Thursday, February 19, 2009
Pegasus News content partner interview: Dallas Progress
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This week, I'm starting a new column designed to help you, our cherished readers, get to know our multitude of content partners (now at 80 and counting!). We're kicking things off with Michael Davis of Dallas Progress, one of our longest-tenured content partners, his first story being posted way back in December 2006. Davis is not afraid to say what's on his mind, as you can plainly see in his latest piece.
Pegasus News: When did you start Dallas Progress and what were your reasons for starting it?
Davis: I started Dallas Progress in June 2006, although I had been writing for other sites for years before my blog’s start date.
I started Dallas Progress for three reasons:
· The younger African-American voter and voice was ignored in Texas and specifically in Dallas.
· Many publications ignored the stories of citizens who are making a difference. In an effort to stay friends with everyone, they did not do enough to tell the stories that affect Dallas’ minority communities.
· Many neighborhood papers were more focused on social events than things that can be problems and negatively affect our neighborhoods. This is not to attack the papers, but I wanted to provide an information source that is uncensored and gets to the point of the issue.
Pegasus News: What is the main focus of your blog?
Davis: The main focus of Dallas Progress is politics, development, and social issues in Dallas.
Pegasus News: What would you like your readers to get out of your blog?
Davis: In addition to writing about what goes on in southern Dallas, and Dallas in general for that matter, I have been active in addressing the same issues that I write about on my blog.
Pegasus News: What role, if any, do your readers play in how you approach your blog?
Davis: The readers and their experiences helped to shape what I write. Their concerns and the city in which they live remind me why I started Dallas Progress.
Pegasus News: Has writing the blog influenced you to become more involved in politics or has that always been a passion of yours?
Davis: Politics has always been a passion of mine. I have gotten more involved with crime victims since I started Dallas Progress. Some stories touch me profoundly, and if I can get someone help that otherwise would not receive it, it’s a bonus.
Pegasus News: Do you have any favorite posts that you've done? Any posts you wish you wouldn't have done?
Davis: I can’t say that I have a favorite post. I never regretted writing a post, because that’s what I felt at the time.
Pegasus News: Why did you decide to start a content partnership with Pegasus News?
Davis: Mike Orren, Alan Cohen, and others were truly interested in providing an outlet for people of all backgrounds and mindsets with no filters.
Pegasus News: What do you see as the future of your blog?
Davis: I hope to affect people with the posts I write, as I remain inspired by the trials and tribulations of the working-class citizens of Dallas. As Allen Gwinn of Dallas.org has told me on more than one occasion, all blogs have a shelf life. Adam McGill of D magazine also told me a few years back that blogging becomes more difficult the longer you do it. I doubt that I will write forever.
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Comments
Russ Vandeveerdonk Verified
Alex Bentley, this is a great idea, I like it very much.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Alex Bentley Staff
Thanks, Russ -- look for more in the coming weeks.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Billusa99 Anonymous
We know enough about those laughing-lawyers already. You can avoid them... ;-)
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Scott Anonymous
Dallas Progress represents the best of what Pegasus News stands for.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
::best of what Pegasus News stands for.
And definitely pulls the median dress code up a coupla notches.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Shawn Williams Verified
Mike D. is a bloggers blogger, no doubt about it. A true pioneer in the Dallas blog game. Dallas is a better place because of Mr. Davis.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
The Law Reviewers Verified
Much like San Dimas High School football, Michael Davis rules!
P.S. Rest easy, Bill, we're only laughing at you! ;)
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
I always enjoy reading Michael's work..BTW it would be nice to see a smiling picture of him some day. :}
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Billusa99 Anonymous
Wouldn't have it any other way, you snickering munchkins.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
::a smiling picture of him some day. :}
That sounds like a dare.
Michael - you have 48 hours. If you don't provide one, a smile will be provided for you.
8 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Michael Davis Verified
Jason, there is one such pic on my blog... However, I prefer to keep it gangsta on Pegasus LOL.
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
Don't make me come over there.
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
You have 7 hours remaining Mr. Davis
Smile or be smiled
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
As a gesture of compassion and respect... and the fact I'm too freakin' tuckered out to stay up to the exact 48 hour mark,
I will simply warn you:
The image is already flickr fodder. Don't make me link it when I finally fall out of bed in the a.m.
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
Michael - I'm begging you. Don't make me do this
Just post the pic - even as a comment - and nobody has to get hurt.
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
sigh...
Once word gets out that a pirate (or gadfly) has gone soft, then its nothing but work, work, work.
8 months, 2 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
ahaha! That's keepin' it gangsta on da Peg!
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