Age of Trump:
Trump Tries to Shift Blame to Obama for Not Countering Russian Meddling, New York Times
Most Americans say Trump, Congress not doing enough to stop mass shootings, Post-ABC poll finds, Washington Post
Why Trump might bend nuclear security rules to help Saudi Arabia build reactors in the desert, Washington Post
U.S. is separating immigrant parents and children to discourage others, activists say, Los Angeles Times
Legislative Session:
Lawmakers Head Back to St. Paul for 3-Month Session, U.S. News & World Report
Minnesota Legislature convenes Tuesday, with long list of priorities, Star Tribune
Penny-a-pill funding for opioid abuse now in question, MPR
Minnesota gun-control and gun-rights advocates seek legislative changes, Star Tribune
Lt. Gov Fischbach:
Fischbach’s double duty has Senate on edge, MPR
Minnesota Elections:
At private meeting, donors pledge support to former Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s return to politics, Star Tribune
Minnesota Politics:
Which Minnesota Politicians Have Taken Money From The NRA?, CBS Minnesota
Nelson looks to block use of taxpayer funds to settle misconduct claims, Post Bulletin
Political notebook: No shortage of bills for Minnesota lawmakers, Post Bulletin
Letter: No more military assault weapons, Savage Pacer
Senator Smith:
Tina Smith Criticizes Trump’s Proposed Cut to Low-Income Heating Assistance, ABC 5
Rep. Rick Nolan:
Rick Nolan says family concerns largely drove retirement decision, Star Tribune
Other News:
The Source of the Next Recession, New Republic
How Progressives Can Criticize Trump’s $7 Trillion Deficit Without Preaching Austerity, In These Times
Why the new Pennsylvania map is a ‘huge’ deal in the fight for House control, CNN
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- February 20 — First day of Minnesota Legislative Session
- February 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- February 24 through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
- February 24, 2:30 PM — SD46 DFL Convention 101, St. Louis Park Library, 3240 Library Ln, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. More information here.
- February 28 — Erev Purim
- March 1 — Holika Dahana
- March 1 — Purim
- March 2, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 3, 9:00 AM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
- March 3, 11:00 AM — SD33 DFL Precinct Chair and Vice Chair Welcome Bruch. If you were elected Caucus night in SD33 as a precinct chair or vice chair, you should have received an invitation. If you didn’t, please contact c.olson@dflsd33.org for details.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- March 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, locations vary.
- March 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 9, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, Teamsters Local 120 9422 Ulysses St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
- March 11 — SD46 DFL Convention, more information as it is made available to us