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November 21, 2018

Reflection, Healing, and Magic: The Transformative Power of Angela Conley’s Campaign

Angela Conley was born and raised in South Minneapolis. A leader and mother, she not only worked with people directly impacted by the services controlled by the Board of Commissioners

November 21, 2018

Weaving Magic, Together

The story of Angela Conley’s victory is one about organizing, to be sure. Electoral victories happen because doors are knocked, conversations are had, volunteers are recruited and retained, babies are

November 12, 2018

Win the Day: What’s next?

Dear Friends, 

In this 90 second video, Ricardo Levins Morales explains that when it comes to political change, the soil is more important than the seeds. That means, the political landscape we’re working in matters. And we can cultivate the soil —  that is, the values, narratives, and ideas — so that more is possible in the future. 

November 12, 2018

Elections Recap: Joyful Politics, #OneMinnesota, and Making History

During midterms, TakeAction Minnesota members, member leaders, and volunteers showed up joyfully and powerfully.   And it paid off.   At TakeAction Minnesota, we’re working toward a bold, progressive vision for our state and a people-centered democracy.

November 7, 2018

Win the Day: Volume 10 (The Day After)

Make More Possible | November 7, 2018 Dear friends,  When we started Win The Day, we knew we’d need to play some defense.  (See our recent post after the anti-Semitic

November 5, 2018

Win the Day: Volume 9 (Election Day Eve)

Make More Possible | November 5, 2018 Tomorrow we vote. And the day after that, we’ll rest.  (Actually, we’re going bowling.)  And then, win or lose (and it’s usually some

November 2, 2018

I’m Voting for Reproductive Freedom on Nov. 6

My name is Aliya, and I am TakeAction Minnesota’s deputy communications director. I’m excited to vote for candidates who will stand for reproductive freedoms this November—candidates like Tina Smith, Tim