In the Know: November 15, 2018

2018 Election
The 2018 midterm races that still aren’t over, Vox
The Midterms Basically Destroyed What Was Left of the California GOP, Splinter
Trump torpedoed Colorado Republicans’ appeal to unaffiliated voters, new post-election poll says, Denver Post
Different Backgrounds, Common Purpose: Omar, Phillips Both Ready to Serve, KSTP
Amazon HQ2
Amazon Played Everyone, GQ
Amazon invented a new neighborhood in Virginia for its HQ2 site. Here’s what it could actually look like., Business Insider
The cities that lost out on Amazon’s HQ2 still won, CNN

Congress
Collin Peterson continues strong Democratic representation of his red CD7, MinnPost
McConnell just said there’s no need for a “protect Mueller” bill. Trump already made that look silly., Vox
Congress is going to make marijuana moves, The Hill
US House shelves Yemen vote, but there’s another right behind it, and maybe two after that, Defense News

Florida
Federal Judge Weighs Delay As Deadline Looms For Florida Recounts, NPR
Florida recount: Trump accuses voters of wearing disguises in latest conspiracy theory, USA Today

Georgia
Both sides trade accusations of electoral theft in Georgia’s still-undecided Abrams-Kemp race, NBC News

GOP
The Midterms Sent an Unmistakable Message to Republicans, The Atlantic
Even if Trump Wanted to Change, the GOP Wouldn’t Let Him, The Daily Beast
Kevin McCarthy elected minority leader for next Congress, USA Today

L.A. Teacher Strike
Los Angeles teachers are willing to strike for better school conditions ‘as long as it takes’, Think Progress

Page, Alan
Alan Page on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom: It is an honor, but it’s not really about me, Star Tribune

State of Minnesota
Southwest light-rail line clears hurdle to construction, Star Tribune
Minnesotans ready for change in law-enforcement, public policy, MPR News
Rape, alcohol and consent are under review by state sexual assault task force, Star Tribune
Affordable housing – a complex discussion for Minneapolis residents, MPR News
Editorial: Limits on ex-felon voting in Minnesota should end, Star Tribune

St. Paul
St. Paul mayor signs $15 minimum wage into law. A growing number of cities are doing this., Pioneer Press

Trump
For Trump, there’s no easy way out of his funk, CNN
Trump pushes back on reports of chaos in White House, The Hill
Trump Is Reshaping The Judiciary. A Breakdown By Race, Gender And Qualification, NPR

World News
Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for five suspects in killing of Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post
May vows Brexit will happen despite a wave of resignations over plan to leave the E.U., Washington Post

Upcoming DFL Events

• November 15
  • 5:00 PM — Only One More State! ERA Minnesota Annual Fundraiser, 1203 Scheffer Ave, Saint Paul MN 55116. RSVP here.
  • 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Room C, Brooklyn Center MN 55430
• November 16, 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.
• November 17
  • 11:00 AM — Train to Win Call:  Keeping Your Activists Active.  Email info@dfl3cd.org for how to participate.  For DFL party unit officers, no pre-registration required.
  • 12:00 PM — DFL Environmental Caucus Meeting, Ramsey County Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. More information and RSVP here.
• November 18 — 5:00 to 8:00 PM  — SD46 DFL West Metro Meet-Up, Meeting Room, Davanni’s, 663 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
• November 19
  • 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Train to Win Call:  Keeping Your Activists Active.  Email info@dfl3cd.org for how to participate.  For DFL party unit officers, no pre-registration required.
  • 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
• November 22 — Thanksgiving Day
• November 23, 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.
• November 30, 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.
• December 2 through 10 — Chanukah
• December 4
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook pagefor this month’s location.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
• December 5 — SD33 DFL Central Committee meeting, more information as it becomes available
• December 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.
• December 8 — DFL State Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
• December 9
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, m ore information as it becomes available
• December 10
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• December 11, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
• December 12
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• December 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
• December 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.
• December 17, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
• December 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
• December 21, 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.
• December 25 — Christmas
• December 28, 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.
• December 31 — New Year’s Eve
• January 1 — New Year’s Day
• January 3
  • First Day of Minnesota Legislative Session
  • First Day of U.S. Congressional Session