FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Steve Fletcher, stevef@takeactionminnesota.org, (612) 293-8683 Statement Urging Unity in Response to St. Cloud Violence SAINT CLOUD (September 19, 2016) — TakeAction MN released the following statement: “The tragic event this weekend at
A Grandparents’ Day Reflection
Last Sunday was Grandparents’ Day. I’m 72, a Grandparent of 4, and in June, I moved in with my niece to help her care for her newborn – my four-month old
Healthcare rate hike may heavily impact farmers
Minnesota, Iowa and many other states will experience sharp increases in health insurance premiums for individual plans. Rate increases are expected to range from 35 percent to 66 percent, a
St. Paul approves citywide sick-leave ordinance
In a move city leaders said would protect St. Paul’s most vulnerable workers, the City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday requiring private businesses to provide sick leave to employees. The
St. Paul approves earned sick leave mandate
St. Paul became the second city in Minnesota to mandate that most employers offer their workers paid sick leave with a vote by the city council Wednesday. To heavy applause,
Together, we won paid sick time in St. Paul
Driven by the leadership of workers and their families, we were part of an incredible coalition that won paid sick time for more than 72,000 workers in Saint Paul! Now,
August Was a Huge Month for Berniecrats
Now that the bright lights of the Democratic convention have dimmed, the Sanders army is slowly but surely deploying down-ballot. Fourteen states held primaries in August. According to the volunteer-run
A doorknock with Erin Maye Quade
Hello, my name is Raul Noguera-McElroy, and I was an elections intern with TakeAction this summer! My last day was on August 16th. I hail from New Mexico and was
Ilhan Omar is best prepared to unite diverse District 60B
Contrary to the Star Tribune Editorial Board’s endorsement of Mohamud Noor in the District 60B DFL primary, Ilhan Omar is the coalition-builder we need to represent this diverse district at
5 reasons TakeAction members endorsed Ilhan Omar
Want to know why our members were so excited to endorse Ilhan Omar for State Representative? Here are the top five reasons: ONE Ilhan Omar’s leadership reflects our values for
