Congress
Democrats’ extremely uphill battle to retake the Senate majority in 2020, explained, Vox
Economy
Exclusive: Promising thousands of U.S. jobs, Foxconn offshored 155 to Mexico, AP
The Chamber Speaks: Forced Arbitration Is Actually Good for Workers!, The American Prospect
College students are going hungry, Pacific Standard
Environment
Climate change is becoming a defining issue of 2020, Vox
GOP
Republicans Plan to Rig Elections for a Decade, The New Republic
Different approaches for Minnesota’s two GOP newcomers in Congress, Star Tribune
Alabama mayor refuses to resign after saying to “kill” LGBTQ community on Facebook, CBS News
How YouTube Became a Breeding Ground for a Diabolical Lizard Cult, The New Republic
Minnesota Legislative Session
Battle over emergency insulin to continue, KARE 11
Minnesota’s new tax bill, Austin Herald
Protection-order legislation would protect Minnesotans from shootings, Duluth News Tribune
Compromise managed with a divided government, Fillmore County Journal
No funding for nitrate study, Winona Post
Minnesota News
5 things to know about Minnesota’s medical provider tax, MPR
Minnesota remains ‘point of access’ to abortion services as other states rush to impose restrictions, MinnPost
Minneapolis officials canceled segregated meetings for city staffers marking slavery anniversary, Star Tribune
MN Better Business Bureau warns of a wave of puppy scams, MPR
New Minnesota law to fine slower drivers in the left lane, Star Tribune
MN medical marijuana companies lost a combined $2.4 million in 2018. But they are optimistic about their future, Pioneer Press
Dozens of MSP Airport Workers Losing their Jobs, Workday Minnesota
News of the World
Honduras deploys security forces as doctors and teachers demand president’s resignation, The Guardian
Russian jet conducts unsafe intercept of U.S. Navy plane, CBS News
100 killed in attack on Sudan protesters, say civil society groups, The Guardian
Representative Collin Peterson
Our view: Frustration continues along border near Roseau, Grand Forks Herald
Trump Tariffs Target Top US Ag Trade Partner, Successful Farming
SCOTUS
A Better Way to Fix the Supreme Court, The New Republic
Supreme Court rules against Obama-era provision on Medicare reimbursements, The Hill
Trump
Trump admin ending legal aid, English classes for migrant children in US shelters, The Hill
Trump says he “would’ve been honored” to serve in Vietnam War, CBS News
Trump Now Floats That McCain Ship Drama Was A Figment Of Our Imaginations, TPM
Trump Trade Wars
The real cost of Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, explained, Vox
Trump’s trade wars sent global investment tumbling – World Bank, The Guardian
‘No way he’s bluffing’: Trump leans into tariff fight, Politico
U.S. News
As American Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, Mosques have ramped up security, Pacific Standard
Catholic Church spent $10 million on lobbyists in fight to stymie priest sex abuse suits, NBC News
‘We will hold them accountable’: 48 states sue OxyContin maker alleging deceptive marketing, USA Today
Missouri judge sides with Planned Parenthood and nixes state’s request to question doctors, CBS News
Alabama bill would require child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration, The Hill
War Drums
State Dept Boosted Hawks In Attacks On Iranian-American Anti-War Advocates, TPM
Upcoming DFL Events
- June 5
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
- June 6, 6:00 PM — SD37 DFL Marching in the Spring Lake Park Tower Days Parade, corner of Able St NE and 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Contact them if you can march with them.
- June 7, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106. More information and register here.
- June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
- June 10
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 13
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 14 — Flag Day
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- June 16 — Fathers’ Day
- June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
- July 2
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- July 3
- 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnesota MN 55305
- July 4 — Independence Day
- July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
- July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.