1. Let's contact our local and state representatives and ask them to make statements speaking out against white supremacy, such as what occurred in Charlotte.
Also, from Rogan's list: Republican leaders have been more blatant this past week in their criticism of Trump in the wake of Charlottesville: https://apnews.com/a6f078b98fc14230b269e0edd600c6db/GOP-doubts-and-anxieties-about-Trump-burst-into-the-open Please stay in touch with your own Republican MoC about your expectations of them at this time.
2. Congressman Adam Schiff things the White House needs "more adults in the room," and is now openly questioning the president's competence. https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2017/08/20/trump-has-serious-issues-that-aren-going-away-schiff-says/Jj4DRNsmuRn0EPsvgFn50O/story.html
3. This evening, at 8pm CT, the president is making a speech promoting his new strategy in Afghanistan. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/20/politics/james-mattis-donald-trump-afghanistan/index.html
4. Don't forget your Republican party job evaluation.
Do you have a Republican elected official working for you (state or federal)? Today is your chance to evaluate their job performance!
https://www.change.org/p/chair-mngop-com-mn-republican-party-job-evaluations
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/
Congressional District 2 residents: Check out this website for information about groups and events in your area. mn02progressiveactionnetwork.com
Out and About
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Thursday, August 31st 5pm
RebStock 2017 Picnic
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Monday, August 21, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Friday 8/18 Call to Action
Friday
1. Trump’s Words Have Consequences.
This news story was posted yesterday by a valued TPOM member. I think it bears repeating. Last weekend, Joe F. Fernkes, 61, of Willmar threw a severed pig’s foot at a Somali-American merchant selling vegetables at a local farmer’s market. (Islamic law forbids contact with pigs.) Mr. Fernkes was caught on film and had been charged with a misdemeanor. Actions like this are not a misdemeanor, they fit better in the category of hate crimes. Read more here: http://www.startribune.com/charge-man-curses-somali-merc…/…/
1. Trump’s Words Have Consequences.
This news story was posted yesterday by a valued TPOM member. I think it bears repeating. Last weekend, Joe F. Fernkes, 61, of Willmar threw a severed pig’s foot at a Somali-American merchant selling vegetables at a local farmer’s market. (Islamic law forbids contact with pigs.) Mr. Fernkes was caught on film and had been charged with a misdemeanor. Actions like this are not a misdemeanor, they fit better in the category of hate crimes. Read more here: http://www.startribune.com/charge-man-curses-somali-merc…/…/
Unfortunately, hate crimes against Muslims are on the rise in Minnesota and the rest of the United States. http://www.twincities.com/…/bloomington-explosion-part-of-…/
This makes hateful, racist comments from Trump even more egregious.
This makes hateful, racist comments from Trump even more egregious.
In a tweet yesterday, Trump instructed his followers to remember the example of General John J. Pershing. This was in reference to an untrue story Trump shared on the campaign trail in February, 2016. Trump explained that General Pershing shot Muslims in the Philippines with bullets covered in pig’s blood. https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/trump-recycles-discredit…/…
It is unbelievable that the President of the United States is spreading such inflammatory (and false) information! His words negatively affect the lives of innocent people. Trump does not represent America’s values and this is never acceptable in the great state of Minnesota. Today, lets call our representative and senators and tell them to censure Trump. This goes double if your representative has an “R” after his name. (That means you, Lewis, Emmer and Paulsen.)
2. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Justice Gorsuch, who was appointed by Trump to the Supreme Court, will be delivering the keynote address for the “Defending Freedom Luncheon” that will be held at Trump International Hotel later this month. While Supreme Court justices are not prohibited from making speeches to political groups, the fact that Gorsuch is speaking at a hotel owned by Trump a few weeks before hearing arguments on Trump’s travel ban seems like a bad idea.
https://www.nytimes.com/…/gorsuch-speech-trump-hotel-ethics…
Justice Gorsuch, who was appointed by Trump to the Supreme Court, will be delivering the keynote address for the “Defending Freedom Luncheon” that will be held at Trump International Hotel later this month. While Supreme Court justices are not prohibited from making speeches to political groups, the fact that Gorsuch is speaking at a hotel owned by Trump a few weeks before hearing arguments on Trump’s travel ban seems like a bad idea.
https://www.nytimes.com/…/gorsuch-speech-trump-hotel-ethics…
Call your senators or contact the Supreme Court to express your concern.
