MINNESOTA FOCUS: Blogs, The Minnesota Project, Drinking Liberally

MINNESOTA 2010: I now have my Minnesota 2010 Act Blue Page up. Act Blue is a way for many small political contributions to add up to some serious political impact. For 2010 I am highlighting several Minnesota Democratic Party organizations, and highlighting the Minnesota secretary of state (to prevent election fraud!), as well as several potentially close House races, including some we need to defend (MN-1 and MN-5) as well as two very possible Dem pickups from absolutely horrible right wing extremist Republicans (MN-3 and MN-6). I particularly want to see Democrats do well in Minnesota because, in genral, I have found Minnesota Democrats (like Al Franken!) to be among the best in the country and Minnesota actually tends to be among the most progressive states when push comes to shove. Give a donation or two to keep momentum going.


Some recent articles of note:

Some advice Democrats had better pay attention to: DFL needs to pay attention to young voters

Help the Minnesota Health Plan by Helping Our Legislators!

The Conservative Elected Official’s Quandry

Bachmann’s Fakery and Latest Poll Results

Rep. John Kline Tries To ReRIGHT American History

Merit Pay Has No Effect on Teacher Quality

Bachmann: lies continue unabated

John Kline's Special Interest PAC Problem


Blogging Minnesota:

Lefty Blogs Minnesota: Liberal News Roundup in Minnesota

Minnesota Progressive Project. : Updates on campaigns in Minnesota. The combined efforts of the Minnesota Campaign Report and MN Blue.

MNDem.com brings commonsense, family-oriented, and slightly left leaning observations to Minnesota voters. "The future will belong to those who have passion and are willing to work hard to make our country better." -- Paul Wellstone

Hindsight from Minnesota 2020: Hindsight gives the run down on the news that jumps out at us on the issues that matter. Often times these stories show us how much further we need to go to have the progressive policy realized in Minnesota. Another thing we want to try here is opening up the discussion to everyone who wants to contribute. Commenting on our posts is highly encouraged, and we’ll join in as well. As always, be sure to check out our main site www.mn2020.org.


PROGRESSIVE GROUPS IN MINNESOTA:

The Minnesota Project is a nonprofit organization that connects people with policy to nurture collaborations that build strong local economies, vibrant communities and a healthy environment.

Our programs are focused on clean renewable energy and efficient use of energy; farm practice and policy that promote profitable farms that protect the environment; and the production and consumption of local and sustainably-produced foods.

The Minnesota Project works in ways that emphasize collaboration, community building, and capacity building. For over twenty-five years we have fostered local empowerment, bridged diverse interests, encouraged shared values, and initiated working dialogues that create positive action and policy.

Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agricultre Newsletter: A Partnership between the University of Minnesota and the Sustainer's Coalition.

Alternative Energy Resources in Minnesota: a short summary of alternative energy resources for Minnesota. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.


And for those who like mixing fun and politics, here are a couple of Drinking Liberally groups in Minnesota:

Minneapolis
Every Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm
331 Club, 331 13th Ave NE (13th and University in Northeast Minneapolis)
Hosted by Robin Marty

Morris
First and Third Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm
Old #1, 412 Atlantic Avenue
Hosted by Jeff Lamberty