Trisha Harms via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 10:43 PM

Our abortion rights are on the line

Oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson start tomorrow Take action for abortion rights  Dear John, Tomorrow - Wednesday, December 1st - the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson, a case about an unconstitutional Mississippi law that bans abortion af…

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Announcing the TakeAction Minnesota People’s Celebration Honorees

Honoring Water Protectors resisting Line 3   Dear John, Every year at our People’s Celebration, we honor organizations and people who are transforming the social movement landscape and whose work inspires us to action.  This year, we will be honoring two incredible movements: the re…

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November 19, 2021 at 10:26 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well. As I was finishing the news digest this week, the Rittenhouse verdict was announced. He drove across state lines with a gun to a Black Lives Matter protest, murdered two people and was found not guilty.  It’s hard to find words t…

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  Atom Robinson via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 4:40 PM

🎤 Special announcement! 🥁

Hip-hop artist Nur-D to perform at the 2021 People’s Celebration   Dear John, Every December, the People’s Celebration is one of the best parties of the year. And, as a musician, I can tell you: the music makes the party.  That’s why I’m incredibly excited to announce our featured p…

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  Chavah Gabrielle via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 1:45 PM

One of the most radical things we can do

is show up for the causes that matter to us ✊ Organized people + organized money = organized power Dear John, In a world where money + people = power, one of the most radical things we can do is donate and show up for the causes that matter to us.  Give to the Max Day is…

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  Chavah Gabrielle via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Power our movement

Chip in now as part of Give to the Max! Donate now toward our $3k Give to the Max goal Dear John, 🔊 GIVE TO THE MAX DAY IS ON IT’S WAY! Chip in now toward our $3,000 goal by Thursday, November 18th.  In 2021, we’ve shown our power – and we have so much to be proud of.   …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 11:15 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, First things first: today’s the last day to get your early bird tickets to the 2021 People’s Celebration hosted by TakeAction Minnesota on December 11th from 6-7 p.m. We’re pulling out all the stops at this year’s virtual event. Reserve your early bird ti…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 11:30 PM

🥟 Homemade dumplings, rest, and a celebration

What’s bringing you joy? What's bringing you joy? Dear John, As the nights get longer and the days get (much) shorter, and as we continue to take a breath and a pause after a long, contentious election, I want to know how you’re doing. What’s your favorite fall food? Wha…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 9:50 PM

🐦 Early bird ticket sales end Friday!

Join us at the 2021 People’s Celebration   Dear John, 2021 is ending – and it’s time to celebrate you, me and all of us.  Our connections to one another are what make people-powered movements possible. Our power lies in our shared convictions, friendship, and love for one another. T…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 9:40 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, How are you doing this week? I’d love to hear from you. There’s much news I wanted to cover in this week’s digest that I didn’t get to. I hope this week’s digest gives you some food for thought on local election results from Minnesota and around the count…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Celebrating our people-power after the election

Our movement will continue. 'It's not whether, it's when.' Dear John, On Tuesday, we saw the culmination of months of campaigning in communities across Minnesota. We gave it our all to win safer, more equitable, and more accountable communities. I’m so grateful for every…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 10:44 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, What a wild week it has been, from the halls of Congress to the streets where local elections are taking place on Tuesday. What’s keeping me going is the fact that we, the People, have the power to decide our future, and our voices are the most powerful a…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Another world is possible

There’s power in our collective organizing Mutual support and care Dear John, Today, Minnesotans from across the state are taking action for student debt cancellation. Watch Twitter and Instagram today for their debt stories, and join them in calling on President Biden t…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 10:04 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you had a great week. Once again, we’re packing the top of the Digest with campaign news. I’ll be on the doors this weekend. If you’re inspired by the New York Times piece on the power of deep canvassing, sign up to join us. Let me know if you hav…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Mutual support and care

In the face of sexism and patriarchy Mutual support and care Dear John, Across Minnesota, we’re fighting for equal representation in the halls of power. This week, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of care and solidarity as we pave our way to better politics, becaus…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 9:58 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The News Digest is read by supporters from across the state and country. I just wanted to say thank you for being with us on a news coverage journey that includes so many local stories from the Twin Cities this election season. While much of TakeAction’s …

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Telling our stories boldly

and speaking the truth Our power is in telling our stories boldly Dear John, I believe in the power of storytelling. I know that our stories connect us, strengthen our movements, and bring folks in. In our work for safety and liberation, there will always be people and c…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 10:55 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well! With a few weeks left until Election Day, it has been incredibly busy over here. It feels like a lifetime ago that Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp all went down, but that was just Monday. The New Yorker piece on the Facebook wh…

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Early bird tickets are open for the People’s Celebration!

