Tuesday
1. AHCA
Remember all those AHCA phone calls (and emails, and letters) you’ve been making? Well, they made a difference! Yesterday, Senate Democrats decided to slow down Senate GOP’s endeavor to rush a vote on the AHCA before the July 4th break. How will they do that? The Democrats will try to draw attention to the GOP’s attempt to create this bill behind closed doors with no outside input or debate. Senate Democrats were up late last night making speeches on the floor. They will also try to slow down the process by refusing to let the Senate bypass time consuming procedural steps.
Remember all those AHCA phone calls (and emails, and letters) you’ve been making? Well, they made a difference! Yesterday, Senate Democrats decided to slow down Senate GOP’s endeavor to rush a vote on the AHCA before the July 4th break. How will they do that? The Democrats will try to draw attention to the GOP’s attempt to create this bill behind closed doors with no outside input or debate. Senate Democrats were up late last night making speeches on the floor. They will also try to slow down the process by refusing to let the Senate bypass time consuming procedural steps.
“If Republicans won’t relent and debate their health care bill in the open for the American people to see, then they shouldn’t expect business as usual in the Senate,” said Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate Democratic leader.
Yay! Thank you Democratic senators! We need you to fight for us. Please take time today to call and thank Senators Klobuchar and Franken for their efforts. Encourage them to do whatever they can to stop this horrible bill from passing. Thank yourself too.
2. Voter Registration
Our representatives have been getting off easily lately, so let’s take time today to remind them that we are still here. Check this out from Rogan’s List:
The "Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017" was introduced in the House on the 12th of June and in the Senate on the 14th. It's an important bill because it "could add 50 million eligible new voters to the rolls," efficiently and easily. How? "Under the plan, when a citizen interacts with a government agency — for example, to get a driver’s license, apply for public services, register for classes at a public university, or become a naturalized citizen — they are automatically signed up to vote, unless they decline. An individual’s information is electronically transferred to election officials, increasing convenience for voters and the accuracy of information in state databases."https://www.brennancenter.org/…/members-congress-introduce-… We know that the key to a functioning democracy is an engaged electorate! Let's ask our MoCs in both houses to support this bill, which was led by led by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Representative Robert Brady (D-Pa.).
Our representatives have been getting off easily lately, so let’s take time today to remind them that we are still here. Check this out from Rogan’s List:
The "Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017" was introduced in the House on the 12th of June and in the Senate on the 14th. It's an important bill because it "could add 50 million eligible new voters to the rolls," efficiently and easily. How? "Under the plan, when a citizen interacts with a government agency — for example, to get a driver’s license, apply for public services, register for classes at a public university, or become a naturalized citizen — they are automatically signed up to vote, unless they decline. An individual’s information is electronically transferred to election officials, increasing convenience for voters and the accuracy of information in state databases."https://www.brennancenter.org/…/members-congress-introduce-… We know that the key to a functioning democracy is an engaged electorate! Let's ask our MoCs in both houses to support this bill, which was led by led by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Representative Robert Brady (D-Pa.).
Here’s the bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2840
While you are calling about the AVRA, the Supreme Court will be hearing a challenge against political gerrymandering. Read the article if only to learn where the term “Gerrymandering” comes from.
https://www.nytimes.com/…/justices-to-hear-major-challenge-…
https://www.nytimes.com/…/justices-to-hear-major-challenge-…
3. Are you feeling despondent after the recent acquittal of Jeronimo Yanez? Perhaps taking action will help. Again, check this out from Rogan’s List:
Just after Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted for killing Philando Castile, the City of St. Anthony fired him... and announced they will begin negotiating a "separation agreement" to help Yanez "transition into a new career." (http://www.cnn.com/…/philando-castile-trial-verd…/index.html) Under the Trump Administration and with Jeff Sessions as attorney general, it's more important than ever that we apply pressure locally for police departments to do the right thing - and allowing Jeronimo Yanez to profit from this is wrong. Let's join Color of Change in sending a message to the City of St. Anthony to cease all severance negotiations with Jeronimo Yanez immediately: https://act.colorofchange.org/…/no-severance-jeronimo-yanez/.
Just after Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted for killing Philando Castile, the City of St. Anthony fired him... and announced they will begin negotiating a "separation agreement" to help Yanez "transition into a new career." (http://www.cnn.com/…/philando-castile-trial-verd…/index.html) Under the Trump Administration and with Jeff Sessions as attorney general, it's more important than ever that we apply pressure locally for police departments to do the right thing - and allowing Jeronimo Yanez to profit from this is wrong. Let's join Color of Change in sending a message to the City of St. Anthony to cease all severance negotiations with Jeronimo Yanez immediately: https://act.colorofchange.org/…/no-severance-jeronimo-yanez/.
Philando Castile made a difference in the lives of the many children he fed at JJ Hill Montessori. Consider honoring him doing something good today.
Donate to the St Paul Central High School Philando Castille Scholarship
https://centralhighschoolfoundation.org/donate-now/
https://centralhighschoolfoundation.org/donate-now/
Valerie Castile has set up a Philando Castile Relief Foundation - donations accepted and more information here:
https://www.facebook.com/philandocastilerelieffoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/valerie.castile/posts/1546156235411192
https://www.facebook.com/philandocastilerelieffoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/valerie.castile/posts/1546156235411192
Donate to JJ Hill Montessori Magnet School in Philando Castile’s name:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/sppsjjhill
Sign Color Of Change's petition demanding the officer who killed Philando Castile does not profit off of his death.
https://act.colorofchange.org/…/no-severance-jeronimo-yanez/
https://www.givemn.org/organization/sppsjjhill
Sign Color Of Change's petition demanding the officer who killed Philando Castile does not profit off of his death.
https://act.colorofchange.org/…/no-severance-jeronimo-yanez/
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
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
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
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
Monday, June 26 6-8 pm
An Evening with Ken Martin and Progressive Activists
Dakota County Library
1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan, Minnesota 55123
https://www.facebook.com/events/1896672923884152/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
An Evening with Ken Martin and Progressive Activists
Dakota County Library
1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan, Minnesota 55123
https://www.facebook.com/events/1896672923884152/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Tuesday, June 27 12 -1 pm
ResistTrumpTuesdays: Protect our Healthcare, Withhold Consent
Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office
1200 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
https://www.facebook.com/events/102547383677370/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
ResistTrumpTuesdays: Protect our Healthcare, Withhold Consent
Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office
1200 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
https://www.facebook.com/events/102547383677370/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Thursday, June 29 6:15-8:30
Mayoral Candidate Forum on Climate Resilience & Energy Access
Open Book
1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
https://www.facebook.com/events/1681412545497458/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
Mayoral Candidate Forum on Climate Resilience & Energy Access
Open Book
1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
https://www.facebook.com/events/1681412545497458/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
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