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THOUGHTS

Napoleon Hill was a well-known self-help author in the early 20th century, whose books conveyed a sense of urgency to take action. He understood that change can be scary, and because of this, many people hesitate before pursuing the things they truly want. It’s easy to tell ourselves the timing or circumstances aren’t perfect, and use that as an excuse to put things off until later.

But Hill reminds us that the timing will never be "just right," and now is as good a time as any to get to work.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY  EVENTS

WCI Connections

Annandale, Buffalo, Delano, Monticello, St. Michael-Albertville

Saturdays, Emmer Do Better Otsego Rally

April 25

11-Noon

Wednesdays, Sherburne County Detention Vigil

April 29

3:30-4:15 pm

ACTION

CONTACT YOUR SENATORS

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’m deeply concerned that Jared Kushner is serving as an envoy in the Middle East while also soliciting billions of dollars from Gulf monarchies for his private business ventures. It is a staggering conflict of interest. I understand that Rep. Jamie Raskin has opened a probe in the House into Kushner’s possible corruption. I’d like the Senate to do one as well.

Second, I know the Senate is negotiating a FISA re-authorization bill right now and I want to be very clear: I oppose a “clean” re-authorization. FISA Section 702 must be reformed to close the data broker loophole and stop the warrantless searches. Without those changes the Senator must vote no. Thanks.

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: TOM EMMER

Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

First, I want the Congressmember to co-sponsor H.R.8275, Rep. Raskin’s bill to establish the Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office. Donald Trump is dangerously unfit to hold office. Congress must find out if this is the case, and if so act. Thanks.

Second, energy bills are out of control and Trump’s war is making them worse. I’m glad more than 100 members of Congress have introduced a bill called the Energy Bills Relief Act, which would deliver sustainable and cost-effective solutions to boost clean energy, meet rising demand, invest in solutions, and lower energy costs. I expect the Congressmember to co-sponsor it.

Click here to send email:Keep telling Congress: Trump's war has to end.

Despite his erratic announcements of victory/ceasefires/imminent war crimes, Trump's war on Iran grinds on, at the expense of thousands of lives across the region, the wholesale disruption of the world economy, and soaring costs for Americans. We must meet Trump's incompetence and inconsistency with a steady determination of our own to neither give up nor give in. Tell your Members of Congress: Either they do all they can to end the war that Trump and Israel launched, or the blood is on their hands, too.

"Bette Midler's updated Woody Guthrie song"

Watch and listen here:)

EVENTS

SPECIAL EMMER PROTEST: MAY 2ND

Tom Emmer will be at the Elk River High School, vying for his party’s enorsement.

We will be holding TWO rallies…

one in Otsego and one in Elk River-11:00-Noon.

Right after…

EVERYONE JOIN US AT A PICNIC IN THE LIONS PARK!

Hoping for 200—burgers and buns provided.

Needed: plates, napkins, individual chip bags, cookies-bring what you can.

Fun time with signs at BOTH areas….

and a chance to hang out with friends!

SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT VIGIL

Over 100 immigrants are in Detention at the Sherburne County Government Center. Consider joining us!

• Every Wednesday 3:30 – 4:15 Sidewalk next to Business Center Drive

• Sherburne County Government Center

  13880 Business Ctr Dr NW, Elk River, MN 55330

The Wright County jail is making space to hold 120 folks who have been incarcerated at the Sherburne County Jail.  Because Sherburne is boarding detainees for ICE, they need more room. So, they are sending their non-ICE related arrests to WC because they make more money off of ICE detainees. Botton line: Wright County is making money off of ICE detainees as well because we are boarding for Sherburne County.

AND MORE…..

Contact wrightcountymnindivisible with sign up and/or questions.

April 26, 6-8pm / Minneapolis 

(Only people who register online will receive the address.)

The Trump administration is attempting to coerce Minnesota, Illinois, and Oregon to cooperate with the administration’s authoritarian agenda. Please join AG Keith Ellison, Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield for a town hall forum. They will provide an update on their efforts to fight federal overreach and will hear your stories and questions. Register here.

DONATIONS

Neighborhood Gardens

Immigrant Aid of Wright and Sherburne County is looking for individuals interested in growing and sharing produce with neighbors.

If you enjoy gardening and would like to donate some of your produce to help immigrant families or others in need, please let us know at WciImmigrantAid@gmail.com.

We will store and distribute the product as it becomes available. Products which are especially needed include: corn, peppers (Jalapenos, Serranos, habaneros), zucchini, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and apples or other fruits.

Items Needed for the Homeless

The recent immigration enforcement crisis has driven a number of people into homelessness, especially young men. Immigrant Aid is looking for the following items: men's and women's socks and underclothes (bras and underwear), Men's pants sizes 26 to 38.

You can email WciImmigrantAid@gmail.com if you have items to distribute or drop them off Sun - Fri between 9 am and 1 pm at Buffalo Presbyterian Church 507 Calder Ave NE, Buffalo. No random clothing please, only items listed.

Thank you for your donations!

I94 Billboard Update - 164,000 vehicles a day!

We rent the billboard jointly with Indivisible North Metro and Indivisible Twin Cities.

We've been using it to hold Tom Emmer accountable — rotating messages to match whatever atrocity the week brings — and to promote events like No Kings rallies. Some of our recent messages are shown below.

Here's the challenge: We need to raise money to keep it running through the midterms. And the cost just jumped from $1,200 to $2,000 for four weeks, now that we're in "election season."

Can you help? Every dollar keeps those eyes informed.

• Mail a check to: WCI, PO Box 1410, Monticello, MN 55362, put billboard in the memo

• Give online Click Here

AND MORE!!!

What’s Next - May 1

Plan your participation in a day of economic disruption on May Day: No work. No school. No shopping.

We’re flexing our economic power on May 1, sending a message to Trump and his oligarch enablers: We refuse to do business as usual as you trample our rights, terrorize our communities, and conduct your war. Led by May Day Strong, this will be a day of mass refusal to engage with the American economic engine, featuring rallies, marches, and non-violent disruptions across the country (find an event near you here). Not everyone will be able to refuse work, school, or spending entirely, but it's vital that each of us does whatever we can do to show the regime that we don't just have numbers--we have economic leverage.

SHOP LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY! NO SHOPPING AT LARGE CORPORATE BUSINESSES!

Christian Nationalism’s war on Democracy                                                                         BAD FAITH DOCUMENTRY…

reveals how Christian Nationalist leaders have spread fear and anger for decades, distorting political issues into Biblical battles between good and evil.

Full video is available on Utube.

Watch the trailer here

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