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April 17, 2021 at 5:53 PM

STOP 'Operation Safety Net'

Our communities have the right to live and protest without being terrorized by a militarized police force. Stop 'Operation Safety Net' Dear John, ICYMI: On Thursday, TakeAction joined dozens of organizations calling on Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, Mayor Carter, and Sherif…

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April 16, 2021 at 10:00 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Our collective grief is palpable. Hours before we heard about Daunte Wright, TakeAction members from around the state were gathered online at our annual meeting speaking about the movement to defend Black lives, about George Floyd and Philando Castile, a…

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April 15, 2021 at 11:15 PM

This is how we care for each other

Our grief and rage carry us to action - and change. This is how we care for each other. Dear John, Daunte Wright should be alive today. His loved ones should never have been robbed of their son, grandson, brother, and father. He should never have been pulled over in the …

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April 9, 2021 at 9:35 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you had a good week. I’m back after unplugging for 10 days. It was a perfect spring break. Still lots of catching up to do, so I’m going to get straight to the digest. My favorite piece this week is the commentary from St. Paul City Councilor Mitr…

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April 7, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Grief and hope in Minneapolis

Powerful change demands action Powerful change demands action Dear John, How are you?   I’ve been focusing on the things that give me hope. As we enter the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, my community’s collective grief and rage conti…

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April 5, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Sign up to speak your truth to power

Tell legislators why we need healthcare for all, paid leave, and affordable prescription drugs Sign up to speak your truth to power Hey, John!  It’s been full speed ahead campaigning with TakeAction Minnesota members for the care we deserve. Members have boldly shared th…

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April 1, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Real community safety looks like cross-racial solidarity, love, and care

Join us at the People’s Power Love Fest this weekend Cross-racial solidarity, love, and care Dear John, I’m excited (and nervous!) to step into the role of author for this newsletter. I have big shoes to fill. LyLy engages with the world with such clarity, kindness, and …

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March 26, 2021 at 10:05 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Lots of news happening – this week’s digest only scratches the surface. I didn’t include the viral story of the person who found a shrimp in their morning cereal. I wonder if the press attention on this story means we’re returning to some sort of normalcy…

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March 25, 2021 at 1:04 AM

A farewell and an invitation

I believe in you. I believe in us. I believe in you. I believe in us. TakeAction Minnesota Community,  As I shared in my last email, I’m leaving TakeAction Minnesota to manage a Minneapolis City Council campaign. This is the last email you’ll receive from me, and I’m lea…

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  Britton Mikkelsen via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 2:53 PM

One thing you can do right now to advance care for all

Join us TONIGHT for a care legislative update and training. Join us tonight for a legislative update and training Hey John, it’s Britton with TakeAction Minnesota’s care organizing team!  You’re getting this email because you’ve been in the fight for universal health ca…

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  Katie Blanchard via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 4:57 PM

What you said about COVID-19 relief, and what’s next.

Let’s keep the momentum for #WhatWeNeed. What you said about COVID-19 relief and what's next. Dear John, Since the American Rescue Plan was passed last week, we’ve engaged thousands of Minnesotans to share reactions to how the bill is serving us, where it fell short, who…

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  Kenza Hadj-Moussa and LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 10:27 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Our hearts are broken this week over the news of the spa shootings in Georgia. It has unveiled what we’ve known to be true about the rise in anti-Asian violence since the start of the pandemic. The reports of the mass shooting are all over the place in th…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 9:47 PM

In heartbreak and in happiness, we’ve got each other.

I believe in a future where we are all safe, heard, and loved. We've got this because we've got each other. Dear John, I am devastated and heartbroken by the violent murders of Asian women in Atlanta yesterday.  White supremacy grows violence in our communities. White su…

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March 12, 2021 at 10:47 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As you know, yesterday was the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. Our lives have been affected in more ways than we could have ever imagined this time last year. Life has carried on, and we know there’s st…

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March 11, 2021 at 5:53 PM

A year, today

May we commit to us. May we commit to us. Dear John, Caspian, a dear member of TakeAction Minnesota, often reminds me of our special relationship with water. Yesterday, in Saint Paul, it rained. I was grateful for it.  I stepped outside and let the rain roll down my skin…

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February 26, 2021 at 10:44 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The first article in this week’s digest centers Minnesota in the national movement for drug pricing reform. This happened because Minnesotans, particularly Nicole Smith-Holt, told their stories about insulin costs over and over again.  Join us Monday from…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 10:47 PM

Don't miss tomorrow's rally to #FundOurFutures!

