Wednesday
1. Senate Healthcare Act
Here I am again, amazed at the power of many. Yesterday, because of the persistence of regular people, Senator Mitch McConnell had to postpone the vote on his terrible healthcare bill because he didn’t have the numbers to pass it. Take a moment to revel in how wonderful that is! Take only a moment, because we are nowhere near the end of this story. This is merely half-time. Sen. McConnell is surely going to be doing some arm twisting and finagling to get this through before the August recess. Go ahead and pat yourself on the back. Take a breather and get ready to fight harder next week.
Here are some things to think about to get you ready:
Here is a list, from Andy Slavitt, explaining what the Senate healthcare bill will do. This will be a great reference for all those letters to your local papers you plan to write.
https://twitter.com/aslavitt/status/879729776159735809
Do you need a pep talk? Check out this video about Mike and his mother Karen. They will inspire you to fight harder. This interview is long but extraordinary.
https://vimeo.com/222963114
1. Senate Healthcare Act
Here I am again, amazed at the power of many. Yesterday, because of the persistence of regular people, Senator Mitch McConnell had to postpone the vote on his terrible healthcare bill because he didn’t have the numbers to pass it. Take a moment to revel in how wonderful that is! Take only a moment, because we are nowhere near the end of this story. This is merely half-time. Sen. McConnell is surely going to be doing some arm twisting and finagling to get this through before the August recess. Go ahead and pat yourself on the back. Take a breather and get ready to fight harder next week.
Here are some things to think about to get you ready:
Here is a list, from Andy Slavitt, explaining what the Senate healthcare bill will do. This will be a great reference for all those letters to your local papers you plan to write.
https://twitter.com/aslavitt/status/879729776159735809
Do you need a pep talk? Check out this video about Mike and his mother Karen. They will inspire you to fight harder. This interview is long but extraordinary.
https://vimeo.com/222963114
2. Russia
Now that there’s a pause in the healthcare battle let’s get back to Russia. From Rogan’s List:
The Senate's Russian sanctions bill (S.722) has stalled due to a procedural snafu http://time.com/4831779/house-russia-iran-sanctions-bill/
The Senate can now either tweak its bill, introduce a new one, or the House can introduce identical legislation to ensure there is no further delay. Let's call our MoC to let them know that we support sanctions against Russia. We can also call the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the committee which would help forward the legislation, and tell them that we support legislation which would impose sanctions against Russia
https://5calls.org/issue/recgJ9hzeJ68f1unI
Now that there’s a pause in the healthcare battle let’s get back to Russia. From Rogan’s List:
The Senate's Russian sanctions bill (S.722) has stalled due to a procedural snafu http://time.com/4831779/house-russia-iran-sanctions-bill/
The Senate can now either tweak its bill, introduce a new one, or the House can introduce identical legislation to ensure there is no further delay. Let's call our MoC to let them know that we support sanctions against Russia. We can also call the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the committee which would help forward the legislation, and tell them that we support legislation which would impose sanctions against Russia
https://5calls.org/issue/recgJ9hzeJ68f1unI
While the Russia investigation has been appointed a special counsel, we still do not have an independent commission. While the special counsel is beneficial in seeking criminal charges, the independent commission does not have to answer to the DOJ, and would be able to make public even non-criminal actions. Let's call our MoC and let them know that we have not forgotten about the need for an independent commission. Let's also make sure that our Representatives have signed the discharge petition for the Protecting Our Democracy Act (H.R. 356)
https://5calls.org/issue/recywt9vEUNwAsZOo
https://5calls.org/issue/recywt9vEUNwAsZOo
3. MPR Interview with Jeronimo Yanez Juror
If you have the time, check out this interview with one of the jurors from the Jeronimo Yanez trial. I have to admit, I wanted to prejudge this man for his not guilty vote. But the juror is thoughtful and well spoken. His conclusion from the trial is that the problem lies with the laws. Things will not change until the laws are changed. It’s a valid point. Check it out here:
https://www.mprnews.org/story/…/06/23/74-seconds-yanez-juror
If you have the time, check out this interview with one of the jurors from the Jeronimo Yanez trial. I have to admit, I wanted to prejudge this man for his not guilty vote. But the juror is thoughtful and well spoken. His conclusion from the trial is that the problem lies with the laws. Things will not change until the laws are changed. It’s a valid point. Check it out here:
https://www.mprnews.org/story/…/06/23/74-seconds-yanez-juror
Here’s another article from Teen Vogue that talks about why police officers are not held accountable for their actions. http://www.teenvogue.com/…/why-police-officers-arent-held-a…
The takeaway for me was that we will need to change this problem from the bottom up. We cannot rely on the federal government to help us. Just another reason to run for a local government position. We need to be the people who change this country and make it better!
The takeaway for me was that we will need to change this problem from the bottom up. We cannot rely on the federal government to help us. Just another reason to run for a local government position. We need to be the people who change this country and make it better!
4. Take Back Your State
I participated in a learning session for a new organization called Take Back Your State. This is a great tool to use to help better communicate with your state government officials. What a great resource! It’s not to late to join too. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/events/434294313613264/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
I participated in a learning session for a new organization called Take Back Your State. This is a great tool to use to help better communicate with your state government officials. What a great resource! It’s not to late to join too. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/events/434294313613264/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null
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, 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
Recent protests sparks a nationwide Rise Up 5K Run/Walk on July 1. Net proceeds go to Planned Parenthood and other women's rights charities. JOIN US TODAY! RISE UP. RUN. BE HEARD. http://riseup5k.org/
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