What We Can Do Weeks

An initiative to unite Minnesotans against political violence and encourage peaceful civic engagement.

[Shannon Watson @shannonkwatson]

Sign the Civic Pledge at https://t.co/vG8BhI5GgL

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

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 🔗 https://t.co/gYoG64nXMy

[Almanac @almanacmnpbs]

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: https://t.co/XuqV48Ny5o

[Shannon Watson @shannonkwatson]

Looking forward to talking about @WhatWeCanDoWeek (and maybe a @majority_middle #TheStateofBipartisanship report preview) on @tptAlmanac tonight. Tune in at 7pm! #mnleg

https://t.co/SSQ0vr8xiw

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

From conversations on civility in media and business to conflict resolution and community leadership, this year’s event series will offer practical tools and thoughtful dialogue for a stronger #Minnesota.

Sign up for our newsletter to learn more: https://t.co/mdXLt4mldm

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

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.

[City of Minneapolis @CityMinneapolis]

We recognize the public's constitutional rights of free expression and peaceful assembly. It's importance to our democracy.

It is also important to keep everyone safe while amplifying the voices of our communities.

More: https://t.co/5w3oIy5HIL

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

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

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

At a moment when our public discourse feels increasingly strained, we're inviting leaders from across Minnesota to sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota in St. Paul on January 6 and Minneapolis on January 8.

👉 Register to attend at https://t.co/paFRfqhgEV.

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

Minnesotans are coming together to sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger MN. Join us in Minneapolis or St. Paul in early January.

✍️ Leaders, community members, and neighbors—everyone belongs.

Stand for dialogue > division.

RSVP Now: https://t.co/4x6LeDSHxB

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

@jimabeler The statements you say publicly can affect change in others. If you are encouraged to stand up for respect, dialogue, and democracy, consider signing our Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota or hosting a signing event.

More details can be found at https://t.co/paFRfqgIPn.

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

No American should ever be spoken of in derogatory terms.

Senator @jimabeler showed leadership by sending a letter right to the source, and while others have voiced similar sentiments privately, his willingness to continue to speak out publicly matters.
https://t.co/KitMmEzCKZ

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

@jimabeler It matters because his statement showcases what peaceful political engagement can look like - even and especially when communicating a disagreement.

It matters because his statement rejects the rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

Thank you to @PlymouthMN_gov for endorsing the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota during last week’s City Council meeting.

Your decision to sign the Pledge, and elevate it with a formal proclamation, shows what local leadership can look like in times of division.

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

Thank you to all the participants who joined us last week in Grand Rapids to sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota. https://t.co/PtR3nTHyP9

@SpencerIgoMN @grant_hauschild

[Post Bulletin @PB_News]

Is the political middle a lost cause? A group visited Rochester seeking to cultivate it https://t.co/huTdG2dvAF

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

"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 @majority_middle

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

@NickAFrentz @RepLFrederick @majority_middle @greatermankato Mankato Free Press: Community members, public officials sign pledge to help fight political violence https://t.co/SWodjZZ2yB @Mankatonews

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

This week, Minnesotans in Mankato & St. Cloud signed the Civic Pledge—pledging to engage peacefully and reject political violence. 🖊️

Read the local news coverage (links in thread below) + sign the pledge yourself: https://t.co/paFRfqgIPn

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

@NickAFrentz @RepLFrederick @majority_middle @greatermankato The Minnesota Star Tribune in Mankato: Local lawmakers sign civility pledge, but one decides against it https://t.co/NvGD9nm5Lx @StarTribune

[What We Can Do Weeks @WhatWeCanDoWeek]

@NickAFrentz @RepLFrederick @majority_middle @greatermankato MinnPost in Mankato: Lawmakers sign pledge to lower the tone ahead of gun control debate https://t.co/KLjy3QCIXV @minnpost