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July 19, 2024 at 11:52 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   What is political violence? We adopt Over Zero’s definition: “political violence is violence aimed at political ends — controlling or changing who benefits from, and participates fully in, U.S. political, economic and socio-cultural life”. We should con…

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July 18, 2024 at 5:40 PM

Why re-elect progressive champions statewide?

Another round of endorsements 🌟 Why we must re-elect progressive champions statewideDear John,   Today, I’m proud to announce TakeAction Minnesota’s endorsements for progressive champions running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives. These legislative leaders share our vision f…

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July 13, 2024 at 1:09 AM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   Today, we honor the passing this past week of a powerful organizer who taught us so much about winning: Jane McAlevey. Jane pushed us every day to internalize that it’s not enough to simply mobilize people; we have to organize people. It’s impossible to…

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July 5, 2024 at 8:58 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   First, let’s not bury the lede. Just in time for the 4th of July, the Supreme Court has issued a series of reactionary court rulings that threaten to send us back to before 1776, in what might as well be the first official acts of Project 2025. We’re go…

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June 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   On this day in 1969, the Stonewall Rebellion began. The Stonewall Inn had already been raided once that week, and at least once a month leading up to June 28th, but this night was different. Patrons resisted invasive body searches, and when a butch lesb…

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June 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Early voting for the primary starts tomorrow!

Make your plan to vote for Rep. Ilhan Omar Early voting for the primary starts tomorrow!Dear John,   We’ve reached an important milestone in the Congressional primary race in Minnesota’s District 5: early voting begins tomorrow, June 28! 💃   Use our Busy Voter’s Guide to find out how to vote early …

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June 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Putting together the Digest this week, I couldn’t help but feel proud to live in Minnesota. Stories this week feature the growing momentum of worker organizing, Minnesotans pushing our state to strengthen our democracy through measures like automatic vote…

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  Mahsima Hallaji via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

June 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM

What are your feelings about the election?

We hold each other up Act with me to re-elect Ilhan OmarDear John,   Last month during the TakeAction member drive, we asked Minnesotans: “What are your feelings about the upcoming election?” I heard people vulnerably share their anxiety and despair, their concerns for our democracy, and their ange…

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  Mattias Lehmaan via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

June 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The last decade, we have been witness to the rise of a dangerous global far-right nationalist movement, from Trump and the MAGA movement in America, to Brexit in the UK, to Modi in India, and the now-defeated Bolsonaro in Brazil. This fascist spasm is far…

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  Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

June 7, 2024 at 10:31 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, At TakeAction, we repeatedly ask ourselves this key question: Do we have the power to win the world we want? The answer yesterday, today, and tomorrow as well, is a resounding “no.” So we commit every day to a theory of change that recognizes relationship…

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May 31, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As summer unfolds, our vibrant queer community sets the stage for a season of action amidst a backdrop of local and national political shifts. From the fight for fair pay to the rallying cry against the ongoing genocide in Palestine, there's no shortage o…

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  Elianne Farhat and Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 28, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Rooted in the truth

Relationships are the source of our collective power Making plans rooted in the truthDear John,  “Do we have the power we need to win the world we want?”   That’s the question we asked ourselves in 2022, as TakeAction Minnesota members and staff took a hard look at our organizational strategy and ch…

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  Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, This past Monday, May 20th, was the end of the second year of Minnesota’s 2023-2024 legislative two-year cycle. After passing a record-high $72 billion budget in 2023, legislators labored until the eleventh hour to pass a crucial supplemental budget, desp…

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  Lindsay Turner via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 20, 2024 at 7:45 PM

I felt isolated

Organizing changed that What we're building goes beyond one team or election. We need you with us.Dear John,   Right now, I am organizing a team of parents and caregivers, Minnesota United Parents (MNUP), who are clear that our loved ones deserve lives full of belonging, support, and possibility – a…

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  Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 17, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As we draw nearer to the impending election, I'm compelled to share a poignant quote from James Baldwin: "I have never been in despair about the world. Enraged- I've been enraged by the world, but never in despair… you can't tell the children that there i…

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  Laura Kiernan via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 15, 2024 at 7:09 PM

We are building power

Our power comes from YOU We are building power. Our power comes from YOU.Dear John,   We have a plan for 2024 – and YOU are part of it. Here are 3 ways to give and act collectively right now so we can make our values real in the world:   💸 Become a sustaining member during our Spring Member Drive, w…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, ICYMI, we announced Tuesday that TakeAction Minnesota’s member-led Political Committee is thrilled to endorse Ilhan Omar for re-election to Congress (MN-05)! 🎉 TakeAction has endorsed Rep. Omar several times, but at this moment, we’re especially proud to …

