2018 Election:
Rep. Tom Garrett of Virginia drops bid for re-election, cites alcoholism, USA Today
More military veterans running for office at a time when fewer are in Congress, ABC
California’s “top two” primary chaos, explained, Vox
California Midterm Elections 2018: The Top Races to Watch, New York Times
Congressional Politics:
Time’s up, Congress: Bypass GOP leaders and get DACA done for DREAMers: John Kasich, USA Today
Making a deal with North Korea: what role for the U.S. Congress?, NK Pro
Congress is ‘Too Scared’ of the AMA to Really Attack Opioids, Daily Beast
Congress Needs to Follow The Research and Prioritize Higher Education, Forbes
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton’s Signature Final Hurdle for Millions Headed to ‘Critical’ Veterans Homes Repair, KSTP
Dayton Expected to Sign Bonding Bill This Week, KXRA
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Jessie Diggins got dissed but Russian hackers got a pass? Here’s what didn’t happen at the capitol, Pioneer Press
Fischbach quits Senate, takes MN lieutenant governor post, MPR
Minnesota News:
With enrollment down at some recovery schools, staffs work to reverse the trend, MinnPost
A judge just said Trump can’t block people on Twitter, what about Minnesota’s elected officials?, MinnPost
From back of a napkin to law: Bill of rights will help siblings in foster care, MPR
At the center of one Minnesota man’s fight to stay in the U.S.: a program to protect undocumented crime victims from deportation, MinnPost
Trump:
Trump ramps up pressure to get North Korea summit on track, CNN
President Trump’s Trade Agenda Is Running Into the Reality of Global Geopolitics, Time
President Trump’s visits to the golf course outpace Barack Obama’s, ABC News
Trump accuses Mueller team ‘meddling’ in midterm elections, The Guardian
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson:
Collin Peterson on observing Memorial Day, Detroit Lakes Online
U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen:
After past criticism, Rep. Erik Paulsen announces 3 town halls, Bring Me The News
U.S. Representative Jason Lewis:
Jason Lewis’ attack on the Met Council is an embarrassing political move, MinnPost
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison:
Keith Ellison boycotting NFL games over ‘cowardly’ kneeling ban, The Hill
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson:
Collin Peterson on observing Memorial Day, Detroit Lakes Online
World News:
Top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol heading to US, CNN
Irish abortion referendum: New laws by end of the year – Irish PM, BBC
Families sue the European Union over climate change, Think Progress
White House slaps 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, CNN
Man returns home after years long imprisonment in Venezuela, New York Post
France’s President Macron rewards migrant hero who saved dangling child, PBS
Other News:
Corporations Are Profiting From Immigrant Detainees’ Labor. Some Say It’s Slavery., In These Times
Starbucks anti-bias training: Here’s what to expect as the coffee chain closes 8,000 stores, USA Today
Striving to Reduce Ocean Pollution, EU proposes Ban of Everyday Plastic Items, Huffington Post
How mini-golf played a big role in desegregating public rec spaces, MPR
Starbucks to close over 8,000 stores for anti-bias training, Associated Press
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- May 30, 6:00 PM — HD50A Endorsing Convention, Richfield Middle School, 7461 Oliver Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423.
- June 1 – 3 — State DFL Convention
- June 1, 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.
- June 5, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
- June 5, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
- June 5, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- June 6, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
- June 7, 4:00 PM — Carver County Democrats Family Picnic, McKnight Park, 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
- June 8, 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.
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 13, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 14, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 15 — Eid al-Fitr
- June 17 — Father’s Day