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.
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6 years ago today, @majority_middle brand was born. It's been a wild 6 years, and our work just keeps getting more important.
To celebrate, please consider making a donation (majoritymiddle.org/support) and/or getting your ticket to the Purple Party (majoritymiddle.org/purple-pa…)!
Announcing our 2026 Purple Party Keynote Speaker: Pat Kessler!
Join us on Saturday, November 14, as we celebrate democracy, free expression, and public service, and hear from @PatKessler.
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 5–8 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets today: majoritymiddle.org/purple-pa…
Do debates matter? They do if we treat them as more than a stage.
Read Shannon Watson’s full opinion article in @MinnPost. 🔗 minnpost.com/community-voice…
Tickets are on sale now for our 3rd Annual Purple Party! Join us for a celebration of public service.
🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 5-8 PM
📍 Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West (Plymouth, MN)
RSVP Here: majoritymiddle.org/event-det…
We are seeking the names of Minnesota elected officials completing their service in office in 2026.
Mark your calendars to recognize these elected officials with us on Saturday, November 14, at the 3rd Annual Purple Party!
Submit a nomination here: majoritymiddle.org/purple-pa…
Majority in the Middle is seeking business and individual sponsors for our 3rd Annual Purple Party. Sponsorship offers a visible, nonpartisan opportunity to recognize public service and support a healthier civic culture.
Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Minnesota: Today is Primary Election Day! Your voice matters in every election. Get out and vote!
Visit the @MNSecofState website for your polling place and ballot info: sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/.
Majority in the Middle is seeking business and individual sponsors for our 3rd Annual Purple Party. Sponsorship offers a visible, nonpartisan opportunity to recognize public service and support a healthier civic culture.
Contact Executive Director Shannon Watson to learn more.
What are you voting for in the Minnesota Primary?
Depending on where you live, your ballot may include races for Governor, U.S. Senate, State Legislature, and other state and local offices.
Primary Election is August 11. Check your ballot, make a plan, and vote. @MNSecofState
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ICYMI: 23 Students Earn the First Minnesota Civic Seal
Earlier this month, Minnesota students made history as the first class to earn the Minnesota Civic Seal! Learn more about the honorees and their projects at: sos.mn.gov/about-the-office/…
Across Minnesota, thousands of people serve in elected offices.
At this year’s Purple Party, we will celebrate and thank elected officials concluding their service and recognize the contributions they made to Minnesota.
Read our latest newsletter 🔗 conta.cc/4fsdXUf
Minnesota’s Primary Election Day is only 5 Weeks Away on Tuesday, August 11.
Find your sample ballot on the @MNSecofState website and make a plan to vote. sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/…
Bipartisan behavior doesn't happen by accident. Structures and incentives influence how power is shared.
Explore more findings in the 2026 State of Bipartisanship Report. 🔗 majoritymiddle.org/state-of-…
#StateofBipartisanship #Minnesota #MajorityintheMiddle #MNLegislature
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Now available: The 2026 State of Bipartisanship Report.
This report examines bipartisan bill authorship across every #Minnesota House and Senate committee to provide a clearer picture of collaboration at the Capitol.
🔗 majoritymiddle.org/state-of-…
Now available: The 2026 State of Bipartisanship Report.
This report examines bipartisan bill authorship across every #Minnesota House and Senate committee to provide a clearer picture of collaboration at the Capitol.
🔗 majoritymiddle.org/state-of-…
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Today marks the start of What We Can Do Week 2026—a series of conversations focused on a simple but important question: What can each of us do to bridge divides, build trust, and strengthen our communities?
RSVP for an event and sign the Civic Pledge 🔗 whatwecandoweek.org/
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Tonight on Almanac at 7 pm:
- @JPrestholdt, vice chair of the Minnesota Truth Council, discusses tracking the impacts of Operation Metro Surge and PARRIS
- @mlahammer recaps party conventions and the candidates clashing as Minnesota’s primary season takes shape
- @majority_middle Founder and Executive Director @shannonkwatson previews @WhatWeCanDoWeek 2026 and efforts to address political violence and bridge division
- Aron Woldeslassie delivers a new essay on the art of giving audiences what they want, and sometimes don’t want
- We remember Larry Fitzgerald Sr. with reflections from @chjournalist and sports journalist @Ericinminny44
- Quartet Selene of Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies performs live in the studio
- Longtime media ethics and law expert Jane Kirtley joins us to reflect on retirement after decades of teaching and public commentary
- Our political science panel — @ProfDSchultz, @ProfKPearson, and Steve Schier — breaks down the week in politics
Tune in on TPT 2 or stream live: TPT.org/almanac
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Looking forward to talking about @WhatWeCanDoWeek (and maybe a @majority_middle #TheStateofBipartisanship report preview) on @tptAlmanac tonight. Tune in at 7pm! #mnleg
tpt.org/almanac
Lawmakers showed they can effectively work across the aisle in some cases, but they also left room for improvement for next session.
minnpost.com/community-voice… #Minnesota #MNLegislature @MinnPost
When a legislator decides they’re not running again, the language they use has a tendency to shift.
They also model something the Legislature rarely has time to slow down and demonstrate: perspective.
minnpost.com/community-voice… #Minnesota #MNLegislature @MinnPost
