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August 25, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Keith Ellison calls out anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers”

Fake clinics don’t exist to help pregnant people. CPCs = Fake Clinics Dear John,   On Tuesday, Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a consumer alert regarding “Crisis Pregnancy Centers,” anti-abortion fake clinics that claim to provide resources and services to pregnant…

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August 19, 2022 at 10:02 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your weekend is off to a good start. If you had any favorite books, podcasts, or shows of summer, send them my way. Let's get to the news.  Here's what we're reading, watching, and listening to this week: 1. Hennepin County Attorney For the first t…

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August 12, 2022 at 10:01 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, What a week it’s been with huge victories for progressive candidates in Minnesota state primaries and the historic Inflation Reduction Act getting ready to pass Congress. My political heart is cautiously optimistic, and I know there is much work to be don…

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August 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Together We Win

Primary Election Results Dear John, At TakeAction Minnesota, we know primary elections are good for our democracy and make more politically possible. It was a huge night for bold, people-centered candidates. We are thrilled to share that the majority of TakeAction endor…

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August 8, 2022 at 2:15 PM

📣 Primary Election Day is Tomorrow!

Make your voting plan Make your plan to vote by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday! Dear John, At TakeAction Minnesota, we believe in a politics that is by and for the people - where we care for each other, protect our climate, put community at the center of public safety, and support bo…

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August 5, 2022 at 10:03 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope this finds you well – I had a wild week with my car breaking down not once, but twice. Anyway, this is the last news digest before Tuesday’s Primary Election. Make your plan to vote! I’ll be heading to the polls Tuesday morning to vote for Mary Mor…

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July 29, 2022 at 10:02 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We will be reminding you many times over the next couple of weeks that Primary Election Day is happening Tuesday, August 9th. There’s no time like the present to check out a sample ballot for your district from the Secretary of State’s website and start y…

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July 29, 2022 at 4:18 PM

John, be a primary election voter by August 9!

Make your voting plan Be a primary election voter by August 9! Dear John, This primary election, we have a choice between politics as usual, and politics as it should be. Between candidates who will organize for the bold change we need in the face of compounding social, …

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July 22, 2022 at 10:05 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your weekend is off to a good start. There is a lot that didn’t make it into the news digest this week, but I’ve got some key stories. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week: 1. Matt Birk Watching his beyond controversial…

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July 17, 2022 at 1:52 PM

📎 Fwd: Did you see this? Today we GET LOUD about abortion access

Meet us at St. Paul College at 11am Meet us at St. Paul College at 11am TODAY  Hi John,   We wanted to make sure you saw our email from the other day. We just grabbed coffee and we’re heading over to St. Paul College to gather for the Our Future: March for Abortion Acces…

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July 15, 2022 at 10:01 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing as well as possible.  After a few weeks hiatus, the news digest is back and I'm glad! If you’re in the Twin Cities, I hope to see you at the Our Future: March for Abortion Access hosted by unRestrict Minnesota on Sunday. Let's get to i…

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July 14, 2022 at 4:37 PM

📢📢 SUNDAY! March for Abortion Access 11am-3pm

What will your protest sign say? March with us for Abortion Access on Sunday   Dear John, Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, millions of people across the country are on the brink of no access to safe and legal abortion care.   📢 Raise your voice with…

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July 6, 2022 at 12:13 AM

A time for radical love and power building in community

We need more than one-off actions. We need each other. We need more than one-off actions. We need each other.   Dear John, When I heard the news about Roe v. Wade, I thought of my friend, LyLy, who I met working here at TakeAction in the first weeks of the pandemic. I t…

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July 1, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Key Greater Minnesota School Board Endorsements 🎉

Every child deserves an inclusive, accurate & quality education Announcing our school board endorsements   Dear John, Today, TakeAction Minnesota is proud to announce a powerful slate of endorsements for school board candidates running across Minnesota. School boards…

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

June 24, 2022 at 8:49 PM

Roe is overturned. Here are 4 ways to act now.

