In the Know: June 16, 2020

Days to the November Election:  140

2020
Good News and Bad News for Election Day, The American Prospect
Why Do Trump Supporters Act Like His Election Is Certain?, New York Magazine

Agriculture
U.S. corn crop’s condition dips, USDA says, Successful Farming

Attorney General Keith Ellison
‘Very powerful’: Duluth lynching anniversary draws crowd to memorial, Duluth News Tribune

DFL News
ICYMI: MN GOP Recruits Conservatives to Run 3rd Party and Siphon DFL Votes, DFL.org

Donald Trump
Trump Stole the Boom, The Atlantic
Trump on coronavirus: ‘If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any’, The Hill
Senate Democrats oppose Trump pick for top Pentagon policy job after Islamophobic tweets emerge, Axios
How Trump Tries to Tar BLM Without Seeming Racist, Daily Beast
Americans at unhappiest level in almost 50 years, research finds, The Hill
‘Black Lives Matter’ banner removed at U.S. embassy in South Korea after Trump displeased: sources, Reuters

Economy
Big Tech Finds Competent Defenders Hard to Come By, The American Prospect
Democrats demand details from banks, Treasury on small business bailout, Politico
GM Closed the Lordstown Auto Plant. Now Ohio May Force a $60 Million Repayment., ProPublica

Environment
Covid-19 pandemic is ‘fire drill’ for effects of climate crisis, says UN official, The Guardian
Plastic superhighway: the awful truth of our hidden ocean waste, The Guardian

Governor Tim Walz
100th anniversary of Duluth lynching marked by Governor Walz, Star Tribune
‘An unbroken line’: Gov. Tim Walz connects Duluth lynchings 100 years ago to George Floyd’s death, Star Tribune
Minnesota chief justice tosses Walz recall effort, MPR
Gov. Tim Walz calls out GOP lawmakers amid efforts to limit police changes, Bring Me the News

Joe Biden
Statement by Vice President Joe Biden, Medium
Biden campaign and DNC raise more than $80 million in May, CBS
My Statement On the Anniversary of DACA, Medium
President Trump must take Florida’s potential disasters much more seriously, Miami Herald
Voters of Color Drive Biden’s Improved Standing Against Trump Amid Twin Crises, Morning Consult
New Polls Show Trump Down By Double Digits As GOP Officials Insist Polls Are Meaningless, Forbes

Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth? Holiday marking Emancipation Proclamation takes on extra importance in 2020, USA Today
On Juneteenth, 250,000 slaves found out they were free, Cleveland News
‘Black Wall Street’: Trump’s plan for rally in Tulsa calls attention to 1921 race massacre, USA Today

Health
Scientists hail dexamethasone as ‘major breakthrough’ in treating COVID-19, Reuters
Pence Tells Governors to Repeat Misleading Claim on Outbreaks, New York Times
FDA revokes authorization of drug Trump touted, CNN
18 states report a rise in coronavirus cases, CNN

Labor
America Is Paying a High Price for Cheap Meat, New York Magazine
These Unemployment Benefits Will End Next Month, Forbes

Minnesota News
Minneapolis labor steps up for justice for George Floyd, The Mac Weekly
East Phillips neighborhood group sues Minneapolis to stop project over concerns for residents of color, Star Tribune
Minnesota State to consider tuition break for fall semester, Pioneer Press
Protesters demonstrate for a second night in St. Cloud, MPR News

Minnesota State Legislature
Minnesota Legislature Response On Police Reform Splitting Along Party Lines, WCCO
Minnesota lawmakers unveil $300M plan to rebuild from unrest, Mankato Free Press
MN Legislature nears agreement for COVID-19 aid to cities, counties, MPR
Minnesota State Legislature
Minnesota Legislature Response On Police Reform Splitting Along Party Lines, WCCO
Minnesota lawmakers unveil $300M plan to rebuild from unrest, Mankato Free Press
MN Legislature nears agreement for COVID-19 aid to cities, counties, MPR

Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
High court ruling bolsters Minnesota’s LGBT protections, Star Tribune

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
PETERSON’S STATE OF THE RACE, Politico Morning Agriculture Newsletter

Representative Dean Phillips (CD3)
Phillip’s bill exposes Members of Congress took small-business loans — and the full extent is unknown, Politico

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s father, Nur Omar Mohamed, dies of COVID-19 complications, New York Times

Republicans
Members of Congress took small-business loans — and the full extent is unknown, Politico
Nine ways Fox has pushed disinformation about civil unrest to terrify its audience, Media Matters
Pence Tells Governors To Share Misleading Facts About Coronavirus Infections: Reports, Huff Post
GOP divided in fight over renaming bases, The Hill
After his bigoted rants about police brutality marches, Tucker Carlson has lost nine major advertisers, Media Matters

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar and Smith join growing list of Democrats cautioning against annexation, Jewish Insider
Expanded Tax Break for Charitable Gifts Gains Support in Congress, Wall Street Journal

Senator Tina Smith
Legislation Aims to Increase Farmers’ Access to Mental Health Services, Farm Bureau
‘Monumental’: Minnesota Leaders Applaud SCOTUS Ruling On LGBTQ Worker Protections, WCCO

Supreme Court of the US
Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules, New York Times
The Supreme Court’s new decision could sink Trump’s anti-LGBTQ agenda, Vox

U.S. News
Atlanta mayor orders changes to police use-of-force policy, calls Rayshard Brooks shooting “murder”, CBS News
Unrest at protests in 3 states leads to a shooting in Albuquerque and arrests elsewhere, CNN
Why America’s Institutions Are Failing, The Atlantic
Oklahoma State football coach’s OANN shirt spurs team controversy, Axios
Good Cops, Bad Cops, and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of the Police Protest Movement, New York  Magazine
Man Charged With Shooting Protester After Scuffle Over Statue In Albuquerque, Talking Points Memo

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s new Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

World News
North Korea blows up liaison office shared with South, threatens to send troops to border, CBS News
Three Indian soldiers killed in clashes along border with China in the Himalayas, CNN
Ireland’s 2 Main Parties to Jointly Govern for First Time, New York Times
New Zealand’s first Covid cases in 24 days came from UK, BBC
Mexico temporarily forbids workers from going to Canada due to coronavirus, CNN
Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug, BBC

Upcoming DFL Events

With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.

• June 16
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 2:00 to 3:00 PM — DNC Virtual Discussion:  Protecting Dreamers-8 Years of DACA, register here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 17
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, please contact your local party unit to find out how you can help with the upcoming primary election
• June 18
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 19
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 20 — Summer Solstice
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM — College Democrats of Minnesota Virtual Forum with Rep. Dean Phillips, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 21 — Father’s Day
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 22
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 7:30 to 8:30 PM — Virtual Climate Council Minnesota Roundtable, more information and sign up here.
• June 23
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 24
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 25
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 26 through August 10 — Primary Election Early Voting Window, more information here.
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 27
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus Annual Membership Virtual Meeting, here’s a link to more information.
• June 28
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 29
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• June 30
  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Virtual Phone Bank with the DFL in CD3, more information and sign up here.
• July 1 — Somali Independence Day
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Virtual Meeting, contact them for specifics.
• July 3 — Independence Day (observed)
• July 4 — Independence Day (actual)
• July 9
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
  • 7:00 t0 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
• July 13
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for specifics.
• July 15
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — No CD3 DFL Committee Meeting this month