Tueaday, 7/11 Call to Action

Tuesday. Happy Tuesday everyone!

1. Obamacare marketplaces just had their most profitable first quarter ever
Here’s some information to use when you call your senators and representative today. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/obamacare-marketplaces-j…/…

It appears the Senate wants to vote on the BCRA sometime next week (Tuesday?). This would be a good time to encourage Senators Klobuchar and Franken to stall with amendments during the “vote-a-rama” that is expected to happen before the final vote.

Remember the “vote-a-rama”? https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/withholding-consent-fil…/

Are you perplexed by the legislative process? Here’s a little overview: file:///C:/Users/pete0/Downloads/LegislativeProcess101_2017-03-07_v1.pdf

http://www.startribune.com/cong-hed-is-herey-it-is-herey…/…/

2. Defense Spending
The House will be voting this week on HR2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which authorized $700 billion (!) for defense spending. Instead of cutting Medicaid and safety nets for the poor to balance the budget, perhaps a little of the defense kitty could be used. Here is the bill: https://www.congress.gov/…/115th-congr…/house-bill/2810/text

Here is an overview from Countable: https://www.countable.us/bills/hr2810-115-engle-act

It’s a long shot, but if you are passionate about budget spending, it doesn’t hurt to call your representative about this bill.

3. Donate!
Are you just so tired of calling your member of congress and senators and you are looking for a change? How about donating some money to a political campaign? The great news is, you get the money back! You can get a refund on your donations (up to $50/single, $100/married couple). Check it out here: http://www.revenue.state.mn.us/…/Refund_for_Political_Contr…

Who will you donate to? The political campaign for 2018 is warming up. There are opportunities to get out and meet candidates all over Minnesota. Check out the “Out and About” section for more details.

If you are looking to elicit change by connecting with other Minnesotans there are also a number of those types of events as well. Get out! Do it! The effort you make will make a difference. Let’s welcome disillusioned voters back into the fold. Instead of being constantly on the defensive of Trump's crazy agenda, let's offer voters a some humane, rational options.

Check out this article. It can happen! http://www.chicagonow.com/…/44-years-a-republican-1-year-a…/

This just in: The DNC is investing in grassroots organizations. Perhaps they are impressed by what we have accomplished? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/07/10/dnc-invests-earlier-in-state-parties-voter-persuasion/?utm_term=.7919f9fe47a9

I could use some help with events in your districts, especially Emmer and Paulsen. Let me know if you have a good one and I will add it to the list.

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/

Out and About
Tuesday July 11 6:30-8:30 pm
Medicare for All Backyard Party-Health Care for All Minnesotans
4160 Burton Lane, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
https://www.facebook.com/events/1948875685383008/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null

Wednesday, July 12 6:30-8 pm
Letters to the Editor 101
Dakota County Library: Wentworth
West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118
https://www.facebook.com/events/1401699779909810/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22upcoming%5C%22%7D%22%7D]%2C%22ref%22%3A1%7D

Thursday, July 13 7:30 – 9
Candidate Forum: Jeff Erdmann for MN-02
First UCC of Northfield, MN
300 Union St, Northfield, Minnesota 55057

Saturday, July 15 10 am -12 pm
DFL Training Session
Learn how to get someone elected
6950 146th St. W., Suite #112
Apple Valley MN

Saturday, July 15 10 am – 2 pm
CD2 Summer Door Knock Kickoff
Scott County Public Library
Savage Library: 13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage, Minnesota 55378
https://www.facebook.com/events/256649208072522/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null

Sunday, July 16 2:30-3:45 pm
ATTC Learn & Take Action (July): Redistricting and Census
Edina Morningside Community Church
4201 Morningside Rd, Edina, Minnesota 55416
https://www.facebook.com/events/113427335929393/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%224%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%22308%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D

Sunday, July 16 3:30-6:30 pm
DFL SD56
Summer Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Environmental Learning Center
13500 Dakota Ave, Savage MN

Tuesday, July 18 6:45-8:15
Health Care Town Hall
City of Cottage Grove, MN - City Government
12800 Ravine Parkway S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
https://www.facebook.com/events/1917024281878682/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null

Saturday, July 22 9 am- 1 pm
A Candid Conversation: Town Hall Forum
Lakeville North Senior High School
https://www.facebook.com/events/113743662585308/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A4%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&source=4&action_history=null

Thu, July 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
How to Talk with Loved Ones and Friends Across the Political Chasm
Brookdale Library
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-talk-with-loved-ones-an…

August 2-6
Democracy Convention, Minneapolis
https://www.democracyconvention.org/