Dear John,
I (Kenza) am writing this from home in my pajamas. It’s flu season! I even had a shot…
Anyway, it’s been a week.
We’re counting down the days until Super Tuesday, our friends at SEIU Local 26 and the Saint Paul Federation of Educators are planning strikes, and the big Big Pharma bill we’re working on – the Prescription Drug Affordability Commission – cleared its first committee in the House. If you have a story about high drug prices you, share it with us in this short survey.
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We’ve heard really nice feedback from our readers the last couple weeks – thank you!
Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week:
Medicare for All
People have been buzzing about the deep dive segment on John Oliver this week. There’s truth in comedy, for sure. It’s long but worth watching. Bookmark it for later or watch now.
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Pull Together, Move Forward
Minnesota isn’t the only state facing a farm crisis. This is an important read to understand how the financial sector has exploited rural communities. Then read Land Stewardship’s statement on the farm crisis and sign their petition to stand with farmers.
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Rx Prices
Going up against Big Pharma is a David and Goliath fight. But the People’s Lawyer, AG Keith Ellison, is behind us. Read what’s happening in Minnesota.
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Joy Goddess
A delicious piece on Black-rebel-joy-goddess A’Leila Walker and pleasure activism during the Harlem Renaissance. Enjoy reading this.
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Dem Debate
Warren spoke the truth about Bloomberg. Read more and watch clips in Slate and get important commentary from AOC.
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No Pipelines
A pipeline protest in British Columbia by the Wet’suwet’en has spread across Canada. Indigenous land defenders stopped rail traffic across the country this week, as the Canadian government and gas industry turned to violence. This is what solidarity looks like. Read more.
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Strike for Housing Justice
Graduate Students at the University of California Santa Cruz have been on an illegal strike since earlier this month. Their reason? The rent is too damn high. Read more and follow @payusmoreucsc on Twitter.
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Nevada Caucuses
Caucuses in Nevada are this weekend, and according to at least one poll, Bernie is polling at 60% with Latinx voters. He’s winning because his campaign is showing up. Read more.
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Building Power
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ PAC Courage to Change announced support today for seven progressive women running Congress, including six running for seats in the U.S. House plus a challenger for running for Senate in Texas. Read more.
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McDonald’s
McDonald’s released a set of candles this week that – when combined – supposedly smell like a Big Mac. Separately, they apparently smell gross. Read more to find out which one smells like a “health code violation.”
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That’s a wrap. Enjoy the sun this weekend!
-- Kenza Hadj-Moussa and Patrick Burke
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