Second, before committee started
@andysmithmn.bsky.social walked over and individually greeted and shook hands with all of the members on the "other side of the aisle." Great way to start the year, Representative!
Two excellent things I just observed in #mnleg House Ag committee -- First, the hearing is being co-chaired by
@reprickhansen.bsky.social and Rep. Paul Anderson. (I'm watching online so I can't get a shot of them sitting side-by-side; the official video only points to one person at a time.)
Decisions are made by the people who show up. AND if you didn't go to a caucus last night, it's not too late to participate. I wrote this in May of 2024, and it's still true.
www.startribune.com/counterpoint...
2026 is going to be a big year for Majority in the Middle, so I'm trying to get off to a good start. I have a goal of raising $5100 by my 51st birthday. Can you toss in a few dollars to help?
www.majoritymiddle.org/51
Happy New Year, early risers!
If there was a vaccine against extremism... would you invest?
As we close out the year, it’s impossible to ignore the symptoms all around us: rising polarization, shrinking trust, and a political culture that feels more reactive than resilient. But at Majority in the MORE: conta.cc/499Lxu1
(Yes it's basic and bare bones. And, this isn't a specific Majority in the Middle initiative. I'm just raising my hand to host the list.)
So I put together this jotform: form.jotform.com/Shannon_Wats...
If you want to be a part of the work moving forward -- put your name on this list so we have a way to distribute information and coordinate, as "next steps" become respectful and appropriate.
Friends, in the wake of this weekend's violence, there are a lot of people who want to put time and energy towards making things better. Some have ideas, some have resources, but what we didn't have (until now) is a central way to coordinate.