FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2014Contact: Steve Rogness, Political Director, 651-379-0753, steve@takeactionminnesota.org Progressive champion will be a powerful force to advance social, racial, and economic justice at the Capitol St.
Happy birthday to you!
We’re eight! From the “Cover All Kids” healthcare victory in 2009, restoring funding to GAMC in 2010, defeating the photo ID amendment in 2012, to all that was won in
Humphrey Public Affairs panel agrees: King’s Dream remains a dream, not our reality
The 1964 Civil Rights Act became law 50 years ago, and the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs this year is hosting a series of events to commemorate
Legislators are put on the spot to ‘raise the wage’
Raise the wage to at least $9.50 per hour, indexed to inflation, was the message area senators and representatives received from more than 80 residents Saturday, Jan. 25 at the
Pro: Should the minimum wage be raised?
On Jan. 1, more than 2.5 million low-paid workers throughout the country got a raise. Unfortunately, none of these workers lives in Minnesota. Thanks to minimum-wage increases that took effect
Nation’s New Mayors Revive Big-City Liberalism
Like all newly elected politicians, the class of mayors being sworn in as the year begins has made many grand promises. … “It’s not news that there are Democrats being
The 25 Best Progressive Victories of 2013
Minnesota makes the list! Click here to see the full edition. Ballot Box Triumphs: New Yorkers elected progressives Bill de Blasio as mayor by a landslide, chose Letitia James as
New law will help ex-offenders get job interviews
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Those with criminal records in Minnesota will have a better chance of getting to the interview phase of the hiring process, under a new law that
Help Getting Health Care
Earlier this year, I couldn’t wait for October 1st when finally we could stop talking about what the ACA might mean for people, and people could start seeing for themselves.
Pause for a moment to celebrate.
As we close out 2013, take a look at all that people-power made possible this year, and start dreaming big about what big change we can win together in 2014