Joy is medicine   Dear John, Community and connection keep our movement strong; they inspire us to keep on building a better world.  That’s why I can’t wait for this year’s People’s Celebration, hosted by TakeAction Minnesota on Saturday, December 11. I’m so excited to virtually gat…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Take action for a Minnesota that keeps us all safe.

We’ve had enough of police who put property before people. Safety is not police who put property over people Dear John, We’ve known about the collaboration between Enbridge and Minnesota law enforcement for months, and this week we learned even more about the lengths a …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 10:27 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well! We’re mixing it up in the News Digest this week, sharing a bit more news on the national and international fronts. Let’s get to right to the Digest. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week: 1. Progressive…

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Save the Date for the People’s Celebration hosted by TakeAction Minnesota

Connection. Community. Celebration. December 11. Connection. Community. Celebration. December 11.  Dear John, Every year, our progressive movement comes together for one incredible night of community and celebration. Last year, we made the tough (but right) decision to …

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 9:53 PM

The fight for water + life is not over

Line 3 is effectively complete The fight for water + life is not over Dear John, Yesterday, Enbridge announced that Line 3 is effectively complete, and that oil could flow through it by the end of this week. Thousands of people have taken action to stop this pipeline fr…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Why Lindsay’s voting #YesOn2

and talking to her neighbors about public safety Why Lindsay's voting #YesOn2 Dear John, TakeAction Minnesota member Lindsay has been deep canvassing with us for public safety for months. Last week, I got to catch up with her in her Ward 12 neighborhood to learn more abo…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 9:42 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, There’s so much news happening this week locally, nationally, and the around the world, this digest could be three times longer. I’m so glad to be writing with the news that—finally—the Yes 4 Minneapolis ballot question has been settled by the Supreme Cou…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Our voices and votes are powerful

Voter suppression is happening right here in Minneapolis Our voices and votes are powerful Dear John, Last summer, the Minneapolis Police Department murdered George Floyd. We took to the streets to demand justice and change in a movement that echoed across our country an…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 9:26 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, It’s been a busy week – let me know how you’re doing and what you’re reading and listening to. We are deep in campaign mode in Minneapolis, focusing on conversations with voters that cut through fearmongering and lies coming from All of Mpls – a PAC that…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 8:08 PM

“We do not have to choose between justice and safety.”

It’s time to interrupt the status quo It's time to interrupt the status quo Dear John, It’s a beautiful day to get grounded in abundance, and clear on what we’re fighting for in Minneapolis this fall.   When we talk about voting YES on Question 2, we’re talking about vot…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 8:10 PM

UPDATE: New Yes 4 Minneapolis ballot language passed

We will vote on the future of public safety this fall UPDATE: New public safety ballot language passed  Dear John, Yesterday, we asked you to take action and tell your city council member to keep fair and clean language on our ballots this fall. We’re grateful to you and…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 5:13 PM

🚨URGENT🚨 Tell Minneapolis City Council to support fair ballot language on Public Safety

Mayor Frey’s special interest allies exploit judicial system to keep #Yes4Minneapolis tied up in court Tell Minneapolis City Council to support fair, clean ballot language on Public Safety  Dear John, Rather than following through on their commitments to work with the Ci…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Oppression is designed to exhaust us

Here’s how I’m staying grounded in this moment How I'm staying grounded in this moment Dear John, This morning, we woke up to social media feeds literally flooded with images of climate disaster spanning from Louisiana to New York City, news about the Supreme Court’s dec…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 10:07 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, It’s a busy Friday afternoon so I’m going to get straight to the digest. I hope you’re doing well and appreciate all your notes! Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week:   1. Line 3 This week, 2,000 Indigenous leaders, activists, a…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 10:38 PM

“We are all treaty people”