It’s a key moment in Minnesota’s legislative session. The #FundOurFutures rally is tomorrow! Dear John,  The virtual #FundOurFutures rally is tomorrow from 4-7pm – at a key moment in Minnesota's legislative session.  Any day now, Minnesota Management and Budget will rel…

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February 23, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Rally with us Thursday!

Tax the rich. Tax the rich. Dear John,  You may have seen this on our Twitter feed a while back: two side-by-side Business Insider stories showing that billionaires made $3.9 trillion during the COVID-19 pandemic – while workers lost $3.7 trillion. Women and young people…

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February 19, 2021 at 10:39 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We hope you had a good week. It’s been busy at TakeAction – from #StopLine3 organizing to caucus and convention trainings and the virtual legislative session. In this week’s news digest, you’ll read stories tied to a few of the state policy issues we’re …

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  Katie Blanchard via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Say "Yes."

to the world we deserve + the world we're building Say "Yes." Dear John, This is Katie — filling in for LyLy who is out today. I've been finding joy and grounding in LyLy's emails all year, since before I began as TakeAction's Movement Building Director this fall. Her sh…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Join us February 25 for the #FundOurFutures rally and lobby day!

Share the wealth. Fund our futures. Share the wealth. Fund our futures.  Dear John,  For too long, certain politicians have let corporations and the richest 1% get a free ride off our contributions, while pinning the blame for our hardships on Black people, new immigrant…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 4:24 PM

We have the power to lower Rx drug costs *this year*

Tell your legislators to support the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Tell your legislators to support the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Dear John,  Due to sky-high prescription drug costs, Richfield college student Phil and his family reached their $5,000 h…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM

From us to you: BIG LOVE 💕

Some surprises + a little joy From us to you: BIG LOVE Dear John, We love love. Love in all its forms: romantic love, parental love, friend love, pet love, community love, self-love. Love makes us feel warm, safe, and cared for. Love nurtures us. Love teaches us pati…

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February 12, 2021 at 10:56 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Happy Lunar New Year! There is something hopeful about the new year truly beginning now. It is still cold and dark, but there are better days on the horizon. We’re dancing into next week with our Big Love playlist and excitement around our Week of Care …

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February 11, 2021 at 12:56 AM

Showing up for ourselves + our community

We could all use a little radical love right now     We could all use a little radical love right now Dear John, If you’re reading this, it’s most likely because you care about a lot of things. Clean water, safety for all, dignified workplaces…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Tell your legislators to make Rx drugs affordable now

Our lives and health should not be for sale Our lives and health should not be for sale Dear John, Molly, who lives in St. Paul, has multiple autoimmune diseases. Despite going to great lengths, she struggles to access the prescription drugs she needs to be well.  “I…

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  Magdalena Kaluza via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Act now: Tell President Biden to #StopLine3

Let’s build a world where people and planet come first Tell President Biden to #StopLine3 Dear John, You’ve likely heard by now: Construction is underway for Enbridge’s Line 3, a tar sands pipeline in Northern Minnesota that threatens sacred wild rice watersheds, over…

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February 5, 2021 at 11:06 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        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. …

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February 3, 2021 at 10:41 PM

As a nanny, I learned the importance of #PaidSickDays

Paid sick days are how we keep each other healthy.     #PaidSickDays are how we keep each other healthy Dear John, Back when I was a caregiver, I was in a nanny circle with a few others. We often texted back and forth, sharing caregiving tips a…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Action Alert: Tell #MNleg to support paid time to care for everyone, no exceptions

It’s a matter of public health and justice for the multi-racial working class Tell #MNleg every working person deserves paid time to care Dear John, Maybe you’ve been here before.  Your child is sick. You’ve got to leave work. But there’s no one to cover your shift, …

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January 29, 2021 at 10:45 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, A lot happened this week but I’m going to be honest. My brain (Kenza) has been completely tickled by GameStop and some beloved Reddit bros. When people come together, we can do extraordinary things – like winning health care for all and beating billiona…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 9:46 PM

The care we need, when we need it

No exceptions.     The care we need, when we need it. Dear John, I didn’t grow up receiving regular medical care. While working as a nanny, I got a concussion at my employer’s home. I worried, How much will this cost? As I missed work to recove…

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  Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 9:03 PM

We have the chance to make sure every Minnesotan has access to healthcare

New data shows 91 percent of Minnesotans agree: it’s time for the government to take action on healthcare. Tell #MNleg that making healthcare affordable is the will of the people Dear John, Hey, I’m Laura, TakeAction’s new Digital Strategist! This legislative sessio…

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

January 26, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Take action right now to pass the MinnesotaCare Public Option

Tell your legislators to support the MinnesotaCare Public Option today Tell your legislators to support the MinnesotaCare Public Option today Dear John, If there’s anything the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that our health and lives are tied together. Every p…

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January 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Happy Inauguration Week!  Have you taken a moment to breathe? To relax your shoulders? To celebrate how far we’ve come? To be honest, we haven’t done this as much as we should, but we’re planning to this weekend.  As an activist, you’re privy to this se…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 11:17 PM

Together, forward.

