Martin Luther King's legacy and his commitment to labor and show that labor is alive and well in Dallas! As it has been our tradition, join our Jobs with Justice contingent to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 17, 2015. The March/Parade starts at Dallas City Hall at 10 AM and ends at the Fair Park Entrance (2922 MLK Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75215). The route is 2.9 miles and it takes about 90 minutes. We meet at city Hall at 9 AM and then march with our banners past the MLK Center to Fair Park.   And we have another opportunity to join in celebrating MLK Day on Monday, January 19th with the 29th   Annual Elite News Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Festival. The Parade and Festival will begin promptly at 10 AM at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Holmes Street in Dallas. The parade will proceed eastbound on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard toward Fair Park. We will march with other labor organizations and the Our Community, Our Schools Coalition (of which JwJ is a member). Call Rosemarie Rieger at 214-632-5695 with questions. Thanks to Labor Dallas   Why the Media Started Caring About the American Worker Again Not long ago, I was alarmed about the sharp decline in media coverage of labor. For a few years, one news organization after another-The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, NPR-was dropping its position of labor reporter. read on Voodoo Time Machine by Paul Krugman NYTimes  Leaders in the Republican Party seem to be wrong on everything that counts, but no amount of contrary evidence will get them to change their minds. read on     North Texas Progressive Newsletter Nancy Cunningham   Editor Contact: Nancy   This newsletter is a project of the North Texas Progressive , it  grew out of the Dallas Air America group, which was founded in 2004 to promote and support progressive talk radio and independent media in North Texas.   Visit the North Texas Progressive  web page to get more information. Newsletter archive Sponsor the newsletter here !      Texas is ready for marriage     Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will start considering Texas' ban on same-sex marriage! If you support marriage equality, click here to add your name to our official list of marriage equality supporters. add you name here   Majority Report with Sam Seder daily live show 11:00am Listen daily and call in to the show M-F 11:00am CST: Call-in and talk to Sam @ 646-257-3920  Please become a Member Download new app Choose a level of memberships start as low as $10 a month. That's only 50 cents per show!   http://majority.fm/   Tarrant County Democrats Karaoke Night  Sign up here     We need you to be a sponsor! Sponsor an edition today   2015 Annual Chili Supper 2015 Annual Chili Supper January 17 6 - 9 p.m. $20 per person Center for Visual Arts 400 E Hickory St (SE corner of Bell & Hickory), Denton   Chili, cornbread and all the goodies make for a great time at this annual event. Enjoy great food, great Democratic company and music by The Harmonators.   Purchase tickets on-line HERE    Or mail a check payable to: Denton County Democrats Chili,   815 Ector St., Denton 76201-2426 If you would like to bring vegetarian chili, beans, cornbread or brownies, or to help set up, please contact Marsha at 940-387-9068.       Donate today to the North Texas Progressive using PayPal    Please  sponsor a newsletter today! To send a check, email me. northtexasprogressive@gmail.com   Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting Program - January 13, 7:00 pm - Refreshments at 6:30_ Our General Meeting starts at 7:00 pm but come at 6:30 for snacks, information and fellowship.   Our meeting takes place at Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln in Farmers Branch. Click over to our General Meeting page of our website for more information and a map. ** new location

 

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North Texas Progressive Newsletter ...bringing North Texas news and discussion since 2004 January 5,  2015 Dear nancy, Good Afternoon! Happy New Year ! I've included lots of great articles that you may have missed with Texas connections ! Plan to attend some of these great New Year's meetings and events and get them on your calendar and make sure you attend. This is the best time of the year to be a newby you can hear an overview of what the group has accomplished and what they want to accomplish in 2015! Every single group I ever mention in the newsletter would LOVE to have you attend. You can attend any group no matter where you live - if it's easier to attend meetings/dinners or Drinking Liberally closer to your work they would love to have you. Recommend this newsletter to a friend today! I posted a list of Progressive Radio shows and podcasts on out Tumblr : http://ntxprogressive.tumblr.com/ Thanks, Nancy Cunningham Email /Webpage /Facebook /Twitter / Tumblr /Donate /Newsletter archive / Amazon link     In This Issue 2015 Denton County Democrats Annual Chili Supper January 17 Democracy Now This map shows you just how many prisoners are in each US state. Talk Connect & Discuss with the City of Dallas... North Texas Food Bank opens pantry to serve South Dallas residents North Texas Progressive Calendar... Dallas Says: PROSECUTE TORTURE!... Texas: The Blue Frontier. Presidents and the Economy...Paul Krugman..   