Author Archives: Peter
At this holiday time, we are thankful for the string of Progressive victories across the country in the November elections. Caucuses are on February 3. Watch for more info. SD31 will have 3 caucus sites: in Ramsey, Andover, and the northern communities.
Action, Candidates, External Organizations, Jaw-dropping, Newsletters, Political Ideas
SD31 DFL This Week: No Kings, No Tyrants, No Dictators … SO VOTE SOON!
Oct
Maybe we are seeing a turning point! Some historians report that when 2% or more of the people get out in the streets, it changes the course of things. So THANKS to all of you who marched in the NO KINGS event on Oct 18, and please keep marching!
The biggest local political event of this year is the upcoming election for school board. EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED, so you can already cast your ballot. But also remind your like-minded friends to get out and vote. Too many progressives vote reliably in presidential and congressional elections, but do not vote in local elections such as school board. We need a big turnout this year to avoid having school boards that enact MAGA type restrictions, destructions, hatred and chaos.
Greetings, DFL Friends–
As almost everyone knows, free speech is now under direct attack in the US. We are sending around a
couple of comments by right wingers this past week to show that this is not just a concern of “Far Left
Radicals.” Let’s keep sharing those voices on the Right (as well as others!) who see Free Speech and
other rights as American values, not political weapons for a dictator. Maybe Tom Emmer needs to hear
some of what Carlson and Hawley have to say.
Also: Consider stopping subscriptions with media companies that cave to the pressures to end free
speech. We need to show that the First Amendment is at least as important as the Second– and truly
the bedrock of all our other freedoms.
Then below we have links to upcoming events.
Greetings DFL Friends– , These are difficult times. Political violence is on the rise, and some leaders seem determined to make it worse. Thanks to those like Utah Governor Spencer Cox who at least try to bring unity despite having to mollify Trump.
Ramsey Happy Days PARADE: Please join Abbey Payeur’s group— SD31 parade group has been cancelled! SD31 DFL will still have a booth at Ramsey Happy Days.
Tuesday, September 9: Monthly SD31 DFL Gathering. 6 pm Social— 6:30 pm Business meeting. Andover Community Center, Community Room A.
Update: Bidsheet for SD31 DFL at North Metro Picnic –Tuesday, August 12
Opportunity to volunteer at the Grandstand Donuts booth at this years Minnesota State Fair and raise money for Senate District 31! Four shifts are available:
*Saturday, August 23
*Monday, Aug. 25
*Tuesday, August 26
*Thursday, August 28