Dear nancy, Good Afternoon!
The Bernie Sanders event was amazing yesterday, anytime you get to see 10,000 + progressives in NTX all together ( well 2 large rooms) in one place it's great!
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Bernie Sanders Takes His Populism to the Red States and Draws Huge Crowd | 
* I was hoping we broke Phoenix # it was an amazing crowd for hot Sunday afternoon in Dallas.
Today, Sanders took his Southwestern tour to Dallas and Houston. In Dallas, he spoke to nearly 10,000 people.
The senator condemned the Democratic Party's political strategy in the South, saying that it has "conceded half of the states in the national level." He said that when "childhood poverty in Texas is 27 percent, we've gotta take it on. http://is.gd/ccnY5E Crowd of 8,000 greets Bernie Sanders in Dallas http://is.gd/i6xHQP In Texas, Sanders' Tough Talk Fires Up Thousand http://is.gd/6tc3Re |
The model state of Texas denies birth certificates to children of immigrants born within its borders | 
One question: how is this legal? Not that Texas is known for its strict adherence to the Constitution. But in the last year, certain Texas counties have simply stopped issuing birth certificates to children born in the state to undocumented immigrants. Not to be a stickler for constitutional details here, but the first line of the Fourteenth Amendment states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside." http://is.gd/fDGAi3 |
Dallas Peace Centers Hails Diplomatic Breakthrough in Iran Agreement. | 
Dallas Peace Centers Hails Diplomatic Breakthrough in Iran Agreement. The Dallas Peace Center hails the historic accord reached in Vienna between Iran and six world powers that will place strict limits on Iran's nuclear program. Under the 159-page deal, Iran will dismantle much of its nuclear infrastructure, and the United Nations, United States, and European Union will remove a wall of sanctions built around Iran over the past nine years. Longtime Dallas Peace Center activist Jan Sanders said, "This agreement is an affirmation of the role of diplomacy over war. Collective negotiations that included seven countries give the agreement strength and enforceability. The House and Senate should quickly affirm the agreement and recognize the leadership of the U.S. in this diplomatic achievement." Two working committees of Dallas Peace Center, the Middle East Peace Committee (MEPC) and the Nuclear Free World Committee (NFWC), have followed negotiations with Iran with keen interest over the last decade. Former Texas State Representative Lon Burnam, a member of the NFWC said, "This is a huge step towards a Nuclear Free Middle East, a goal we have advocated for many years." NFWC Chair, Mavis Belisle agreed, "The accord will not only prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but also stop a potential war between the U.S. and Iran. It is a win-win situation for the whole world." MEPC Chair Don Dillard said, "The agreement will strengthen the hands of moderates in Iran and will help shape the future of the country as a modern, forward looking nation". Since 1982 the Dallas Peace Center has promoted peace and reconciliation and offered alternatives to war through dialog and diplomacy. DPC opposed U.S. wars in El Salvador and Nicaragua in the 1980s. More recently DPC has actively opposed wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria and called for lifting sanctions against Cuba and Iran. Representatives of Dallas Peace Center are available for interviews and comment. Contact: Hadi Jawad, SHADIJAWAD@aol.com, 214-636-7011. |
FBI Joins Investigation Into 'Unfathomable' Death of Sandra Bland |  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday announced it was joining the probe into the disturbing death of Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old black woman who died in police custody in Texas on Monday. http://is.gd/GdAw0z
The Texas County Where Sandra Bland Died: 'Racism From Cradle to Grave' http://is.gd/vQRCPz *Ask the DOJ for a full investigation by signing Color of Change's petition. http://is.gd/bnnyfu *Join us for a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. this Sunday, July 19, at the Fountain at Prairie View A&M University * Attend a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at S.H.A.P.E Community Center, 3815 Live Oak, Houston, TX 77004 *Participate in a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, July 22, outside the Waller County Sheriff's Office |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Tuesday, July 21: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas -- (6:30 pm, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas) CCYD Monthly Meeting Collin County Young Democrats (CCYD) -- ( 6:30 PM Mexigo 6205 Coit Road Ste 396 Plano, TX 75024 Thursday, July 23: 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 Friday, July 24: Tarrant County Democratic Party Jim Wright Flying High Gala -- Rescheduled from June 5. Honoring the late Speaker of the House. Sponsorships are still available. Tickets are $125 and includes a meal, beverages, live band, and FUN! Tickets and sponsorship info at this page: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2015jimwrightflyinghighgala This is the annual fundraiser for the Tarrant County Democratic Party. (7 - 11 PM, Hilton Downtown Fort Worth, 815 Main St, Fort Worth 76102) Saturday, July 25: Rowlett Democratic Club -- (5:00 pm, First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd. at Chiesa Rd., northeast corner, Rowlett) What Proof of Discrimination Means to Location of Public Housing -- "Katherine Savers McGovern will discuss the Supreme Court Decision in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs et al. v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc., et al., in favor of a nonprofit group, which had argued, based in part upon a statistical analysis, that a Texas agency's tax incentives for providing low income housing were discriminatory because they caused minorities to be segregated into high-poverty areas - areas with worse schools, higher mortality rates, and fewer opportunities overall." Speaking at College of Complexes meeting. $3 plus $5 food or drink purchase. (6 PM, Barbec's Restaurant, 8948 Garland Road, Dallas 75218) |
