I have this dear friend named LyLy. We met here at TakeAction as I started my new role from my bedroom in west Duluth. Minnesota was in its first weeks
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2021 Elections: Our Numbers, Our Stories
“In my experience, having the conversations, has been an opening to what else can exist…there is that tapping into people’s imaginations and helping remove the box that people’s imagination has
Queer Duluth Love Letter
By: Erin O’Daniel No matter our race or gender, we are tied together. In these political times, we are choosing to imagine a future where everyone is not only safe,
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
Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses Set to Begin
“For this area will it not only pick delegates for the mid–term election this year, but those folks will then continue to be delegates into 2019 for the municipal elections as well,” said Take Action MN Duluth Program Manager Shawnu Ksicinski.
No timeout for earned sick and safe time debate
“The Duluth City Council may have opted not to receive a report Monday night from a specially appointed task force that was to make some recommendations regarding a prospective earned-sick-and-safe-time
Paid Sick And Safe Task Force Steps Closer To Closing Deal
July 27, 2017 The Duluth City Council is working to adopt a sensible paid sick time policy. Tonight it seems as if some progress has been made. Duluth’s earn sick
Cities, States Deliver Paid Leave so Survivors Can ‘Get Safe’
A growing movement is making it possible for survivors of domestic violence to take time off—without sacrificing their income or jeopardizing their jobs. The lack of paid time off from
Cities, States Deliver Paid Leave so Survivors Can ‘Get Safe’
The lack of paid time off from work can spell economic disaster, or worse, for people escaping abuse. Shawnu Ksicinski, a worker rights’ advocate, told Rewire about domestic violence survivors “fired for
Vision Duluth Launches!
For the last year we’ve been working hard at TakeAction and with other organizations to put together a shared vision for Duluth rooted in equity and democracy. Personally, I’ve participated
