Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
Sunshine --Wow! No complaints really, we like the lake levels coming up.
Great stuff to read today , a few articles you might have missed and a jam packed full calendar . The local county parties big "Blank - Blank" fundraising dinners are coming up and you should attend all of them!
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Nancy Cunningham
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Just 12 Seats Remaining for LBJ Obama Dinner Until Sunday, March 22 Denton County Democratic Party | 
There are only twelve seats remaining for the LBJ Obama Dinner so we have extended the deadline to Sunday, March 22. Purchase your ticket now! Wednesday, March 25th 7:00 p.m.Hilton Garden Inn785 SH-121 Bypass Lewisville, TX Special Guest & Keynote Speaker - The Honorable Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge Music by Link Chalon & David White Honoring the Texas born president who passed the Civil Rights Act, Lyndon B. Johnson, and President Barack Obama, the first African-American president who brought our country back from a major recession and guided us through many foreign and domestic crisis. Our keynote speaker will be the Honorable Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge. Judge Jenkins received national acclaim when he compassionately offered facilities for the temporary care of the immigrant children who crossed our border and fearlessly lead North Texas through the first Ebola crisis in our country. Extended deadline for tickets is Sunday, March 22. Purchase at: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/lbjobamadinner Yellow Dog - $40 Couple of Yellow Dogs - $75 Students - $35 Individual Sponsorship - $60 - Reserved seating Individual, Business or Organization Sponsorship - $100 - Reserved seating for one. Business or organization name recognition on program. Yellow Dog Pack Sponsorship - $350 - Reserved table for 8. Signage at table and name recognition on program. Includes up to 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" banner ad on program. (Artwork required by Monday, March 23). We look forward to seeing you there! See other events on our website at www.dentondemocrats.org |
The Takeaway: Texas' Lax Civil Forfeiture Laws Make It Easy for Cops to Take Your Stuff | 
Yiliana Perez was midway through her shift at the Southwestern Women's Surgery Center when her boyfriend showed up. It was a surprise visit. He had dropped her off at the Greenville Avenue abortion clinic, where she works as a medical assistant, at 6:45 that morning, and he wasn't scheduled to pick her up until mid-afternoon. Yet, just before noon, here he was hurrying into the lobby, saying they needed to talk.
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Editorial: Our right to photograph police | 
State Rep. Jason Villalba has produced a solution in search of a problem with a bill designed to make policing easier while reducing public accountability and transparency. The Dallas Republican's bill, HB 2918, would restrict public "filming, recording, photographing or documenting" within 25 feet of police officers doing their work. read |
Eco-minded Dallasites rally around creating a more sustainable city | 
An environmentally conscious crowd filled an upscale Deep Ellum plaza on Sunday evening with the goal of pooling their resources, time and influence to elect green city council candidates in May. Right, guests peruse an auction table with eco-friendly items. Photo by Linda Cooke. The Dallas Green Alliance fundraiser sold more 200 tickets at $50 each for the event, which drew organic farmers, beekeepers, environmental activists, park lovers and sustainability advocates of all stripes. read on Dallas Green Alliance web |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Monday, March 23: Voter Apathy - Who Cares? -- League of Women Voters Speaker Series. With Gromer Jeffers of the Dallas Morning News and Bud Kennedy of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. RSVP by email to barb.doyle AT verizon.net. (6:30 - 8 PM, South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving 75060) Tuesday, March 24: Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 PM, The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd., Addison) DCDP VAN Trainings -- VAN Basics 6 - 7:30 PM, VAN Advanced Track 7:30 - 9 PM. Please bring a fully charged laptop. (DCDP HQ, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas) Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 PM, Sixth floor clubhouse, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207) Wednesday, March 25: Dallas County East Democrats -- (6:30 pm, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite 75149) First Annual LBJ Obama Dinner - Denton County Democratic Party -- Our special guest the Honorable Clay Jenkins, Dallas County Judge, will give the keynote speech. Tickets and sponsorships are available on line at this page: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/lbjobamadinner (7 PM, Hilton Garden Inn, 785 SH-121 Bypass, Lewisville) Thursday, March 26: North Dallas Texas Democratic Women -- NDTDW will learn all about Dallas CASA presented by Lynn Brooks the director of Community Relations. CASA was created to fill a need to assist an overwhelmed child welfare system. Currently more than 700 volunteers serve more than 2,250 children annually in Dallas County. (6:45 pm, Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas) 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 Stonewall Democrats of Denton County - Supporting Equal Rights Ordinances Special Guest Speaker Denise Hamilton, Concerned Citizens for Equal Rights Meeting at 6:30 pm; Social time and dinner together starting at 6:00. Held at: Landmark Grill, 1297 FM 407/Justin Rd., Lewisville.
