Majority in the Middle
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Don't feel comfortable on the political extremes? We're meeting in the middle to identify structural issues that hurt our civic and political culture. Join us.
St Paul, MN
Joined October 2020
Division and partisanship aren't just showing up in legislative chambers. They are showing up everywhere. The work of strengthening our civic culture happens every day -- in every corner of the state. Read this week’s issue here: https://t.co/xCl8mm4t3Z
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The 2026 session is a chance for the legislature to model something better. Read Shannon Watson's reflection on the first day of #mnleg session and what comes next in @MinnPost. https://t.co/7BfUOurYA9
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During the 2026 #MNLeg session, Majority in the Middle will share bipartisan efforts, collaboration, and moments of progress so you can stay informed without the spin. Stay tuned by subscribing to our newsletter 📩 https://t.co/cYF5GUdcje
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If you believe our democracy performs best when people work together, we invite you to stand with us and support a better civic culture. Donate here: https://t.co/TurRvkRLQd
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Thank you to @oakdalemn City Council for endorsing the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota during last night's City Council meeting. Your decision to sign the Pledge shows what local leadership can look like in times of division.
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Also in this week’s newsletter: ✔ Welcome new Board Members ✔Join our Zoom conversation about the current state of Minnesota ✔Preview of Senator @BenSasse piece titled, “American civics should be more like the Super Bowl”
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Would we be better off with less public statements? Or can we embrace the nuance of really complicated issues? Read this week's issue here: https://t.co/lI1tGFgqIc Subscribe to our newsletter here: 🔗 https://t.co/cYF5GUdcje
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Each of Minnesota’s political parties will hold Precinct Caucus Meetings this year on Tuesday, February 3, at 7 PM. Find your Precinct Caucus Location 📍 https://t.co/TvwL8cPbaI
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Thanks so much to @DeRushaJ and @DanCookWCCO for inviting me on to talk about @majority_middle "We the People, Minnesota" video. You can catch the segment here:
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When our public discourse feels strained or uncertain, the words of the Constitution can help anchor us in shared principles and common ground. Watch the full video at https://t.co/0aOMuzStRW to hear Minnesotans read the words of the Preamble and the Bill of Rights.
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Minnesota businesses are being asked to navigate one of the most complicated civic moments in recent memory—again. @shannonkwatson asks the question “Should MN Businesses Take a Stand on ICE Operations?” in @TCBmag Read the full article here: https://t.co/lohFRxeZRa
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Our board chair Sandy Layman in the @duluthnews : "Leadership is modeling behavior we want to see: clarity when rights are at stake, humility when the facts are still emerging, and courage when others rush to judgment." https://t.co/xQwLMZGDUL
duluthnewstribune.com
From the column: "Leadership is (modeling) behavior we want to see: clarity when rights are at stake, humility when the facts are still emerging, and courage when others rush to judgment."
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Today, civic leaders from across Minnesota came together to sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota, standing for respect, dialogue, and democracy. This is what leadership looks like. Join us. ✍️ https://t.co/paFRfqhgEV
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For #GiveToTheMax Day, I’m honored to support @majority_middle, which does great work in promoting sensibility in policy making at the state and local level - and has recently become our leading advocate for civility. @GiveMN
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"The vast majority of Minnesotans — like the large majority of our fellow Americans — reject political violence," Nathan Stock writes in Strib Voices. Read Nathan's full opinion article in @StarTribune: https://t.co/4SfSUwmPcS
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startribune.com
Americans want to restore civility and find common ground, but many factors incentivize the vitriol in our politics that is driving violence. To change that, start by signing the Civic Pledge for a...
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Believe it or not, state lawmakers modeled a healthier approach to governance this session says Shannon Watson of @majority_middle
https://t.co/LWhYvFseO3 via @MinnPost
minnpost.com
What might have appeared as dysfunction at the state Capitol was literally representative democracy in action.
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@bloisolson @mnstatefair This was an excellent conversation. Thanks for being part of the solution by giving these guys a platform, Blois. Senator Clark and Representative Allen, thanks for being a great example. Keep it up! #RelationshipsRelationships #mnleg
https://t.co/mLbZvgX7Hc
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Building a #Minnesota where we can disagree without division starts with truly hearing each other. Join us next Wednesday for a conversation with Community Mediation Minnesota co-founders on conflict resolution practices that center empathy, clarity, and connection. RSVP now.
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Ever since the shootings of state lawmakers, we've been highlighting legislators who are working together to do better. @mlahammer reports on another bipartisan duo from the same district — Senator @MichaelKreun and Representative Matt Norris, @MNfromMN — who recently signed the
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Meet the many leaders taking the Civic Pledge and another bipartisan duo who share a legislative district and goal to do better together after the violence here. @majority_middle @tptAlmanac
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