Friday
Judicial Vacancies
Last week our senator, Al Franken refused to return his “blue slip” for 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals nominee David Stras, a Judge in the Minnesota Supreme Court. A blue slip is a tradition that allows U. S. senators to give their opinion about judicial nominees that come from their state. If a senator does not feel like the nominee is a good fit, they can refuse to return the blue slip. This tradition is supposed to encourage a more bipartisan consensus when it comes to appointing judges. While the blue slip is not legally binding, no circuit court judge has ever been confirmed after the objection of either one or both of the state senators. This move was used many times back when President Obama was appointing nominees.
http://www.businessinsider.com/al-franken-minnesota-blue-sl…
Now that the shoe is on the other foot, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not so sure about this blue slip tradition. He would like to see this practice discontinued for circuit court nominations, eliminating one of the few tools Democratic senators have to influence the selection of life long appointed judges.
http://www.businessinsider.com/mcconnell-blue-slip-trump-ju…
Trump has the opportunity to appoint an unprecedentedly large amount of judges. Judges have lifetime appointments so the effects of this could be felt for decades tom come. So far, Trump’s nominees have been young, and incredibly right wing. We must continue to pay close attention to this and encourage our senators to continue to fight as best they can to appoint moderate, fair judges.
http://thehill.com/…/346248-trump-quietly-putting-his-stamp…
Help keep track of who is on Trump’s list here: http://judicialnominations.org/
Judicial Vacancies
Last week our senator, Al Franken refused to return his “blue slip” for 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals nominee David Stras, a Judge in the Minnesota Supreme Court. A blue slip is a tradition that allows U. S. senators to give their opinion about judicial nominees that come from their state. If a senator does not feel like the nominee is a good fit, they can refuse to return the blue slip. This tradition is supposed to encourage a more bipartisan consensus when it comes to appointing judges. While the blue slip is not legally binding, no circuit court judge has ever been confirmed after the objection of either one or both of the state senators. This move was used many times back when President Obama was appointing nominees.
http://www.businessinsider.com/al-franken-minnesota-blue-sl…
Now that the shoe is on the other foot, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not so sure about this blue slip tradition. He would like to see this practice discontinued for circuit court nominations, eliminating one of the few tools Democratic senators have to influence the selection of life long appointed judges.
http://www.businessinsider.com/mcconnell-blue-slip-trump-ju…
Trump has the opportunity to appoint an unprecedentedly large amount of judges. Judges have lifetime appointments so the effects of this could be felt for decades tom come. So far, Trump’s nominees have been young, and incredibly right wing. We must continue to pay close attention to this and encourage our senators to continue to fight as best they can to appoint moderate, fair judges.
http://thehill.com/…/346248-trump-quietly-putting-his-stamp…
Help keep track of who is on Trump’s list here: http://judicialnominations.org/
Facebook
Have you been following the news about how Russians used Facebook to interfere in the 2016 presidential elections? It is frustrating and disturbing how little Facebook has been willing to reveal. It is scary to think of the influence Russia was given.
https://www.reuters.com/…/facebook-says-some-russian-ads-du…
Spend some time today contacting Facebook to let them know how you feel. You can tweet them @Facebook or message them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/facebook/
Have you been following the news about how Russians used Facebook to interfere in the 2016 presidential elections? It is frustrating and disturbing how little Facebook has been willing to reveal. It is scary to think of the influence Russia was given.
https://www.reuters.com/…/facebook-says-some-russian-ads-du…
Spend some time today contacting Facebook to let them know how you feel. You can tweet them @Facebook or message them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/facebook/
A bit of good news
Thanks D. R.!
A call to action was made a few weeks ago about HR 1017 for Colorectal Screening. Because of your calls and the work of many dedicated people, Representative Jason Lewis had decided to join other Minnesota representatives to co-sponsor legislation. Rep. Lewis is stubborn so this is not small feat. Great job! Let’s take time to feel good about this victory
Thanks D. R.!
A call to action was made a few weeks ago about HR 1017 for Colorectal Screening. Because of your calls and the work of many dedicated people, Representative Jason Lewis had decided to join other Minnesota representatives to co-sponsor legislation. Rep. Lewis is stubborn so this is not small feat. Great job! Let’s take time to feel good about this victory
Thanks for R. F. for this post. Change starts from the bottom up. Consider volunteering your time on a local Board, Council, or Committee. Check out your town’s website or this list here for some opportunities.https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/…/bulletins/1b58db6
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/
Congressional District 2 residents: Check out this website for information about groups and events in your area. mn02progressiveactionnetwork.com
Out and About
This month, Organizing For Action ( https://www.ofa.us/faq/ ) will be focusing efforts on voter registration and community building, culminating in a day of action on National Voter Registration Day, September 26th. We can sign up to participate and receive information on upcoming actions for voter registration efforts https://www.ofa.us/help-us-build-a-fair-democracy/We can also make sure that we register for and listen in on the first Voter Registration Prep Call this Wednesday evening: http://bit.ly/2eOMwVG
This month, Organizing For Action ( https://www.ofa.us/faq/ ) will be focusing efforts on voter registration and community building, culminating in a day of action on National Voter Registration Day, September 26th. We can sign up to participate and receive information on upcoming actions for voter registration efforts https://www.ofa.us/help-us-build-a-fair-democracy/We can also make sure that we register for and listen in on the first Voter Registration Prep Call this Wednesday evening: http://bit.ly/2eOMwVG
For those of us who missed the Burnout and Sustainability Training for Activists webinar last Saturday, the video is now available on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2wfVcwl We can also check out host Aditi Juneja's Self Care Sundays podcast and make sure that we're taking care of ourselves https://www.selfcaresundayspodcast.com/
September 15th-16th
Iraqi Voices: Mini Film Fest
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3075898
Iraqi Voices: Mini Film Fest
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3075898
September 17th 1:45-3 pm
Northfield March in Support of Immigrants and Minorities
Church of St. Dominic
104 Linden St N, Northfield, Minnesota 55057
Northfield March in Support of Immigrants and Minorities
Church of St. Dominic
104 Linden St N, Northfield, Minnesota 55057
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