Find your place in the movement to #StopLine3 "We are all treaty people." Dear John, Yesterday, 2,000 water protectors rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol, demanding our elected officials finally take a stand and stop Line 3. It was a privilege to attend the rally in …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 10:06 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I took some time off this month to retreat to the North Shore (again) but have been following the news from Afghanistan closely with a heavy heart.  As I put together this digest, the question that keeps coming up for me is what are our tools for peace? W…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 9:31 PM

We must act with solidarity + urgency to #StopLine3

It's official: we’re facing a dire public health crisis Bring your people. Spread the word. Dear John, It’s time for all of us to act with solidarity and urgency to finally stop the Line 3 tar sands pipeline.   Line 3 was declared a public health crisis this week, and E…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Connecting + listening with compassion

For a better future Connecting + listening with compassion Dear John, In Minnesota, we all believe in caring for our communities, families, and loved ones. We all want our neighbors to be safe and valued. And in Minneapolis, we’re having conversations across the city abo…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 10:09 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you had a good week. It has been such a pleasure reading your notes this summer. And I have news! After many years living in St. Paul, I’m happy to share that I moved to Minneapolis with my wonderful partner. It’s been so fun getting settled, havin…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 10:45 PM

“People who just love people”

Love is at the center of our work Love is at the center of our work Dear John, Last week, Minnesota broke its record for worst air quality as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across our state, turning our skies yellow and making it difficult to breathe. The c…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 9:25 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well, and I'm hoping we can all get outside soon. I'm going to get straight to the digest. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week:   1. Voting Yes From the WedgeLive, this is without a doubt, one of the best co…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Honesty + empathy + connection

Building relationships and power through care Building relationships + power through care Dear John, Today, I’m thinking about this article which reminded me that “people have to be cared about in such a way that they care about the harm that they’re doing.” It feels so …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 9:39 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well and staying cool. Thank you to all of you who joined TakeAction or renewed your support during our July membership drive. We are so close to meeting our member drive goal. If you haven’t already, join TakeAction by making a contri…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 9:39 PM

We can choose a new path forward

Life and health over violence and property We can choose a new path forward Dear John, Yesterday, the Minneapolis City Council voted to let the people of Minneapolis have a say in the future of rent stabilization and public safety. This fall, Minneapolis residents will b…

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  Carol White via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Visionaries who get me off the couch

Why I'm a TakeAction Minnesota member Dear John,    My name is Carol White. I joined Take Action in 2013 because I was eager to help get the word out on the new program that would provide affordable healthcare to tens of millions of Americans who …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 9:17 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, TakeAction Minnesota’s July member drive kicked off this week! Our work to build progressive, independent political power is fueled by people like YOU. Join or renew your membership by making a contribution of $10 or more today. Your investment truly make…

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July 15, 2021 at 9:19 PM

We can build a city that includes, protects, and values all of us

Here’s how How we build a city that values all of us Dear John, On Monday, the TakeAction Minnesota leadership assembly announced a dual endorsement of Sheila Nezhad and Kate Knuth for Minneapolis mayor. Kate and Sheila join a fantastic slate of candidates for Minneapoli…

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  Mike McMahon via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Because I believe in organizing

A better world is possible Dear John,    You and I don’t know each other, but I’m going to ask you for money because I believe in organizing.     Still with me?    Great – because we don’t have a moment to spare. It’s the first day of TakeAction M…

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  Claudia Zavala via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 6:46 PM

BREAKING: TakeAction’s (dual) endorsement for Minneapolis mayor

TakeAction Minnesota endorses Sheila Nezhad and Kate Knuth for Minneapolis Mayor TakeAction Minnesota endorses Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis Mayor  Dear Friend,  I’m Claudia, co-chair of TakeAction Minnesota’s political committee, and I’m writing to you …

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 9:07 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’m back after a week off (it was wonderful — lots of online chess, pool time, and a social media detox.)  Since coming back, I’ve been dumbfounded by the state Senate’s political ousting of Commissioners and the horrific news of MPD killing Leneal Frazie…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 8, 2021 at 9:49 PM

We know what we need

Care + support, not violent policing Care + support, not violent policing Dear John, Last weekend, TakeAction leader Sarina wrote a powerful letter about community care, and the inclusive, robust public safety that we can build with the Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign (conten…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Mixed emotions

Our 2021 Minnesota legislative session recap Our 2021 Minnesota legislative session recap  Dear John, Last week, the Minnesota legislature passed a $52 billion, two-year budget, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. Check out our session wrap-up for a recap of what pa…

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