2015 Denton County Democrats Annual Chili Supper January 17 January 17th  6 - 9 p.m. $20 per person Center for Visual Arts 400 E Hickory St (SE corner of Bell & Hickory), Denton    Chili, cornbread and all the goodies make for a great time at this annual event. Enjoy great food, great Democratic company and music by The Harmonators.   Purchase tickets on-line at: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/chilisupper2015   Or mail a check payable to: Denton County Democrats Chili,   815 Ector St., Denton 76201-2426 If you would like to bring vegetarian chili, beans, cornbread or brownies, or to help set up, please contact Marsha at 940-387-9068   Democracy Now Pope Francis Calls for Action on Climate Change & Capitalism on a Planet "Exploited by Human Greed" Pope Francis is set to make history by issuing the first-ever comprehensive Vatican teachings on climate change, which will urge 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide to take ... Read More → Ex-Bush Official: U.S. Tortured Prisoners to Produce False Intel that Built Case for Iraq War Since the release of Senate findings earlier this month, the assumption that the CIA's torture program's sole motive was post-9/11 self-defense has gone virtually ... Read More →     This map shows you just how many prisoners are in each US state The incarceration rate in the US is the highest in the world. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, although the US is home to only 5 percent of the world's population, it boasts 25 percent of the world's prisoners.   Read on    Talk Connect & Discuss with the City of Dallas You are invited to be part of TALKDALLAS.com, an innovative citizen engagement tool which allows us to TALK, CONNECT, and DISCUSS your views about City of Dallas programs, initiatives and priorities. It's an online place to collaborate and communicate with others in your community. Why join? *             Ensure that your unique views and ideas are included in the conversation *             Stay informed and connected to the City's latest initiatives *             Participate in public consultations from home or on your mobile device https://www.talkdallas.com/Portal/default.aspx     North Texas Food Bank opens pantry to serve South Dallas residents, study best practices It sits on a corner lot in a South Dallas food desert. In a neighborhood of homes with barred windows, a steel fence surrounds the brick building. Once a liquor store, the building is now Our Community Pantry, a food haven along Pennsylvania Avenue for three neighborhood ZIP codes.   http://bit.ly/1xL7kjt      North Texas Progressive Calendar Monday, January 5:   Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 p.m., La Calle Doce Mexican Seafood Restaurant, 415 East 12th Street, Dallas 75208)   Tuesday, January 6:   Irving Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, East China Buffet, 4023 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062)   Thursday, January 8:   Preston Hollow Democrats -- (6:00 pm, Preston Royal Library Auditorium, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas)   Coppell Drinking Liberally -- (6:30 pm, Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano (formerly Guero's, 817 South MacArthur Blvd #125 [at Beltline], Coppell)   Garland Area Democratic Club -- In wake of recent fatal police shootings and the resulting protest movement, we begin the year looking at race in our own community. Garland Police Dept. Public Info Officer Joe Harn will speak on "Police and Race in Garland." Come join in the conversation and enjoy refreshments and good fellowship with us. Seating is limited.) 7:00 pm, Garland Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin St. [at Glenbrook], downtown Garland)   Women Organizing Women Democrats Quarterly Meeting 6:30 PM Environmental Education Center 4116 W Plano Pkwy Plano, TX   Friday, January 9 :     Happy hour! Citizens' Climate Lobby - DFW 6:00 PM Strangeways Dallas 2429 N Fitzhugh Ave Dallas, TX   Collin County Liberally Groups 6:30 PM  The Rugby House Pub 8604 Preston Rd ste 100 Plano, TX 75024     Saturday, January 10:   Fort Worth Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9:00 am, Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1544 Ellis Ave., Fort Worth 76164)   Mexican American Democrats of Texas -- Dallas CAUSA Chapter. (11:00 am, 300 Centre St., Dallas 75208)   Liberal Ladies Who Lunch -Rockwell County Democrats --will meet January 10, 12N, at Luigi's 2002 S. Goliad, Rockwall      Citizens' Climate Lobby - DFW 2:00 PM UNT Environmental Building 1704 W Mulberry - Parking lot 11 - West side of the Building Denton, TX   North Texas Renewable Energy Group 10:00 am @ Midway Hills Christian Church. www.ntreg.org     Dallas Says: PROSECUTE TORTURE! The CIA Torture Report is out.Now it's time for prosecutions! WHO: North Texans for a torture-free world! WHAT: March and rally to call for accountability for torture. WHERE: Meet upstairs by the elevators on the west side of Mockingbird Dart Station. After donning orange jumpsuits (if you don't want to wear one, please dress in all black), we will march to the Mockingbird bridge and demonstrate there before continuing our march up to the Bush Presidential Library. WHEN: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11th, 2015 WHY? The Center for Constitutional Rights explains:   "According to U.S. domestic law and international human rights treaties, like the Convention Against Torture (CAT), by which the U.S. is bound, torture is illegal in all circumstances and can-and must-be prosecuted.   