Thursday, June 28, 2018

Thursday 6/28 Call to Action


Thursday 6/28

“Intolerance, cruelty, racism, misogyny, xenophobia, and environmental destruction have been let loose across the land. But, remember, only 27 percent of Americans are Republican, and the vast majority of Americans disapprove of Trump.” -Robert Reich on twitter.

We cannot give up.

1. SCOTUS
Elections matter and at this point Democrats need to stop taking the high road and play by the rules the GOP, specifically McConnell, has set for the Senate. McConnell has said that Justice Kennedy’s replacement will be voted on by the Senate in the Fall. The Senate should not vote on ANY Trump nominee to replace Justice Kennedy until the voters have had a chance to use their votes and a new Congress has been sworn in. http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/394454-mcconnell-senate-will-vote-on-supreme-court-nominee-this-fall

So much is at stake with this nomination: Roe vs. Wade, civil rights, gay marriage, protections for marginalized communities, the poor, and people with disabilities, all of this will be undone. Our Senators must demand that a vote not take place until after midterms. Democrats must go “nuclear”.  Not to mention that this current President is under investigation for collusion with a foreign adversary and obstruction of justice. 

Some possible contenders.

2. Janus ruling
Yesterday was another bad news day. SCOTUS may have ruled in favor of Janus, but we can encourage out state and representatives to step up to create new systems to make union finances sustainable. If we can get back the Senate in 2018 we can get a Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution for the masses. If you are angry, organize and mobilize. 

What Governor Dayton had to say about the ruling:

3. Keep up the pressure of reuniting migrant children with their families.

MInnesota expects more migrant children.

What are the numbers of immigrants crossing the border?

4. Women are at the forefront of progressive insurgence.  

NOW is the time for you to get active to make good change in November. Do you live in an area that is well represented by great people? Volunteer your time in a needy district. Check out this fun activity from MN Indivisible Alliance on June 29th:
Come pledge to do two volunteer doorknocking shifts (at least) every month until the election, and make a plan with us! You can even "adopt" if you want -- knock 1x for your home district and 1x for an adopted purple district. We’ll crowdsource candidate information, organize for specific dates at the party, and then you'll have everything you need to bring your members along with you when you hit the doors!
You have 4 MONTHS to make a difference. Remember, elections have consequences. 2018’s are HUGE.
Families Belong Together
Mark your calendars for the nationwide protest taking place on June 30th. There are multiple Minnesota options now. https://act.moveon.org/ev…/families-belong-together/search/…
Want to do more than protest and make phone calls? Donate $$ to the organizations at the front line trying to help these families. https://www.texastribune.org/…/heres-list-organizations-ar…/
Tina Folch House Candidate for 54B. Looking for a fun activity that’s kid friendly and easy to do? Join Tina’s crew at the Hastings Rivertown Days Parade on July 22nd. Look here for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/203721917052812/
Do you live in the 2nd congressional district? Do you live in a blue part of Minnesota and you want to help others? Check out CD2Action’s calendar for upcoming activities. CD2Action https://cd2action.com/, @CD2action
Sites to Check:
If Trump fires Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, please be ready to take to the streets in protest.
MN02 Congress Watch http://mn02congresswatch.org/
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
Smith (202) 224-5641
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121


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