It's Wednesday! Time to get to work. Today there are many tidbits to share.
1. Updates:
a. Where is the "armada" of carriers and submarines?
Yesterday, I posted that the Trump administration had sent an "armada" (Trump's term) of aircraft carriers and submarines to the Korean peninsula. This report was backed up by WH Press Secretary Spicer, Defense Secretary Mattis, and National Security Adviser McMaster. Well, it turns out that the fleet in question was actually 3,500 miles away. Did the Trump administration not know, or were they lying? I am not sure which one is worse. Read more about it here:
https://www.nytimes.com/…/aircraft-carrier-north-korea-carl…
Or watch this video clip here:
http://www.msnbc.com/…/fleet-trump-sent-to-korea-not-actual…
Whatever the cause, the Trump administration is playing a dangerous game!
a. Where is the "armada" of carriers and submarines?
Yesterday, I posted that the Trump administration had sent an "armada" (Trump's term) of aircraft carriers and submarines to the Korean peninsula. This report was backed up by WH Press Secretary Spicer, Defense Secretary Mattis, and National Security Adviser McMaster. Well, it turns out that the fleet in question was actually 3,500 miles away. Did the Trump administration not know, or were they lying? I am not sure which one is worse. Read more about it here:
https://www.nytimes.com/…/aircraft-carrier-north-korea-carl…
Or watch this video clip here:
http://www.msnbc.com/…/fleet-trump-sent-to-korea-not-actual…
Whatever the cause, the Trump administration is playing a dangerous game!
b. More conflicts of interest.
On April 6th, the president's daughter Ivanka Trump dined with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago. That same day, the Chinese government approved three new trademarks for Ivanka's retail business. Hmm. Seems fishy, doesn't it? It appears the Trumps like to make their own rules. Check this out:
http://money.cnn.com/…/n…/ivanka-trump-trademarks/index.html
On April 6th, the president's daughter Ivanka Trump dined with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago. That same day, the Chinese government approved three new trademarks for Ivanka's retail business. Hmm. Seems fishy, doesn't it? It appears the Trumps like to make their own rules. Check this out:
http://money.cnn.com/…/n…/ivanka-trump-trademarks/index.html
c. So long Bill O'Reilly
The Wall Street Journal reports that Fox's mainstay, Bill O'Reilly may be out after multiple accusations of sexual harassment and millions of dollars in settlements. This change comes thanks to the efforts of grass-roots movements like Sleeping Giants (https://twitter.com/slpng_giants…).
SG's campaign to target advertisers of O'Reilly's show hit Fox in the pocketbook. This is a BIG WIN!!! Remember this day. The actions you are taking really do make a difference. Read about it here:
https://www.wsj.com/…/fox-is-preparing-to-cut-ties-with-bil…
The Wall Street Journal reports that Fox's mainstay, Bill O'Reilly may be out after multiple accusations of sexual harassment and millions of dollars in settlements. This change comes thanks to the efforts of grass-roots movements like Sleeping Giants (https://twitter.com/slpng_giants…).
SG's campaign to target advertisers of O'Reilly's show hit Fox in the pocketbook. This is a BIG WIN!!! Remember this day. The actions you are taking really do make a difference. Read about it here:
https://www.wsj.com/…/fox-is-preparing-to-cut-ties-with-bil…
d. Jon Ossoff, a winner in my book
Jon Ossoff, a Democrat running for Congress in Georgia, missed getting 50% of the vote by merely a few points (48%!). This is despite a gully washer thunderstorm, missing voting machines, and some strange voting mishaps. While it is disappointing that he didn't surpass the 50% margin, this is a huge win for Democrats in a very red district. Flipping the House will not be easy. Mr. Ossoff will participate in the election this summer. Let's commit to continue the fight by supporting this and other important elections.
https://mobile.nytimes.com/…/politics/georgia-special-elect…
Jon Ossoff, a Democrat running for Congress in Georgia, missed getting 50% of the vote by merely a few points (48%!). This is despite a gully washer thunderstorm, missing voting machines, and some strange voting mishaps. While it is disappointing that he didn't surpass the 50% margin, this is a huge win for Democrats in a very red district. Flipping the House will not be easy. Mr. Ossoff will participate in the election this summer. Let's commit to continue the fight by supporting this and other important elections.
