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We are heading into August and it's really hot. I've included some great articles you may have missed . Celebrate and sing for Medicare's 50th birthday ! see details below. Please use our link when you buy from Amazon and forward this newsletter to 2 friends . We have lots of new subscribers after the Dallas Bernie Sander's event- we need those folks at Democratic local events ! Help this newsletter !
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Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats Sat Aug 1 Dallas Council Member | 
Our central Dallas Council Member will tell us what's up at City Hall. This month our VP Phyllis Guest has arranged for Philip Kingston, City Council Member for District 14, to be our featured speaker. Philip will tell us what we need to know about how City Hall works. He will also explain what's happening with the mayor's Office of Community Opportunity, announced last August. The City Council has been on vacation during July and will return in August to begin its work with five new members. Please join us and bring friends and neighbors: Date: Saturday, August 1st 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 |
It takes how many megawatts to power a Dallas Cowboys game? | 
This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Over the last few years, pro sports teams across the United States, often at the urging of environmentalist Allen Hershkowitz, have tried to go green. http://is.gd/ItnhJm |
Democracy Now | 
We spend the hour with Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me, an explosive new book about white supremacy and being black in America. The ... Read More → |
What Media Miss In Coverage Of Texas' Restrictive Anti-Abortion Legislation | 
Media coverage of Texas' restrictive anti-abortion legislation often presents a false equivalence between arguments from proponents of the legislation and women's health advocates, despite medical experts agreement that such measures are dangerous to women. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked implementation of two provisions of Texas' extreme efforts to restrict abortion through a targeted regulation of abortion providers (TRAP) law. The provisions in question required all clinics providing abortions "in the state to meet the standards for 'ambulatory surgical centers,' including regulations concerning buildings, equipment and staffing," The New York Times explained, and required doctors who performed the procedure "to have admitting privileges at nearby hospital[s]." http://is.gd/TxWdPx |
North Texas Progressive Calendar | 
Tuesday, July 28: Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, Sixth floor clubhouse, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207) Wednesday, July 29: Dallas County East Democrats -- Meets last Wednesdays of the month. (6 PM networking, 7 PM meeting, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite 75149) 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 https://secure.berniesanders.com/page/event/search_simple Thursday, July 30: TARA Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Medicare / Medicaid -- Texas Alliance for Retired Americans celebrates the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Join us for this free and fun event! See the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1433737716935973/ (12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Alliance/AFT hall, 334 Centre St. at Bishop in Oak Cliff, Dallas 75208) Let's Sing for Medicare (50 years old!) Common Ground Street Choir (12:30 PM Teacher's Hall 334 W Center Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton for President -- Conversation with Maya Harris, Senior Advisor to the Hillary Clinton campaign. Ms. Harris is one of three senior policy advisers to lead the development of an agenda for Hillary's presidential campaign and also specifically focuses on policy and issues for women of color. In addition, Maya is also the sister of California Attorney General Kamala Harris. Attendee, $250; Co-host, $500 and Host, $1000. To RSVP go to: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/ticketed-events/conversation-harris-jul-30/?raiser=112322 Time and location in Dallas confirmed upon RSVP. Saturday, August 1: Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- Hosted by LULAC Chapter 102. (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208) Park Cities Central Dallas Dems -- (10:30 am to 12:00 pm, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park 75225) |
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| Tattoos, Incompetence, and the Heritage Foundation by Paul Krugman NYTimes |  Tattoos, Incompetence, and the Heritage Foundation
Henry Farrell - who recently said some very interesting things about Very Serious People - writes me about my musings on hipster style, and refers me to a review of a book on codes of the underworld. The book notes that tattoos and such play a role as signals of criminal identity, which work precisely because they make it hard to participate in non-criminal society. | http://is.gd/Q1T6vS |
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Collin County Democrats --Ann Richards Gala on October 3, 2015 | 
Joaquin Castro, US Congressman for the 20th District of Texas and Chief Deputy Whip for the House Democratic Leadership, will deliver the keynote speech at the Ann Richards Gala on October 3, 2015. Castro, who successfully captured his seat in Congress in 2013, is a rapidly rising star in the Democratic Party. He is a second generation Mexican-American from San Antonio. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He was the 2013 co-President for the House freshman Democrats. Congressman Castro was invited to speak at the event honoring Governor Ann Richards because he exemplifies the vision Richards held for Texas: "Now we Democrats believe that America is still the country of fair play, that we can come out of a small town or a poor neighborhood and have the same chance as anyone else, and it doesn't matter whether we are black or Hispanic, or disabled or women." Castro will be joined on the podium by Mike Collier, Finance Co-Chair for the Texas Democratic Party. Collier is respected for his ethics and integrity. His mission is to keep politicians accountable to the people they serve. The Ann Richards Gala has been held since 2007. Governor Richards, who served from 1991 - 1995, was a staunch champion of government by the people. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Allen. Tickets are for sale at http://is.gd/ZtOL5b . All proceeds go to support the Democratic Party of Collin County
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