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  Mattias Lehman via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

May 3, 2024 at 9:39 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Sometimes we can feel like nothing’s getting better no matter how much people get involved. It’s important to remember that we are part of a large tradition - stretching back into history - of everyday people getting involved, and building momentum, until…

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April 26, 2024 at 9:42 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, It can be all too easy to be overwhelmed at the news, but this week we're drawing courage from people relentlessly calling for peace in Palestine and organizing for a better world - from college students and elected leaders like Summer Lee and Ilhan Oma…

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April 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   This week's narrative revolves around the intertwined themes of childcare, education, and the youth population in Minnesota. Spanning from the Minnesota legislature's recent decision to withhold funding for childcare services this session to contenti…

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April 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   This week's stories cover a diverse range of topics, from the cost of childcare and groceries to school budget cuts and the curious case of Minnesota holding a confederate battle flag hostage. With so many engaging and thought-provoking pieces to cho…

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April 5, 2024 at 8:33 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   Happy April! I hope you're looking forward to spending some quality time outdoors this week as the beautiful weather finally arrives! As we transition into the vibrant spring and summer months and prepare for the upcoming election season, there's a w…

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March 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   This week, I've been reflecting on the ways we demonstrate care for each other. It's been a week marked by the harsh reality of our houseless neighbors facing yet another heartless eviction, a cherished community spot ravaged by fire, and essential w…

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March 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM

This week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   Since the legislative session began in February, the TakeAction team of Parents and Caregivers has been at the Capitol constantly meeting with legislators and testifying, raising up the experiences of what it is like to raise and care for children in…

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March 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM

This week in Corporate Shenanigans: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   Over the past few months we’ve been partnering with SPFE on organizing around their contract negotiations for everything from fair wages to mental health support to clean air and water and safe buildings. We must build institutions rooted in care, cl…

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  Elianne Farhat via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

March 8, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Uncommitted Edition: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, This week, 46,000 Minnesotans showed up at the polls and voted “Uncommitted” in the DFL presidential primary. I was one of them. Together we were 19% of the vote and we sent a clear message to President Joe Biden: permanent ceasefire now.    Voters from…

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  Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

March 1, 2024 at 11:15 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Happy first day of March! I hope you're relishing in the delightful spring-like weather we've been experiencing, with more sunshine to come this weekend. As we embark on this new month, amidst the bustling activity of potential strikes among Twin Cities…

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  Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

February 23, 2024 at 11:13 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As we bid farewell to Black History Month next week, I'm dedicating this Digest to spotlighting the remarkable achievements and creations of Black individuals. Join me in celebrating birthdays, delving into the lives and works of my idols, and exploring…

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February 16, 2024 at 11:09 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Welcome to this week's Digest, where we're taking a delightful detour in celebration of Black History Month! While we'll still cover some of our usual news, this time, I'm excited to share a curated list of films that provide profound insights into Blac…

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February 9, 2024 at 11:06 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As I'm writing this week's message, the resonating theme of solidarity weighs heavily on my thoughts. It emerges as an influential force, capable of catalyzing transformative change on unprecedented scales. Whether exhibited among teachers, parents, wor…

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February 2, 2024 at 11:37 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The week has brought us beautifully sunny and warm weather for the season. While I've been embracing the Vitamin D, I've found myself reflecting a lot on our environment. Today's Digest includes stories from Ceasefire to e-bikes to the displacement of our…

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  Laura Proescholdt & Ayanna Lee via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

January 26, 2024 at 8:56 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We’re writing to you this week feeling the power and joy of collective action – across faith, ethnicity, and geography. Yesterday, after weeks of Minneapolis neighbors organizing and mobilizing together, Minneapolis City Council passed the strongest Cea…

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January 19, 2024 at 10:03 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ayanna Lee, our new Digital Manager. Ayanna started organizing in high school around gun violence prevention and climate action. Look for more News Digests and creative videos from them in 2024! Ayanna and I are writing …

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January 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM

A community to act with and lean on in 2024

We figure it out together A community to act with and lean on in 2024Dear John,  We figure it out together. We love and support each other. Those are my favorite of TakeAction Minnesota’s guiding values, and heading into a year with so much at stake, they’ve been on my mind a lot.   I’m part of the …