| Texas House District 67 Democrats Present the Issues: How HB40 Impacts Local Control | 
The House District 67 (HD 67) Democrats are working to involve and engage citizens in their Texas House District- east and central Plano, Allen and north Richardson-by informing them of the issues that will be important as we move into the 2016 election cycle. On Saturday, July 25, the HD67 Democrats will hold their July meeting featuring guest speaker Sharon Wilson. Wilson is an Organizer for EARTHWORKS Oil and Gas Accountability Project. A nationally known activist, she is on the front lines of the hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as fracking, issue. Her presentation will include a discussion of how Denton's fracking ban was passed. She will also update us on current efforts to repeal HB40, the new state law that strips away local control on fracking. Plan now to be at Tino's Too Restaurant, 2205 Ave K in Plano 75074 (just south of Dairy Queen across from Public Storage) on Saturday, July 25. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 - 10 am. The event is free, food and beverage are available for purchase. Matt Lagos, Chair HD67 Democrats 972.207.2722 |
Stonewall Democrats of Denton County Love wins event ! July 23rd | 
Stonewall Democrats of Denton County invites you to celebrate Marriage Equality victory at the Supreme Court.. Special guest speakers Tod M. King and Casey Cavalier. Tod & Casey were the first couple refused a marriage license in Denton County. With the national spotlight on Denton County's refusal, they successfully received their license on June 29. JOIN US to celebrate at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 23 at Landmark Grill, 1297 Justin Rd/FM 407, Lewisville. Social time and dinner starting at 6:30. Meeting starts at 7:00. Light refreshments provided. Help us spread the word by joining the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1604536976501954/ |
More news from around the state | 
Tolerance wins in Texas! Watch Christians storm county meeting to censor LGBT books - and fail http://is.gd/8ALfcZ Texas judge will perform same-sex weddings - but only if couples acknowledge his anti-LGBT beliefs http://is.gd/C6Edqy Texas Finally Chooses The Brave Souls Who Will Monitor The Military Takeover http://is.gd/czXjQO Don't mess with Xenu: Scientologists convince Texas governor to veto mental health bill http://t.co/fuUUSUVK4C Grand Prairie to decide on Voting Rights Act lawsuit settlement http://is.gd/QCMEx0 Operation Jade Helm 15: Brave tweeter valiantly documents life in Obama-occupied Texas http://is.gd/ftrUzA |
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| Liberals and Wages by Paul Krugman NYTimes | 
Hillary Clinton gave her first big economic speech on Monday, and progressives were by and large gratified. For Mrs. Clinton's core message was that the federal government can and should use its influence to push for higher wages. Conservatives, however - at least those who could stop chanting "Benghazi! Benghazi! Benghazi!" long enough to pay attention - seemed bemused. They believe that Ronald Reagan proved that government is the problem, not the solution. So wasn't Mrs. Clinton just reviving defunct "paleoliberalism"? And don't we know that government intervention in markets produces terrible side effects? http://is.gd/LQjHWd | |
Reading suggestion: Between the World and Me
By Ta-Nehisi Coates |  Hailed by Toni Morrison as "required reading," a bold and personal literary exploration of America's racial history by "the single best writer on the subject of race in the United States" (The New York Observer)
"This is your country, this is your world, this is your body, and you must find some way to live within the all of it." In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation's history and current crisis. BUY HERE http://is.gd/PrgSwD |
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Organizing meeting Bernie Sanders for president | 
Bernie Sanders for President Organizing Meetings -- Meet other Sanders supporters and watch live broadcast of his announcement. These start at various times, from 5 PM to 7 PM. To find one close to you (scheduled so far are at least 4 in Dallas, plus Addison, Rowlett, Arlington, Denton, and Fort Worth), enter your zip code at http://is.gd/0OuIA9
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#DNC staff have created a handy online guide with everything you need to know about the GOP field |  #DNC staff have created a handy online guide with everything you need to know about the GOP field - check it out:
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Why Texans Fear Invasion NYT | 
HOUSTON - A PSYCHIATRIST I knew many years ago suggested to me that a person's irrational behavior in the present was probably not so irrational (to the person) in the past. As time has gone on, this insight has proved pretty useful, helping me develop empathy not just for bad boyfriends and crazy bosses, but for understanding my home state of Texas, which, let's face it, has been known to excel at throw-up-your-hands behavior. http://is.gd/ULtu2U
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(UNT) The Untold Story Of Scandal At One Of The Nation's Largest Frats | When Derek Elrod was rushing a fraternity at the University of North Texas (UNT) in the fall of 2013, he was having, as he puts it, "the time of my life." The brothers at the fraternity of his first choice, Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp), were surprisingly warm and welcoming. http://t.co/ZGq3LfDlDl 
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Medicaid 1115 Waiver Hearing | When: Tuesday, July 21, Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Old Red Museum, 100 S Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202 This is an important opportunity to raise your voice for healthcare coverage expansion! We cannot talk about improving local healthcare systems without talking about the need to include ALL local residents in coverage and local healthcare services. For more information, contact Brianna Brown, (214) 729-1119, bbrown@organizetexas.org
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