Dear John,

Happy Friday! It’s going to be extremely cold this weekend (hello, polar vortex!), so be sure to stay bundled up and mindful if you’re venturing outside. All of our events are virtual so if you’re looking to get involved, check out our events calendar. Cozy up and join us for our care visioning session this Sunday, and if you haven’t yet, be sure to sign on to this Line 3 petition, calling on the Biden Administration to #StopLine3.  

Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week:

1. AOC

CW: sexual assault. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told the story of her harrowing experience during the insurrection at the Capitol. Read AOC’s account.

2. #StopLine3

Stopping Line 3 is a priority for climate, racial, and gender justice. Appreciate Representative Ilhan Omar’s leadership urging the Biden Administration to stop Line 3.   

3. Uprising

Minneapolis became the epicenter of the uprising this past summer. Learn how and why from City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison.

4. Democracy Defense

A broad, disciplined, and strategic coalition organized and won this election. Read about how people came together for democracy.  

5. Workers

Workers are suffering, particularly women and Gen Z-ers. Read about the trends in Business Insider.  

6. Ritual

We recognize the importance of ritual and are grieving the shift of one of our most sacred ones: funerals. Read about how Hmong families are navigating funerals during the pandemic.

7. Care

This 30,000 person strong Facebook group in Hong Kong shows us the beauty of caring for each other. Get some warm fuzzy heart feelings now. 

8. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Yep, it’s a real thing. Validate your nighttime procrastination.  

9. Pandas

So joyful. Watch Mei Xiang and Tian Tian play in the snow. 

10. Affirmation

TakeAction Minnesota leader Megan shared this beautiful TikTok with us. Your sensitivity is your superpower. Watch the TikTok and shine on.

That’s a wrap. Send us what you’re reading.

 - Kenza Hadj-Moussa & LyLy Vang-Yang