New Progressive Platform Wants to Change the Debate in North Texas' Local Elections
Focused on progressive issues, a new coalition of more than a dozen grassroots organizations will try its luck in swaying the political debate around municipal elections in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this May. The area isn't exactly known for equality or economic inclusivity, but the DFW For All campaign is a platform of policy proposals and ideals that touch on issues such as housing, healthcare, labor rights, climate change and government accountability. According to the Washington-based Urban Institute think tank, North Texas' largest cities fair poorly on economic and racial inclusivity...