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Take a listen to NPR’s morning tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/n...
Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/n...
Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death, Tuesday, at the age of 84. A look at his life and legacy.
www.npr.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Take a listen to NPR’s morning tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/n...
Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/n...
Here’s Talarico on Colbert last night that CBS wouldn’t broadcast. Interesting how a message against Christian Nationalism scares the government.
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Here’s Talarico on Colbert last night that CBS wouldn’t broadcast. Interesting how a message against Christian Nationalism scares the government.
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
May he rest in power.
#JesseJackson
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/9...
#JesseJackson
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/9...
Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
www.npr.org
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
May he rest in power.
#JesseJackson
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/9...
#JesseJackson
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
www.npr.org/2026/02/17/9...
Get your ballot below. You can print it, mark it and bring it with you. You cannot look at your phone during voting.
Visit dallacountyvotes.org or scan the QR code in the image to preview your ballot.
dallacountyvotes.org
February 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Get your ballot below. You can print it, mark it and bring it with you. You cannot look at your phone during voting.
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Muslims worldwide will celebrate Ramadan from Feb. 17 through March 19, 2026. The holiday is observed through fasting, communal prayer, reflection and community. Here are four Ramadan events to check out across D-FW, some of which are free to attend.
Ramadan in North Texas: Where to break fast, be in community
In Dallas-Fort Worth, find bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
www.dallasnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Muslims worldwide will celebrate Ramadan from Feb. 17 through March 19, 2026. The holiday is observed through fasting, communal prayer, reflection and community. Here are four Ramadan events to check out across D-FW, some of which are free to attend.
Participate in this survey by the Dallas News regarding the affordability of raising children in North Texas.
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Are you a parent or caregiver in North Texas?
Raising kids in North Texas can feel overwhelming — even when everything looks “fine” on paper.
We’re reporting on the real, everyday challenges families face as the region grows — child care, health ...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Participate in this survey by the Dallas News regarding the affordability of raising children in North Texas.
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My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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In addition to my coverage of the Ken Starr - Epstein relationship, here is a round-up I did of the Texans who were in Epstein's orbit. Like everywhere else, they are elites: businessmen, rich doctors, PR people, academics: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
When Jeffrey Epstein needed help, he turned to these Texas elites
DOJ-released documents highlight Epstein's close ties to powerful and famous Texans.
www.chron.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
In addition to my coverage of the Ken Starr - Epstein relationship, here is a round-up I did of the Texans who were in Epstein's orbit. Like everywhere else, they are elites: businessmen, rich doctors, PR people, academics: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
Check out our endorsements and make a plan to vote.
February 16, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Check out our endorsements and make a plan to vote.
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A 17 year-old girl in Austin, Texas says that she was threatened by an officer with a taser at an anti-ICE protest.
"Time and and time of police and ICE taking innocent protestors and arresting them for no reason.
They
"Time and and time of police and ICE taking innocent protestors and arresting them for no reason.
They
February 15, 2026 at 12:50 AM
A 17 year-old girl in Austin, Texas says that she was threatened by an officer with a taser at an anti-ICE protest.
"Time and and time of police and ICE taking innocent protestors and arresting them for no reason.
They
"Time and and time of police and ICE taking innocent protestors and arresting them for no reason.
They
Authoritarian governments shut down free speech.
UNT just canceled an entire art exhibit highlighting what is happening with ICE.
dentonrc.com/education/un...
UNT just canceled an entire art exhibit highlighting what is happening with ICE.
dentonrc.com/education/un...
UNT cancels prominent street artist's exhibit on campus featuring ICE-related work
A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled
dentonrc.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Authoritarian governments shut down free speech.
UNT just canceled an entire art exhibit highlighting what is happening with ICE.
dentonrc.com/education/un...
UNT just canceled an entire art exhibit highlighting what is happening with ICE.
dentonrc.com/education/un...
But guess what? There will be no stoppage of ICE and CBP because of the billions of funding from Congress last summer.
