In the Know: May 21, 2019

Economy
The Secret Vote That Could Wipe Away Consumer Rights, The American Prospect
What ‘Econ 101’ arguments misunderstand about taxes, Minnpost
Economist says Trump cares more about Wall Street than workers, The Hill

Environment
21 Tornadoes ripped through 4 states, now millions are under flooding threats, CNN
Earth’s oceans could rise over 6 feet by 2100 as polar ice melts, swamping costal cities such as NYC, USA Today

GOP
Fox News host Pete Hegseth has privately encouraged Trump to pardon servicemen accused of war crimes, CNN
GOP presses Trump to make a deal on spending, The Hill

Governor Tim Walz
We asked Gov. Tim Walz why he gave up the gas tax. Here’s what he said., Pioneer Press

Health care
‘Medicare for All’s’ rich benefits ‘leapfrog’ other nations, Star Tribune

Labor
Larry Hanley Was a Transformational Labor Leader. He Will Be Missed., In These Times

Minnesota Legislative Session
Legislature adjourns without passing a budget; special session inevitable, Pioneer Press
Minnesota legislature adjourns, with much of its work undone, Star Tribune
Session crawls into overtime, MPR
No new MN gun control yet, Winona Post
MN lawmakers pass bills to address opioid crisis, protect seniors in nursing homes from abuse, Pioneer Press
Access to affordable health care is a core Minnesota value, ECM Publishers
Opioid deal puts drugmakers on hook for problems, MPR

Minnesota News
What worked, what didn’t, with experimental shelter in Minneapolis?, MPR

News of the World
Trump and Iran may be on the brink of war that would likely be devastating to both sides,Business Insider
In India’s Election, Ailing Congress Party is unlikely to find its miracle, New York Times
Here’s Exactly Who’s Profiting from the War on Yemen, In These Times

Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)

Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1)
Hagedorn announces town hall event tour, Albert Lea Tribune
Somebody please explain to Congressman Jim Hagedorn how poverty works, City Pages

U.S. News
Fifth migrant child dies after being detained by US border patrol, The Guardian

Top reason for CEO departures among largest companies is now misconduct, study finds, MPR

Trade Wars
As trade war escalates, Minnesota soybean farmers wonder: What’s the plan?, Minnpost
Trump
McGahn Skips Hearing, Defying Subpoena, and Democrats’ Anger Swells, New York Times
Judge orders Trump accounting firm to hand over records to Congress, CNN
Avlon: What’s Trump trying to hide with Deutsche Bank?, CNN
Trump on defense now that Democrats score court win, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

• Today through June 5 — Ramadan
• May 24
  • 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.
  • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — 8th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Pelosi, Minnesota Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Interested in sitting at a CD3 table?  Email Cheryl Poling.
• May 27 — Memorial Day
• May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN
• May 31, 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 4
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
• 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 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, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• June 14, 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