February power building updates |
Dear John, This month, we’ve got updates about:
🚀 Twin Cities United Performers campaigning for clear communication before shows 👄 Duluth Tenants speaking out about needed repairs 🍏👶 Parents and caregivers organizing for strong public schools and universal childcare 5️⃣ Simple steps to start organizing ...and more!
Whether you’re a member of a TakeAction Minnesota team or part of our general membership, we’re glad you’re here. Let’s dive in. |
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We're making moves: Timely updates and calls to action |
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| 🚀 Performers POWER UP at Mortimer’s
On February 16, Twin Cities United Performers hosted a show at Mortimer’s as part of our campaign to improve transparency and communication with venues. Just like any worker, before a show performers deserve to know key details like pay and when to arrive. We’re nearly to our goal of 500+ performers signing onto our Power Pledge to use a unified advance process. Do you perform in the Twin Cities or know someone who does? Sign our Power Pledge and share the link.
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| 👄 Duluth Tenants speak out about crucial repairs
“When will my home catch fire? Our historic buildings are beautiful but that does not mean our wiring should stay old and unsafe.” That’s what Duluth Tenants member, Shi, shared directly with Duluth City Council at a meeting this month. Duluth Tenants members are showing up to support renters to submit repair requests to landlords and to push the City to make sure renters are safe in our homes. Are you a renter in Duluth? Sign our repair pledge and share it with your fellow renters.
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| 🍏 Are you a Minneapolis Public Schools Parent?
Join the next meeting of the MPS Parents Organizing Project on March 9 to build power in public schools and address key issues impacting students – from class sizes and enrollment to retaining educators. |
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👶 Universal childcare is long overdue, right?
If you’re a parent or caregiver nodding your head furiously, sign up to join MN United Parents on March 9 to see how you can be part of our community building power to win universal childcare in Minnesota. |
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😎 Find your role in the 2025 Minneapolis elections
Get out of the scroll hole, come make friends, and build a better Minneapolis. Find your role in our 2025 local elections. Join our virtual Precinct Caucus training on March 27 to learn what caucuses and conventions are and why they matter.
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We're sharing: 5 steps to start organizing |
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Are you feeling alone and buried under bad news? Are you looking for your role right now? Not sure where to start?
Check out Part 3 of our WTF is organizing series, which shares 5 simple steps to start organizing. Remember: Whoever you are, whatever you’re good at: you are needed in organizing. Share this with a friend or loved one looking for a role.
Also check out “Who is TakeAction Minnesota?” on Instagram to learn more about our organizing and how to plug in. |
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We're watching: MN GOP's attempted coup |
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ICYMI, the MN GOP turned the start of legislative session into chaos by ignoring the will of voters and then attempting a 2-year power grab in the MN House. 👀 It flopped because of the DFL reps who stood together to deny quorum and uphold the election results Minnesotans delivered. This whole debacle shows collective action is powerful and critical to resist extremism and protect our democracy. Get more details on our Instagram.
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We're chatting with: Tim Franklin, Duluth Tenants |
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Image: Duluth Tenants members Tim (left) and Shi (right) |
| What team are you part of and what are you trying to win? I'm a leader in Duluth Tenants, and we're organizing to win safe and stable housing for all in Duluth!
What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself since you started organizing? I'm much better at making conversation with strangers than I thought! I was always very nervous about going out canvassing. After I started going out with our crew last summer, I quickly realized I had nothing to be anxious about. Knowing I can connect with new people is really encouraging. It's helped me realize I have more to offer than I thought, and makes our campaign feel that much more winnable. Conversations like that are crucial to community organizing.
How can folks build power and act with your team right now? If you're in Duluth and you want to get involved sign up to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, March 4th at the Duluth Folk School! To keep up with us, follow us on Instagram, and check out our Linktree.
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And that’s a wrap! How's your month been? Reply and let us know. More soon, Laura Kiernan (she/her)
Member Organizer Laura Proescholdt (she/her)
Digital Strategist |
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