Supreme Court of the United States.
1 First Street, NE.
Washington, DC 20543.
Telephone: 202-479-3000.
Supreme Court of the United States.
1 First Street, NE.
Washington, DC 20543.
Telephone: 202-479-3000.
3. Minnesota Republican Party: Job Evaluations
Do you have a Republican elected official working for you (state or federal)? Today is your chance to evaluate their job performance!
Do you have a Republican elected official working for you (state or federal)? Today is your chance to evaluate their job performance!
Check out this petition on Change.org. https://www.change.org/p/chair-mngop-com-mn-republican-part…
This petition is part of a larger project to encourage our public servants to work for us. Stay tuned: local MN progressive groups will have the chance to fill out job performance evaluation forms for all of our elected officials (Democrat and Republican) Watch the events section for more information.
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
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Thursday, August 31st 5pm
RebStock 2017 Picnic
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
RebStock 2017 Picnic
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Wednesday 8/16 Call to Action
Wednesday
This is the most difficult call to action that I have written since I started this last February. I am not equipped to adequately cover the gravity of what happened yesterday. Please keep that in mind as I bumble through this.
This is the most difficult call to action that I have written since I started this last February. I am not equipped to adequately cover the gravity of what happened yesterday. Please keep that in mind as I bumble through this.
1. Trump’s Infrastructure Press Conference (where he gives a thumbs up to racists, Nazis and white supremacists)
Here is the complete version: https://youtu.be/PqGkvjHL-Ds
Here are the highlights (lowlights) https://www.nytimes.com/…/trump-press-conference-charlottes…
As Richard Wolffe said in this article, we can now be certain that Trump is a neo-Nazi sympathizer. https://www.theguardian.com/…/the-president-of-the-united-s…
Just for the record, according to this article Robert E. Lee was opposed to Confederate monuments. http://www.pbs.org/…/robert-e-lee-opposed-confederate-mon…/…
If you want to get a sense of what really happened in Charlottesville, watch this video. Warning: it’s graphic. https://youtu.be/P54sP0Nlngg
It’s not like all of this started this weekend in Charlottesville, Trump and his administration have been quietly feeding this ultra-right base for months.
Trump has been busy appointing ultra-right judges to our appeals courts:https://twitter.com/thenormanlear/status/897257293116354561
Trump froze funding for counter-right wing extremism programshttp://www.independent.co.uk/…/charlottesville-latest-donal…
Remember when Trump called to change the Counter Violent Extremism program to Countering Islamic Extremism program? https://www.reuters.com/…/us-usa-trump-extremists-program-e…
Just recently, the Department of Justice asked for 1.3 million IP addresses from visitors of an anti-Trump website. http://thehill.com/…/346544-dreamhost-claims-doj-requesting…
Let’s not forget that Fox News, and specifically Tucker Carlson have been feeding propaganda to the white nationalist base.https://twitter.com/gaywonk/status/897615685379117056 You too Alex Jones.
Why am I giving you all these links? Because I want you to be well equipped when you call your representative and senators today. Today should be the day that their phones do not stop ringing. Have they specifically denounced the president? How are they going to put words into action? This is not acceptable and the president blew it big time. If our members of Congress (MoC’s) don’t act today we will remember at the polls.
You know who else needs to go? Steve Bannon, Steven Miller, and Sebastian Gorka. Let your MoC’s know that too. http://www.cbsnews.com/…/minority-groups-in-congress-call-…/
Here are some talking points from Indivisible Guide to help you on your phone calls. https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/members-congress-enough…/
Call your MoC’s! Call your MoC’s! Write a letter to the editor! Send a tweet storm to your MoC’s! Do it.