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January 5, 2024 at 11:23 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Happy New Year! I hope you got some space for rest over the holidays. Jessie is sick this week, so I’m filling in and sending healing energy her way (and to you if you’re feeling under the weather, too!). This week’s Digest contains stories about the st…

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December 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Act now to block billions for violence and genocide

Why MN civic leaders got arrested yesterday Action Update: Stop the deadly dealDear John,  Yesterday, I watched my colleague and TakeAction Minnesota’s Executive Director, Elianne Farhat, get arrested at an action in Washington D.C. – along with civic leaders from Minnesota other states who represen…

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December 18, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Action alert: Right now, Congress is debating a deadly deal

Stop violence in Gaza and here at home Action alert: Stop the deadly dealDear John,   Tomorrow, I’ll join with 80 leaders from around the country on Capitol Hill to make sure Congress and the Biden Administration are hearing that we are calling on them to act for peace. I am proud to continue the le…

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December 15, 2023 at 10:20 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Earlier this month, Palestinian-American writer Hala Alyan wrote that “bearing witness is an honor,” as she called for our collective endurance on behalf of the people of Gaza. She says, “We witness so that we may tell the truth.” The stories included i…

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December 8, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Thank you for the risks you took this year

to show up for your values Invest in year-round organizingDear John,  I hope you know how much your actions have made a difference this year.   Looking at our work and our communities this year, 2023 has been marked by legislative wins decades in the making – like for workers’ rights and caregivers …

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December 1, 2023 at 10:09 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I am sitting with this series of questions from Kelly Hayes, posed in her conversation with Indigenous activists Morning Star Gali and Ashley Crystal Rojas, and included in this week’s Digest:  “Do we really believe that the world-destroying system that…

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November 17, 2023 at 10:06 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’d like to share a call to action from adrienne maree brown: “keep your hearts soft, your grief honored, your calls consistent, your actions escalating. the tide is turning but we need so many more voices to create so much more pressure to staunch the …

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November 3, 2023 at 10:32 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’ve been sitting with and appreciating these words and this practice from Cole Arthur Riley (Black Liturgies):  Inhale This is too much to hold. Exhale So we hold it together. None of us can do everything, but all of us can do something – and together,…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

October 20, 2023 at 10:23 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

We know the value of human life; we know people should have access to food, water and care; we know babies have a right to grow old; we know violence only brings more violence. We know enough to act for peace now. Join me in calling on elected officials to demand a ceasefire.       …

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October 6, 2023 at 9:56 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, When I think about the new worlds that we’re building, I sometimes get stuck at the question of “but how”? Sometimes, I ruminate on an offering from Octavia Butler: that “there’s no single answer that will solve all of our future problems. There’s no ma…

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  Jessie Lee-Bauder via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

September 22, 2023 at 10:21 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’m Jessie (she/her), and I’m so excited to be in touch with you as I author the News Digest for the next couple of months. It’s so important to our movements to share stories of success and solidarity, imagination and experimentation, and hard stuff th…

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  Katie Blanchard and Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

September 15, 2023 at 9:49 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As we’re writing this, it’s a crispy fall morning. This is the last News Digest we (Jessica + Katie) will be writing for you. But don’t worry – the Digest will continue with a new author. Keep reading to find out who! It has been such an honor and privi…

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  Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

September 13, 2023 at 6:25 PM

We are so close!

Member Drive extended through FridayTakeAction Minnesota Member DriveDear John,  I have something important to share: the Member Drive is EXTENDED through this Friday, and we are halfway to our goal of 100 members renewed going into elections season and beyond.    We are so close! And I know we can …

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September 10, 2023 at 12:57 AM

The Power of Organizing 💥

Donate now to invest in year-round organizingTakeAction Minnesota Member DriveDear John,   As you saw from Bobbi’s email on Wednesday, this week is our MEMBER DRIVE! As the Fundraising Specialist at TakeAction, I have waited for this moment since I was a wee girl... Imagine the possibilities: collec…

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  Katie Blanchard and Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

September 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We write with that special magical energy of the first week of school (for many!) – and also with best wishes for rest and recovery this weekend after a hectic transition week in both the school year and the weather. It’s also another week of serious ne…

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  Bobbi Braaten via TakeAction Minnesota · info@takeactionminnesota.org

September 6, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Our Member Drive begins TODAY 💖

Donate now to invest in year-round organizingTakeAction Minnesota Member DriveDear John,  I have big news: TakeAction Minnesota is kicking off our fall Member Drive TODAY.    Why is this big news, you ask? Over the past year, Minnesotans have celebrated historic wins – electing a governing trifecta,…

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