July 18, 2019
Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556
NEWS STATEMENT
TakeAction Minnesota Stands with Congresswoman Omar and Calls for Unbreakable Solidarity as the President Continues to Stoke Division
St. Paul, Minn.— Supporters at a President Trump rally targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-5) Wednesday night with a chilling chant to “send her back,” fanning the flames of white nationalism.
TakeAction Minnesota released the following statement:
“As Minnesotans, we believe every person has inherent worth and dignity, no exception. We are inextricably linked to one another. When the President of the United States of America attacks and scapegoats immigrants, Congresswomen of color, or any group of people, it hurts all of us.
A leader that divides its nation weakens the whole. Minnesotans know the President’s campaign playbook and we’re not falling for it. We know that attacks and threats against Congresswoman Omar are going to continue. And every time, Minnesotans get clearer about our choice for the future.
Either we stand together with unbreakable solidarity across race, class, gender and geography, and rise up to meet the challenges we all face. Or we allow hatred and cruelty to win the day.
Silence isn’t an option. We choose love, courage, and solidarity. Like Congresswoman Omar.
History’s eyes are on us and this moment requires all of us to be fierce in the support we have for each other and unapologetic about the future we imagine.
No more children in cages, mass incarceration, corporate price-gouging of insulin, or destruction of our natural world for profit.
We want to be like Congresswoman Omar – a patriotic American who is courageously fighting for the ideals of our country and our human values. We call all Minnesotans toward unity, healing, and a vision of a just and joyful future. We stand with Ilhan.”
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TakeAction Minnesota is a statewide, independent, multiracial people’s organization working to advance democracy and equity through organizing, political action, and campaigns. The organization has offices in St. Paul, Duluth, and St. Cloud.