We’re heartbroken, angry, and ready for action. 4 ways to act now for reproductive freedom  Dear John, By now, you’ve likely heard the news: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this morning, and millions of people lost the right to abortion.  We are heartbroken and …

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June 17, 2022 at 9:27 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope this finds you as well as possible. Hopefully you’ve seen TakeAction has rolled out a ton of our political endorsements this week. It’s hard to believe election season is around the corner (and early voting for primaries starts next Friday). While …

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June 10, 2022 at 9:22 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your weekend is off to a great start. I’m getting ready to celebrate my birthday and pick a bunch of mushrooms growing in the yard. Let me know how you’re doing and what you’re reading. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this we…

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May 27, 2022 at 9:00 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We deserve a world where all of us can live safe, stable, and fulfilling lives. We deserve public leadership that puts our health and lives before power and profit. My sadness and grief have turned into anger. We are still mourning 10 people killed in Bu…

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May 20, 2022 at 9:48 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing as well as possible—I’m hanging in there. This news digest barely skims the surface of this week’s news. I highly recommend the first few pieces shared by our sibling organization in Buffalo, NY. Let me know how you’re doing and send m…

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May 13, 2022 at 9:35 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your weekend is off to a good start—mine began with a dental implant. Let’s get straight to the digest. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week: 1. Roe This Washington Post piece follows antiabortion law advancing in Louisi…

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May 11, 2022 at 2:40 PM

TOMORROW: Virtual briefing on abortion rights in MN & beyond

Register by 5:30pm today! Register for tomorrow's briefing by 5:30pm John –   Join us and our UnRestrict Minnesota partners tomorrow, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. for a joint virtual briefing with Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund. We’ll cover w…

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May 6, 2022 at 9:39 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Putting together this week’s News Digest, I was surprised at how delighted I was by the “Y’all Means All” campaign in Austin, Texas. As a professional communications person, I’m giddy when a few simple words can say so much. As we process the SCOTUS leak…

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May 3, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Action alert: Take action for abortion rights NOW

The Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade. Take action for abortion rights NOW  John –   You’ve probably heard by now: a draft majority opinion written by Justice Alito reveals that the Supreme Court is prepared to overturn our federal constitutional right to abo…

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April 29, 2022 at 9:48 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope your weekend is off to a good start. This is a packed News Digest covering everything from the Minnesota Human Rights investigation into MPD to May Day. Let me know how you’re doing and what you’re reading. Here’s what we’re reading, watching, an…

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April 22, 2022 at 8:58 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, Happy Earth Day! I hope your weekend is off to a good start. I will be daydreaming about all the blooming flowers these April showers will bring. Grab your headphones for this week’s News Digest. We especially recommend the hopeful and inspiring podcast o…

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April 15, 2022 at 9:21 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I’m delighted to realize that this year Ramadan, Easter, and Passover occur at the same time. Wishing you a happy holiday if you’re celebrating this weekend. TakeAction is also still getting a pulse on how Minnesotans think about rights, faith, and democ…

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April 8, 2022 at 9:24 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, We’re still processing the heartbreaking news that there will be no charges against the Minneapolis police officer who killed Amir Locke. I urge you to read statements from Amir Locke’s mother and continue holding Mayor Frey — who has complete authority o…

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April 1, 2022 at 9:42 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope you’re doing as well as possible. It has been a full week. Be sure to check out the breaking news today: Amazon workers won their first union ever in Staten Island. To everyone who contacted their legislators this week about reinsurance — thank yo…

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March 25, 2022 at 10:40 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, I hope this finds you as well as possible. I had a glorious vacation in Mexico, and it’s good to be back. I read The Spiral Dance, a classic book about feminine spirituality. Now, I’m making my way through Winter is Coming, learning about Russian history …

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March 4, 2022 at 10:14 PM

This Week in Action: The TakeAction News Digest

        Dear John, It has been a heavy week. This is the first time we’ve seen a war broadcast directly from our phones. In the U.S. this week, we are witnessing states pass even more abortion restrictions and attacks on transgender rights. As difficult as these times are,…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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