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February 18, 2020

Health, Medicine, and the Public Good

I’m thrilled to share that the first committee hearing for the Prescription Drug Price Affordability Commission bill is tomorrow.

February 18, 2020

We Can’t Wait: Take Action for Bernie

Bernie Sanders’ campaign gives me hope that my five-year old daughter and her descendants can not only live but thrive in a world that isn’t burning.

February 12, 2020

Protect Our Care

Republicans are still trying to repeal the ACA through the Texas v. US lawsuit We believe that no matter where we live, what we look like, or what’s in our

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February 5, 2020

TakeAction Minnesota’s 2020 Legislative Priorities

We believe in good, people-centered governance and support policies that promote justice and equity, and are grounded in core principles: in Minnesota, we care for each other and every person has inherent worth and dignity, no exception. When everyone pays their fair share in taxes, we have enough for everyone to thrive.

January 21, 2020

A Busy Voter’s Guide to the Presidential Primary

For the first time since 1992, Minnesota will hold a
presidential primary election on March 3, instead of a poll at party caucuses (which are also happening). This means that for many Minnesotans, this will be our FIRST TIME voting in a presidential primary election. HELL YES.

Analysis

January 15, 2020

TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Bernie Sanders for President and the Movement for a People-Centered Democracy

At this critical time in our nation’s history, we the people can fundamentally change the direction of our country. With Bernie Sanders, we have the power to contest for a government that’s by and for us: the multiracial working class.

November 21, 2019

It’s Our Time: Kissy Coakley Makes History on Minnetonka City Council

When Kissy Coakley was denied a job at Target Corporation after a criminal background check, she didn’t give up. Instead, she decided to take on the massive corporation and fight