Saturday, March 28: DCDP Fourth Saturday Trainings -- Phone Bank and Block Walk Best Practices, Voter Registration and Vote By Mail Rules and Best Practices, Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training, Election Protection and Photo ID Rules. Sign up for this training on line at this page: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/50565484135962 (10 AM - 5 PM, Location to be determined) Blue Sunrise Over Texas -- Join Dallas County Young Democrats for brunch and mimosas. Proceeds support the 2015 Lobby Days in Austin, training and organization at the Texas Young Democrats State Convention, and DCYD's mission of growing the Dallas youth vote in 2015 and beyond. General Admission is $25. More info and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/329413200601924/ (11 AM - 2 PM, 1400 Hi Line Drive, Dallas 75207) Rowlett Democratic Club -- (5:00 pm, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. (at Chiesa Rd, northeast corner), Rowlett) |
| A Texas-Size Super PAC Swindle | 
By the time consultants were done with the oil dynasty head who started his own super PAC to turn the Senate red, the $3 million war chest was drained and fraud allegations were flying. Throughout the booms and busts of his Fort Worth oil empire and during his brother's notorious murder trial, Kenneth W. Davis Jr. largely kept to himself. At 89, he still does. read on |
Dallas High School students help with free tax help | 
Let Woodrow students do your taxes for free! Need help with your 1040EZ or 1040 tax forms? Specific students at Woodrow Wilson High School have been certified IRS approved agents and can complete and electronically file IRS tax returns free of charge through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program; only three schools in Texas can say this. As the April 15th tax deadline is fast approaching, the students will set appointments to complete the 1040EZ and 1040 tax forms of taxpayers who sign up for filing assistance. Call Denise Tucker, directory of Woodrow's National Academy of Finance, at (972)-502-4400 to schedule tax preparation services. |
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| Trillion Dollar Fraudsters Paul Krugman | Trillion Dollar Fraudsters Paul Krugman 
By now it's a Republican Party tradition: Every year the party produces a budget that allegedly slashes deficits, but which turns out to contain a trillion-dollar "magic asterisk" - a line that promises huge spending cuts and/or revenue increases, but without explaining where the money is supposed to come from. | read |
DCDP Annual Johnson Jordan Dinner Dinner
April 22 | 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. 2015's Johnson Jordan Dinner will be one of the year's premiere political events, attracting hundreds of citizens, attorneys, professionals, elected officials and members of the judiciary. The 2015 Johnson Jordan Dinner features a keynote address from Eugene Robinson, a renowned political analyst and journalist whose columns appear in The Washington Post. 
Robinson was awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in recognition of his columns that focused on then-Senator Barack Obama in the context of his first Presidential campaign. Robinson appears frequently as a political analyst on MSNBC cable-TV network's programs such as Morning Joe, PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, The Rachel Maddow Show, The Ed Show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and Countdown with Keith Olbermann. In addition, he is often a panelist on NBC's public affairs program Meet the Press. Thursday, April 2, 2015 Hyatt Regency Dallas - Reunion Ballroom 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75207 5:30 p.m. Sponsor-Only VIP Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program This is one of our two biggest fundraising events each year to support the operations of the DCDP. Become a Sponsor and help us get prepared now for 2016! We are now accepting sponsorships for this event; individual tickets will be available soon. For sponsorship levels and benefits (from $500 to $20,000), and to pay on line, see the following page on our website
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Labor Works to Save Jobs from Outsourcing | 
Herb Keener of Communications Workers Local 6215 updated the Central Labor Council on our efforts to stop the government and corporate lobbyists from making the Trans Pacific Partnership part of U.S. law. We also oppose any "fast track" undemocratic bill that would let the TPP slide through Congress with little debate, no amendments, and a fast "up or down" vote before anybody even knows what's in it. Keener told the union reps that advocates for the TPP are lying when they say that labor is divided on the issue. Actually, Keener revealed, every union is totally opposed to it. Like the other so-called "free trade agreements," the TPP supporters promise that it will help American workers, but they were lying all the other times and there's no reason to expect that the TPP will be any different. Working people across America are writing letters and calling Congresspersons to oppose the TPP. Keener said the Congressional Switchboard number is 202-224-3121. When you get them, ask for your member of Congress and they will transfer. The Council agreed to adopt Thursdays as our special day to make calls. President Kym Grant of the Dallas AFL-CIO will lead other progressive organizations in publicly protesting the budget proposal at 2 PM Friday, March 27, at the Social Security office at 2530 Malcolm X Blvd in Dallas. Other speakers include John Fullinwider of the Dallas Peace Center, Rosemarie Rieger of North Texas Jobs with Justice, Juanita Wallace of the NAACP, and Gene Lantz of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans. Everyone is invited.
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