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People Over Profits: Our Stories
April 24, 2019
Minnesotans are struggling under the weight of prescription drug costs. We have a choice this session: allow our health care money to go to profits, or pass legislation to make
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Not Alone: Katy’s Story
By: Katy W. I’ve grown up in St. Cloud since age 5. This is the community I’ve chosen to raise my kids in and the city I’ve chosen to be
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This Equal Pay Day—Let’s Work to Pass Paid Time to Care
Tuesday is Equal Pay Day, the day where women’s average wages “catch-up” to what white men earned in 2018. That’s right—three additional months. As a mother and worker, this issue
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5 Minnesota Businesses Supporting Equal Pay, Paid Time to Care
Tuesday, April 2 is Equal Pay Day, when we acknowledge the time it takes for women’s average salaries in the United States to catch-up to what white men earned in
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Climate Change is About Everyone
By: Helen Clanaugh The climate movement is about everyone. It’s an issue that intersects with racial justice, gender justice, class, LGBTQ+ and disability rights. No matter your age, religion, or
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Better and Healthier: Willa’s Story
By: Willa Pearls A few weeks ago, I ended up in the hospital. I survived because of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs allow me to do the things that keep
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People’s House Series: In Minnesota, We Fix The Potholes Together
In Minnesota, we fix the potholes together. As Minnesotans, we care deeply about each other. We value freedom and opportunity for all. We know that our destinies are tied together.
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State of Fear: Jacob’s Story
By: Jacob Skahl Last December, I lost my health care for three months. It felt terrible. I knew that if anything happened, the out-of-pocket expenses would make it impossible for
