On Tuesday, March 5, 46,000 Minnesotans showed up at the polls and voted “Uncommitted” in the DFL presidential primary. I was one of them. Together we were 19% of the
News Digest special edition: Calling for Peace
This week, I have been listening to the voices of Palestinians in Gaza and around the world, and the voices of their allies of all faiths and nationalities as they
NEWS STATEMENT: Trump and GOP Enablers Must Be Held Accountable for Attacks on our Country and Democracy
TakeAction Minnesota calls for removal of GOP officials who spread lies and voted to overturn the will of the people St. Paul, MN–On Wednesday, January 6 people across the world witnessed an attack on the U.S. Capitol and our
Black Lives Matter
Updated at 1:20 p.m. on January 5, 2021 We are heartbroken. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officers killed George Floyd, setting off a nation-wide uprising and meaningful efforts to
NEWS RELEASE: Minnesota Civic Leaders Arrested in Capitol Rotunda Calling for Ceasefire and End of U.S. Funding for Weapons to Israel, Border Militarization
Dozens of national movement leaders arrested in D.C. CONTACT: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, khadjmoussa@gmail.com or 612-386-9556 Washington D.C. — Today, at least 50 national movement and organization leaders, including Minnesotans, were arrested while staging a protest in
News Digest special edition: Minnesota authors!📚
We are so excited to share another special edition of the News Digest! This week, Jessica and Laura have teamed up with TakeAction Minnesota member and avid reader, Charlie, to
News Digest special edition: Minnesota music! 🎵
It’s time for another special ~summer~ edition of the News Digest! Now, we’re turning to music. Jess and Katie invited me (Laura, she/her, Fundraising Specialist at TakeAction) to guest-write this
Reflections from the 2023 People’s Action National Convention
It’s almost been a month since our team headed to Washington, DC with 10 TakeAction leaders for the People’s Action National Convention, and I’m still reflecting on what this experience
Statement on 100% Clean Energy Bill Expected to Pass the Senate Tomorrow
On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate is expected to pass the 100% Clean Energy Act, which would require all of Minnesota’s electric utilities to use clean & renewable energy by 2040. After Thursday’s Senate Floor vote, the bill is on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
TakeAction Minnesota, People’s Action Statement on GOP’s Shameful Attacks on Rep. Omar
“Representative Omar has been a fearless, steady voice for policies that put people first, not profit or politics. That is one reason MAGA Republicans continue to attack her and seek to remove her from her Committee post: they fear her ability to hold decisionmakers to account on behalf of the people she represents.”
Governor Walz includes MinnesotaCare Public Option in State Budget Proposal
“Across race, income, and zip code, our health and wellbeing is tied together. Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare,” said Elianne Farhat, Executive Director of TakeAction Minnesota. “We applaud Governor Walz’s action to establish a MinnesotaCare Public Option, a commonsense proposal to expand healthcare access and improve people’s lives. With proposals from the Governor, House, and Senate, we look forward to working with the Legislature to get a MinnesotaCare Public Option passed this session that includes eligibility for undocumented Minnesotans.”
TakeAction Minnesota Statement on Paid Sick Time in Governor’s One Minnesota Budget
‘Voters delivered a mandate for action in the November election. After more than seven years of community and worker organizing, passing a statewide paid sick day policy is long overdue. We are excited about the support and enthusiasm in the community and at the Capitol for passing a strong bill, which is what Minnesotans deserve. None of us should be put in a position to compromise our own, or our loved one’s health for a paycheck,’ said TakeAction Campaigns Director Sabrina Mauritz.
