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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

In 1957, Dr. King said: “Give us the ballot and we will fill our legislative halls with people of good will.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

“The intent and the result of these barriers was to shut out millions of Americans, with the full blessing of the law.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Before the Voting Rights Act, barriers of all kinds to registration and voting existed. #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

“Connect Z” Girl Scouts of MN & WI River Valleys Council leading ceremony in pledge of allegiance to the flag. #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Minnesota State Patrol Honor Guard is now posting the colors. #VRA50 http://t.co/KnLKlwEOaN — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

“Our goal is to celebrate, but also to educate, motivate, and activate people around issues of voting and democracy.” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

My office has led a coalition of nearly 50 partner orgs from across Minnesota in honor of #VRA50. Read more here: http://t.co/GhNz07shBF — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

“That’s why we’re here. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act” #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Audio from President LBJ’s address to Congress in March of 1965 is opening the ceremony. First 3:30 here: https://t.co/x5B4yvVa9k #VRA50 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

#VRA50 ceremony celebrating MNs who helped make it a reality is about to begin! Tweets over the next hour or so will be from staff. -RF — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 30, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Tomorrow at 2 at Landmark Ctr in St Paul we'll celebrate Minnesotans who helped pass the 1965 Voting Rights Act. http://t.co/fj0pr3J0R0 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 29, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

What was voter registration like before Voting Rts Act of '65? Just try to take this Louisiana "literary test": http://t.co/4DWH9EgVQL — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 28, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Walter Mondale, Josie Johnson, Al Quie, Don Fraser, Alec Olson. All helped pass Voting Rts Act. Help honor them. http://t.co/igj7I32UzZ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 28, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Help honor five amazing Minnesotans who helped pass the 1965 Voting Rts Act: 2 pm Thurs @ Landmark Ctr, St Paul. http://t.co/RCVkL8K6WL — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 27, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Inspirational read on how to die well, by the dying Oliver Sacks -- known as the doctor in the movie "Awakenings" http://t.co/4rN6NaDIxz — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 24, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

22 states (some "red," some "blue") have pre-registration option for high school students. MN should join them. http://t.co/FK2Jd4beyK — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 21, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

We should do more to make voting easier. We can start by cutting red tape that complicates voter registration. http://t.co/FK2Jd4beyK — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 21, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Why don't people vote? New study suggests it's because non-voters are busy and/or bored. http://t.co/5wktehzXA0 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 17, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

MN political/govt junkies: 2015-16 "Blue Book" is out. Here's how to order: http://t.co/Z8wvB8ACNM http://t.co/A2IBdp3QnT — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 16, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

The 2015-16 Legislative Manual (aka "Bluebook") is out. I dedicated it to 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act. http://t.co/v9Ck9KMjaa — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 16, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Never too late for justice. 94 yr old Auschwitz guard convicted; helped run camp, looted valuables from victims; http://t.co/LxZ8NivMAa — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 15, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Congrats to @PhyllisKahn & Rep. Lyndon Carlson for breaking all-time record for service in MN House (15,533 days). http://t.co/007HmrTOBT — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 13, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Proud to accept national award on behalf of MN for excellence in voter outreach, given by @Google & @VotingInfo. http://t.co/EFjl39rm5l — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 10, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Proud of @spanojake, who just gave thoughtful & effective presentation to natl audience at @NASSorg on using technology to engage public. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 9, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

RT @NAACP: The Voting Rights Act is the most successful civil rights statute ever enacted. In its 50th year, it's time for Congress to #Res… — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 9, 2015 Retweet
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Just announced: July vacancies for state boards/councils! Firefighter training, biodiesel, Latino affairs & more! http://t.co/awy7Vjfk0j -RF — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 6, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

RIP Nicholas Winton, age 106, who saved 669 Jewish children from certain death in the Holocaust. Never forget. http://t.co/Hc55IeoM7D — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 1, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

Attn MN politics/govt junkies: Advance copy of new Legislative Manual (aka "Bluebook") is here. Available next wk. http://t.co/QNQrhkvTsk — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 1, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

As for redistricting, I like the old saying: "Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around." We need reform. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 29, 2015
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Steve Simon @MNSteveSimon

SCOTUS: States may completely delegate redistricting duty. Reform I support is happy medium: Commission, but final say by legislature. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted June 29, 2015