Dear Friends,
As we write this, a hundred or so Minnesotans are rallying outside the Governor’s residence, echoing calls from Trump to open the state and prolong the pandemic by spreading COVID-19 further.
Reproductive Labor, as defined by Mignon Duffy in “Doing the Dirty Work: Gender, Race, and Reproductive Labor in Historical Perspective” (2007):
· Work that maintains daily life (physical or mental health, food preparation and service, cleaning, personal care) or
· Work that reproduces the next generation (care of children and youth)
One thing we’ve learned in the last month is just how lonely a global pandemic can feel. We’re all living through the same catastrophe, but it’s easy to feel trapped,
It didn’t have to be this way, and we are showing another way. In the face of so much hate and incompetence we, the people are leading. And some of our elected officials – our people – are leading too.
Dear friend, One thing we’ve noticed during this pandemic is how truly adaptable we are as human beings. Individually and collectively we’ve been able to change quickly to fit the
Dear Friends,
At this time in history, we’re facing an unprecedented global pandemic and economic crisis. We’re interconnected and will get through this together, or not at all.
And while I communicate for a living, I know words don’t suffice right now. So many TakeAction Minnesota members and loved ones are facing a crisis at proportions we’ve never imagined. We’ve heard from so many of you in recent weeks and are grateful for what you’ve shared with us.
Our world is being turned upside down.