Prosecutions can provide a measure of justice for the survivors and victims of torture and serious mistreatment, and will provide a meaningful disincentive for future government officials to violate the law. No executive order, policy change or corrective legislation will provide such a lasting deterrence. If we want to "look forward" to a world without torture, we must look backward first. There must be accountability."   January 11, 2015 marks the 13th anniversary of the opening by the Bush administration of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, which has become a symbol of our nation's use of torture. Closing GTMO and prosecuting those responsible for the torture program are steps needed to end U.S.-sponsored torture forever. Join us for a march and rally in Dallas to DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY for torture.     Texas: The Blue Frontier Texas won't turn blue from the top down, but it may already be doing so from the ground up. The ramifications will be far-reaching regardless of when Texas formally flips. Nothing in our political universe can resist the gravitational pull of the Lone Star State. Have you heard the one about turning Texas blue? It may seem like a joke after the midterm elections. Wendy Davis, the Democrats' once-promising candidate for governor, got only 39 percent, and Republicans increased their majority in the state legislature. Read on Presidents and the Economy Paul Krugman   Suddenly, or so it seems, the U.S. economy is looking better. Things have been looking up for a while, but at this point the signs of improvement - job gains, rapidly growing G.D.P., rising public confidence - are unmistakable. read on Good economic sign: Obama's rising poll numbers read    Peace on Earth Happy New Year wish from North Texas Light Brigade https://www.facebook.com/NTXLB?fref=photo     North Texas Progressive Newsletter Nancy Cunningham   Editor Contact: Nancy   This newsletter is a project of the North Texas Progressive , it  grew out of the Dallas Air America group, which was founded in 2004 to promote and support progressive talk radio and independent media in North Texas.   Visit the North Texas Progressive  web page to get more information. Newsletter archive Sponsor the newsletter here !      Downwinders at Risk hearing and event Don't Let DFW Air Quality Get "Rick-Rolled"... Again   What: Public Hearing on the new State Clean Air Plan for DFW When: 6:30 pm Thursday, January 15th Where: Arlington City Hall 101 W. Abram (map) Downwinders at Risk Salutes a Valued Friend of the Environment    An Evening to Honor Retiring State Representative Lon Burnam 7:30-9:30 pm Thursday, January 15th South Street Patio 400 E. South Street in Downtown Arlington (right behind J. Gilligan's on Abrams)   Come and say your piece at the state hearing on the new DFW clean air plan at Arlington City Hall, and then walk over to thank Lon for his 18 years of service in the Texas Legislature on behalf of us and the environment.   Majority Report with Sam Seder daily live show 11:00am Listen daily and call in to the show M-F 11:00am CST: Call-in and talk to Sam @ 646-257-3920  Please become a Member Download new app Choose a level of memberships start as low as $10 a month. That's only 50 cents per show!   http://majority.fm/   We need you to be a sponsor! Sponsor an edition today   Donate today to the North Texas Progressive using PayPal    Please  sponsor a newsletter today! To send a check, email me. northtexasprogressive@gmail.com   Do you buy stuff from Amazon ? Use our link and you will help us get the newsletter out to more progressives in North Texas    Do you buy stuff from Amazon.com?  If you do, please use the link below. The North Texas Progressive will get a few cents on every purchase you make and it doesn't cost you an extra cent.     Just click the link (the Amazon.com logo) and bookmark it in your favorite browser and you'll help the NTXProgressive get the weekly newsletter out to progressives in North Texas every time you shop.   Thanks link here or click on logo above     An App That Makes It Easy to Pester Your Congress Member One of the smartest thing about Countable is that it lets you get just as involved as you want to be. Want to just peruse what bills are being discussed and voted on in Congress right now? Easy. Want to challenge yourself to see where you'd vote on each of those bills? How about comparing those votes with those of your own senators and representatives and then sending them a quick email to let them know what you think? https://www.countable.us/ Countable: Direct Democracy and Keep Track of Congress   Texas lawmakers to feds: Leave us alone State lawmakers hope to send a clear message to the federal government this year: Don't mess with Texas.   Already, more than a dozen bills have been filed to push back against what their sponsors say is a continued federal overreach   Read more here

 

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