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Trump protesters could form the 'tea party of the left.' Poll: More Utahns get their political news from TV. Mountain Accord fans testify before Congress.
Happy Wednesday. Leaders of the groups organizing some of the first outbursts of direct action in response to Donald Trump's surprise election are making plans to take to the streets through January's Inauguration and beyond. In frantic behind-the-scenes phone calls, text messages and Slack chats, they're also planning to channel the energy unleashed last week into electoral politics, starting with Democratic primaries, to build what one organizer called a "tea party of the left." [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/democrats-trump-protests-tea-party-231450">Politico</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>School officials and police say they will continue to investigate why a 16-year-old boy with no prior disciplinary problems allegedly stabbed five fellow students at Mountain View High School on Tuesday, and then inflicted a knife wound on himself. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4588326-155/students-are-stabbed-at-utah-school">Trib</a>]
-> More Utahns get their political news from television, a new poll shows. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/11462-">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> A federal judge said Tuesday that the FLDS members' argument that religious freedom validated consecrating food stamp benefits to their church fell short to drop charges, but he agreed to let the jury hear the point in trial. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4588881-155/denying-polygamists-religious-argument-judge-propels?page=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865667240/Judge-rejects-FLDS-religious-rights-argument-declines-to-toss-charges.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/11/15/judge-rejects-flds-members-religious-freedom-claims-in-food-stamp-fraud-case/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/federal-judge-denies-flds-religious-liberty-claim-in-food-stamp-fraud-case"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> The Utah Pride Center will hand out rainbow "We See You and We Love You" wristbands after Trump's election has some in the LGBT community afraid of moving backwards. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4588568-155/utah-lgbtq-community-seeks-to-unify?page=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/11/15/utah-pride-center-launches-campaign-to-increase-awareness-of-lgbtq-struggles/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/utah-pride-center-launching-new-awareness-campaign"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-pride-center-is-launches-campaign-to-support-lgbt-community-in-wake-of-elections"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/spurred-by-election-results-utah-lgbt-support-campaign-launched/article_37f56121-bcbb-5726-8933-733203561050.html"; target="_blank">Herald</a>]
-> Utah Policy reports that Salt Lake County Gary Ott is the subject of an investigation to see if there is any elder abuse going on. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/11463-">UtahPolicy</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From @<a href="https://twitter.com/mollyknefel"; target="_blank">mollyknefel</a>: "Critics say Bannon is a white nationalist, while white nationalists say Bannon is in fact a white nationalist."
From @<a href="https://twitter.com/mattdizwhitlock"; target="_blank">mattdizwhitlock</a>: "SCOOP: Trump is considering Duck Dynasty for Fish and Wildlife."
From @<a href="https://twitter.com/RexHuppke"; target="_blank">RexHuppke</a>: "Trump: Mussolini? Bannon: Dead. Trump: Can't we... Bannon: Revive him? Nope. Trump: Too bad. Tough guy. Make a good secretary of state."
