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#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. We have shifts starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. We have shifts starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. We have shifts starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. We have shifts starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. 

Register here. … Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Door Knock

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a community builder and organizer running for the St. Paul city council. Join us to talk to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. 

Register here.… Continue reading »

#TeamNelsie Kick Off

We believe in a city where our politics is people-centered, and where we work with decision-makers to create a government and economy that is for us, by us. Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. A caring economy. We can imagine a St. Paul where every person can live dignified, abundant lives. But first we have to elect city council members who can work with us to build that city. 

Nelsie Yang is a grassroots organizer, community builder, and – with our help – the next city council member for Ward 6 in St. Paul. 

Join us for our #TeamNelsie campaign kickoff door knock. We’ll be talking to voters about why we need Nelsie Yang on the city council, fighting for the East Side of St. Paul. 

Sign up here. … Continue reading »

Duluth Door Knock: Gary Anderson & Mike Mayou

We believe our city should be a place where each person, family, and community is able to live in joy and dignity. Climate justice. Fully funded public transit. Affordable, accessible housing. A caring economy where everyone has access to a living wage. Duluth needs bold leaders on our city council who are going to fight alongside us for an abundant community.

TakeAction Minnesota has endorsed Mike Mayou for the At-Large City Council seat and Gary Anderson in District 1. These bold progressive champions are committed to building a people-centered Duluth. But first they need to win their primaries.

Primary Election Day in Duluth is Tuesday, August 13. We have less than two weeks to talk to as many voters as possible and share our vision for people-centered politics.

Join us to knock doors for Gary Anderson and Mike Mayou and elect bold, progressive leaders to Duluth’s city council.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#Mayou4Duluth Text Bank

We believe our city should be a place where each person, family, and community is able to live in joy and dignity. Climate justice. Fully funded public transit. Affordable, accessible housing. A caring economy where everyone has access to a living wage. Duluth needs bold leaders on our city council who are going to fight alongside us for an abundant community.

We need to elect Mike Mayou for the at-large city council seat this fall. 

Primary Election Day in Duluth is Tuesday, August 13. We have less than a week to talk to as many voters as possible and share our vision for people-centered politics.

Join us to text voters for Mike Mayou. We’ll be reminding them to go vote in the primary and elect a bold, progressive leader to Duluth’s city council.

Register here.… Continue reading »

#Mayou4Duluth Door Knock

We believe our city should be a place where each person, family, and community is able to live in joy and dignity. Climate justice. Fully funded public transit. Affordable, accessible housing. A caring economy where everyone has access to a living wage. Duluth needs bold leaders on our city council who are going to fight alongside us for an abundant community.

We need to elect Mike Mayou for the at-large city council seat this fall. 

Primary Election Day in Duluth is Tuesday, August 13. We have less than a month to talk to as many voters as possible and share our vision for people-centered politics.

Join us to knock doors for Mike Mayou and elect a bold, progressive leader to Duluth’s city council.

Register here. … Continue reading »

#Mayou4Duluth Door Knock

We believe our city should be a place where each person, family, and community is able to live in joy and dignity. Climate justice. Fully funded public transit. Affordable, accessible housing. A caring economy where everyone has access to a living wage. Duluth needs bold leaders on our city council who are going to fight alongside us for an abundant community.

We need to elect Mike Mayou for the at-large city council seat this fall. 

Primary Election Day in Duluth is Tuesday, August 13. We have less than a month to talk to as many voters as possible and share our vision for people-centered politics.

Join us to knock doors for Mike Mayou and elect a bold, progressive leader to Duluth’s city council.

Register here. 

 … Continue reading »

NEWS STATEMENT: TakeAction Minnesota Stands with Congresswoman Omar and Calls for Solidarity as State Rep. Continues to Stoke Division

NEWS STATEMENT

TakeAction Minnesota Stands with Congresswoman Omar and Calls for Solidarity as State Rep. Continues to Stoke Division

Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556   

July 23, 2019

St. Paul, Minn.— Today, state Representative Steve Drazkowski (GOP-21B) held a news conference to discuss “new developments in the ongoing case regarding Rep. Ilhan Omar.”

Last week, supporters at a rally for President Trump targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-5) with a chilling chant to “send her back,” fanning the flames of white nationalism.

TakeAction Minnesota released the following statement:

“Our fates are tied together. When elected officials attack our neighbors and intentionally spread misinformation in our communities, it hurts all of us. Leaders who divide our state and country weaken the whole.

Stoking division is part of the President’s campaign playbook. As Rep. Drazkowski attempts to carryout Trump’s hate-filled strategy in our state, we’re calling for unbreakable solidarity across race, class, gender, and geography. In Minnesota, we recognize our interconnection and interdependence and care for each other.

