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October 19, 2022
Far too many Minnesotans are forced to choose between prescription drugs and other necessities, like rent and groceries. Many are even forced to go without their medications. It’s time to change the rules and create an official body that asks why prescription drugs are priced so high and starts getting these costs under control. We need to tell legislators to pick a side: Minnesota’s families or Big Pharma’s profits.
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It’s about belonging: Why you should join us to knock doors for school board candidates Laura and Jessica
On Saturday, October 15, join us for a deep canvass door knock blitz in support of Laura Gannon and Jessica Schwinn – two outstanding candidates for school board in the
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Action Alert: Stop the #DirtyDeal that will fast-track more fossil fuel pollution
BREAKING: The heads of thirteen climate and environmental justice organizations are on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. right now, risking arrest to protect climate justice legislation and denounce Senator Manchin’s #DirtyDeal.
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I’m a landlord, and I support rent stabilization in Minneapolis
Rent stabilization protects people from steep, predatory rent hikes. It also ensures that we as landlords can still invest in and improve our properties while doing our part to help curb the affordable housing crisis, renting with integrity.
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Who is running for Secretary of State in Minnesota?
The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer. While elections are administered by local units of government, the Secretary of State’s office certifies elections returns, operates the statewide voter registration system, oversees other election duties. In addition to elections work, the Secretary of State’s office conducts the review, approval, and filings of all businesses and organizations in Minnesota.
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My abortion care story
Abortion care is healthcare. But people who want to steal away our reproductive rights want abortion care to be about shame. They want to isolate us through stigma because together,
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Join me for political education on Reproductive Justice
When Roe v. Wade was overturned, I was not surprised. I was deeply saddened and worried by the fact that essential healthcare would no longer be available to millions. I
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Prescription Drug Affordability Board Candidates
Prescription Drug Affordability Board Candidates Across race, place, age, and political lines, Minnesotans across the state are struggling with out-of-control prescription drug costs. For years, pharmaceutical drug companies have been price-gouging
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