Laura Kiernan via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM

This month in organizing

March power building updatesApril power building updates Dear John,  This month, we’ve got updates about:   🌟 Twin Cites United Performers brings our campaign for transparent communication and dignified treatment to venues ⏩✨  🙅‍♀️ Minneapolis Families for Public Schools parent pledge 🔧 Duluth rente…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We have seen things steadily escalate since Donald Trump’s inauguration and the last week they have accelerated.  Attacks on civil society are growing - from Harvard University’s tax status being threatened to news of Executive Orders in the works focus…

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April 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The news starts coming, and it never stops coming! But, the never-ending churn of the news cycle and chaos from Trump and his MAGA cronies isn’t going to overwhelm us. They want us distracted so we stand idly by as the rich get richer, but we’ve built o…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Across the country, a bunch of us are taking to the streets tomorrow in a huge wave of coordinated actions. (ICYMI: Check out one of the local events - Hands Off! MN State Capitol). Whether you’re marching tomorrow, going to upcoming townhalls, or follo…

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM

This month in organizing

March power building updatesMarch power building updates Dear John,  This month, we’ve got updates about:   🌟 Twin Cites United Performers bringing our campaign for transparent communication to venues   🙅‍♀️ Minneapolis Public Schools parents fighting against cuts to special education  🔧 Duluth rent…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, What lessons are you taking from this past election and the rising authoritarianism we’re experiencing? There’s much to reflect on and learn from that can help us chart the path ahead. I’ve been in deep reflection about what it means to build a working …

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, This week marks five years since COVID lockdowns happened. It still feels so visceral for me to remember going from those first weeks trying to figure out how I could both work and parent full-time, to coming to terms with the reality that lockdown woul…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Award season is upon us, and while Trump’s administration only deserves a Razzie for his presidency, there are countless organizers, activists, and journalists who deserve all the props for fighting to keep our communities intact in the face of extremel…

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM

This month in organizing

February power building updatesFebruary 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…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, With the daily inundation of executive orders and other wild decisions coming down from the White House, it can be hard to catch the stories of organizers across the country fighting back against them.  So, this week’s News Digest highlights the efforts…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Minnesota has long been a state that supports public education, working to fully fund our schools so our students and teachers have the resources they need to thrive. While the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education has yet to drop, Pr…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Hi there. Amanda here, kicking off a new season of our News Digest. We’re returning to the roots of the News Digest. It was born in 2016 to help make meaning of the chaos/grief/upheaval of the first Trump Presidency. In 2025, we find ourselves in this pla…

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM

This month in organizing

January power building updates January power building updatesDear John,   Welcome to our first member newsletter of 2025! We've got updates about:  💯 HUNDREDS of performers pushing for transparency and fair treatment in the Twin Cities music scene  👩‍🎓 Students and parents organizing in Minneapolis …

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Resources to Keep Us Safe

        Dear John, It’s been a rough first week of the Trump presidency. They’re coming after so many of the communities and people we hold dear already, and we know so many people are already feeling scared and lost. Here in Minnesota, we look after each other. So this wee…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: MLK Day and Trump's Inauguration

        Dear John, What does it mean to honor MLK Day, when on the same day Donald Trump will be inaugurated as president? Donald Trump, a man who represents everything Dr. King organized against. Every year on MLK Day, the same people who perpetuate the injustices he fough…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: So What's Going On with the MN legislature?

        Dear John, Elections can be stressful. It’s not just voting, or watching the results come in, but the indecision as the final votes are counted in small elections determined by a few votes. And let’s be real, there’s so much reporting on the presidential election, o…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Together, we made a difference in 2024

See how your support fueled organizing Organizing is under attackDear John,   This year, we showed what’s possible when people come together for change. From tenants to parents to performers, we built teams who are organizing to make Minnesota a better state for everyday people. And none of it would…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Holding the hard & hopeful together

Together we are mighty Organizing is under attackDear John,   As we look ahead to what promises to be a painful and chaotic time in our communities, I find myself grounding in a core truth about our TakeAction community: We hold the hard and the hopeful together.  You may have followed recent news a…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 11:41 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Billionaires v Regulation

        “There are some problems so big, the government must be a part of the solution”. How does that sentence make you feel? For many of us, we need only look at the world to know this is true. We see problems all around us - like climate change or corporate exploitation …

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Invest in Minnesota Organizers this Giving Tuesday

2025 is gonna be tough - let's face it together Invest in Minnesota organizers this Giving TuesdayDear John,   Like you, I’m still working to make sense of the election results and plan for what’s next. We have plenty of information to go on - from Project 2025 to campaign trail promises to cabinet …

