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

July 1, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Safety in the face of climate change

We need to learn from this moment & act now. We know what we need to be safe. Dear John, As our communities engage in ongoing and growing conversations about public safety, many of us have realized that we were raised to think of safety as something that could only b…

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

June 25, 2021 at 9:34 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well. All eyes are on the sentencing of Derek Chauvin today. He will be only the 11th ex-police officer charged for murder on duty in the last 15 years, according to MPR News. It’s a hard and heavy day. Let me know how you’re doing. I’…

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

June 24, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Grounding + sustaining

Rest, reflection, and good news. Grounding + sustaining Dear John, Checking the archives, I realized that most of my emails to you have been about unending compounding crises – from oppressive policing in the Twin Cities, to the movement to stop Line 3, to the entrenched…

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

June 18, 2021 at 10:04 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing well. I’m on a deadline today, so I’m going to get right to the news. A couple pieces I came by this week are actually a year old. They’re still worth reading (and Mercury is in retrograde until June 22). Enjoy the rain this weekend a…

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

June 17, 2021 at 10:58 PM

How are you?

We have power in our solidarity and care for each other. We have power in our solidarity + care Dear John, How are you?  I know that many of us are wrestling with grief, trauma, and exhaustion. Deona Marie should have celebrated her 32nd birthday on Wednesday. Winston Sm…

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

June 11, 2021 at 10:26 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, The News Digest is back. I had a great break slowing down and visiting family. It was heartbreaking to come back and see the news of George Floyd Square and the murder of Winston Smith by undercover, unidentified law enforcement. Heartbreaking isn’t even …

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

June 10, 2021 at 3:32 PM

TONIGHT: Rise in solidarity with Water Protectors

Sending this newsletter early today to make sure you get the invite! Rise in solidarity with Water Protectors Dear John, This past weekend, thousands of Water Protectors from across the country and around the world gathered at the Treaty People Gathering in Northern Minn…

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June 3, 2021 at 10:40 PM

For treaty rights + racial justice. For future generations.

Act with me to #StopLine3 Act with me Dear John, This weekend, over 1,500 people are gathering in Northern Minnesota for massive non-violent direct action to stop the Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Learn more about the Treaty People Gathering and join us on the front lines i…

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  Chavah Gabrielle and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Act now: As Pharma spends thousands on ads, it’s time to get louder

Tell lawmakers to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Tell lawmakers to pass the Prescription Drug Affordability Board   Dear John, Minnesotans like you have sent over 1,000 messages to legislators via TakeAction demanding a Prescription Drug Affordability Boa…

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

May 26, 2021 at 5:57 PM

As we remember, we're united + ready.

It’s been a year since MPD murdered George Floyd. As we remember, we're united + ready. Dear John, This week, we marked a year of grief and rage for George Floyd after his murder at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. I’ve been reflecting on everything we’ve …

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  TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 9:51 PM

George Floyd

What’s happened; what hasn’t; and what needs to happen next George Floyd Dear John, At TakeAction Minnesota we believe we heal together in public. We believe in a future where Black lives are not only defended but celebrated. As a multi-racial, multi-generational grassr…

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

May 21, 2021 at 10:07 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you all had a good week. Thank you so much for the articles you shared. On a personal note, I’ll be out for the next couple Fridays—my sister had a baby! I’m so excited to get some family time with my niece and new baby nephew. The news digest will…

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May 20, 2021 at 10:18 PM

#CancelStudentDebt

We’re fed up, and we’re taking action We're fed up, and we're taking action. Dear John, This week, I connected with DyAnna, my amazing friend and coworker. She’s throwing down and building power with folks across Minnesota for student debt cancellation.   DyAnna shared m…

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  Jessica Intermill via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 7:36 PM

I’m charged $56,000 annually for the drug I need to live my life

Tell lawmakers we need a Prescription Drug Affordability Board now Tell lawmakers we need a Prescription Drug Affordability Board now Dear John, I’m Jessica, a leader with TakeAction. As a Minnesotan with a chronic illness, I know how crucial — and how brutally expensive…

