A growing movement is making it possible for survivors of domestic violence to take time off—without sacrificing their income or jeopardizing their jobs. The lack of paid time off from
Mark Dayton meets with African-American leaders after ‘horrific’ video of Castile’s death released
With stone-faced African-American leaders standing behind him, Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday that watching the newly released video of St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez killing motorist Philando Castile was
Millionaires in skyscrapers smoking cigars (Or, session wrap up)
Well, that was weird. We ended our state legislative session. Sort of. The legislature missed two deadlines. The Governor signed all the budget bills. And we’re still not done. The
TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Dai Thao for St. Paul Mayor
St. Paul (June 15, 2017)—TakeAction Minnesota announced its endorsement of Dai Thao in the race to replace outgoing St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. Dai Thao was screened along with five other
Cities, States Deliver Paid Leave so Survivors Can ‘Get Safe’
The lack of paid time off from work can spell economic disaster, or worse, for people escaping abuse. Shawnu Ksicinski, a worker rights’ advocate, told Rewire about domestic violence survivors “fired for
St. Paul mayoral candidates square off on social justice issues
St. Paul mayoral candidates assured residents Tuesday that they would raise the minimum wage, fight poverty and address climate change. Many social justice advocates attended the final forum before Saturday’s
GOP Medicaid Cuts Hit Rural America Hardest, Report Finds
By Phil Galewitz June 7, 2017 Rural America carried President Donald Trump to his election night upset last November. Trump Country it may be, but rural counties and small towns
Minnesota Governor Rejects GOP-Backed Wage Suppression
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (D) this week vetoed a bill written to deny workers paid sick-time and quash a local campaign to lift the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The state’s base wage is $9.50 per hour,
Minnesotans speak out against the American Health Care Act and state health care cuts—pressure mounts on the GOP after the legislative session
State republicans ignore warnings, drain health care reserves while cutting taxes for tobacco companies (Minneapolis)—TakeAction Minnesota members gathered in front of state Republican Party offices today to highlight growing threats
Governor Dayton, vetoes are in order.
May 26, 2017 Honorable Governor Mark Dayton 130 State Capitol 75 Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. St. Paul, MN 55155 Governor Dayton: On behalf of the 67,000 supporters and
