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Mole's Progressive Democrat

The Progressive Democrat Newsletter grew out of the frustration of the 2004 election. Originally intended for New York City progressives, its readership is now national. For anyone who wants to be alerted by email whenever this newsletter is updated (usually weekly), please send your email address and let me know what state you live in (so I can keep track of my readership).

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  • Friday, March 19, 2010

    Dallas County, TX Focus

    Dallas News:

    Bishop Gene Robinson In Dallas

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    Stakes high as cities debate proposed tollway routes

    Dallas Fed Chief calls for breakup of 'Too Big to Fail' Banks


    DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS:(excerpted from the Dallas County Democrats)

    23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
    03/27/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
    Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.

    University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242

    East Dallas Democrats
    03/31/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.

    Run-off candidates have been invited to speak at the monthly Chorizo & Menudo Breakfast.
    Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
    Time: 9 a.m.
    Location: El Ranchito Restaurant
    610 W. Jefferson Blvd.
    Dallas, TX 75208
    (Across from Fiesta Supermarket)

    Each candidate who attends will have the opportunity to speak for about 5 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Please note this will not be a debate. These monthly meetings bring together civic and elected leaders to discuss issues that involve our community.

    The special community breakfast is open and free to the public; it is hosted by LULAC Council 102. The content of the meetings is designed to be immediately useful to local residents. Past sponsors include; CARCON Industries, First Choice Power, Frito-Lay, Laredo National Bank, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Tus Brazos Hermanos, ConsultaNos Magazine.

    Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Texas Senator Royce West, Constable Jaime Cortez, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez, NAACP-Dallas President Casey Thomas, Juan Hernandez author of "New American Pioneers", Antonio Swad- CEO of Pizza Patron, Mexican Consul General Enrique Hubbard Urrea, State Representative Allen Vaught and School Trustee Joe May are among previous guests. The Chorizo and Menudo breakfasts started in 1993 and are held on the first Saturday of each month.

    Domingo Garcia
    President, LULAC Council 102
    (214) 941-8300

    For more information on the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) please visit www.lulac.org

    Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats
    04/03/2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Usually meets the 1st Saturday of each month.

    Dallas Public Oak Lawn
    4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
    (214) 670-1359

    Early Voting for Primary Run Off Elections
    04/05/2010 (All day) - 04/09/2010 (All day)



    Preston Hollow Democrats
    04/08/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Preston Hollow Democrats are invited to meet at Popolo's restaurant to celebrate our victories and plan for the future! Please call Roger Grape at 214-502-7084 to RSVP so that we can tell Popolo's how many to expect.

    Garland Area Democratic Club
    04/08/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month

    Garland Women's Activities Building
    713 Austin St
    Garland, TX 75040-6306

    Grand Prairie Democrats
    04/10/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
    Every Second Saturday
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Where: Avion Village Clubhouse
    800 Skyline Rd.
    Grand Prairie, Texas


    Metrocrest Democrats
    04/12/2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
    Metrocrest Democrats normally meets on the second Monday of even numbered months at 7 PM at New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison 75001. Metrocrest will be meeting on the 3rd Monday in October due to the Columbus Day holiday.

    RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
    04/13/2010 - 7:00am - 7:00pm


    Happy Hour--North Oak Cliff Democrats
    04/13/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Monthly happy hour with Democrats in the north part of Oak Cliff. http://northoakcliffdems.bravehost.com/

    Beckley Brewhouse, 1111 N. Beckley Ave at Zang

    Dallas County Young Democrats
    04/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Zubar
    2012 Greenville Ave.
    Dallas, TX 75206

    Join DCYD at our Monthly Membership meeting.

    Happy Hour begins at 6:30
    Meeting starts at 7:00

    For more information please visit www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org

    Far North Dallas Democrats
    04/15/2010 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm
    Far North Dallas Democrats is an activist group primarily located in the Far North Dallas area

    www.farnorthdallasdemocrats.org

    Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
    1251 W Campbell Rd
    Richardson, TX 75080-2971
    (972) 664-9494

    North Oak Cliff Democrats
    04/17/2010 - 9:00am - 10:00am
    3rd Saturday Monthly breakfast at Norma's Cafe in the east room (that requires a right turn when you walk in the door....sorry). Come by for a casual breakfast with Democrats of North Oak Cliff. No agenda, no minutes, just a relaxed social opportunity. Meet your neighbors and local candidates.