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 7:41 PM

This month in organizing

November power building updates November power building updatesDear John,   This month, we’ve got updates about:  🎸 Twin Cities United Performers’ upcoming campaign for fairness + transparency in the local music scene  💥 TakeAction teams go to Strategy Camp  👫 How to get grounded as we face a second…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM

The TakeAction News Digest: Your Guide to Organizing

        Since the election, so many of us find ourselves stuck on the same question: “what am I even supposed to do?” All across social media, a lot of people are saying “well, go out and organize!” I know because 8 years ago, after Trump’s first election, I found myself in…

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  Elianne Farhat and Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Join us on Give to the Max Day!

We’ve got a plan for 2025 + YOU are part of it Join us on Give to the Max Day!Dear John,   2024 was a busy year, and in a second we’ll share a (partial) recap of what we got up to. But first, we have a plan for 2025 - one that grapples with the aftermath of this election - and YOU are part of it.  B…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 16, 2024 at 12:07 AM

The TakeAction News Digest: The Path Forward

        Whether you feel surprised by the outcome of this election, whether you are upset because it didn’t have to be this way, whether you feel scared for yourself, your family, your community, or people you don’t know, whether you’re angry, sad, or just don’t know how to…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Sunday: Post-election meaning making meeting

Let's talk about where we go from here Sunday: Post-election meaning makingDear John,   First, take a breath with me. If you’re reading this, you are in front of a screen and maybe popping between group chats, news sites and social media scrolling for answers. So, take a pause and breathe with me. T…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM

TODAY: Be a voter by 8pm

This is it! TODAY: Be a voter by 8pm 🕗Dear John,   Today's the day: Election Day. It's time to use our voting power to take a stand for each other and shape the organizing conditions ahead.   Be a voter by 8pm today. Find your polling place.   Remember, as long as you’re in line by 8pm, you can vote…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Be a voter by 8pm tomorrow

Make your plan Be a voter by 8pm tomorrow 🕗Dear John,   In races up and down the ballot tomorrow, we’re using our voting power to take a stand for our fundamental rights and shape the organizing conditions ahead.    Tomorrow is Election Day. Get ready to be a voter by 8pm tomorrow:  📍 Find your poll…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 3:38 AM

The TakeAction News Digest: The Final Stretch

        The 2024 Election will be over in 2 days, and we know the final stretch brings so many questions along with it. We won't know for sure until the dust settles on the election and we get results, so for now, for this special edition of the News Digest, here’s what we’…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 4:35 PM

CORRECTION: Extended hours for early voting this weekend

Make your plan to get to the polls Extended early voting hours this weekendDear John,   Along with same-day registration and mail-in ballots, early in-person voting is one of those hard-won democratic tools that Minnesotans have used for years to make our elections more accessible.   CORRECTION: Thi…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Extended hours for early voting this weekend

Make your plan to get to the polls Extended early voting hours this weekendDear John,   Along with same-day registration and mail-in ballots, early in-person voting is one of those hard-won democratic tools that Minnesotans have used for years to make our elections more accessible.   This weekend, e…

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  DyAnna Grondahl via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Duluth Tenants is making headlines

We’ve officially launched! Join the pack 🐺Dear John,   Yesterday, 150 Duluthians came together on the steps of City Hall to officially launch Duluth Tenants and share our vision for the city we love.   I’m proud beyond words. We’ve been knocking doors, having tough conversations, collecting survey r…

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM

This month in organizing

October power building updates October power building updatesDear John,   October has flown by! This month, we’ve got updates about:   🍉 Scenario planning for post-election organizing conditions: Not Another Bomb, No Matter What!  🐺 The official launch of Duluth Tenants   👶 Childcare voters organizi…

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  Lindsay Turner via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 9:37 PM

I am a Childcare Voter. Are you?