Not a Twitter user? I wasn’t either. In normal times I don’t care for social media. These are not normal times. Join Twitter and resist. Here are some Twitter tips for new users: https://www.wired.com/…/twitter-onboarding-tips-for-new-us…/
When you are finished calling and writing and tweeting, read this. Southern Poverty Law Center’s Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide https://www.splcenter.org/…/ten-ways-fight-hate-community-r…
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
Wednesday, August 16th 6:45-8 pm
Keith Ellison to Greet Congressional District 5
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409
Keith Ellison to Greet Congressional District 5
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Friday, August 18th 12-2 pm
Rally against Hate at 3M Corporate HQ
2501 Hudson Road, St. Paul 55119
Rally against Hate at 3M Corporate HQ
2501 Hudson Road, St. Paul 55119
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Thanks to D. R. for the fantastic song suggestion.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Tuesday 8/15 Call to Action
Tuesday
The horrible, tragic events that occurred this weekend in Charlottesville have been a shocking wake up call for many of us. (I also think many were aware of this undercurrent of hate in America and have been trying to warn us). This has been an especially difficult pill for me to swallow since the I called Charlottesville home for four years while I attended the University of Virginia. This is not the legacy I want for this town I hold dear. This is not the America I want my kids to grow up in. Now is the time that we work to turn this ship around. Wahoowa.
The horrible, tragic events that occurred this weekend in Charlottesville have been a shocking wake up call for many of us. (I also think many were aware of this undercurrent of hate in America and have been trying to warn us). This has been an especially difficult pill for me to swallow since the I called Charlottesville home for four years while I attended the University of Virginia. This is not the legacy I want for this town I hold dear. This is not the America I want my kids to grow up in. Now is the time that we work to turn this ship around. Wahoowa.
1. Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Yesterday, the CEO’s of Merck, Under Armour, and Intel resigned from Trump’s American Manufacturing Council. The AMC was created in January as part of Trump’s push to create jobs in America.https://www.whitehouse.gov/…/president-trump-announces-manu…
The CEO of Merck, Kenneth Frazier, the only African American on the panel, was the first to resign. His resignation was met with some salty tweets from Trump. The other two CEO’s resignations were met with silence from the president. I commend these men for standing up to Trump’s milk toast response to the events in Charlottesville and the undercurrent of hate that exists in the Oval Office.
Yesterday, the CEO’s of Merck, Under Armour, and Intel resigned from Trump’s American Manufacturing Council. The AMC was created in January as part of Trump’s push to create jobs in America.https://www.whitehouse.gov/…/president-trump-announces-manu…
The CEO of Merck, Kenneth Frazier, the only African American on the panel, was the first to resign. His resignation was met with some salty tweets from Trump. The other two CEO’s resignations were met with silence from the president. I commend these men for standing up to Trump’s milk toast response to the events in Charlottesville and the undercurrent of hate that exists in the Oval Office.
Read more about it here: https://www.nytimes.com/…/merck-ceo-trump-charlottesville.h…
Here is a list of the other companies that are on the AMC. Read here:http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-manufacturing-council-…
Did you notice that 3M is on that list? The CEO of 3M, Inge Thulin declined to comment. 3M is a Minnesota company and I think you would agree that hateful behavior does not represent our beautiful state. Today, lets focus on Mr. Thulin and 3M and tell them Minnesota wants them to resign from Trump’s ACM.
You can tweet @3M
You can contact the 3M Operator directly by calling 651-733-1110 and selecting option 3.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/help-center/
You can contact the 3M Operator directly by calling 651-733-1110 and selecting option 3.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/help-center/
2. Minnesota is not immune to hate groups
Check out this map from Southern Poverty Law Center that shows hate groups across the state. There are ten in Minnesota! I find that so troubling.https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map
Check out this map from Southern Poverty Law Center that shows hate groups across the state. There are ten in Minnesota! I find that so troubling.https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map
Here is an article from Michael Skolnik, White People, We Know Those Angry, White Men Carrying Tiki-Torches. We Must Not Be Silent!
https://medium.com/…/white-people-we-know-those-angry-white…
https://medium.com/…/white-people-we-know-those-angry-white…
3. Trump’s Facebook
The Trump campaign spent most of their money on their Facebook presence. Watch this BBC video about how Theresa Hong, Project Alamo and Cambridge Analytica used people’s personal information and preferences to tailor Trump’s posts to get the best response. Also, how involved Facebook executive were in this. This is a disturbing video. It helps explain why the GOP voted to overturn privacy protections for internet users and why Trump’s voter fraud commission want voter data.
https://twitter.com/bbcstories/status/896752720522100742
I am not sure yet what to do with this information. Let’s put a tack in it and save it for another post. Any ideas?
