|
|
|
|
|
|
Click on title above for the full article.
Here is what you can do instead:
First, mentally prepare yourself before the family gathering.
Second, don’t try to change the subject.
Third, disagree, but do it with a smile on your face and respect in your heart.
Fourth, try to work an issue you do agree on into the conversation.
Fifth, pivot to a different topic when you are on a high note.
Chris Bowers: wolvesandsheep+life-in-activism@substack.com
|
|
|
|
|
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Today Thursday 12/11: Health Care for All
6:30 on zoom
See below
Saturdays, Emmer Do Better Otsego Rally
11-Noon
December 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays, Sherburne County Detention Vigil
3:30-4:15 pm
December 17
Thursday, Introduction to Zoom
10:00-11:00 am OR 7:00-8:00 pm
January 8th
Monday,WCI Monthly Meeting via ZOOM
6:30-8:30pm
January 12th (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)
Tuesday, Responding Rapidly to Immigration Enforcement, Howard Lake
6:30 - 8:00PM
January 20
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 22ND-ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON JOINS CD6 COMMUNITY FORUM on AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
January 22nd, 6:30-8:30 Monticello Middle School Auditorium
WCI ZOOM Monthly Meeting, Monday, January 12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE
|
Amy Klobuchar: (202) 224-3244 klobuchar.senate.gov
Tina Smith (202) 224-5641 smith.senate.gov
Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______. First, I understand that Senator Warren has introduced a bicameral bill called The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (S. 3191). It would restrict donations for certain public projects linked to the President or Vice President, particularly from entities involved in litigation or seeking contracts with the federal government. We all know Trump’s ballroom project is allowing companies he’s doing business with to funnel money his way. It’s corrupt and unacceptable. I’d like the Senator to co-sponsor this bill.
Also, Congress must release the footage of the boat bombing on September Americans deserve to decide for themselves whether those two shipwrecked sailors actually posed a threat. If what Hegseth did was legal he should have no fear of releasing the film. Please insist that he do so. Thanks.
______________________________________________________________
Tom Emmer (202) 225-2331; (763) 241-6848 emmer.house.gov
Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.
First, I understand that Rep. Garcia has introduced a bicameral bill called The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (H.R. 6085). It would restrict donations for certain public projects linked to the President or Vice President, particularly from entities involved in litigation or seeking contracts with the federal government. We all know Trump’s ballroom project is allowing companies he’s doing business with to funnel money his way. It’s corrupt and unacceptable. I’d like the Congressmember to co-sponsor this bill.
Also, Congress needs to release the footage of the boat bombing on September 2. Americans deserve to decide for themselves whether those two shipwrecked sailors actually posed a threat. If what Hegseth did was legal he should have no fear of releasing the film. Please insist that he do so. Thanks.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We are excited to invite you to our End of the Year Quarterly Member Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM (via Zoom). During this meeting, we will share important updates and year-end highlights, including:
-
Progress on the Minnesota Health Plan Campaign
-
A recap of our Give to the Max outreach and results
-
Additional organizational updates and what’s ahead in 2026
We hope you’ll join us for this informative and energizing session. Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
“EMMER DO BETTER” OTSEGO RALLIES
EVERY Saturday 11:00-Noon
9201 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego. Meet on Parrish Ave.
Park at the Otsego Dental Office or the Wyndham hotel.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT VIGIL
Over 100 immigrants are in Detention at the Sherburne County Government Center. Consider joining us!
-
With the time change we will switch to a shorter vigil that's 45 minutes and when the weather gets colder we can make it 30 minutes.
-
Every Wednesday 3:30 – 4:15 the usual place (Sidewalk next to Business Center Drive)
-
Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Ctr Dr NW, Elk River, MN 55330
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO ZOOM!!!
Thursday, January 8th at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.
Join Sue to learn how to participate in our Member Monthly Meetings!
Sign up and select the morning or evening time. I will send directions to you on how to participate in the training.
You’ll find out it’s easy and will be able to join us on our zooms!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WCI & Fe Y Justicia RAPID RESPONSE to Immigration Raids
The WCI is partnering with Central MN Fe Y Justicia (part of the statewide MN Fe Y Justicia network) to establish a rapid response system for immigration enforcement actions in the area.
This collaboration builds on the work of WCI immigrant Aid committee who provides resources to protect immigrant neighbors from raids and harmful local government actions. For more information on their accomplishments and ongoing activities, contact wciimmigrantaid@gmail.com.
For more information on Fe y Jusicia, visit feyjusticiamn.com.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WCI MONTHLY MEMBER MEETING
Monday, January 12th via Zoom!
You will receive a zoom link in the BLAST! and also sent to your email on Monday.
6:30-Social—time to chat with each other
7:00—Meeting starts with updates from our Steering Committe
7:15—Featured Speak—Ellie Krug
With humor, resilence and tenacity Ellie will share her journey as a transgender woman. 8:25—Wrap-up
Ellie will help us see the unique challenges that face people in our community, our loved ones, and our neighbors, giving us awareness and ways to embrace our transgender friends.
Ellie was born as a male and starts with her strong feelings of being female. She will share growing up and her journey to be an activist leader, attorney, city counsel member and author. She is a very well known speaker in the US often asked to speak to a variety of groups...churches, law schools, trans events, universities etc. She is an incredibly engaging speaker—one we will learn from and enjoy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WCI WINTER MEETINGS
We will meet via Zoom on the SECOND Monday of the month: January 12th, February 9th and March 9th.
Each meeting will have a speaker with time for Q & A’s.
From the comfort of your home, dressed in comfy clothes, beverages/food provide (by you)...it’s a great way to keep up on what’s happening…and what YOU can do!
Reminders will be in the BLAST and sent out by email.
IF YOU’VE NEVER DONE A ZOOM…LMK…TUTORING AVAILABLE!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DONATIONS TO WCI NEEDED
Wright County Indivisible is proud to support many events that promote democracy and thwart autocracy. As the Trump regime ramps up its attacks on our democracy, we need to use every tool we have to fight back—including mass demonstrations, economic tactics, mutual aid, grassroots pressure campaigns, and more. Indivisible was made for this kind of organizing, but we can’t do it without you. Please donate whenever and whatever you can through our Act Blue link. We appreciate you!
To donate to WCI, click here.
|
|
|
|
|
DONATIONS NEEDED
for migrant/immigrant families
-
Complete Food List below…
-
Paper goods—hygiene items—laundry and dish soap
-
DIAPERS!
-
Winter clothing: hats, mittens, gloves, jackets/coats, snow pants, thermals, quality winter socks, BOOTS
-
NEW space heaters
January-March:
Contact Nancy at 612-819-8543 to drop off items or have them picked up.
To donate money, click on the Act Blue link below. https://bit.ly/WCIimmigrantaid
For checks, please indicate Immigrant Donations in the subject line. Send checks to WCI, Box 1410, Monticello, MN 55362
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VISIT WCI’S WEBSITE…
AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