Send our electeds a message Minnesota's parents and children deserve a childcare system that works for us 👶Dear John,   If you’re a parent, you know it’s one of the greatest joys of your life. If you’re a parent, you know it’s one of the most stressful parts of your life. And if you’re a parent, yo…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Let’s cut through the election noise

Share the Busy Voter and School Board Guides We're disrupting the status quo 😤Dear John,   We’re less than three weeks out from the November 5th election. While many of us are inundated with texts, calls, and emails, the reality is, some of us get almost NOTHING.    It’s a consistent flaw in our pol…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Project 2025

        As the election looms, we want to raise an important political question: what are the conditions we organize under? As we go to the ballot, we are rarely voting for a true avatar for our values. Instead, we are voting for somebody who will make political decisions b…

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  Laura Kiernan via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Election Scenario Planning Workshops

Not Another Bomb, No Matter What 🍉 Not Another Bomb, No Matter What: Election Scenario Planning Workshops 🍉Dear John,   If you’re feeling afraid, anxious, angry, or ambivalent about the election, you’re not alone. The future is uncertain, but there’s a lot that we do know, including this:   Regardle…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        Over the last few weeks, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and their aftermath have claimed hundreds of lives, and displaced or destroyed the homes of thousands more, and left millions without power, despite a relatively robust government response. Before reading …

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Be ready to vote in school board races

What to look for vs. BIG red flags 🚩  Contrasting school board candidates 👀Dear John,   “Shoot. I forgot about school board.”    You’re not the only one who’s had that thought while filling out your ballot. Even if you do remember to research candidates beforehand, it can be tough to know which cand…

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  Laura Kiernan and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 6:20 PM

This month in organizing

September power building updates September power building updatesDear John,   Once a month, instead of our regular News Digest, you’ll receive this membership newsletter that includes updates and invitations to act with TakeAction teams building power: parents and caregivers, Duluth renters, high sc…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 1:26 AM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        We don’t organize for abstract reasons, we organize for the pillars of our lives: the people we love, the places we call home, the jobs we work, and other basic conditions of our lives. But over the last few decades, the cost of those homes has snowballed out of con…

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  Mahsima Hallaji via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 7:51 PM

TOMORROW: Early voting opens!

Make your voting plan  ⏰ Early voting opens TOMORROW, Friday, 9/20 ⏰Dear John,   Early voting for the 2024 General Election kicks off tomorrow, Friday, September 20! Make your voting plan in three easy steps.   1️⃣ Be ready: Find your early voting location and update your voter registration with our…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 12:05 AM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        Political organizers often get asked: why organize towards building political power? If you’re wondering - what does this have to do with recent events? - bear with me, we’ll get there in a minute. When it comes down to it, there are two reasons. First: the problems…

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  Walter Fromm via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Early voting starts next Friday!

MORE MN House endorsements  🌟 More MN House endorsements 🌟Dear John,   With Walz as Harris’ VP pick, Minnesota’s been in the national spotlight lately. People are calling our state a “North Star” for policies that put working people first – from free school lunch and paid family medical leave to pro…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 11:21 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        This past Monday was Labor Day. On every issue we organize around, labor is absolutely critical. What is a Green New Deal if not “well-paid jobs to build clean energy infrastructure”? Who fights harder for single payer health care than National Nurses United? A univ…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        Dear John, It’s back to school season! But as kids return to school, many of them face unsafe conditions that create barriers to learning and harm their health; from old, out of date school buses and school buildings to restrictive bathroom policies. We all want the…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 11:23 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        Dear John, The DNC wrapped up yesterday, during which Democrats reaffirmed their values and committed to defeating Donald Trump. This was a broad tent, across race and gender, on every issue from healthcare and abortion to voting rights and racial justice. But one s…

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  Walter Fromm via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 6:48 PM

🌺 Our movement for peace is gaining momentum.

Organizing at the DNCThe DNC + Not Another Bomb Dear John,   On Sunday, I rallied with hundreds of Minnesotans in Loring Park ahead of the Democratic National Convention. It was one of 89 demonstrations across 36 states (see photos) with one clear message: not another bomb. Thanks to all of you who…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 11:10 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Building the Movement We Need to Win

        Dear John, This week, we’re in a pretty optimistic mood! Over the last few days, we’ve seen electoral wins, a continually aggressive labor movement, and rising momentum for a ceasefire in Gaza. Here’s what we’re reacting to this week. 1. UAW takes on Trump and Musk …

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  Walter Fromm via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Be part of a national mobilization for peace

Join us Sunday This Sunday: Not Another Bomb ActionDear John,   Be part of a national mobilization of people standing up for peace and Palestinian lives *this* Sunday, August 18 from 4-6pm in Loring Park in Minneapolis.   The Democratic National Convention starts next week on August 19. At this crit…

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 11:24 PM

The TakeAction News Digest: Taking Minnesota (nice) National

        Dear John, Let’s talk about Minnesota’s political legacy. When they think about the left, people may think of California, or Oregon, or New York. But I reckon that when historians look back on the 20th and 21st century, they won't be able to talk about the rise of t…

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