News from the North Texas Progressive 6/8/2015

North Texas Progressive Newsletter ...bringing North Texas news and discussion since 2004 June 8,  2015 Dear nancy, Good Afternoon! Thanks again to everyone who donated to support this great newsletter, the prizes all went out last week and made everyone very happy.  You can continue to help this newsletter by getting the word out. If you are part of an organization please consider mentioning this great newsletter on your web page or in a future mailing. Also use our Amazon link http://amzn.to/1GlOQf6 EVERY TIME you shop . Thanks, Nancy Cunningham Email /Webpage /Facebook /Twitter / Tumblr /Donate /Newsletter archive / Amazon link     In This Issue McKinney cop suspended after video surfaces showing him wrestling black teen girl at pool party Dallas Sierra Club News - General Meeting Democracy Now WOW Dems General Meeting: Mothers Against Police Brutality...Thursday June 11 Local protesters rally for Medicaid expansion North Texas Progressive Calendar... Texas: State of Disaster by Robert Reich.. Why 2016 Is So Very Important.. Lone Star Stumble...Paul Krugman.   McKinney cop suspended after video surfaces showing him wrestling black teen girl at pool party A police officer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was suspended after a video surfaced that shows him cursing at and shoving teenagers at a pool party Friday. McKinney (Texas) Police Department officers reportedly broke up the party that evening, following a fight near the Craig Ranch North Community Pool, according the person who shot the video.   That person told a KDFW-TV reporter police arrived on the scene and handcuffed several party attendees, including some who were not participants in the fight. A police official said multiple people in the vicinity of the pool did not have permission to be there and refused to leave or obey police commands. http://bit.ly/1MBKt0v       NAACP Statement: http://t.co/AZ4XtkpZ3p   City of McKinney, TX was sued over housing discrimination in 2009 http://bit.ly/1MBKIsf     Dallas Sierra Club News - General Meeting June 9 2015 General Meeting Program - June 9, 7:00 pm - Refreshments at 6:30   Texas Nature and Environmental Centers Dan Moulton will highlight the distribution of Texas Environmental Centers, the types of programs that are offered, and descriptions of some of the more unusual Centers. He will talk about outdoor programs for people of all ages -- guided hikes and activities, summer camps, handicapped-accessible trails, outreach programs, family programs, and many more. Dan's presentation will be based on his Texas Nature and Environmental Centers Guide, which is an excellent resource for fighting "nature-deficit disorder" by facilitating visits to nature and environmental centers throughout Texas.   Jarratt Willis of Texas Conservation Alliance will tell us about municipal water recycling and its benefits. You may be surprised to learn where your drinking water comes from.   Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a Sierra Club member. Just show up. We'd love to meet you. 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  page of our website for more information and a map.     Democracy Now Evan Young: Meet the High School Valedictorian Barred from Giving Coming-Out Graduation Speech Part two of our interview with Evan Young, 2015 valedictorian of Twin Peaks Charter Academy High School in Longmont, Colorado. Young's principal ... Read More → Fracking Protests Continue in Texas as New ALEC-Backed Law Bars Towns from Banning Drilling The city of Denton, Texas, is in a showdown with Big Oil after it tried to pass a ban on fracking within its city limits. On Tuesday night, residents of Denton, about 30 miles ... Read More →    WOW Dems General Meeting: Mothers Against Police Brutality Thursday June 11, 2015 Come hear John Fullinwider from the Dallas chapter of Mothers Against Police Brutality (MAPB) speak about the problem of police brutality in our society today.   Mothers Against Police Brutality is an emerging, Dallas based multi-racial multi ethnic coalition uniting people nationally from all walks of life to hold law enforcement agencies more accountable. Collette Flanagan founded MAPB in 2013 after her son, Clinton Allen, an unarmed young man in custody, was shot to death by a Dallas police officer. MAPB is leading the way to change deadly force policy throughout the US and to help restore trust between the police and the communities they are sworn to serve and protect.   At the Plano Environmental Education Center 4116 W Plano Parkway Plano Tx 75093 Meet & Greet 6:30 PM. Program begins 6:45 PM (note earlier start time) WOW Dems business meeting starts after program ends, around 7:45PM    http://bit.ly/1MBJTQm     Local protesters rally for Medicaid expansion Protesters rally for Medicaid expansion                                               Hazel Ripp, a member of the Texas Organizing Project, and others gathered Monday in Ferris Plaza downtown to call for a special session devoted to expanding Medicaid.    http://bit.ly/1GlL998     North Texas Progressive Calendar Monday, June 8:   Metrocrest Democrats -- Our speakers this month will be the two candidates for Chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party, Carol Donovan and Tex Quesada. (7 PM, NewNew Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd.[at Marsh Ln.], Addison 75001)   Tuesday, June 9:   Dallas Democratic Forum Report on the 84th Texas Legislature -- A panel discussion with State Representatives Rafael Anchia and Eric moderated by Dr. Cal Jillson. 2015 Patron & Sustaining Members of the Forum -- Free, Regular Members -- $25, Non-Members -- $40. RSVP by Friday, June 5, 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 75201)   Beyond Marriage Equality -- Panel discussion sponsored by Dallas County Young Democrats and Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats. In a matter of weeks the U.S. Supreme Court is due to release their decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which could ultimately decide the legality of same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. Panelists: Eric Johnson (Black Tie Dinner, DISD teacher, Equality Texas and Texas Equity PAC), Rev. Carmarion Anderson (Black Trans Women, Inc., Living Faith Covenant Church), and Omar Narvaez (Dallas County Schools Trustee, Lambda Legal, LULAC and Stonewall Democrats of Dallas) Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1586560861615221/ (6:30 PM, panel at 7 PM, Sue Ellen's, 1304 Throckmorton St., Dallas 75219) NOTE: This panel is INSTEAD of the Dallas County Young Democrats meeting this night.   Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 PM, La Calle Doce Oak Cliff, 415 W 12th St., Dallas 75208)   Drinking Liberally Lewisville -- (6:30, Tierneys Cafe and Tavern, 208 E Main St., Lewisville 75077)   Irving Democratic Club -- (7 pm, Senter Park East, 228 Chamberlain,  Irving)   Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (7:30 pm, Uptown Pub, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas)   Thursday, June 11:   Reelection Kickoff Fundraiser for Judge Phyllis Lister Brown -- 162nd Civil District. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, 10300 Gaywood, Dallas 75229)   Preston Hollow Democrats -- Scott Chase, a noted local attorney and an expert on healthcare, will discuss the current Affordable Care Act issues, including the Supreme Court's decision (if released), the Texas Legislature's bills impacting healthcare, and Texas' continued $1 billion give-away by failure to develop a Medicaid expansion. (6 - 8 PM, Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Ln., Dallas 75229)   Coppell Drinking Liberally -- (6:30 pm, Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano, 817 S. MacArthur Blvd. #125, Coppell)   Garland Area Democratic Club -- (7 PM, Garland Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin St. at Glenbrook, downtown Garland)   Saturday, June 13:   Local Runoff Elections For Councils and School Boards -- (7 AM -7 PM, local precinct polling places. NOTE: not all districts have runoffs, and many polling places may have been combined. See details at the Dallas County Election Department site at this page: http://www.dallascountyvotes.org/upcoming-election-information/ )   Fort Worth Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9 AM, Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1544 Ellis Ave., Fort Worth 76164)   Kaufman County Democratic Party -- (10 AM, Office of Dan Wood, Jr., Attorney at Law, Brin Opera House Bldg., 102 E. Moore Ave., Suite 212, Terrell 75160)   Mexican American Democrats of Texas - Dallas CAUSA Chapter -- (11 AM, 2223 W. Jefferson, Dallas 75208)   Muslim Democratic Caucus of Dallas County -- (2:30 pm, Kasbah Grill, 2851 Esters Rd, Irving 75062)   Drinking Liberally - Collin County Liberally Groups -- (6:30 PM The Rugby House Pub 8604 Preston Rd ste 100 Plano, TX  Texas: State of Disaster by Robert Reich  As extreme weather marked by tornadoes and flooding continues to sweep across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has requested - and President Obama has granted - federal help.I don't begrudge Texas billions of dollars in disaster relief. After all, we're all part of America. When some of us are in need, we all have a duty to respond.  But the flow of federal money poses a bit of awkwardness for the Lone Star State.  http://bit.ly/1GlJaSr    Why Federal Disaster Relief Money Poses a Bit of Awkwardness for Texas   http://bit.ly/1GlJUa8      Why 2016 Is So Very Important A new model concludes that, with a good result next year-including a takeover of the White House-the Republican Party could virtually sweep the board.   Like my colleague George Packer and many others, I feel some trepidation about the upcoming 2016 Presidential election. What with the sheer length of the process, the obscene amounts of money involved, and the prospect of another Bush vs. Clinton contest following the primaries, it's not surprising that a lot of Americans, and particularly progressives, aren't exactly enthused.  http://nyr.kr/1GlMb4Z Lone Star Stumble Paul Krugman Remember the Texas economic miracle? In 2012, it was one of the three main arguments from then-Gov. Rick Perry about why he should be president, along with his strong support from the religious right and something else I can't remember (sorry, couldn't help myself). More broadly, conservatives have long held Texas up as a supposed demonstration that low taxes on the rich and harsh treatment of the poor are the keys to prosperity. http://nyti.ms/1GlMFbk     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 !      Stephanie Miller Book : Sexy Liberal!: Of Me I Sing Funny new e-book to read from favorite liberal radio talk show host  Stephanie Miller Please pre-order here:  http://amzn.to/1G6PxYa   We need you to be a sponsor! 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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     Exhausting Legal Options, Residents of Texas Town Take Direct Action to Enforce Fracking Ban       For years, environmental philosophy professor Adam Briggle has opened his ethics classes at the University of North Texas in Denton with writings on nonviolent civil disobedience, usually Henry David Thoreau's classic essay "Resistance to Civil Government." But Briggle has never before engaged in such an action himself - until now.   On June 1, Briggle, who is president of the Denton Drilling Awareness Group (DAG), one of the driving forces behind a citizen-led initiative that banned hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Denton city limits in 2014, delayed scheduled fracking operations at a Vantage Energy gas well site on the edge of the city's west side by blocking the entrance to the site Monday morning for about an hour. http://bit.ly/1GlITi8   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/   Donate to Beau Biden Charity for Abused Children Beau Biden Charity For Abused Children Raises $125000 In Two Days  https://t.co/Y8G9eECBeP   The link between the Texas floods and climate change, explained Texas has suffered damaging floods and record rainfall in May after years of punishing drought. We asked John Nielsen-Gammon, professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University and Texas state climatologist, to discuss how climate scientists - and the general public - can sort out when extreme weather events can and can't be connected to the effects of climate change. http://bit.ly/1GlJJLT   North Texas Farmers Markets     See websites for location, hours and season. TX   COLLIN COUNTY Collin County Farmers Market: http://bit.ly/1GlQI7I     Fairview Farms Marketplace http://bit.ly/1GlREZA     Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com     McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://bit.ly/1GlLzfR

 

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