Chronicles of a Dallas County Democrat

Where in Dallas County Should the Democratic Party Focus?

A data-driven strategy for resource allocation and short-term vs. long-term organizing

Oct 5

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September 2026

The Activist Valley: The High Cost of Ignoring Renters

Between YIMBYs and NIMBYs lies a massive civic void. Here’s how organizing renters can bridge the gap. (Plus, the Dallas Housing Coalition’s interview…

Sep 7

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August 2026

What I Learned After a Year of Interviewing Dallas Activists

12 interviews, 13 activists, and how we can possibly foster more civic engagement

Aug 10

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July 2026

Ep. 12 | Lei Lei Lashawn: Creating Art to Heal Trauma and Fight Injustice

"You have to deal with it to heal."

Jul 27

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June 2026

Ep. 11 | Sophia Graham: How West Dallas Built a Cop With Purpose

"Respect people, and you'll get more from them."

Jun 22

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May 2026 Democratic Primary Runoff Results in Dallas County: Allred vs. Johnson

How Allred dominated in communities of color and mostly avoided getting trounced elsewhere

Jun 2

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May 2026

Ep. 10 | Yafeuh Balogun: Intergenerational Activism and Community-Building in Dallas

"I don't care about folks' background. I don't care if I disagree with you. But I know we got some common ground."

May 25

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April 2026

Ep. 9 | Mathis Perkins: Wisdom from a Veteran About Community, Purpose, and Resilience

"I'm here to help the people who are ailing."

Apr 27

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Dallas Takes the First and Necessary Step Toward Closing Two Polluting Factories

My public statement at the latest city council meeting

Apr 24

Local Elections Are a Partisan Monolith

Dallas wanted higher turnout for its local elections, and moving them from May to November of odd-numbered years will deliver that. But more voters…

Apr 13

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March 2026

Ep. 8 | Donna Wilson: From Personal Trauma to Voting and HIV Advocacy

"HIV was the best thing that ever happened to me... because I'm the advocate who I am now."

Mar 23 • AZ Zayan

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March 2026 Democratic Election Results in Dallas County: Two Big Races, Same Overarching Theme

With the most exciting Democratic Senate race in recent memory, and a surprise win for District Attorney, is this the year that Democrats have finally…

Mar 10 • AZ Zayan

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