Leaders and staff from TakeAction were proud to join members of the Minnesota Nurses Association at the fair yesterday evening to tell Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation to “Tax Wall Street to
Frank Brown, Why do we need fair hiring?
What happens when people come out of prison after serving their sentence? Are they truly done serving their sentence? These days, with most employers refusing to consider those with a
The Fight For Our State Has Just Begun
Late last week, Governor Dayton and Republican legislative leaders struck a “framework” budget deal that would close a $1.4 billion budget gap and end the longest government shutdown in state
Anna Cioffi, LSP Takes the Beginning Farmer Message to D.C.
As you read this, central Minnesota farmer and LSP member Nolan Lenzen is in Washington, D.C., carrying a simple, but critical, message: agriculture is a growing and vibrant sector of
Terry VanDerPol, Minnesota Needs A Fair Economy Where The Richest Pay Their Fair Share!
My name is Terry VanDerPol. I farm in the western part of the state in the Minnesota River Valley outside of Granite Falls. I raise cattle and I’m a member
Dan McGrath, HMO Reserves are an Important Part of State Revenue Solution
Since January, state policy makers have looked under every sofa cushion and in every old pickle jar for spare change to solve Minnesota’s revenue crisis. With a gaping $5 billion
Jane Booth-Tobin, Why is the Legislature Wasting our Time on Hate?
Today I joined over 600 Minnesotans in the middle of the workday to rally against the anti-marriage amendment at the Capitol. African-American Lobby Day was going on just below us
Liz Loeb, Safe Gun Laws Make for Good Neighbors
This Thursday, April 28th the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee will hear HF1467, an omnibus gun bill commonly referred to as “Shoot First.” Introduced by Tony Cornish (R), “Shoot First”
Martha Skold, Ugly Words Harm All of Us
A few weeks ago, on a morning talk show on KDWB, a song was written and performed by Steve LeTart entitled “30 Hmongs in a House”. The lyrics are full
Steve Rogness, Thanks Taxes!
On Tax Day this year, I have been thinking about all that I have to thank taxes for, and the list is long. Thanks to taxes, I got a great
