Wednesday
1. Sit-in for Sensible Gun Legislation
Yesterday morning, State Representative Erin Maye Quade began a 24 hour sit-in on the House floor to protest the lack of gun legislation at the Capitol. Rep. Maye Quade is joined by a handful of other legislators and they are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one’s gun access. These sensible gun regulations are overwhelmingly supported by Minnesotans so the lack of legislative progress is disappointing.
https://www.facebook.com/tptalmanac/videos/10155065985252493/
https://www.twincities.com/…/mn-legislature-erin-maye-quad…/
Yesterday morning, State Representative Erin Maye Quade began a 24 hour sit-in on the House floor to protest the lack of gun legislation at the Capitol. Rep. Maye Quade is joined by a handful of other legislators and they are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one’s gun access. These sensible gun regulations are overwhelmingly supported by Minnesotans so the lack of legislative progress is disappointing.
https://www.facebook.com/tptalmanac/videos/10155065985252493/
https://www.twincities.com/…/mn-legislature-erin-maye-quad…/
Today, let’s call our own local members of Congress and tell them we understand Rep. Maye Quade’s frustration over the lack of sensible gun regulation in Minnesota. Tell them it’s time to pass some bills.
Let’s remind them of the bills Rep. Dave Pinto introduced.
HF 1669, mandates criminal background checks for firearm transfers
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php…
HF 1605, enables law enforcement and family members to petition a court to prohibit a person from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php…
Let’s remind them of the bills Rep. Dave Pinto introduced.
HF 1669, mandates criminal background checks for firearm transfers
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php…
HF 1605, enables law enforcement and family members to petition a court to prohibit a person from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php…
Also, the Murphy/Klein the Firearm Data Collection for Research bill SF2726/HF2891 that would allow Minnesota to research gun violence.
https://protectmn.org/…/HF-2891-Firearm-Data-Collection-for…
https://protectmn.org/…/HF-2891-Firearm-Data-Collection-for…
After calling, drive over to the Capitol and join Moms Demand Action as they rally together to demand sensible gun legislation from 9-12. Here’s more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1673371259383596/
2. De-escalation Training for Police
Tragedy occurred in Canada this week when a man drove into a series of pedestrians, killing 10 people and injuring many others. When the suspect was apprehended, he was restrained by the police officer with no injuries despite actions that would have warranted deadly force. It is remarkable to watch the footage. Canadian police receive significantly more training in de-escalation techniques than their American counterparts do. Perhaps it is time for us to demand this type of training here as well.
Tragedy occurred in Canada this week when a man drove into a series of pedestrians, killing 10 people and injuring many others. When the suspect was apprehended, he was restrained by the police officer with no injuries despite actions that would have warranted deadly force. It is remarkable to watch the footage. Canadian police receive significantly more training in de-escalation techniques than their American counterparts do. Perhaps it is time for us to demand this type of training here as well.
Read more and watch a video of the brave Canadian police officer here: https://www.nytimes.com/…/toronto-van-police-constable-lam.…
https://www.apmreports.org/…/…/police-de-escalation-training
https://www.apmreports.org/…/…/police-de-escalation-training
Last year, legislation was introduced in the state legislature to provide more de-escalation training for Minnesota police officers. Let’s call our local members of Congress and ask them to revisit this bill.
HF59 – De-escalation training for police officers
Introduced: 1/5/2017
Authors: Johnson S, Lien, Loeffler, Lee, Thissen, Slocum, Bly, Lien (1/9), Loeffler (1/9), Lee (1/9), Thissen (1/11), Slocum (1/11), Bly (2/2)
Status: Referred to Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committee.asp…
Companion Senate Bill: SF464
Introduced: 1/30/2017
Authors: Hawj, Dziedzic, Champion, Marty (3/16)
Status: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/commit…/committee_bio.php…
HF59 – De-escalation training for police officers
Introduced: 1/5/2017
Authors: Johnson S, Lien, Loeffler, Lee, Thissen, Slocum, Bly, Lien (1/9), Loeffler (1/9), Lee (1/9), Thissen (1/11), Slocum (1/11), Bly (2/2)
Status: Referred to Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/committee.asp…
Companion Senate Bill: SF464
Introduced: 1/30/2017
Authors: Hawj, Dziedzic, Champion, Marty (3/16)
Status: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/commit…/committee_bio.php…
3. Volunteer for a Minnesota Campaign
The best way to change the trajectory of this administration is to elect public servants who want to work for the good of their constituents. The most important thing you can do right now is support Minnesota’s candidates. Are you well represented in your district? Adopt another district. November 2018 is a huge election for Minnesota. All hands are needed on deck.
The best way to change the trajectory of this administration is to elect public servants who want to work for the good of their constituents. The most important thing you can do right now is support Minnesota’s candidates. Are you well represented in your district? Adopt another district. November 2018 is a huge election for Minnesota. All hands are needed on deck.
Check out these candidates and make plans to help.
Congressional District 2
https://cd2action.com/minnesota-house/
https://docs.google.com/…/1Uqe_MoEAkideRALrCol62N…/htmlview…
All Districts
https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Minnesota_House_of_Representativ…
Statewide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_elections,_2018…
Congressional District 2
https://cd2action.com/minnesota-house/
https://docs.google.com/…/1Uqe_MoEAkideRALrCol62N…/htmlview…
All Districts
https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Minnesota_House_of_Representativ…
Statewide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_elections,_2018…
Sites to Check:
If Trump fires Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, please be ready to take to the streets in protest.
https://act.moveon.org/…/mueller-firing-rapid-respo…/search/
If Trump fires Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, please be ready to take to the streets in protest.
https://act.moveon.org/…/mueller-firing-rapid-respo…/search/
CD2Action https://cd2action.com/, @CD2action
League of Women Voters MN https://lwvmn.org/
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
Smith (202) 224-5641
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/
Smith (202) 224-5641
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/
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