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The Real Meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s Victory in Michigan
[A}s the reliably establishment New York Times put it: “Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?”
Oh, p-l-e-a-s-e.
Michigan Democrats didn’t choose El-Sayed because he’s “unabashedly liberal”. Or because he’s a democratic socialist (in fact, he’s not).
They chose him because he’s a fighter.
From The Guardian:
Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that?
By Arwa Mahdawi
The title says it all. It’s all in an effort to spread fascist rightwing ideas.
Read MoreSD31 DFL Newsletter for 27 July 2026
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Somebody give this man some Tonka trucks
“Trump has proposed replacing Washington, D.C.’s oldest grove of cherry trees along the National Mall with a new golf course. The plan would remove a public biking path and picnic areas, convert public land for the project, and use public funding for its construction, reducing public recreational space in the process.”
Briana Bierschbach writes in The Star Tribune: “In an interview, we also talked about what he wants to accomplish before leaving office. Walz said he’s focused on improving “program integrity” across state government, making sure major initiatives launch smoothly and highlighting what he sees as the signature achievements of his tenure.
Walz is also confronting a challenge familiar to many Minnesotans: house hunting. He and First Lady Gwen Walz sold their Mankato home when they moved to St. Paul in 2019 and are now deciding where they’ll settle after January.
“I’m very proud that I entered public office and am leaving public office 20 years later without increasing my family’s net worth,” Walz said. “Not because I couldn’t, but because you shouldn’t.”
As for what’s next, Walz said he’s still leaning toward a return to teaching and public service work, where he believes the lessons he learned governing through divided government and difficult budget negotiations could be valuable. More immediately, he’s focused on finishing the half marathon at Grandma’s Marathon this weekend.”
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Women’s March Promoting Banner Drop on Dobbs Anniversary
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June 24th, Four Years Since Roe v. Wade Overturned
DOBBS ANNIVERSARY ACTION
June 24 marks the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended nearly 50 years of federally protected abortion rights. On June 24th Women’s March is calling on activists to come together for nationwide banner
drops.
drops.
What is a banner drop? A banner drop is a dramatic and effective tactic used in protests, actions, or performances to draw attention to a message.
Note: Banner drops may not be legal depending on where it is placed and the legal
jurisdiction in which the activity occurs. Please check your local laws before proceeding and understand the risk. Nothing in this toolkit is, or is intended to be, legal advice.
jurisdiction in which the activity occurs. Please check your local laws before proceeding and understand the risk. Nothing in this toolkit is, or is intended to be, legal advice.
Discussion and toolkit for banner drops found here.