Happy Monday! We have a big week ahead of us at the State Capitol: On Tuesday, January 25th, the Health Finance and Policy Committee will hold its first hearing of
This Week at #MNleg: MinnesotaCare Expansion Gets First Hearing
MinnesotaCare Expansion Bill Hearing
Today, thousands of Minnesotans are excluded from health care coverage because of their immigration status. Across the state, thousands of Minnesotans including farmers, small business owners, artists, and young families
Bernie and His Mittens: A Minnesota Round-Up
Katie and I are absolutely delighted by Senator Bernie Sanders and his mittens. The practical coat, the pleasant pattern of his mittens, the pose. The ensuing analysis and memes are just so good. We love all of the memes but
100% Bill for Clean Energy Gets First Hearing at Minnesota Legislature
This morning, the House Climate and Energy Finance and Policy committee held the first hearing of the 100% Bill, which increases the mandated proportion of utility’s retail electric sales generated
January Member Meeting
Monthly Member Meetings are spaces for TakeAction Minnesota members, activists, and community members to connect with each other, learn about campaigns, and take action on our collective goals. In this
Ready for the Work Ahead, and Ready to Build
Here at TakeAction Minnesota, our vision remains the same: a vibrant, caring world where everyone can live a life of dignity and joy. The last ten months have made so clear that to do this, we need each other. We must organize to survive. Organizing is strongest and most powerful when we do it together.
Inauguration Day 2021: It’s #OurTimeNow
We’ve made it to Inauguration Day. This day isn’t about political parties, candidates, or a single elected official. It’s about us – our people, our nation, and our democracy.
Finding Hope and Power for a Better Future
Last weekend I zoomed with old friends – two of the handful of women of color who attended our northern Virginia high school. A huge part of our friendship has
Envisioning the Future of Care
We all deserve care and the tools we need to meet our highest family responsibilities. That’s why we’re fighting for a 21st century care infrastructure that includes affordable, accessible healthcare
Making Meaning and Change, Together
We’re not yet two weeks into the new year and it’s been a wild ride, to say the least. If 2020 was any indication, it’s not going to let up. In fact, I
