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SD57 Resist Resources

Without any doubt, we are in the midst of a Constitutional crisis. There is no end in sight to Donald Trump’s and the complicit GOP’s daily assault on our values, our rights, and our Constitution. We don’t need to list all of the craziness and, while Minnesota is envied by many as a sanctuary and an island of reason, the threats are real to all of us as the MN GOP tries to further its agenda.

With that in mind, SD57 has gathered the following resources to help make your voice heard and help those directly impacted by the relentless attacks until some kind of sanity returns.
Rise up, reclaim, restore and by all means RESIST!

If you only have a few minutes...

  • 5Calls Calling your congressperson is the most effective way to influence policy. 5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.

  • Litgation Tracker This public resource tracks legal challenges to Trump administration actions.

    Democracy.io A quick way to email your federal representatives in one spot.  

  • ACLU Know Your Rights Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

  • Protect Paid Leave

    Republicans and their coalition of corporate lobbyists and bad bosses are attacking working people and trying to take away everything we have fought for as a Labor Movement.

  • Goods Unite Us

    Goods Unite Us was started in 2017 to help consumers more easily align their everyday purchases with their politics and is non-partisan. The U.S. Supreme Court has said that corporations have a constitutional right to political speech. Goods Unite Us allows you to hear what they’re saying and for them to hear you!

If you have more time...

  • We Hold These Truths unites people across the political spectrum, communities, and professional sectors to share accessible principles and civic values that are increasingly under threat today.

    Protect Our Kids Toolkit from the American Federation of Teachers. The Protect Our Kids campaign is mobilizing educators, parents, students, and community allies to fight against devastating cuts to public education.

    Indivisible Calls to Action Updated regularly with current Calls to Action. Call your elected officials, sign a petition, join a rally, or write a public comment. You can make calls on your own or join Indivisible on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (fewer times in the summer) at 6:30pm and work through the list of calls together.

    Common Cause Priorities and Calls to Action – Common Cause Minnesota is your voice for transparency, openness and accountability in our state. They’ve been your eyes and ears on the ground, tirelessly fighting for a stronger democracy and ensuring that every voice is heard

  • Bill Search, Status, and MyBills – MN State Legislature Follow what bills are introduced and follow their progress. You can set up your own MyBills tracking to make it easier. 

Read and follow...

Substack

Books  (We encourage you to use your public library or purchase books from your nearest local independent bookseller.) 

    • Timothy Snyder – On Tyranny
    • Timothy Snyder – On Freedom
    • Heather Cox Richardson – Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
    • Heather Cox Richardson – How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul America
    • Howard Zinn – A People’s History of the United States
    • Poverty, By America – Matthew Desmond
    • On Disinformation – Lee McIntyre

Federal and State Senator and Rep Contacts

Amy Klobuchar (D) – US Senate
Phone: 202-224-3244 (Washington)
Phone: 612-727-5220 (Minneapolis Metro)
Email Form

Tina Smith (D) – US Senate
Phone: (202) 224-5641 (Washington)
Phone: (651) 221-1016 (St. Paul)
Email Form

Angie Craig (D) – US House
Phone: (202) 225-2271 (Washington)
Phone: (651) 846-2120 (Eagan)
Email Form

Jon Koznick (R) – MN House – 57A
Phone: 651-296-6926
Email: rep.jon.koznick@house.mn.gov

Jeff Witte (R) – MN House – 57B
Phone: (651) 296-4240
Email: rep.jeff.witte@house.mn.gov

 

Zack Duckworth (R) – MN Senate – 57
Phone: 651-296-7633
Email Form