By: Willa Pearls A few weeks ago, I ended up in the hospital. I survived because of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs allow me to do the things that keep
Better and Healthier: Willa’s Story
People’s House Series: In Minnesota, We Fix The Potholes Together
In Minnesota, we fix the potholes together. As Minnesotans, we care deeply about each other. We value freedom and opportunity for all. We know that our destinies are tied together.
State of Fear: Jacob’s Story
By: Jacob Skahl Last December, I lost my health care for three months. It felt terrible. I knew that if anything happened, the out-of-pocket expenses would make it impossible for
People’s House Series: Expand Health Care, Don’t Cut It
In Minnesota, we care for each other. My name is Amanda Otero and I’m the organizing director at TakeAction Minnesota. First, I believe that health care is always about two
People’s House Series: (Update!) HMO Conversion Bill Moves Forward
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. This week, hundreds of TakeAction Minnesota members contacted their legislators about Minnesota allowing for-profit health insurance companies from entering the
People’s House Series: Stop the Health Care Heist
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. We were the only state in the nation that still banned for-profit companies from selling health insurance.
But in 2017, corporate lobbyists changed that law. It takes effect this year.
Not One Plan: Sarah’s Story
Sarah Piepenburg runs a small business, Vinaigrette, in Minneapolis. She is a member of Main Street Alliance of Minnesota, an organization that works to provide small businesses a voice in
Governor’s budget first step to fixing state health care
The governor’s budget released on Tuesday has the progress and vision Minnesotans in St. Cloud deserve. When I was an infant, I was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency. I
5 Things We Love About Gov. Walz’s Health Care Proposal
We’re thrilled to support Governor Walz & Lt. Governor Flanagan’s health care proposal. Here are 5 reasons why.
Lucky to Be Alive: Riley’s Story
By: Riley Schumacher When I was an infant, I was diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency. I spent most of my childhood fighting for my life, spending time in hospital