The Trump campaign spent most of their money on their Facebook presence. Watch this BBC video about how Theresa Hong, Project Alamo and Cambridge Analytica used people’s personal information and preferences to tailor Trump’s posts to get the best response. Also, how involved Facebook executive were in this. This is a disturbing video. It helps explain why the GOP voted to overturn privacy protections for internet users and why Trump’s voter fraud commission want voter data.
https://twitter.com/bbcstories/status/896752720522100742
I am not sure yet what to do with this information. Let’s put a tack in it and save it for another post. Any ideas?
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
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, August 15th, 12-3 pm
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Can't shake the devil's hand and say you're only kidding
Monday, August 14, 2017
August 14 Call to Action
1. I don't always read a lot of news on the weekends, but it was hard to miss the situation in Charlottesville. Indivisible guide has some information on what we can ask our Members of Congress. There's also a Resist White Supremacy event at McCollum's office tomorrow (link in the Out and About section). https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resource/members-congress-enough-respond-charlottesville-terrorist-attack/
2. One of the biggest ways the administration will be able to have a long-term effect on American Democracy is through the appointment of far right judges. One of those is Judge David Stras. Senators have traditionally been able to block judicial nominees to their own state, through the "blue slip" process. "Stras fits the mold of an ultra-right-wing conservative who will be a good friend to big corporations, the wealthy and the powerful, at the expense of everyday Americans." Let's call our senators and ask them to use the blue slip process to oppose Stras. http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-justice-david-stras-trump-s-pick-for-eighth-circuit-ejnoys-broad-swath-of-support/421642283/
3. Let's call our House members to support the Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) describes the bill this way: "Under current law, Medicare waives coinsurance and deductibles for colonoscopies. When a polyp is discovered and removed, the procedure is reclassified as therapeutic for Medicare billing purposes and patients are required to pay the coinsurance. This bill would eliminate unexpected costs for Medicare beneficiaries when a polyp is discovered and removed, ensuring that unexpected copays do not deter a patient from having the screening performed. If your representative isn't Lewis, your representative is a co-sponsor. If you're representative isn't Lewis, you know what to do.
http://www.ascassociation.org/govtadvocacy/legislativepriorities/crc2017
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
ResistTrumpTuesday: Resist White Supremacy
Tuesday, August 15 11:45AM-1PM
Congresswoman Betty McCollum's St. Paul office
https://www.facebook.com/events/108695456509983/?ti=cl
Tuesday, August 15th, 12-3 pm
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
2. One of the biggest ways the administration will be able to have a long-term effect on American Democracy is through the appointment of far right judges. One of those is Judge David Stras. Senators have traditionally been able to block judicial nominees to their own state, through the "blue slip" process. "Stras fits the mold of an ultra-right-wing conservative who will be a good friend to big corporations, the wealthy and the powerful, at the expense of everyday Americans." Let's call our senators and ask them to use the blue slip process to oppose Stras. http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-justice-david-stras-trump-s-pick-for-eighth-circuit-ejnoys-broad-swath-of-support/421642283/
3. Let's call our House members to support the Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017. The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) describes the bill this way: "Under current law, Medicare waives coinsurance and deductibles for colonoscopies. When a polyp is discovered and removed, the procedure is reclassified as therapeutic for Medicare billing purposes and patients are required to pay the coinsurance. This bill would eliminate unexpected costs for Medicare beneficiaries when a polyp is discovered and removed, ensuring that unexpected copays do not deter a patient from having the screening performed. If your representative isn't Lewis, your representative is a co-sponsor. If you're representative isn't Lewis, you know what to do.
http://www.ascassociation.org/govtadvocacy/legislativepriorities/crc2017
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
ResistTrumpTuesday: Resist White Supremacy
Tuesday, August 15 11:45AM-1PM
Congresswoman Betty McCollum's St. Paul office
https://www.facebook.com/events/108695456509983/?ti=cl
Tuesday, August 15th, 12-3 pm
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Friday, August 11, 2017
Friday 8/11 Call to Action
Friday
1. Voter Suppression
Trump’s game of nuclear chicken with North Korea is understandably taking the top headlines in the papers. Don’t forget, while this is happening, Trump’s voter suppression commission is still busy trying to take away Americans’ votes.