https://mobile.nytimes.com/…/politics/georgia-special-elect…
2. Local Calls to Action
Minnesota legislators are getting back to work. Many of the Omnibus Bills are going on the floor today and Thursday. Read more about it here: https://watchyourrepsmn.tumblr.com/…/mn-action-alert-for-ap…
Minnesota legislators are getting back to work. Many of the Omnibus Bills are going on the floor today and Thursday. Read more about it here: https://watchyourrepsmn.tumblr.com/…/mn-action-alert-for-ap…
If you are inclined, please contact your representative or senator about HF812. Here is an overview:
HF812 – Anti-abortion bill. Attempts to shut down abortion facilities by requiring them to be licensed similar to an outpatient surgery center, including random, no notice, inspections. Also includes a fee of $3,712 annually.
Hearing Time: 2:00 pm
Committee: Ways and Means (generally the last stop before a floor vote)
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committeemembers.asp…
Chair: Jim Knoblach
Members:
Bob Vogel, Lyndon Carlson, Sarah Anderson, Dave Baker, Tony Cornish, Greg Davids, Matt Dean, Bob Dettmer, Steve Drazkowski, Dan Fabian, Pat Garofalo, Bob Gunther, Rod Hamilton, Alice Hausman, Debra Hilstrom, Frank Hornstein, Tina Liebling, Jenifer Loon, Paul Marquart, Erin Murphy, Bud Nornes, Gene Pelowski, Jeanne Poppe, Paul Torkelson, Dean Urdahl, Jean Wagenius
Committee: Ways and Means (generally the last stop before a floor vote)
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committeemembers.asp…
Chair: Jim Knoblach
Members:
Bob Vogel, Lyndon Carlson, Sarah Anderson, Dave Baker, Tony Cornish, Greg Davids, Matt Dean, Bob Dettmer, Steve Drazkowski, Dan Fabian, Pat Garofalo, Bob Gunther, Rod Hamilton, Alice Hausman, Debra Hilstrom, Frank Hornstein, Tina Liebling, Jenifer Loon, Paul Marquart, Erin Murphy, Bud Nornes, Gene Pelowski, Jeanne Poppe, Paul Torkelson, Dean Urdahl, Jean Wagenius
3. Earth Day FYI
In honor of Earth Day, check out these posters made by Hannah Rothstein depicting what our National Parks will look like in 2050, if global warming is left unchecked.
http://www.climatecentral.org/…/posters-imagine-national-pa…
In honor of Earth Day, check out these posters made by Hannah Rothstein depicting what our National Parks will look like in 2050, if global warming is left unchecked.
http://www.climatecentral.org/…/posters-imagine-national-pa…
Franken-202-224-5641
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Out and About
Wednesday, 4/19, 7-8:30 p.m.
Immigration in the Trump Era
12601 Ridgedale Dr Minnetonka, MN 55305
Saturday, 4/22 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Immigration in the Trump Era
12601 Ridgedale Dr Minnetonka, MN 55305
Saturday, 4/22 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Saturday 4/22, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Kids Climate March [in partnership w/ the March for Science MN]
This march is just for kids and will join up with the other March for Science
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Kids Climate March [in partnership w/ the March for Science MN]
This march is just for kids and will join up with the other March for Science
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Saturday 4/22 11 a.m.
March For Science - Minnesota
March starts at Cathedral Hill Park at 11am -- Rally at Minnesota State Capitol at 12 noon
March For Science - Minnesota
March starts at Cathedral Hill Park at 11am -- Rally at Minnesota State Capitol at 12 noon
Tuesday 4/25, 12 - 1:15 p.m.
ResistTrumpTuesdays: 100 Days of Resistance
Klobuchar Amy Senator
1200 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Please join us for our final weekly #ResistTrumpTuesday rally for a special event. We want to thank all our friends and neighbors who have come out in support of this project with donuts, coffee, special music, and more. If you have joined us once, or many times, please join us again for one last rally outside Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office at 12pm. Marvin Gaye-Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
ResistTrumpTuesdays: 100 Days of Resistance
Klobuchar Amy Senator
1200 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Please join us for our final weekly #ResistTrumpTuesday rally for a special event. We want to thank all our friends and neighbors who have come out in support of this project with donuts, coffee, special music, and more. If you have joined us once, or many times, please join us again for one last rally outside Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office at 12pm. Marvin Gaye-Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
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