Friday
I am thankful it’s Friday! You know what else I am thankful for? The fantastic group of people in The Power of Many. Every day I am heartened by how smart, articulate, and funny you are. I am so impressed with your grasp of the political situation at hand. You give me hope that we are not spiraling down into the abyss of Idiocracy (Have you ever seen that movie? It used to be funny now it’s a cautionary talehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/) Virtual high fives to all of you!
Speaking of great ideas, the first call to action comes from a TPOM smartie.
1. Switch to Wind Energy
One of the many things this past six months has shown is that we can vote with our pocket books. If Trump refuses lead us in a fight against climate change we can take the reigns and do it ourselves. Switching to wind energy is an easy step you can take from the comfort of your own home.
Want to learn a little bit more about wind energy? Check this out:https://energy.gov/…/…/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
Want to a more in-depth explanation? Here you go:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power
Here’s a link to sign up for wind energy if you are an Excel customer:
https://www.xcelenergy.com/…/rene…/windsource_for_residences
I am thankful it’s Friday! You know what else I am thankful for? The fantastic group of people in The Power of Many. Every day I am heartened by how smart, articulate, and funny you are. I am so impressed with your grasp of the political situation at hand. You give me hope that we are not spiraling down into the abyss of Idiocracy (Have you ever seen that movie? It used to be funny now it’s a cautionary talehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/) Virtual high fives to all of you!
Speaking of great ideas, the first call to action comes from a TPOM smartie.
1. Switch to Wind Energy
One of the many things this past six months has shown is that we can vote with our pocket books. If Trump refuses lead us in a fight against climate change we can take the reigns and do it ourselves. Switching to wind energy is an easy step you can take from the comfort of your own home.
Want to learn a little bit more about wind energy? Check this out:https://energy.gov/…/…/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
Want to a more in-depth explanation? Here you go:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power
Here’s a link to sign up for wind energy if you are an Excel customer:
https://www.xcelenergy.com/…/rene…/windsource_for_residences
2. The Fight Against AHCA
It’s been a week of calls about the AHCA. I know I sound like a broken record but the decisions the senators make over the next weeks will affect all of us. Even if you have employee health coverage, the re-institution of annual and lifetime caps could devastate those who need insurance the most.
http://time.com/…/the-senate-health-care-bill-could-hurt-y…/
Because we have (fantastic) senators who do not support the AHCA our approach to resistance is different. The Democrats may be the minority in the Senate but there is still plenty they can do to protect Americans from this terrible bill.
Check out this Twitter thread from Ezra Levin that outlines the “vote-a-rama” approach to stopping the AHCA.
https://twitter.com/ezralevin/status/875382866452119555
This technique is unorthodox but necessary. Andy Slavitt believes that Mitch McConnell may be planning to voting on the AHCA with little or no debate on the floor. How can he do that? Find out here:https://twitter.com/ASlavitt/status/875452710316912640
Let’s call Senators Franken and Klobuchar again today and share the “vote-a-rama” idea with them.
It’s been a week of calls about the AHCA. I know I sound like a broken record but the decisions the senators make over the next weeks will affect all of us. Even if you have employee health coverage, the re-institution of annual and lifetime caps could devastate those who need insurance the most.
http://time.com/…/the-senate-health-care-bill-could-hurt-y…/
Because we have (fantastic) senators who do not support the AHCA our approach to resistance is different. The Democrats may be the minority in the Senate but there is still plenty they can do to protect Americans from this terrible bill.
Check out this Twitter thread from Ezra Levin that outlines the “vote-a-rama” approach to stopping the AHCA.
https://twitter.com/ezralevin/status/875382866452119555
This technique is unorthodox but necessary. Andy Slavitt believes that Mitch McConnell may be planning to voting on the AHCA with little or no debate on the floor. How can he do that? Find out here:https://twitter.com/ASlavitt/status/875452710316912640
Let’s call Senators Franken and Klobuchar again today and share the “vote-a-rama” idea with them.
It’s Friday so let’s keep this short and sweet. Have a great weekend!
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
Sunday, June 18, 1-3 pm
Swing Blue Party
5940 Oakland Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
https://www.facebook.com/events/1375182445891516/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
Swing Blue Party
5940 Oakland Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417
https://www.facebook.com/events/1375182445891516/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
Monday, June 19 4-5 pm
CD2 Summer Resistance Rally with DNC Chair Tom Perez
AFSCME Council 5
300 Hardman Ave S, South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075
https://www.facebook.com/events/1861905474083409/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
CD2 Summer Resistance Rally with DNC Chair Tom Perez
AFSCME Council 5
300 Hardman Ave S, South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075
https://www.facebook.com/events/1861905474083409/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Wednesday, June 21 6:30-8 pm
Run for Office (or help someone else win)
Coon Rapids Civics Center - 11155 Robinson Drive Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Civic Room
Sat-Sun June 24-25
2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival
Loring Park
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55404
https://www.facebook.com/events/712402268933911/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
Run for Office (or help someone else win)
Coon Rapids Civics Center - 11155 Robinson Drive Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Civic Room
Sat-Sun June 24-25
2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival
Loring Park
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, 55404
https://www.facebook.com/events/712402268933911/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
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