Category Archives: External Organizations
Fake Progressive PAC Run by the Far Right
A May 27th news story by Judd Legum (American journalist, lawyer, and political operative) reveals the well-funded Lead Left Super PAC to a closet effort to upend Democratic races in sensitive contests. The story needs more publicity. Lead Left is making massive donations to the primary campaigns of questionable Democratic candidates. Maureen Galindo of the Texas 35th District has received over $900,000 from Lead Left. She is known for gross antisemitic comments. Her primary opponent, Johnny Garcia, is endorsed by the DCCC.
Lead Left has also been active in congressional districts of Nebraska and Pennsylvania. Apparently, the PAC had hoped not to be found out. This is not the first time that the Right has created false-front PACs. Legum identifies other masquerading PACs since 2024 that have done their share of damage. His column describes Lead Left’s deep connections to Caleb Crosby, a powerful Republican operative, and how it has so far managed to hide its financial backers.
See: https://popular.info/p/a-gop-dirty-tricks-operation-exposed
Parents for Good – Anoka-Hennepin Community Meeting and Action Items
The group, Parents for Good, has several upcoming events to help you learn more about the proposed school funding initiative, get trained, and start gathering petition signatures.
Tuesday, May 26 — Petition Training
If you already have a good handle about Parents for Good and are ready to start collecting petition signatures, come to for Petition Training at 6 PM.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/
Thursday, May 28 — School Funding Community Meeting
If you would like to learn more about this effort, come to the School Funding Community Meeting. Speakers will explain the background, prior efforts, current preparation, and the plan moving forward.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/
Sunday, May 31 — Member Meeting
Come to the Parents for Good member meeting and get involved in the organizing and planning work.
Register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/
Monday, June 1 — Petition Training
If you cannot attend the May 26 training, come to a second Petition Training at 6 PM.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/
Email the School Board
Please email your school board member and ask whether they support putting a school funding levy on the fall ballot.
We want to know where every school board member stands on this issue and to have their responses in writing.
You can find a sample email here, and you can also use this form to let Parents for Good know what their response is:
https://forms.gle/
Parents for Good thanks you for helping to move this work forward. Community support is essential.
As reported by the Minnesota Reformer, January 23, 2026:
“Citing the killing of Renee Good by federal agent Jonathan Ross, the “ICE Out” day organizers say the general strike is intended to be a day of nonviolent reflection.
“’It is time to suspend the normal order of business to demand immediate cessation of ICE actions in Minnesota, accountability for federal agents who have caused loss of life and abuse to Minnesota residents and call for Congress to immediately intervene,” the website states.
“Demonstrators will march and rally in downtown Minneapolis Friday starting at 2 p.m.
“Over 100 businesses, restaurants and co-ops in the Twin Cities have announced plans to close Friday, according to Bring Me The News, which is keeping a running list.
“Minneapolis was home to a landmark general strike nearly 100 years ago that was organized by truck drivers with the Teamsters Local 574. Minneapolis then was a non-union town thanks to a business advocacy group called the Citizens Alliance.”
Day of Action and Reflection in Minnesota
Message from SD31
DFL Friends—
While we are heading toward Caucus Night, so much else is going on. But one of the most important events is the planned Day of Action and Reflection, sometimes called a general Strike, tomorrow— in support of immigrants and refugees, and in resistance to ICE and their cruelty and violence. Many businesses will close, and people are asked to avoid shopping and other activities if they are able. Despite the cold, there will also be peaceful demonstrations.
The statement below came yesterday from the American Swedish Institute, and is one of the best explanations of what is behind this Day of Action and Reflection. My grandfather came to the US from Sweden at age 8, in 1902. By age 23 he was fighting for the US in WWI. And most of us have similar stories in our heritage. So let’s spend some time remembering how our own family stories connect us with our good neighbors— people who have joined us from other places such as Somalia— and support them. Here is the ASI message:
ASI Will Be Closed on Friday, Jan 23
For nearly 100 years, ASI has welcomed, celebrated, and studied immigration. ASI is a place created by immigrants and has transformed into a welcoming place that inspires curiosity, embraces creativity, and grows community by exploring the past, present, and future.
We are a safe space for learning and connection, especially in moments like these, when our neighborhood needs it most. ASI stands with our community in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and Minnesota, now and always.
On Friday, January 23, ASI will join organizations in Minneapolis and beyond who are participating in a day of action and reflection in response to increased ICE activity in our community by closing for the day. ASI staff are encouraged to participate in whatever ways feel most meaningful to them.
We invite you to join us in supporting our local community. If we can answer any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best wishes,
Molly Steenson
CEO & President, American Swedish Institute
Observe Friday in any way you are able. Many places of work will stay open and employees cannot all just stay home. But please avoid any unnecessary business activities— and take this time to reflect on our mutual connections and mutual history— and the importance of keeping the real America alive in these dark times.
AND REMEMBER: Be careful out there…Stay safe and warm!
Peter
Communications Director
SD31 DFL
Why go to Caucus? Caucuses are the first major events of what will prove to be a very historic election year.
Be the voice in the room — not the one left out. The neighborhood caucus is where grassroots Democracy begins. Caucuses are the place and time where you can:
✅ Meet your DFL neighbors — there are lots of us!
✅ Start to get involved and enhance your involvement
✅ Write a resolution to guide DFL policies and platform
✅ Join a committee or local group to work at the grassroots level
✅ Meet candidates and elected officials who reflect your values
✅ Vote on resolutions that influence the DFL Party Platform
✅ OR JUST COME TO MEET FRIENDS AND LEARN MORE!
Resources:
✅ Non-Attendee Form, if you cannot attend but want to be involved
✅ DFL Resolution Form, for your prepared resolutions
✅ Find your precinct at https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/
Register HERE to let the DFL know you are coming.
Six attorneys have reportedly resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota, with the New York Times reporting the departures are tied to the Justice Department’s approach to investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good.
Emergency Protest Tonight!
This is the message sent by email to our members yesterday. If you didn’t hear about it, you can learn more below.
As many of you are aware, our school board race in Anoka-Hennepin is seeing a huge amount of outside spending by groups who want to privatize our schools and turn them into culture war battlegrounds. Our friends at Indivisible are organizing an emergency protest tonight at the Coon Rapids Civic Center over a horrible speaker that the Parents Alliance has invited. Please see below and come support!
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