From @<a href="https://twitter.com/Patbagley"; target="_blank">Patbagley</a>: "Been more discussion in newsroom about which offensive language we can print than I remember ever happening before. #ThanksTrump"
<strong>In other news: </strong>Mountain Accord supporters testified at the House Natural Resources subcommittee, calling the agreement the best solution for all tied to Utah's canyons. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4589843-155/mountain-accord-supporters-pitch-congress-on"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865667294/Chaffetz-Biskupski-tout-Mountain-Accord-in-Washington-DC.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/dischord-lawmakers-mountain-accord-hearing#stream/0"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]
-> Protesers marched to Salt Lake City Hall to watch the City Council approve a resolution in support of the Standing Rock Sioux in its fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591252-155/protesters-march-on-city-hall-slc"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/11/15/hundreds-protest-in-slc-against-dakota-access-pipeline/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utahns-join-national-demonstrations-against-oil-pipeline-in-north-dakota"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> With the first snow storm of the season around the corner, Utah Highway Patrol warns drivers who get in minor crashes to stay buckled in their cars and, if possible, get off the freeway. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4589110-155/highway-patrol-urges-motorists-to-exit"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865667280/Fender-bender-on-the-freeway-Take-the-next-exit-if-you-can.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/heres-why-minor-fender-benders-are-causing-major-problems-across-utah"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Utah's prison population is down after the state's criminal justice reform, but now lawmakers worry Utah is going too easy on drug crimes. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591168-155/on-heels-of-justice-reform-utah"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Utah, already sitting in the nation's lowest spot for education funding per student, will have to find $115 million to even maintain that status with an expected 10,000 new students coming in next fall. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591346-155/with-about-10000-new-students-next"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> State Sen. Jim Dabakis says he lost his leadership position with the Senate Democrats because of his refusal to handcuff himself to private interests by accepting corporate donations. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4589526-155/senate-dems-choose-leaders-but-one"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865667210/Utah-Senate-Democrats-announce-leaders-for-next-two-years.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Salt Lake City's Redevelopment Agency decided Tuesday not to get ahead of itself on spending the $18 million it earmarked for tackling affordable housing. Instead, it will carefully go over the money's best uses. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591125-155/slcs-rda-delays-spending-for-affordable"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake County is looking at cutting down or eliminating entirely its contributions to EDCUtah in favor of developing on its own. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591034-155/salt-lake-county-council-votes-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake County residents were overwhelmingly on the opposition side at a public hearing on creating a Central Wasatch Commission to manage the canyons. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4591894-155/residents-turn-out-in-force-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Rural Utah counties are lobbying to use state money to help a rural Colorado county fix a damaged but historic and locally essential swing bridge over the Green River. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4554904-155/utah-counties-seeking-to-give-money?page=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Lindon native Emily Ellsworth is now Twitter famous for tweeting that phone calls are the best way to actually reach congressional staffers based on her time working for Reps. Jason Chaffetz and Chris Stewart. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4588805-155/former-utah-congressional-staffer-becomes-internet-famous"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Take a look at the Capitol Christmas Tree's visit to Ogden. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4577643-155/gallery-capitol-christmas-tree-makes-a"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Pat Bagley pokes fun at Donald Trump's seemingly altered definition of "drain the swamp." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4590613-155/bagley-cartoon-swamp-thing"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Paul Rolly talks about a presidential race-related falling out between friends and other post-election stories. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4583495-155/rolly-utah-girl-shunned-by-some?page=1"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally:</strong> Trump dumps several transition team members with ties to Chris Christie, throwing his team into squalor. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/key-figures-purged-from-trump-transition-team/2016/11/15/ed4e2a36-ab6b-11e6-8b45-f8e493f06fcd_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/trump-transition.html?_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/14/politics/trump-shortlist-national-security-worldview/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]
-> Paul Ryan's renomination as House Speaker goes swimmingly with a unanimous vote while Nancy Pelosi meets more pushback and delays the vote to the end of the month. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/congress-paul-ryan.html"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/house-democrats-meet-after-2016-election-231402"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Sen. Harry Reid draws attention to the increased hate crimes since Trump's election and presses the president-elect to revoke his nomination of Steve Bannon as top White House strategist over Bannon's disturbing white nationalist ties. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/harry-reid-trump-hate-crimes-231436"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/politics/harry-reid-donald-trump-steven-bannon-floor-speech/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> chairs an Oversight Committee bill mark-up before joining his colleagues at the House GOP Organization Conference.</li>
<li>Rep. Chris <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank">Stewart</a></strong> meets with the American Mustang Foundation, the Concerned Veterans for America, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams and constituents in his D.C. office. Later he swings by the Republican Study Committee meeting, votes and drops in at the GOP Conference meeting.</li>
<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> receives an award from the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals and attends the GOP Conference.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> spends the day at Republican Governors Association meetings.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> goes to a School Counselor Association legislative outreach, the National Ability Center's Saluting Our Heroes luncheon and the Women Tech Council Women Innovators Awards.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a> </strong>gets together with lawmakers and heads to a retirement reception for a longtime legislative staffer.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>tours the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum and speaks at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens before jetting on to Berlin.</li>
</ul>
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