Let us be brave. Let us be light.     Together, forward. Dear John, Today’s a big day. How are you holding up? I’m moving through mixed emotions. I feel relieved, sad, curious, and ready.  I feel relieved that this election season, we stood by …

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January 15, 2021 at 10:46 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, In the Sequel of 2020, we’ve made it to a new place: we are deeper into the underworld but can see an epically beautiful, hopeful, and exciting future on the horizon. Through the grief of our country, we honor this paradox. On the one hand, we know diff…

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January 14, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Last Chance! The People’s Sing-Along is TODAY!

Looking for joy and connection? We've got you. The People's Sing-Along is TODAY Dear John, After many months of isolation and stress due to the pandemic, you, like me, might be looking for a little connection and joy. We’ve got you. The People’s Sing-Along: #WeCare4Us…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 11:17 PM

We must act in community

We can't doomscroll our way to change. Act with us.     We must act in community John, The insurrection last week was terrifying. As more information comes out, it becomes more horrific. Read our statement about it. “Through this crisis, our N…

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  TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 10:25 PM

#RemoveNow

Take action now: Minnesota GOP officials must be removed from Congress Take action now: Minnesota GOP officials must be removed from Congress Dear John, On January 6th we witnessed an attack on our country, our democracy, and on us, provoked by a lying President who…

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January 8, 2021 at 10:57 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   Happy New Year, friends. After a restful break, this has been a horrific and hopeful week.     As many of you know, part of the reason we started the News Digest in 2017 was to help each other make meaning of Trumpism and white nationalism, wrestle wi…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 11:24 PM

We are connected. We are clear.

To build a different world, we need each other.     We are clear. We are connected. Happy New Year, John. I’m walking into this year with righteous rage and a whole lot of hope. Yesterday’s failed coup was scary. Read our statement about it. D…

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  Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Music has the power to heal. Join us at the People’s Sing-Along.

Celebrating our members and communities – through song - is the fuel that keeps our movement strong even in the darkest of times. Join us for the grounding and healing People's Sing-Along on January 14th.   Join us for the People's Sing Along on January 14th John, First…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 11:35 PM

Moving Forward Together

We can make 2021 a year of care, healing, and repair.      Moving forward with care in 2021 Dear John, Thank you so much for sticking with us this year. Together, we’ve moved through the unimaginable. We’ve cared for each other, protected each …

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December 18, 2020 at 10:38 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John,   We’ve almost arrived at 2021.    2020 was hard: fires, COVID-19, uprisings, a presidential election, murder hornets, and so much more. We also saw mutual aid, solidarity, and bold acts of people power. 2021 will be tough, but we’re more committed than…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 11:37 PM

We're meant for connection.

I know that the only way we’ll get through this is together.     We're meant for connection. Dear John, My blog this week centers on people alone living during the pandemic. As one of them, it’s been hard. From solo dance parties to just talkin…

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  Jessica Zimmerman via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM

You’re invited! Join us at the TakeAction Minnesota People's Sing-Along

As we enter 2021, we know our movements can and do win. Our time is now. Our joy and our community belong to us, to nurture, to relish in, as we rise up together.     You're invited to The People's Sing-A-Long! Dear John, As we enter 2021, we …

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December 11, 2020 at 11:00 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, There’s a lot of news we’re following this week from the Congressional COVID relief package (outrageous lawmakers are debating liability shields for corporations and not paid leave) to the state-sanctioned execution of Brandon Bernard. We’re also noting…

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  LyLy Vang-Yang via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 11:50 PM

Caring our way to a better future - for all of us.

    Caring our way to a better future  Dear John, “Domestic work is the work that makes all other work possible.” These words come from Ai-jen Poo, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Before I was an organizer, I was …

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December 4, 2020 at 11:23 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, As we wrap the week, we’re closely following the Minneapolis City Council budget process. In the first City budget since the murder of George Floyd, this should be the moment the city comes together to affirm a new path forward toward safety and justice…

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