Dallas to participate in national demonstration protesting California Proposition 8 on November 15
Peaceful protest will take place at 12:30 p.m. near Dallas City Hall.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Protests / Stickin' It To The Man
Protests / Stickin' It To The Man
North Texans plan two protests against California gay marriage ban
Thousands of people will gather across the nation to protest California's Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment that will likely repeal the legal marriages of thousands of gay couples in that state.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Dallas’ First Baptist Church to be site of Sunday morning protest
The sign out front trumpets the sermon topic: "Why gay is not O.K."
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
TABC to hold hearing on Six Flags’ request for alcohol permit
Alcohol + spinning rides = fun for everybody!
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Video: Sarah Palin protest in Dallas, 10/3/08
The staff of the Dallas Peace Center was on hand at the Sarah Palin protest/supportfest (depending on your perspective).
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Sarah Palin Dallas visit to be the focus of protest
Activist Dawn Meifert will lead a group outside the Fairmont Hotel that will focus on "LGBT equal rights and women’s reproductive rights."
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
UPDATED: Gray-haired Southlake vigilante on a Hummer-keying rampage
Southlake police have reported multiple Hummers being vandalized in recent months, with the latest attack being caught on camera.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Coppell homeowners’ associations tries to ban Obama sign
David Graupner refused to comply, even though he was unaware of a state law preventing such bans.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Students for a Democratic Society to protest in Denton over war
Participants will march through Denton, starting at the corner of Fry Street and Hickory Street and ending the Denton Civic Center.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Irving City Council brouhaha over apartment closing leads to early adjournment
Hispanic activist says residents of the Vista Del Lago apartments should have been given more time to move out before the city forced them to vacate.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Fort Worth frisbee players may lose Kimbell green space
Lawn that has been used for frisbee playing, tai chi, and fly fishing practice may soon be intruded upon by a new building.
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Protests against Dallas’ Crews Inn still dragging on
Two formal complaints have been made against the bar by Ivana Tramp and Celeste Williams.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Dish residents upset about natural gas pipelines
The same town that sold its soul for satellite TV is now complaining about lack of control over eminent domain.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Physicians for Social Responsibility to remember A-bomb victims Wednesday morning in Dallas
Participants organized by the Dallas Peace Center say ‘never again’ to nuclear weapons.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Vigil for Burma to be held in downtown Dallas
The vigil will take place on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m., marking the 20th anniversary of the pro-democracy protests in Burma.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dallas Metroplex citizens come together to save Jenny the African elephant
The grassroots organization is protesting the Dallas Zoo's decision to send Jenny to a drive-through safari in Mexico rather than a USDA-approved sanctuary.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Singer/songwriter Sara Hickman presents “Music for Life: Sharing Conversations on the Death Penalty” at Cathedral of Hope on July 20
“I’m someone who wants to start a dialogue,” Hickman said. “That’s all."
Monday, July 7, 2008
Fair trade group prepares for Sweat Free Dallas campaign
Texas Fair Trade Coalition is working to pass “anti sweat shop” ordinance in several Texas cities to ensure the cities don't buy from companies who use "sweat shops" for their products.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Dallas City Council members sticking up for free speech
Several council members are opposing a plan by Mayor Tom Leppert to curtail the amount of time the public can spend addressing the council.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Dallas ISD teachers and employees protest salary proposal
Facing salary cuts and a complete loss of longevity pay, DISD employees take action.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dallas Peace Center initiates summer dinner lecture series
Rita Marie Johnson, Academy for Peace of Costa Rice founder, is scheduled to kick off the series on June 4.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Exxon Mobil’s investors pressure company to be more green
The 19 investors hold over 91 million shares of Exxon Mobil stock.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Immigration rally marches across downtown Dallas
The march drew a small crowd, young and old.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Dallas marijuana supporters to rally on Saturday
They will be participating in the 2008 Global Marijuana March, calling for the legalization of marijuana and promoting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
UNT students join walkout in war protest
Over 40 students, community members, and supporters gathered in the Free Speech Area on the UNT campus Monday.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Video Saturday: Church of Scientology protest
Just to clarify, this was a protest against the church, not by the church.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Photo Gallery: Iraq Invasion 5th Anniversary Peace Rally
The crowd at Dealey Plaza was small but vocal, and carrying LOTS of signs.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Fifth anniversary of war in Iraq prompts vigils on Mar. 19 in Dallas, Coppell, Arlington, Plano, and Lewisville
It's part of a nation-wide observance organized by Moveon.org.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Maya Angelou will be keynote speaker at peace event on March 1 in Dallas
The event will encourage people around the world to proclaim that peace is of fundamental importance.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
Dallas to join “Big Three Oil Boycott to End the War” along with demonstrators in Iraq, England, Indiana, and Washington, DC
Hey, how'd we get on the list?
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Nationwide Scientology protest manages to muster 100 or so in Dallas
Dallas area has at least 100 people who are put off by Tom Cruise and his comrades.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008
Time for DFW residents to get up and protest against gas drilling
Yes, the energy extractors are powerful, but they can be stopped, one way or another.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
Minority cartoonists to protest under-representation in newspapers
11 cartoonists of color will draw the same strip depicting a white reader grumbling about a minority-drawn strip.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008
March in Farmers Branch to protest Colombian terror group
Local march will be just one of many around the world in an event labeled "One Million Voices Against FARC."
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Dallas activists join international protest against Guantanamo Bay prison
"It's sickening to think that it's still open," said Alex, a junior at the University of North Texas and veteran protester.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008
UPDATED: New Black Panther Party conducts DART protest
15 members of the new Black Panther Party staged a protest in front the of the DART headquarters last Friday.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Turks and Kurds stage protest in downtown Dallas on Saturday
The Turks want the Kurds to stop harboring terrorists. The Kurds say they just want peace.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
Ex-Grand Prairie teacher confronts Condoleezza Rice
Desiree Fairooz held up blood red-stained hands to Rice and yelled that Rice was to blame for deaths of Iraqis.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
UPDATED: Florida man to protest Muslim Day at Six Flags Over Texas
In the meantime, somebody tell this guy the damage has already been done.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
Rally to take place outside Senator John Cornyn’s Dallas office Thursday October 4
Activist organization MoveOn is suggesting people bring pots and pans to bang on. Cool!
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007
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