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It was another eventful week ...

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"MN DOGE" is Not Welcome in Duluth

Presented by Northwoods Socialist Collective

When:

July 9, 4:30pm

Where:

in front of Clyde Iron in Duluth

A right-wing think tank calling itself MN DOGE is holding a series of town halls across the state advocating for the gutting of the states programs and workforce. They're planting weeds, and we're determined to not let them sprout. We invite you to a protest in front of their meeting venue to show them that working folks in the Northland reject their reactionary agenda. Bring a sign, bring a friend and bring your voice!

This event is being organized by the Northwoods Socialist Collective, but we welcome the participation of other groups. Contact us if you'd like to co-sponsor.

Hermantown — Grow a Spine, Stauber Rally

When:

July 12, 11:00am–12:30pm

Where:

Stauber's Hermantown Office
5094 Miller Trunk Hwy 900
Hermantown, MN 55811

It's time for Congressman Pete Stauber to grow a spine—or step aside.

Pete Stauber has consistently aligned himself with Trump, supporting extreme policies that harm Minnesota families. He remained virtually silent as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dismantled USAID and imposed draconian funding cuts to education, healthcare, scientific research, Medicaid, food for children, and more. He has endorsed harsh immigration crackdowns that separate families and deny them due process and basic human compassion. He is a threat to Medicare, Social Security, and veteran's benefits. He has attacked reproductive rights, undermined environmental protections, and repeatedly refused to meet face-to-face with the constituents he was elected to serve.

For Hermantown, we will be gathering at his office located at 5094 Miller Trunk Hwy 900.

Bridge Brigade Fridays

Hosted by Zenith City Indivisible

When:

Fridays (except July 4), 4:30–5:30 CT

Where:

Bridge at 25th Street East
(park behind Perkins)

Bring a sign. Everyone welcome.

Stop Medicaid Cuts

Phone Calls:

Continue flooding Pete Stauber's office telling him what it would mean to you to lose our healthcare services because of GOP Medicaid cuts.

Call now! 202-224-3121.

Senate Budget Bill ...

Senate Budget Bill Will Leave 11.8 Million Uninsured and add 3.9 Trillion to Debt.

"We now have confirmation that the Senate budget bill will cut $930 billion from Medicaid. That's more than the House bill.

"If passed, the bill would make ICE the nation’s largest jailer, with more detention funding than the entire federal Bureau of Prisons and more officers than the FBI.

"A group of Louisiana hospitals warned that Medicaid cuts in the Senate GOP’s bill “would be historic in their devastation,” calling the House version 'a more workable solution.'

"The National Association of Building Trades Unions warned that the Republicans' budget bill could be the biggest job-killing bill in U.S. history, threatening 1.75 million construction jobs—the equivalent of terminating over 1,000 Keystone XL projects.

"Behind closed doors, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has led to dangerously overcrowded detention facilities, where detainees endure inhumane conditions—lack of medical care, unsanitary environments, and prolonged confinement—amid a record-high population of over 56,000 immigrants in custody, far exceeding capacity."

— Aaron Parnas Substack

Safeguarding Civil Liberties: What Democratic Attorneys General Must Do to Stop ICE Overreach

from Indivisible Blue State Defiance tools

Masked, unidentifiable officers are targeting immigrants, students, and dissenters—often with ICE's help. This is authoritarian, and it's happening now. Governors, state lawmakers, and local officials can act. Take action now to demand they do.

One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered

Hosted by No Kings

When:

Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00pm CDT

Where:

Online

"One Million Rising — a national effort to train one million people to help lead in this moment and gain the skills to lead others. This is how we build people power that can't be ignored. You're invited to join us—and lead."

Immigrant dignity rally & sign holding

Duluth Anti-ICE, anti-deportations pro-immigrant dignity rally

When

Every Wednesday, noon–1pm

Where

60th Ave E & Superior Street

Duluth Hilltop weekly protest

When:

Every Tuesday 4:30–6:00 pm

Where:

230 East Skyline Pkwy

Protest map below. Green parking. Purple Protest site. Red no parking on church property.

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A Hero: The Senate Parliamentarian Has Reset The Game

from the Big Picture blog

"Rulings by Elizabeth MacDonough take big bites out of the GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill'"

Zohran Mamdani

"After Mamdani's surprise victory, Democrats should be taking notes"

"On Tuesday night, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani scored a major upset by defeating Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination in New York City's mayoral race. With a commanding lead of 43.5% to 36.4% after the first round of votes were counted, it quickly became clear that Mamdani had assembled a broad coalition of voters that not only stretched across all five boroughs but also transcended race, religion, and ethnicity."

Time for a Democracy Revival

Jennifer Rubin

"A blueprint for reclaiming that which defines us..."

Supreme Court capitulates to Trump (again)

Robert Hubbell blog

"Yes, the capitulation of the Supreme Court is disheartening, even sickening.

"But whatever happens, we must not quit, we must not relent. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, those who fought to bring us safely to this moment, knowing that they might not enjoy the fruits of their labor.

"We must repay our debt to them by refusing to surrender even when the outlook is dim and we feel beleaguered."