Announcing the Alonzo Jamison, Jr. Scholarship Contest

Today, we are introducing our new scholarship contest.  We will award two prizes of $500 each - one to a student in a higher education program in ... Continue »

Burgess Battling Women’s Health

Congressional Republicans, including Rep. Michael Burgess of Denton County, are attacking women’s health care rights in ways that we haven’t seen in decades. Last week, President Obama revised ... Continue »

North Texas Higher Education: Five Things You Need to Know

There are five things students, parents, or employees of the University of North Texas (UNT), Texas Women’s University (TWU), North Central Texas College (NCTC), or any other ... Continue »

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Rep. Michael Burgess talks to a voter in dark suit, white shirt and red tie.
Tuition bill from University of North Texas in 1974, with a total bill of $212.
A Texas Voter Registration Card Sample, yellow and white, with black text

Texas Voter ID: Your Questions Answered

Jan 24, 2012 1 Comment ›› admin

The new law created by the Texas Legislature requiring citizens to show photo identification (read SB 14 here) has created much confusion in Denton County and elsewhere in Texas.  You've asked us many good questions about this important issue, and you'll find answers to many of them here.  If you have any further questions, please ...

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The letters "SOPA" with a red circle and line.

We Won’t Be Here Tomorrow

Jan 17, 2012 1 Comment ›› admin

If you visit DentonDemocrats.org tomorrow, January 18, 2012, you won't see our regular site. You won't see any of our content. You won't see any updates on the Denton County Republican Party corporate corruption or the redistricting crisis in Texas.  Thankfully, this will only be the case tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_994" align="alignright" width="300" caption="CC image from user from Arch."][/caption] It ...

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Logo for the Denton County Democratic Club Chili Supper, with Donkey and text.

Chili Supper and Candidate Forum Coming on February 11

Jan 13, 2012 No Comments ›› admin

The Denton County Democratic Club will host their annual Chili Supper and Candidate Forum on February 11, 2012 at the Center for Visual Arts in Denton, Texas.  Judge Gilberto Hinojosa, candidate for Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, is scheduled to speak. When: Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Center for Visual Arts, 400 East Hickory Street, Denton, TX How: Tickets ...

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Protesters holding a sign saying "Save our teachers and schools" in Austin, Texas.

Texas Education: No Cuts, No Excuses

Jan 6, 2012 1 Comment ›› admin

$4 Billion That’s how much Republicans in Texas cut from public education funding during the 2011 legislative session. Denton County Republican Texas House of Representatives members have plenty of excuses for making these huge cuts: [caption id="attachment_925" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Protesters on March 12, 2011 at the "Save Texas Schools" rally in Austin, Texas. CC image courtesy Matthew Juran."][/caption] Tan ...

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