DHS funding ran out at midnight last night, triggering a partial government shutdown.
Republicans had a choice between supporting massively popular, desperately needed restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol or shutting down DHS. And they chose to shut down DHS. 🧵
Republicans had a choice between supporting massively popular, desperately needed restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol or shutting down DHS. And they chose to shut down DHS. 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
But guess what? There will be no stoppage of ICE and CBP because of the billions of funding from Congress last summer.
And we are all paying for this.
Congress appropriated billions for this.
Congress appropriated billions for this.
Trump carefully selects the world's most corrupt and morally depraved dealers for his deportation deals and then pays them lots of cash. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US paid $32m to five countries to accept about 300 deportees, report shows
Some of the world’s most corrupt countries have received huge payments in controversial third-country deportation scheme
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
And we are all paying for this.
Congress appropriated billions for this.
Congress appropriated billions for this.
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When the Supreme Court allowed immigration agents to consider race during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned because agents will “promptly let the individual go.”
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When the Supreme Court allowed immigration agents to consider race during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned because agents will “promptly let the individual go.”
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
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A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador to return to the U.S. at the government’s expense.
Judge says U.S. must help bring back a handful of Venezuelans deported to notorious prison
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in...
www.dallasnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador to return to the U.S. at the government’s expense.
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National Freedom to Marry Day highlights the importance of equal protection under the law.
I remain committed to policies that ensure every family in HD 70 is treated with dignity and equality.
I remain committed to policies that ensure every family in HD 70 is treated with dignity and equality.
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 AM
National Freedom to Marry Day highlights the importance of equal protection under the law.
I remain committed to policies that ensure every family in HD 70 is treated with dignity and equality.
I remain committed to policies that ensure every family in HD 70 is treated with dignity and equality.
Another pushback against concentration camps succeeds!
Look!
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Kansas City developers halt sale of warehouse for ICE detention center as public pressure mounts
Federal officials first toured the building in January, sparking speculation over whether the owners had sold the building to the U.S. government. Media reports suggested the sale was part of a push t...
www.kcur.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Another pushback against concentration camps succeeds!
TX Dems seem to have their act together. TX primary voting starts next week; election is Mar 3. Here are the 13 questions Dem leadership wants your input on. Vote in the primaries and tell them what you think.
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
TX Dems seem to have their act together. TX primary voting starts next week; election is Mar 3. Here are the 13 questions Dem leadership wants your input on. Vote in the primaries and tell them what you think.
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TX Dems seem to have their act together. TX primary voting starts next week; election is Mar 3. Here are the 13 questions Dem leadership wants your input on. Vote in the primaries and tell them what you think. @lonestarleft.com @realtexaspaul.com @texastribune.org @progresstexas.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
TX Dems seem to have their act together. TX primary voting starts next week; election is Mar 3. Here are the 13 questions Dem leadership wants your input on. Vote in the primaries and tell them what you think. @lonestarleft.com @realtexaspaul.com @texastribune.org @progresstexas.bsky.social
We are excited to announce our guests next week: Gina Hinojosa and Beto O'Rourke.
Please sign up below so we have a spot for you!
@ginafortexas.bsky.social
@betoorourke.bsky.social
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Please sign up below so we have a spot for you!
@ginafortexas.bsky.social
@betoorourke.bsky.social
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RAD Happy Hour - NEW LOCATION!! · Richardson Area Democrats
**OUR FEBRUARY HAPPY HOUR WILL BE IN A NEW LOCATION!!**
Because of the crowds that we've had and limited space inside Four Bullets, we have made the tough decision to find a space that we can meet in...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
We are excited to announce our guests next week: Gina Hinojosa and Beto O'Rourke.
Please sign up below so we have a spot for you!
@ginafortexas.bsky.social
@betoorourke.bsky.social
www.mobilize.us/richardsonar...
Please sign up below so we have a spot for you!
@ginafortexas.bsky.social
@betoorourke.bsky.social
www.mobilize.us/richardsonar...