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

May 14, 2021 at 10:33 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We’ve covered a lot of news about disinformation in our weekly digest, especially around election season. One of our national affiliates is taking a survey to see if you or a loved one has been harmed by disinformation shared by media corporations (i.e. F…

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  Amity Foster via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 7:10 PM

When my husband was on life support, paid leave was everything

Take action now so every Minnesotan has paid time to care Take action now so every Minnesotan has paid time to care Dear John,  For me, the fight for Paid Family Medical Leave in Minnesota is personal.  That’s why I’m asking you to email your legislators right now and te…

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

May 13, 2021 at 10:48 PM

Our water + our lives

Show up with us for care and justice Show up with us for care and justice  Dear John, From June 5-8, water protectors will gather in Northern Minnesota to put their bodies on the line and block Line 3 construction. We all have a responsibility to act for treaties, climat…

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  Dorothy Miller via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Tell state lawmakers police accountability is non-negotiable

My community, the disabled community, has never been safe from police. Violence is not safety; care is.  Dear John, I’m Dorothy. I am a TakeAction leader and a disabled mother of five. I live in Richfield, and I grew up a mile away from where George Floyd was murdered by…

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

May 7, 2021 at 9:33 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you had a good week. I loved getting all of your notes. The news broke too late for the Digest, but Minnesota is about to become the first state in the Midwest with clean car standards. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this wee…

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

May 6, 2021 at 10:35 PM

An all-inclusive vision of safety in Minnesota

Our collective power and possibility Our collective power and responsibility  Dear John, Last Friday, the Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign delivered over 20,000 signatures to the City Clerk’s office, putting public safety for all of us on the ballot.  I’m grateful to members o…

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  DyAnna Grondahl via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Every county for student debt cancellation

Be part of the Minnesota movement to cancel student debt Be part of the Minnesota movement to cancel student debt Dear John, From St. Louis County to Cottonwood County, we’re connecting with Minnesotans from across the state to support each other, raise up our stories, a…

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

April 30, 2021 at 10:28 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Today is the LAST day to sign up to caucus and be a delegate for Minneapolis local elections. Learn more here, sign up, and find TakeAction’s list of endorsed candidates here. It’s been a long week so I’m going to get right to the news. I hope you have so…

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

April 28, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Caucus with me, Minneapolis.

We have more power than we realize. Caucus with me Dear John, On Friday, the Yes 4 Minneapolis campaign will deliver over 20,000 signatures from Minneapolis voters who are ready to vote to amend our city’s charter and replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new …

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

April 23, 2021 at 10:33 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, How are you doing? I’m sending love to all of you and truly appreciate all your responses to these emails. I’m closing this week feeling resolved. Our liberation, our aliveness, is tied together. We know the work that needs to be done to affirm the life,…

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

April 22, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Neutrality is not an option. Together, we act.

For people + planet Together, we act for people + planet Dear John, On the day of Daunte Wright's funeral, we continue to mourn his murder and the murder of George Floyd. They should be alive today. Rather than meeting our grief, rage, and trauma with respect or accounta…

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  Amanda Otero via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Action needed NOW to stop ‘Operation Safety Net’ police funding

We cannot police our way out of a crisis police created. Action needed NOW to stop 'Operation Safety Net' police funding Dear John, The movement for Black lives—for just, caring communities where we can all be free—exists far and wide beyond the walls of a courtroom. It …

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  Chavah Gabrielle and Laura Proescholdt via TakeAction Minnesota · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 1:44 PM

URGENT: Tell lawmakers to vote YES for affordable medicine TODAY

Our lives and health should not be for sale. Urgent: Tell lawmakers to vote YES for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Dear John, $30. Then $1,500.   That’s what TakeAction leader Kate has been forced to pay to keep an EpiPen in her pocket in case of a severe alle…

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