Tuesday
Today is one of those days when you go to post your Call to Action and it disappears into the void, never to be found again. So here is my second attempt at today’s Call to Action. It’s funny, the news has changed even since I looked at it a few hours ago. These are crazy times!
Today is one of those days when you go to post your Call to Action and it disappears into the void, never to be found again. So here is my second attempt at today’s Call to Action. It’s funny, the news has changed even since I looked at it a few hours ago. These are crazy times!
1. Budget
Trump is set to announce his budget today. The word is he will be cutting 3.6 trillion dollars over the next 10 years. These proposed budget cuts will fall onto the backs of the poor by slashing things like Medicaid, education, food assistance and anti-poverty programs, while giving tax cuts to the richest in America. No successful country has become more successful by denying its people the tools to survive. This is not a proud moment. But that’s why we are here- to fight! For today, let’s educate ourselves the best we can so we are ready to get down to business in the next few weeks.
Trump is set to announce his budget today. The word is he will be cutting 3.6 trillion dollars over the next 10 years. These proposed budget cuts will fall onto the backs of the poor by slashing things like Medicaid, education, food assistance and anti-poverty programs, while giving tax cuts to the richest in America. No successful country has become more successful by denying its people the tools to survive. This is not a proud moment. But that’s why we are here- to fight! For today, let’s educate ourselves the best we can so we are ready to get down to business in the next few weeks.
Here is a good article from The Washington Post:https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/69dbdb5e-3f1c-11e7-adba-39…
Ironically, the new budget is set to affect many of the areas where Trump garnered the most support.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/69dbdb5e-3f1c-11e7-adba-39…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/69dbdb5e-3f1c-11e7-adba-39…
Education will take a big hit with this new budget. Funding for education, after school programs, and student loans will all be affected. Pair this up with DeVos’ new education philosophy and it sound like a recipe for disaster.
Read more here: http://www.npr.org/…/president-trumps-budget-proposal-calls…
Read more here: http://www.npr.org/…/president-trumps-budget-proposal-calls…
Here is what DeVos said at a speech in Indiana. As we discussed last Friday, research shows that school vouchers do not work.http://abcnews.go.com/…/ed-secy-devos-pushes-school-choice-…
The budget is also set to slash the EPA and scientific research. We will focus more on that tomorrow.
2. David Bernhardt
Trump loves to appoint adversaries to positions of importance. The nomination of David Bernhardt to deputy Interior secretary is no different. If you enjoy things like a healthy planet, Mr. Bernhardt would not be your first choice. Read about him here:
http://www.latimes.com/…/la-me-trump-bernhardt-20170517-sto…
Trump loves to appoint adversaries to positions of importance. The nomination of David Bernhardt to deputy Interior secretary is no different. If you enjoy things like a healthy planet, Mr. Bernhardt would not be your first choice. Read about him here:
http://www.latimes.com/…/la-me-trump-bernhardt-20170517-sto…
Luckily, we have a senator who is not afraid to tell it like it is. Check out Sen. Franken in this video clip here:
https://www.facebook.com/senatoralfranken/videos/1365512250201320/?autoplay_reason=all_page_organic_allowed&video_container_type=0&video_creator_product_type=2&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0
https://www.facebook.com/senatoralfranken/videos/1365512250201320/?autoplay_reason=all_page_organic_allowed&video_container_type=0&video_creator_product_type=2&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0
Call Sen. Franken today and thank him for asking the important questions.
3. Senator Orrin Hatch Needs Your Input!
Topher Spiro has graciously shared a letter from Sen. Hatch. The senator is looking for “select” stakeholders to share their thoughts on the American Health Care Act. Since we all pay Sen. Hatch’s salary, I think that we fall into that category. Please email the senator and let him know your thoughts on TrumpCare. HealthReform@Finance.senate.gov The deadline is today, so tarry not!
Check out Topher Spiro’s tweet here:https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/865664030542659584
Topher Spiro has graciously shared a letter from Sen. Hatch. The senator is looking for “select” stakeholders to share their thoughts on the American Health Care Act. Since we all pay Sen. Hatch’s salary, I think that we fall into that category. Please email the senator and let him know your thoughts on TrumpCare. HealthReform@Finance.senate.gov The deadline is today, so tarry not!
Check out Topher Spiro’s tweet here:https://twitter.com/TopherSpiro/status/865664030542659584
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
Resistbot: https://resistbot.io/
Governor Dayton- https://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Resistbot: https://resistbot.io/
Governor Dayton- https://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/
Out and About
Thursday 6/1, 5:30- 8:30 pm
SD54 Meet DFL Candidates for Governor
Cottage Grove VFW Red Barn located at 9260 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove
https://www.facebook.com/events/237820063364313/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
SD54 Meet DFL Candidates for Governor
Cottage Grove VFW Red Barn located at 9260 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove
https://www.facebook.com/events/237820063364313/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Thursday 6/1, 7-9 pm
LWV Dakota County Healthcare Forum
Nativity Episcopal Church
15601 Maple Island Rd, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
https://www.facebook.com/events/1932441393637471/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
LWV Dakota County Healthcare Forum
Nativity Episcopal Church
15601 Maple Island Rd, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
https://www.facebook.com/events/1932441393637471/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Saturday 6/3 10 am-12:30 pm
Action Together Twin Cities - Summer Action Fair
Robert Bruininks Hall
222 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
https://www.facebook.com/events/1887301198176093/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Action Together Twin Cities - Summer Action Fair
Robert Bruininks Hall
222 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
https://www.facebook.com/events/1887301198176093/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Finally, I feel like I need a little Lizzo to get me going today. I debated whether or not to post this video because it contains some “bad words”. But, I figure we all can handle a few swear words, right? I love Lizzo because she sets the standard on body positivity, loving yourself and accepting others as they are. She is not afraid to push the boundaries of what is normal and she thinks outside the box. I know a few public servants who could learn a lesson from her. Did I mention, she’s one of us?
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