I’ve been at TakeAction Minnesota since we opened our doors more than 10 years ago, and I can tell you first-hand that this organization has never stood still, not even
A Call to Justice
We don’t have a Justice System, we have a crime and punishment system. One that protects the profits and property of the wealthy, and divides and controls the rest of
Meet Care Worker Action
Last week, Abena wrote about two women who show us how critical it is to have more women in leadership at the state legislature. Like many of you, I am
An interview with Amanda Otero: Organizing + Elections
Hey, I’m Mary Kate Hall, Organizing Intern. I came to TakeAction this summer, expecting to gain some insight into the electoral process and eager to join in the fight to
Representative Rena Moran and Maria Regan Gonzalez
We’ve been witnessing heartbreaking violence on the news lately. The discussion around race has taken over – at the water cooler, at our dinner tables, and in our door knocking
Philando Castile
This is a statement we’ve put together as the TakeAction staff. This week, this month, and this year have been incredibly painful and challenging for our country. All of us
Teacher Unions Are ‘Bargaining for the Common Good’
This week, the Los Angeles school board voted to approve a new bargaining agreement with UTLA, the city’s teachers union. Local community organizations—like Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy,
Business groups and GOP push for state law to override cities’ sick, wage rules
Minnesota business groups and Republican legislative leaders are pressing for a new state law as they try to undercut a growing number of cities adopting paid-leave regulations. The issue is
The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working
On April 5, the day of Wisconsin’s presidential primary, Anita Johnson picked up Dennis Hatten at his new apartment in West Milwaukee and took him to the polls. “We’re going
Meet Abena and our newly endorsed slate of candidates
Hi Friends!My name is Abena Abraham, and I just recently joined the TakeAction Minnesota family, as the Elections Coordinator. In my role, I’m going to help lead our elections programs.
