Friday
Yesterday, I read that constituent calls to representatives and senators have been slowly dwindling down to pre-Trump numbers. This news is a bummer but I understand why it could be happening. Calling can be inconvenient, and uncomfortable. I also think the issues have become more complicated. But our voices have power. When we demand good decisions from our legislators en masse, they are more likely to listen. The GOP controls the White House, Senate, and Congress yet hardly any bills have been passed. The power of our collective voice has a lot to do with that. Let’s make today the day we recommit to fighting for our country and its future. Dedicate yourself to (at least) one action each day: a phone call, an office visit, a letter/post-card, an email, a comment on your MoC’s Facebook post or tweet, a letter to the editor, or Resistbot. I know it’s hard but what we are fighting for is worth it.
Yesterday, I read that constituent calls to representatives and senators have been slowly dwindling down to pre-Trump numbers. This news is a bummer but I understand why it could be happening. Calling can be inconvenient, and uncomfortable. I also think the issues have become more complicated. But our voices have power. When we demand good decisions from our legislators en masse, they are more likely to listen. The GOP controls the White House, Senate, and Congress yet hardly any bills have been passed. The power of our collective voice has a lot to do with that. Let’s make today the day we recommit to fighting for our country and its future. Dedicate yourself to (at least) one action each day: a phone call, an office visit, a letter/post-card, an email, a comment on your MoC’s Facebook post or tweet, a letter to the editor, or Resistbot. I know it’s hard but what we are fighting for is worth it.
1. AHCA
Senator Mitch McConnell is trying to fast-track the American Health Care Act through the Senate. He has implemented Senate “Rule 14” that allows them to skip the committee process and move on to a vote. (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22309.pdf) The goal is to vote on it by the end of June! We can not let them get away with this. Sens. Franken and Klobuchar are not architects or supporters of the AHCA but we can still call them and bolster their resistance to the bill. I don’t think there are very many senators that feel good about the content of the bill (not that they would say that in public).
Senator Mitch McConnell is trying to fast-track the American Health Care Act through the Senate. He has implemented Senate “Rule 14” that allows them to skip the committee process and move on to a vote. (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS22309.pdf) The goal is to vote on it by the end of June! We can not let them get away with this. Sens. Franken and Klobuchar are not architects or supporters of the AHCA but we can still call them and bolster their resistance to the bill. I don’t think there are very many senators that feel good about the content of the bill (not that they would say that in public).
Senate GOP is going to try to push the AHCA through by violating the Byrd Rule. What’s that you say? Learn more here:https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resource/byrd-rule/
Here’s what you can say when you call our senators:
*Tell your Senators you don’t want them to break decades of precedent in order to pass this terrible bill. Specifically, your Senators should:
Ensure the Budget Committee produces a list of provisions that potentially violate the Byrd rule and then go over that list again with a fine-tooth comb.
*Tell your Senators you don’t want them to break decades of precedent in order to pass this terrible bill. Specifically, your Senators should:
Ensure the Budget Committee produces a list of provisions that potentially violate the Byrd rule and then go over that list again with a fine-tooth comb.
*Raise a point of order against provisions that violate the Byrd rule.
*Follow the ruling of the Senate Parliamentarian on questionable or controversial provisions.
2. Infrastructure
I think we all agree that investing in infrastructure is a good thing. How to accomplish this goal is another thing. From Rogan’s List:
Representative Ted Lieu has introduced the "Supporting efforts to enact a bold jobs and infrastructure package that benefits all Americans, not just billionaires" (H.Con.Res. 63) concurrent resolution in the House http://bit.ly/2rLISl5 This resolution outlines progressive principles which should be taken into consideration and be evident in any infrastructure plan that is introduced to the House. Let's take a look at the plan http://bit.ly/2rLwAt4 and let our Representatives know that we want them to cosponsor and support this resolution.
I think we all agree that investing in infrastructure is a good thing. How to accomplish this goal is another thing. From Rogan’s List:
Representative Ted Lieu has introduced the "Supporting efforts to enact a bold jobs and infrastructure package that benefits all Americans, not just billionaires" (H.Con.Res. 63) concurrent resolution in the House http://bit.ly/2rLISl5 This resolution outlines progressive principles which should be taken into consideration and be evident in any infrastructure plan that is introduced to the House. Let's take a look at the plan http://bit.ly/2rLwAt4 and let our Representatives know that we want them to cosponsor and support this resolution.
Here’s some more information about Trump’s budget and infrastructure ideas: https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/trump-budget-affects-in…/
Call your member of Congress and let them know they should support HCR 63. I think I’ve posted this before but here’s a script for you.
https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/tell-house-representati…/
https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/tell-house-representati…/
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 11 10 am-1:30 pm
Equality March for Unity and Pride - Twin Cities
John Ireland Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/189880528157045/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
Equality March for Unity and Pride - Twin Cities
John Ireland Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/189880528157045/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D
Sunday, June 11, 2-8 pm
Pollinate Community
ColorWheel Gallery
319 W 46th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
https://www.facebook.com/events/624137421113256/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Pollinate Community
ColorWheel Gallery
319 W 46th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
https://www.facebook.com/events/624137421113256/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Monday, June 12, 6-7:30 pm
Training on Strategic Communications for Activists and Others
Rasmussen College - Eagan Campus
3500 Federal Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
https://www.facebook.com/events/146467355897800/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Training on Strategic Communications for Activists and Others
Rasmussen College - Eagan Campus
3500 Federal Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
https://www.facebook.com/events/146467355897800/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
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
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
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
Thanks for sharing this clip, Caren!
he invites then FBI director
James Comey to the White House
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The Daily Show
James Comey testifies in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the Trump-Flynn-Russia saga.
►Full episode: http://on.cc.com/2rHuWKB
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