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A Message to Our DFL Friends

We have all been horrified by the political violence on our own doorsteps here in Minnesota. We need to stand united against such violence. This statement from Governor Walz says it well.

Today Minnesota lost a great leader, and I lost a friend. A formidable public servant and a fixture of the state Capitol, Melissa Hortman woke up every day determined to make our state a better place. She served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, and tirelessness. Minnesota’s thoughts are with her loved ones, and my prayers are with Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who were shot and wounded and are being treated.
 
We are not a country that settles our differences at gunpoint. We have demonstrated again and again in our state that it is possible to peacefully disagree, that our state is strengthened by civil public debate. We must stand united against all forms of violence – and I call on everyone to join me in that commitment.

 

“DFL Senate District 31 includes Ramsey, Andover, Oak Grove, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Linwood, and Athens Township.
We work to make our communities better places to live for all of us.”

 
 

Greetings, DFL Friends–-
It is easy for our heads to spin with all that is happening at the national and world levels. We have no idea where Trump’s war will take us all. And we in Minnesota are also still reeling from the assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the shooting of John and Yvette Hoffman. Below find details about the Wednesday 6/25 Candlelight Vigil for Melissa. Let’s join with other local DFL’ers in this event.  

AND there are many ways to be take action this summer— SD31 needs lots of volunteers— so please sign up! Read on for specifics.  

And don’t forget our monthly meeting on July 8!

Meanwhile, keep cool and spend some good summer moments with family and friends.

American Citizens Should Know Their Rights

The BILL of RIGHTS, U.S. CONSTITUTION

First Amendment: Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition for Grievances

Second Amendment: Right to Well-Regulated Militia

Third Amendment: Against Forcing troops to be quartered in homes

Fourth Amendment: Against unreasonable Search and Seizure

Fifth Amendment: To Due Process, a Grand Jury, Against Double Jeopardy and Self-Incrimination

Sixth Amendment: Rights of those accused of crimes: to a speedy public trial, to a lawyer, to an impartial jury, to know and confront accusers

Seventh Amendment: Right to a jury in federal civil cases

Eighth Amendment: Against cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines and bail

Ninth Amendment: People retain other rights beyond those listed here (“Non-enumerated rights.”

Tenth Amendment: Other powers not given to the US in the Constitution are reserved to the States and the PEOPLE (not the President!)

Protest Sign: Call the DOGeS off Our Democracy
Protest Sign: Defend Due Process!

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