Tag: safety

The DFL in 2020: Safety and Security

Governor Walz recently sat down with the Associated Press and outlined several of his major goals for the next year. At the top of the list were two items: gun safety reform and insulin access.

We applaud Governor Walz and DFLers in the Legislature for working on solutions to these crucial issues. Every Minnesotan deserves safety and security, whether it’s safety from gun violence or the security that comes with access to insulin. Here are the plans DFLers have put on the table: 

Emergency Insulin

The price of insulin has been skyrocketing recently because big pharmaceutical companies have a monopoly on the drug. They have spent years hiking costs on diabetics who need insulin to survive, all to make a quick buck. The result is that a single vial of insulin, which costs roughly $30 in Canada, can cost over $300 in the United States. Continue reading “The DFL in 2020: Safety and Security”

Calling for Mayor Slavik of Plymouth to voice support and safety for immigrants

The following letter to the editor was posted in the Plymouth Sun-Sailor March 9, 2017:

Plymouth is home to many different groups of immigrants – Russian, Indian, Somali, and many, many more. Plymouth is home to the Northwest Islamic Center.

At the same time, hate crimes are on the rise (USA Today website). February 23rd a gay couple was attacked and told “You live in Trump country now” (Miami Herald.com). Mosques have been vandalized, Jewish Centers have been threatened, swastikas have been etched on cars in Lakeville, Minnesota. Schools such as Maple Grove High school are battling racism. A Kansas man recently shot two Indian men, killing one, while yelling “Get out of my country”. (NY Times). The list goes on, even in the Twin Cities.

Now, more than ever, we need our communities to come together. Many mayors across the nation, including Mayor of Minneapolis, Betsy Hodges, have publically expressed concern over the hate, support for members of the community, and statements of solidarity.

But we have not heard from Mayor Kelly Slavik of Plymouth.

K. Anderson

Permitless Carry AND Stand Your Ground bills HERE in Minnesota!

The following letter to the editor was submitted to the Plymouth Sun-Sailor March, 2017:

There are bills at play in the Minnesota legislature that would be a risk to public safety. One is HF 188 (Author: Nash) which would make it easier for people to carry a gun without a permit. Included in this bill is an expansion of “public places” where guns could be carried. This would make it impossible to ban guns in schools, court building, hospitals and the State Fair grounds. (Protect Minnesota). Already 7 children die daily in the US from firearms and one Minnesotan is killed by a gun. (Protect Minnesota). To pass a permitless carry law would only increase risk. At the same time there is a bill (HF 238 by Nash and SF 292 by Ruud) to allow anyone to use deadly force whenever they believe their life to be threatened. This is particularly dangerous for minorities who are often under suspicion simply because of their race or any of our kids who look suspicious to someone. Minnesota needs neither of these laws. They would both put more guns on the street and make it easier to use them and not be held accountable. Contact your representative today to voice your concern for our state’s safety!

K. Anderson