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Building Community & Reproductive Freedom Through Burlesque

September 16, 2019
Burlesque performer Justin Uranus poses for the camera. They are seated on a red chair and wearing a black fur coat and stage makeup, with a blue curtainin the background.

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

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Ensuring access to abortion is an act of care.

September 10, 2019

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

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Rep. Ilhan Omar: It’s Time For Medicare for All.

July 23, 2019

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

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Legislative Wrap Up

May 31, 2019

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

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What being an abortion doula taught me about care work and reproductive freedom

May 30, 2019

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

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Who the 1.8% Health Care Provider Tax is All About

May 20, 2019

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

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Real People, Real Lives: Sunshine’s Story

May 20, 2019

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

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UPDATE: I’m Sen. Relph’s Constituent. First, He Refused to Protect My Care. Then, He Walked Away.

May 14, 2019

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

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Nothing Else: Aya’s Story

May 8, 2019

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

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We asked Senator Relph to Commit to Protecting Our Health Care. He Refused.

May 7, 2019

“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

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