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February 25, 2022 at 11:19 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We’re an interconnected world, and these are heavy times. I am praying for the people of Ukraine, and for all of us. I included a few articles shared by our staff with context on Russia, Putin, and the senseless war that started this week. If there are an…

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February 18, 2022 at 11:14 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well. You’ll have to look for it, but the subtheme of this week’s News Digest is religious conservatism and blurring boundaries between church and state. Help us get a pulse on these issues in Minnesota by taking a short survey on rig…

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February 11, 2022 at 11:10 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, How are you doing? It has been a whirlwind of a week. I’m tracking both movement at the Minnesota Legislature (important bill hearings next week on Paid Family & Medical Leave, expanding MinnesotaCare, redistricting, and more) and the massive Minneapo…

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February 4, 2022 at 11:15 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’m writing today heartbroken for Amir Locke’s loved ones, and for our city. Amir was 22-year-old Black man, an entrepreneur, and Door Dash driver, getting ready to move to Texas. His mother said he was, “loved by all, hated by none.” He had a whole life …

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

January 28, 2022 at 11:20 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The Governor’s proposal for Minnesota’s historic $7.7 billion budget surplus led much of the state news this week. The proposal includes Paid Family & Medical Leave, paid sick days, huge investments in childcare, and more. We’ll be tracking and taking…

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  Robert Haider and Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Get ready to caucus

Precinct caucuses are February 1, 2022 Get ready to caucus  Hey, John —  Precinct caucuses are Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Here’s what you need to know:  ✅ Precinct caucuses kick off the process political parties use to decide which candidates and issues to support.  ✅ Pr…

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

January 21, 2022 at 10:29 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope this finds you as well as possible. I’ll say up front that this Digest doesn’t include lots of news that unfolded this week but has more wide lens perspectives. If there’s any great pieces you’ve read lately, send them my way. Let’s get straight to…

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

January 14, 2022 at 10:53 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing as well as possible. Months ago, members of Congress set a deadline of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to pass voting rights legislation. As moderate Democratic Senators horrifically fail the country by blocking action to pass massive votin…

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  Sabrina Mauritz and Robert Haider via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 11:53 PM

Did you see this? (We fixed the form!) Fwd: 📎 Shape our strategy: What issues are on YOUR mind and heart?

Take our member survey + influence our 2022 policy priorities Take our member survey + influence our 2022 policy priorities Dear John, On Monday, we sent you an email asking you to fill out a survey about the issues that are on your mind as we build our policy agenda for…

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  Sabrina Mauritz and Robert Haider via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 10:53 PM

Shape our strategy: What issues are on YOUR mind and heart?

Take our member survey + influence our 2022 policy priorities Take our member survey + influence our 2022 policy priorities Dear John, Now is a critical time we hear from YOU.   As we launch an election year and legislative session, we want to know what issues are on YOU…

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

January 7, 2022 at 11:09 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, It’s great to be back after a long break. I spent a ton of time with family, watched horrible television (truly, the bottom of the barrel), and got my chess rating over 1,000. With Omicron peaking, I know these are long and isolating days. There are long …

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Commit to a democracy that works for everyone

Together, we’re building our future. Commit to a democracy that works for everyone. Dear John, More than 50 years ago the novelist and activist James Baldwin wrote: “I still believe that we can do with this country something that has not been done before.”  We’re so grat…

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

December 17, 2021 at 10:45 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We made it to the end of the year! Thank you so much for reading along and making meaning of the news and culture with us each week. Another big thanks if you attended the People’s Celebration last weekend. It was an incredible event. ICYMI: check out the…

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  Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 11:06 PM

Keep the celebration – and the movement – going

Watch the 2021 People’s Celebration   John – Balloons are settling to the ground, and we’re still riding the high of this year’s fantastic People’s Celebration. It was a spectacular party, made possible because of you.  Not able to make it? Or, want to enjoy the celebration again? W…

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

December 10, 2021 at 11:30 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well! Besides the snowstorm, I’m getting so excited for the People’s Celebration on Saturday night. It’s going to be an incredible event celebrating TakeAction’s 15th anniversary. If you haven’t already, contribute to fuel this work by…

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  Sabrina Mauritz via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Did you see this? Fw: This is YOUR celebration

TODAY is your last chance to get tickets to the 2021 People’s Celebration   John – I want to make sure you saw Jessica’s message from yesterday (below) because TODAY is the last day to get your ticket to the 2021 People’s Celebration.  Here’s why I can’t wait for Saturday night:  💞 …

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  Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM

This is YOUR celebration, John

Get your tickets by tomorrow, 12/8   Dear John, This is it! The 2021 People’s Celebration is this Saturday, and we want you there!   By now, you may have seen some of the exciting speakers we have lined up to help us celebrate our 15th birthday.   We'll be gathering with Minnesota …

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

December 3, 2021 at 11:30 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your week is going well. Just a fraction of this week’s news made it into the Digest, but we have some important pieces. Send me what you’re reading, and I’d love to know who made the top of your Spotify wrapped list. Here’s what we’re reading, w…

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  Trisha Harms and Yolanda Roth via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Supreme Court leaning towards overturning Roe v. Wade

3 things to do NOW 3 things to do NOW for abortion rights  Dear John, On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments on Dobbs v. Wade, a politically-charged case out of Mississippi that threatens to overturn Roe V. Wade, the nearly 50-year-old year-old ruling that const…

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Celebrating extraordinary efforts to transform public safety

Drumroll, please! 🥁   Dear John, I’m thrilled to announce more honorees for the 2021 People’s Celebration! By all accounts, this year has tested and pushed us. Through moments of victory and loss our resolve to keep each other safe, healthy, and thriving has endured – and only gotte…

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

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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