In case you missed it, this is from last Friday’s Week in Action email: This week, we’re sharing a bunch of news and stories that were shared—or unfolded—on social media
Youth in Power: Storm the Polls
When I was growing up, politics was never very present in my life. My parents voted, but no one volunteered. No one I knew worked in politics, or even talked much about the news. I learned politics was a passive process for most folks; it simply didn’t look that easy to get involved.
TakeAction Minnesota Announces Elianne Farhat as its New Executive Director
Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556 NEWS RELEASE St. Paul, MN—TakeAction Minnesota is one of the state’s largest independent, progressive political organizations. Today, TakeAction Minnesota’s Board of Directors announced Elianne Farhat as
Koch brothers’ influence in Minnesota reaches beyond just campaigns
A series of college appearances by a Minneapolis improv theater company. Opposition to a ban on flavored tobacco sales at Duluth convenience stores. Funding for St. Cloud State University’s Economics
For the DFL, a ‘crazy ride’ to the primary awaits
Before they can turn to taking on Republicans, Minnesota DFLers face more than two months of infighting in the high-stakes races for governor and other top political posts. Minnesota’s Aug.
What’s next for Democrats after ‘dumpster fire’ day?
At the end of filings Tuesday, Minnesota Democrats were facing a six-way primary for attorney general in August, a sudden eight-way intraparty battle for U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison’s seat, and
The Type of Governor We Need
My name is Evelyn Pechous. I’m an organizer with TakeAction Minnesota building community and electoral power in the South Metro. I want to share a story with you. I was
Duluth Workers Win Earned Sick and Safe Time
Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556 May 29, 2018 NEWS RELEASE Duluth—For months, workers in Duluth have been organizing to raise local employment standards. Tonight, Duluth workers won Earned Sick and Safe
TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Rep. Erin Murphy for Governor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 24, 2018 Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556 NEWS RELEASE St. Paul, MN—Tonight, Rep. Erin Murphy, former MN House Majority Leader and DFL candidate for governor, and
NEWS STATEMENT: Earned Sick and Safe Time amendment
Contact: Shawnu Ksicinski, 218-590-3408, shawnu@takeactionminnesota.org May 14, 2018 Workers and families call on the City Council to pass the ordinance (Duluth, MN)—The Duluth Earned Sick and Safe Time Coalition released