The members of the commission, Kris Kobach, (secretary of state of Kentucky), J Kenneth Blackwell (former sec of state of Ohio) and Hans Von Spakowsky (former Justice Department official) are all known for their past histories of voter obstruction.
1. Voter Suppression
Trump’s game of nuclear chicken with North Korea is understandably taking the top headlines in the papers. Don’t forget, while this is happening, Trump’s voter suppression commission is still busy trying to take away Americans’ votes.
The members of the commission, Kris Kobach, (secretary of state of Kentucky), J Kenneth Blackwell (former sec of state of Ohio) and Hans Von Spakowsky (former Justice Department official) are all known for their past histories of voter obstruction.
Refresh your memory by reading about it here:https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/a525561a-5dd3-11e7-9b7d-14…
The Justice Department has just voted to allow Ohio to purge thousands of infrequent voters (those that haven’t voted in the past six years) off of voting lists, a practice that was found to be unlawful under the Obama administration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/8846e2ce-7d55-11e7-a669-b4…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/…/8846e2ce-7d55-11e7-a669-b4…
In Indiana, Republican officials have expanded access to early voting in Republican leaning districts while decreasing it in the Democratic leaning districts. (Holy moly!)
http://blogs.mprnews.org/…/in-indiana-a-study-in-suppressi…/
http://blogs.mprnews.org/…/in-indiana-a-study-in-suppressi…/
Minnesota isn't immune to this. The Minnesota Voters Alliance is suing MN's secretary of state, Steve Simon for refusing to give up Minnesotan's data to Trump's voter commission (thanks for this one, RH!) Read more here.http://blogs.mprnews.org/…/lawsuit-seeks-broad-access-to-m…/
Add these examples to the stories of voter suppression in Texas, North Carolina and Wisconsin. These actions cannot be ignored.
Add these examples to the stories of voter suppression in Texas, North Carolina and Wisconsin. These actions cannot be ignored.
The Anti-Voter Suppression Act (S. 1547/H.R. 3214) has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to nullify Trump’s executive order establishing the commission and to prohibit any of our money from being used to investigate the non-issue of voter fraud.
https://www.usatoday.com/…/democrats-aim-block-f…/474045001/
https://www.usatoday.com/…/democrats-aim-block-f…/474045001/
Here are the House and Senate versions of the bill:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3214
https://www.congress.gov/bi…/115th-congress/senate-bill/1547
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3214
https://www.congress.gov/bi…/115th-congress/senate-bill/1547
We must continue to call our representative and senators about this important matter.
2. From the Rogan’s List
Climate-change mitigation begins at home! For little or no cost, you can have your home assessed for energy efficiency and receive energy-saving benefits and services. In return, you’ll lower your carbon footprint and save money on utilities. Use this Google doc to find a program in your state: https://docs.google.com/…/1v1j8p8MWZVW6Z0uCWhcYQvQdbw…/edit….
Climate-change mitigation begins at home! For little or no cost, you can have your home assessed for energy efficiency and receive energy-saving benefits and services. In return, you’ll lower your carbon footprint and save money on utilities. Use this Google doc to find a program in your state: https://docs.google.com/…/1v1j8p8MWZVW6Z0uCWhcYQvQdbw…/edit….
Here is the one for Minnesota: http://www.mbpa.us/home-energy-audits-0
3. Come Hang out with The Power of Many
Don’t forget about the fun get-together this weekend; we’ve made it 200 days! Come put a face to all those avatars, eat, drink ,and be merry! Check out the events page on TPOM for more information.
Don’t forget about the fun get-together this weekend; we’ve made it 200 days! Come put a face to all those avatars, eat, drink ,and be merry! Check out the events page on TPOM for more information.
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
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
Saturday, August 12th, 4 pm
Power of Many: We survived 200 days. Let's relax.
183 Wildwood Ave, St Paul, MN 55110-1624, United States
Power of Many: We survived 200 days. Let's relax.
