By: Raye Perez Last spring, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, in addition to diabetes, which I have been working to manage for a while. It was a difficult
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People Over Profits: Our Stories
Minnesotans are struggling under the weight of prescription drug costs. We have a choice this session: allow our health care money to go to profits, or pass legislation to make
Health Care Cheat Sheet
We know you care about fighting for our families, communities, and environment. But navigating health care policy can feel as frustrating as actually navigating our current health care system (IOW:
Out of Reach: McKenzie’s Story
By: McKenzie Shappell I am 25. Anyone my age is keenly aware of that number and shares my anxiety as they contemplate the very real cost that one more birthday
Not Alone: Katy’s Story
By: Katy W. I’ve grown up in St. Cloud since age 5. This is the community I’ve chosen to raise my kids in and the city I’ve chosen to be
Better and Healthier: Willa’s Story
By: Willa Pearls A few weeks ago, I ended up in the hospital. I survived because of Medicaid and Medicare. These programs allow me to do the things that keep
State of Fear: Jacob’s Story
By: Jacob Skahl Last December, I lost my health care for three months. It felt terrible. I knew that if anything happened, the out-of-pocket expenses would make it impossible for
People’s House Series: (Update!) HMO Conversion Bill Moves Forward
In Minnesota, we believe in fairness and the common good. This week, hundreds of TakeAction Minnesota members contacted their legislators about Minnesota allowing for-profit health insurance companies from entering the
Not One Plan: Sarah’s Story
Sarah Piepenburg runs a small business, Vinaigrette, in Minneapolis. She is a member of Main Street Alliance of Minnesota, an organization that works to provide small businesses a voice in
5 Things We Love About Gov. Walz’s Health Care Proposal
We’re thrilled to support Governor Walz & Lt. Governor Flanagan’s health care proposal. Here are 5 reasons why.