Thursday, June 1, 2017

Thursday 6/1 Call to Action

Thursday
Welcome everyone to meteorological summer!
1. Paris Climate Agreement
The United States is one of the top carbon producers on the globe (the other is China) and because of this, has an obligation to lead the planet in addressing global warming. Part of that responsibility includes participating in the Paris Agreement which is a multi-country (196 of them) agreement to reduce greenhouse gasses. Learn more about it here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Agreement
What a shame it is to learn that today, Trump may officially pull the US out of the Paris Agreement. Instead of leading, America will join Syria and Nicaragua as the only developed countries not to participate. Is America’s roll as a great world leader coming to an end? This decision certainly does not help. Not to mention, the long term consequences of delaying action against global warming.
I feel so ashamed and disheartened by Trump’s inability to see the dire consequences of his actions. He will not pay for his choice, but our next generations certainly will. Take time this morning (Trump’s announcement is expected to come around 3 pm eastern time) to call your representative and senators and let them know that you care about our planet. Tell them that the US must remain vigilant in its efforts to reduce global warming.
2. Draining the Swamp?
Yesterday the Office of Government Ethics reported that Trump has issued ethics waivers to 16 of his staff members. These waivers allow Trump administration employees to work on policies that they lobbied for in the past or continue to conduct business with their former private-sector jobs. This goes against Trump’s promise to limit the roll of lobbyists in Washington. This doesn’t look good. Read more here: https://mobile.nytimes.com/…/lobbyist-ethics-waivers-trump-…
3. Video Clip Time!
Because videos are fun (and also because I am late for work) :) Check out these clips.
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
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
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
25.6.2009 - Michael Jackson died 50 years old.... great singer in the past, "broken soul" in the present... USA for Africa just cool to do that and good song...
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