183 Wildwood Ave, St Paul, MN 55110-1624, United States
Tuesday, August 15th, 12-3 pm
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Neighborhood Meeting on EPA Waste Cleanup in St. Paul
· Hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum
900 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
August, 19th 10 am -2 pm.
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
Training and Canvassing in CD2
Park Grove Library
7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
August 28th 6-8 pm
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
CD2 Town Hall
Burnhaven Library
1101 County Road 42 W, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Wednesday 8/9 Call to Action
Wednesday
1. Since it is August recess for our representatives and senators, today we will focus on the actions we can take to get them to take notice. We have an opportunity to make a real impact in the next few weeks.
Ask your congressperson for a town hall. This will be easier for some districts than others. If you are lucky enough to live in a district where town hall meetings already take place, you can focus your time on asking Senator Franken for a town hall meeting. Some congressmen are using the fact that Franken has not had an official town hall as an excuse to not hold their own. Besides, a town hall with Senator Franken would be fantastic!
1. Since it is August recess for our representatives and senators, today we will focus on the actions we can take to get them to take notice. We have an opportunity to make a real impact in the next few weeks.
Ask your congressperson for a town hall. This will be easier for some districts than others. If you are lucky enough to live in a district where town hall meetings already take place, you can focus your time on asking Senator Franken for a town hall meeting. Some congressmen are using the fact that Franken has not had an official town hall as an excuse to not hold their own. Besides, a town hall with Senator Franken would be fantastic!
Rise Stronger has prepared a document that gives good questions to ask during a town hall meeting. Check it out here:https://risestronger.org/newsroom/peoplesaugustrecessguide.
Do you need some talking points for current topics of concern? These would be helpful for phone calls to your representative. Check out this resource here:
http://recess.indivisibleguide.com/
http://recess.indivisibleguide.com/
Are you stuck at home? Does you representative refuse to have any public events? Are you bursting with great ideas? Try writing a letter to your local paper. Here is a resource to make sure your pen is indeed mightier than the sword. https://www.indivisibleguide.com/…/writing-opeds-make-diff…/
2. Trump International Hotel
Check out this fascinating piece from the Washington Post about the goings on at the Trump International Hotel. Here’s a quote from the article: “This is nothing Washington has ever seen. For the first time in presidential history, a profit-making venture touts the name of a U.S. president in its gold signage. And every cup of coffee served, every fundraiser scheduled, every filet mignon ordered feeds the revenue of the Trump family’s private business.”
Check out this fascinating piece from the Washington Post about the goings on at the Trump International Hotel. Here’s a quote from the article: “This is nothing Washington has ever seen. For the first time in presidential history, a profit-making venture touts the name of a U.S. president in its gold signage. And every cup of coffee served, every fundraiser scheduled, every filet mignon ordered feeds the revenue of the Trump family’s private business.”
The Trumps lease this building from the General Services Administration. It seems odd that this set up is acceptable. If you have the time, it might be nice to call and ask the GSA about that.
https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/136438
https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/136438
You can ask your representative their thoughts on this as well.
3. Following up on yesterday’s call to action on Sinclair Broadcasting, here is a petition you can sign.
Petition against Sinclair Broadcast merger with Tribune media https://act.mpowerchange.org/sign/sinclair_broadcast_group…
Petition against Sinclair Broadcast merger with Tribune media https://act.mpowerchange.org/sign/sinclair_broadcast_group…
4. Finally, something very important. Help Senator Franken pick what he will eat at the MN State Fair. 
https://www.alfranken.com/landing/e170808/?source=m
https://www.alfranken.com/landing/e170808/?source=m
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
Wednesday, August 9 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) will host a “Listening Over Lemonade” town hall on at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.
https://mccollum.house.gov/…/mccollum-host-listening-over-l…
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) will host a “Listening Over Lemonade” town hall on at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.
https://mccollum.house.gov/…/mccollum-host-listening-over-l…
Wednesday, Aug 9th 4-8 pm
Annual DFL51 Picnic
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Annual DFL51 Picnic
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Wednesday, August 16th 6-8:30
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Valve Turners Dinner and Conversation in Minneapolis
Black Dog Cafe
308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
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