By: Performer Justin Uranus My name is Andy, but my stage name is Justin Uranus. I have been a performer for my whole life, but my burlesque journey started out
Building Community & Reproductive Freedom Through Burlesque
health care
Ensuring access to abortion is an act of care.
At a young age, I recognized how the systems we live in limit the choices we have about our bodies. I grew up believing the implicit (and sometimes explicit) messages
Rep. Ilhan Omar: It’s Time For Medicare for All.
Hundreds of people turned out last week when Representative Ilhan Omar arrived at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, the terminal erupting into chants of “Welcome home” as the legislator walked through the door. Even more people showed up for
Legislative Wrap Up
The 2019 legislative session ended early Saturday morning – just a few days late – after many sleepless nights. The bills haven’t been signed by the Governor yet (there are
What being an abortion doula taught me about care work and reproductive freedom
When I saw a training to become an abortion doula through SPIRAL Collective, I mostly went out of curiosity. A doula is a companion that provides information, physical, and emotional
Who the 1.8% Health Care Provider Tax is All About
In Minnesota, we know that our lives and communities are interconnected. Each one of us plays a role in helping our state thrive. From the farmer who wakes up early
Real People, Real Lives: Sunshine’s Story
By: Sunshine Hedlund In 2012, I left a job that I did not like, though it had good insurance, to become a nanny—a job I love. I assumed I could
UPDATE: I’m Sen. Relph’s Constituent. First, He Refused to Protect My Care. Then, He Walked Away.
At the end of April, I, along with other constituents in St. Cloud, spoke with Sen. Relph about why the provider tax is so critical to our health. I shared
Nothing Else: Aya’s Story
Right now, I’m on Medical Assistance (MA). I’m grateful for the coverage, but I struggle to access the dental care that I need. Despite the fact that dental health is
We asked Senator Relph to Commit to Protecting Our Health Care. He Refused.
“If I had access to dental care that covered what I need, I would not have rotten teeth that give me endless pain.” That’s the story St. Cloud member Ayase