We believe a fair, inclusive, joyful future is possible if we organize for it. TakeAction Minnesota is hosting a community training tonight from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in St. Paul on White Supremacy, Misogyny, and the 2020 Election.… Continue reading »

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STATEMENT: TakeAction Minnesota Stands with Congresswoman Omar and Calls for Unbreakable Solidarity as the President Continues to Stoke Division

July 18, 2019

Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556   

NEWS STATEMENT

TakeAction Minnesota Stands with Congresswoman Omar and Calls for Unbreakable Solidarity as the President Continues to Stoke Division

St. Paul, Minn.— Supporters at a President Trump rally targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-5) Wednesday night with a chilling chant to “send her back,” fanning the flames of white nationalism.

TakeAction Minnesota released the following statement:

“As Minnesotans, we believe every person has inherent worth and dignity, no exception. We are inextricably linked to one another. When the President of the United States of America attacks and scapegoats immigrants, Congresswomen of color, or any group of people, it hurts all of us.

A leader that divides its nation weakens the whole. Minnesotans know the President’s campaign playbook and we’re not falling for it. We know that attacks and threats against Congresswoman Omar are going to continue. And every time, Minnesotans get clearer about our choice for the future.

Either we stand together with unbreakable solidarity across race, class, gender and geography, and rise up to meet the challenges we all face. Or we allow hatred and cruelty to win the day.

Silence isn’t an option. We choose love, courage, and solidarity. Like Congresswoman Omar.… Continue reading »

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People’s House Series: Rep. Aisha Gomez on Taxes, Abundance, and Interdependence

April 24, 2019

When I came to the legislature I didn’t expect to be working on taxes so much.

But I’ve found that it’s a place to stand up for working people and those suffering under the deepest wealth and income inequality in generations.

It’s a place to push back against the legacies of settler colonialism and slavery which are the basis for our entire economy and are in part responsible for Minnesota having the deepest racial disparities in the country.

Rep. Aisha Gomez, 62B and member of the House Tax Committee

It’s a place to reject the lie of trickle down economics and the politics of austerity and assert that we have enough.

It’s a place where we can make the case that our natural state as humans is not ruthless competition and utility maximizing but interdependence and relationship.

That another world is possible if we make different decisions.

Last night just before midnight we passed a tax bill that increases taxes on capital gains, prevents the estate tax exemption from going up, brings back money that corporations are stashing in overseas tax shelters, and makes big investments in the Working Family Tax Credit.

Beyond the direct investments that are in the Tax bill, it is our insistence that the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share that is making all the other parts of the budget possible: debt-free college, historic investments in education, community-based public safety, and so much more.… Continue reading »

NEWS RELEASE: TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Dai Thao and Nelsie Yang for St. Paul City Council

NEWS RELEASE

TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Dai Thao and Nelsie Yang for St. Paul City Council

April 23, 2019

Contact: Aliya Khan, 812-230-4241

St. Paul—Today, TakeAction Minnesota announced its endorsements for Dai Thao (Ward 1) and Nelsie Yang (Ward 6) for St. Paul City Council. 

With TakeAction Minnesota’s endorsement, candidates will be backed by the organization’s powerful, grassroots elections effort that has a track record of helping to elect transformative leaders.

“We believe people should be at the center of decision-making in our communities and our government,” said Elianne Farhat, executive director of TakeAction Minnesota. “Dai Thao and Nelsie Yang are leaders who exemplify what it means to put community first. Dai Thao is a longtime progressive champion with a proven track record of advancing equity and justice for St. Paul residents. Nelsie Yang is a community organizer and community builder. Nelsie’s powerful grassroots campaign shows us the people-centered way she will lead as the next Saint Paul Council Member from Ward 6.

The decisions made in local government have daily impacts on our housing, schools, parks, libraries, transit options, and workplaces. TakeAction Minnesota members are ready to talk to their neighbors to elect Nelsie Yang and Dai Thao to the Saint Paul City Council.… Continue reading »

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Drop-In Legislative Meetings

Register to meet with your legislators at these drop-in legislative meetings with TakeAction Minnesota.

We believe in a democracy where everyone is in, and no one is out. No exceptions. This is our opportunity to find legislators on a schedule that works for us, take up space in the Capitol, and have our legislators to listen our hopes and dreams for the future.

You must register to attend these drop-in legislative meetings. Meet TakeAction staff and leaders at the staircase outside the front entrance of the Capitol. And bring a friend. … Continue reading »

Drop-In Legislative Meetings

Register to meet with your legislators at these drop-in legislative meetings with TakeAction Minnesota.

We believe in a democracy where everyone is in, and no one is out. No exceptions. This is our opportunity to find legislators on a schedule that works for us, take up space in the Capitol, and have our legislators to listen our hopes and dreams for the future.

You must register to attend these drop-in legislative meetings. Meet TakeAction staff and leaders at the staircase outside the front entrance of the Capitol. And bring a friend. … Continue reading »

Drop-In Legislative Meetings

Register to meet with your legislators at these drop-in legislative meetings with TakeAction Minnesota.

