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This is the last reminder for the David Plouffe event tonight - don't miss out!
There are also a couple of new compelling programs this weekend in the Dallas area that are listed in our 'Other Progressive Events' section near the bottom of this email that we think you should check out!
Dear Progressives,
Some of you may not remember that The Progressive Center of Texas here in Dallas grew out of the energy, relationships, and philosophy that manifested in 2007-2008 as ObamaDallas, one of the premier grassroots Obama groups in the country. Molly Hanchey, co-founder of both ObamaDallas and The Progressive Center, was one of the first to see the full promise in a certain young U.S. Senator, believing whole-heartedly that Barack Obama was going to be our next President. One of the few in 2007 that would have joined her just as enthusiastically would be David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager. We're especially excited to be co-hosts with the Dallas Democratic Forum as David Plouffe comes to Dallas in an exclusive engagement to talk about the 2008 campaign, the future of campaigning/organizing, and offer signed copies of his new book, The Audacity to Win.
Check out this YouTube clip of David Plouffe.
Please join us on Monday, November 9th as we welcome David Plouffe to Dallas in the new, exclusive event space at Mockingbird Station, Deux, between the Angelika cinema and Trinity Hall. More details in the event listings below.
Non-Dallas Democratic Forum members can purchase tickets by clicking: HERE.
Be Well, and Be Progressive!
Tracy Clinton & Molly Hanchey
Upcoming Progressive Center Events: The Audacity to Win - David Plouffe
Monday, November 9th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Progressive Center of Texas is partnering with The Dallas Democratic Forum to host a lecture and book-signing event for David Plouffe, President Obama's former campaign manager, and his new book, The Audacity to Win. David Plouffe worked on several successful Congressional campaigns through the 1990's before going into the private sector doing media messaging. Beginning in 2003, Plouffe and fellow AKP&D partner David Axelrod worked on Barack Obama's 2004 Illinois Senate campaign, beginning his association with Obama. Plouffe worked with Axelrod on the successful 2006 campaign of Deval Patrick for Governor of Massachusetts. After winning the election on November 4th, 2008, Obama credited Plouffe in his acceptance speech, calling him "the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the ...best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America."
Plouffe will be sharing stories from the 2008 campaign and speaking about the campaign strategies developed to create the most innovative campaign in decades - setting the gold standard for campaigning in the 21st century.
Join us at Deux, the new, exclusive event center in Mockingbird Station. We look forward to introducing all of you to this exciting new venue in Dallas. It is right on the rails at Mockingbird Station. As an added bonus, Trinity Hall, Margarita Ranch, Vapiano, Rockfish, and Urban Taco at Mockingbird Station are offering 10% meal discounts to those who attend our lecture and book signing. We want to thank Deux's management, and the area participating restaurants for their help us make this a special event for David Plouffe and you.
2009 Dallas Democratic Forum Patrons/Sustaining Members - Free
General Admission - $20.00
Cash Bar / Copies of "The Audacity to Win" available for purchase Non-Dallas Democratic Forum members can purchase tickets by clicking: HERE.
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 Other Progressive Events in the Area: CRUDE: a film by Joe Berlinger
starting Friday, November 6th - one week only!
"A fascinating and important story. CRUDE does an extraordinary job of merging journalism and art." -Christiane Amanpour, CNN Chief International Correspondent
The inside story of the infamous "Amazon Chernobyl" case, Crude is a real-life high stakes legal drama, set against a backdrop of the environmental movement, global politics, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, the media, multinational corporate power, and rapidly-disappearing indigenous cultures. Cameras rolled as the conflict raged in and out of court, and landed on the cover of Vanity Fair. Some of the film's subjects sparked further controversy as they won a CNN "Hero" award and the Goldman Award, the environmental equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
www.CrudeTheMovie.com
(Angelika - Mockingbird Station, 5321 East Mockingbird Lane at Central Expressway, Dallas)
Workers for Health Reform Rally in Austin
Saturday, November 14th
Join the Texas AFL-CIO, North Texas Jobs with Justice, and others in the fight for meaningful health care reform at a rally Saturday, November 14 from 1 PM to 3PM.
To show support for legislation that delivers health care to all Americans, reduces costs, sets up a public option and treats all workers fairly, the Texas AFL-CIO is co-sponsoring this major rally. It will take place on the south side of the Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., in downtown Austin. North Texas Jobs with Justice is organizing a bus to go to the rally! It is $22 per person (some free seats available).
A press conference will be held at 8AM at the $1/day parking lot at the
corner of Beckley and 100 W. Jefferson where the bus will launch. (See this link for directions: (click here)
The bus will launch at 8:30 AM and will return at 7PM. Please register now at labordallas@sbcglobal.net or call Gene Lantz (214-942-4236).
Immigration Reform Symposium sponsored by UT Dallas LULAC
Saturday, November 14th, 8:00am to 3:00pm
The LULAC Young Adult Council at The University of Texas at Dallas would like to invite you to its upcoming Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium: A New Decade's Perspective on Immigration Policy. The symposium will offer sessions on a variety of issues. LULAC District III members are encouraged to attend and bring allies to learn the facts about immigration reform. This event is free to attend, however it is encouraged that you RSVP. Join us at The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Rd., Hoblitzelle Hall Auditorium, Richardson, TX 75080.
-> If you are interested in attending please contact David J. Alamia Jr. at djalamia@gmail.com or by phone at 214.543.1823.
Here is the complete schedule:
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast by UT Dallas Vice President
9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Welcome and Goals for the Symposium by LULAC 4690
9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Overview & History of Immigration by Catholic Charities ILS
9:50 a.m.-10:35 a.m. Current Immigration Law & Reform by Project Inmigrante Services
10:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m. Access to Higher Education by US-MX Cntr/ISS
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Detention, Deportation & Raids by ACLU of Texas
12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch with speakers Hector Flores of LULAC & Diana Flores of DCCCD
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Asylum and Refugee Issues by Human Rights Initiatives
1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Economic and Fiscal Impacts by Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
2:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. United American Families Act by LULAC 4871
2:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Closing
(University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Rd., Hoblitzelle Hall Auditorium, Richardson, TX 75080)
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South Side is on Lamar Street between Belleview Street and Arnold Street.
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