    Most folks show up around 9 or so. Some of us at 8:30. Stay until 10 or so.

    Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats
    04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
    LHWR Democrats Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. until Noon @ Dancemasters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas
    $5.00 donation at the door to help defray meeting expenses.
    Contact: Al Ortiz, President (214-349-1082)

    Southwest Democrats
    04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Meet the Third Saturday each month, 10 AM
    next meeting June 20th

    Ranch Steakhouse
    1435 N HWY 67, Ste 200
    Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 (Wintergreen Exit)

    North Texas Asian Democrats
    04/19/2010 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Every 3rd Monday of each Month
    From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

    Hunan Dynasty
    8150 N Macarthur Blvd
    Irving, TX 75063

    Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
    04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Monthly Meeting
    Moorland YMCA
    907 E. Ledbetter Rd.
    Dallas, TX 75216

    Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
    04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Ojeda's Restaurant
    4617 Maple Ave
    Dallas, TX

    Garland Democratic Women's Club
    04/21/2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
    Garland Democratic Woman's Club meets at
    Siciliano's Taste of Italy
    2210 W. Buckingham
    Garland, TX
    at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month

    23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
    04/24/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
    Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.

    University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242

    Old East Dallas Democrats
    04/26/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Meetings are the 4th Monday of the Month
    La Calle Doce, 1925 Skillman St Dallas, TX 75206

    East Dallas Democrats
    04/28/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.


    Biodiesel in Dallas:

    Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations selling biodiesel near Dallas/Ft. Worth:

    Loves: 1501 W Highway 287, Midlothian, TX 76065, 972-775-2820. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.

    Green Spot Market and Fuels: 702 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-319-7768 Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 6AM-9PM.

    Texas Biotech Inc. 614 111th Street, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-633-3139 Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 7AM-5PM M-F ; 9A,-3PM SATURDAY; CLOSED SUNDAY

    Carls Corner Truck Stop: I35E and FM 2959, Hillsboro, TX 76645, 254-582-8433. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine).

    Loves Store #299: 715 S Central Expressway, Anna, TX 75409, 972-924-3683. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.

    DFW Biodiesel: 2561 E Long Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76137, 817-875-5147. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 24 HOURS.

    Drivers Truckstop/Valero: 3201 N Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106, 817-624-3975. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS


    Find out about the Dallas County DA Office, one of the more advanced DA's office in the nation and the reason I became inspired to focus on Dallas County. They have championed a program to confirm the guilt of convicted felons to ensure that the REAL criminals are taken off the street. Their efforts have been extremely successful. And find out about careers with the Dallas DA Department.


    DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS:

    Dallas County Young Democrats
    URL: http://www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org
    For Dallas Area Democrats between the agaes of 14 and 36.
    Renee Hartley, President
    Email: president@dallasyoungdemocrats.org

    Democracy for America Dallas
    URL: http://www.dfalink.com/dallas
    Contact Name: Michael Thomas
    Phone: 214-403-8657
    NW Dallas; NE Dallas; SW Dallas; SE Dallas; Central Dallas

    Progressive Populist Caucus of Texas
    URL: http://www.texaspopulists.com

    Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus
    URL: http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/texas
    Contact Name: Shannon Bailey, President
    Email: texas@stonewalldemocrats.org
    3532 Cedarplaza Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

    Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
    Contact Name: T. Nobles
    Email: tcbddallas@yahoo.com
    Phone: 214-264-8483
    P. O. Box 764726, Dallas, Texas 75376
    News Group-Meetup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TCBDDallasChapter

    Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
    URL: www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
    Contact Name: Jesse Garcia, President
    Email: info@stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
    Phone: 214-500-7066
    P.O. Box 192305, Dallas, TX 75219

    More organizations can be found here.

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