My name is Ben Whalen. I’m a white guy who grew up middle class from the suburbs. I’ve lived a fairly privilege life. For a long time, I was ignorant
It hurts us all
Democracy & Voting Rights
Session is Over…
Session is over, and for the past nine weeks, J4A Leaders set out to change who decides and who benefits. We put in hours of volunteer work, we told our
“If they come for me in the morning…”
Angela Davis said “If they come for me in the morning, they will come for you at night.” A reminder that none of us are safe from systems steeped in
A call to action
James Badue is a member of the Justice 4 All Program at TakeAction Minnesota. He is helping to lead the fight to remove barriers to employment, housing and democracy for
Join us on March 15: Bring Back the Voices of 47,000 Minnesotans
The Minnesota Second Chance Coalition is holding the Second Chance Day on the Hill, annual rally on March 15th, at 10:00 am, at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill. Join
Get out to caucus!
BE PART OF THE PRECINCT CAUCUSES AND CONVENTIONS. WE’LL BE THERE AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN US. WHY? We participate in the party process, even when we operate as
Coalition opposes lease of Appleton prison
A coalition of Minnesota-based community, faith, labor and civil rights organizations is opposing the public lease of the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, owned by Corrections Corporation of America, a
A Way Home
At TakeAction Minnesota’s Justice 4 All Program, I have found a home. Since being convicted of a felony more than a decade ago, I have long felt like an orphan
Connecting Our Stories — Emily
Emily Terrell is a Leader with the Justice 4 All Program at TakeAction Minnesota. As aphotographer she aims to document the progressive movement and as a counselor she works with
Nicole: Fighting for #RestoreTheVoteMN
My name is Nicole, and I’m a working mother of two who wants the best for my family and all others who’ve been impacted by the criminal justice system. That’s