We believe in a democracy where everyone is in, and no one is out. No exceptions. This is our opportunity to find legislators on a schedule that works for us, take up space in the Capitol, and have our legislators to listen our hopes and dreams for the future.

You must register to attend these drop-in legislative meetings. Meet TakeAction staff and leaders at the staircase outside the front entrance of the Capitol. And bring a friend. … Continue reading »

Drop-In Legislative Meetings

Register to meet with your legislators at these drop-in legislative meetings with TakeAction Minnesota.

We believe in a democracy where everyone is in, and no one is out. No exceptions. This is our opportunity to find legislators on a schedule that works for us, take up space in the Capitol, and have our legislators to listen our hopes and dreams for the future.

You must register to attend these drop-in legislative meetings. Meet TakeAction staff and leaders at the staircase outside the front entrance of the Capitol. And bring a friend. … Continue reading »

St. Paul Ward 7 Candidate Roundtable

We know we can build power together and create a city where every person – Black, white, or brown – can live joyful, dignified lives.

Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. Climate justice. A caring economy.

We can imagine a St. Paul which lives up to this vision, but first we have to vote. All seven city council seats in St. Paul are up for election this year. We have the opportunity to elect candidates who will work with us put people at the center of the decision-making.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with the candidates running for city council in Ward 7. Talk with folks running for office and share your stories vision with them. All are welcome to attend.

***Location to be announced soon.***

Contact LyLy (lyly@takeactionminnesota.org) with any questions.… Continue reading »

St. Paul Ward 5 Candidate Roundtable

We know we can build power together and create a city where every person – Black, white, or brown – can live joyful, dignified lives.

Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. Climate justice. A caring economy.

We can imagine a St. Paul which lives up to this vision, but first we have to vote. All seven city council seats in St. Paul are up for election this year. We have the opportunity to elect candidates who will work with us put people at the center of the decision-making.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with the candidates running for city council in Ward 5. Talk with folks running for office and share your stories vision with them. All are welcome to attend.

***Location to be announced soon.***

Contact LyLy (lyly@takeactionminnesota.org) with any questions.… Continue reading »

St. Paul Ward 6 Candidate Roundtable

We know we can build power together and create a city where every person – Black, white, or brown – can live joyful, dignified lives.

Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. Climate justice. A caring economy.

We can imagine a St. Paul which lives up to this vision, but first we have to vote. All seven city council seats in St. Paul are up for election this year. We have the opportunity to elect candidates who will work with us put people at the center of the decision-making.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with the candidates running for city council in Ward 6. Talk with folks running for office and share your stories vision with them. All are welcome to attend.

RSPV here or contact LyLy Vang-Yang (lyly@takeactionminnesota.org).… Continue reading »

St. Paul Ward 1 Candidate Roundtable

We know we can build power together and create a city where every person – Black, white, or brown – can live joyful, dignified lives.

Affordable housing. Safety beyond policing. Fully funded public schools. Climate justice. A caring economy.

We can imagine a St. Paul which lives up to this vision, but first we have to vote. All seven city council seats in St. Paul are up for election this year. We have the opportunity to elect candidates who will work with us put people at the center of the decision-making.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with the candidates running for city council in Ward 1. Talk with folks running for office and share your stories vision with them. All are welcome to attend.

RSVP here or email LyLy Vang-Yang (lyly@takeactionminnesota.org). … Continue reading »

St. Paul for All of Us: Caucus Training

In 2019, every city council seat is on the ballot. This year, Saint Paul voters and residents have the opportunity to elect progressive leaders who will work hand-in-hand with community to fight for strong public education, clean air and water, housing for all, and safety beyond policing.

The first step in electing progressive champions is the DFL Precinct Caucuses on March 10th. Precinct Caucuses are neighborhood meetings where community members come together to elect delegates who will vote to endorse candidates for city council. Caucusing is a powerful way to make your voice heard and have a say in which candidates are on your ballot in November. This training will cover why caucuses matter, how to caucus and become a delegate, and how to use caucuses to build progressive power in your city.

The training is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Joelle (joelle@takeactionminnesota) with questions.… Continue reading »

St. Paul for All of Us: Caucus Training

In 2019, every city council seat is on the ballot. This year, Saint Paul voters and residents have the opportunity to elect progressive leaders who will work hand-in-hand with community to fight for strong public education, clean air and water, housing for all, and safety beyond policing.

The first step in electing progressive champions is the DFL Precinct Caucuses on March 10th. Precinct Caucuses are neighborhood meetings where community members come together to elect delegates who will vote to endorse candidates for city council. Caucusing is a powerful way to make your voice heard and have a say in which candidates are on your ballot in November. This training will cover why caucuses matter, how to caucus and become a delegate, and how to use caucuses to build progressive power in your city.

The training is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Joelle (joelle@takeactionminnesota) with questions.… Continue reading »

St. Paul for All of Us: Caucus Training

In 2019, every city council seat is on the ballot. This year, Saint Paul voters and residents have the opportunity to elect progressive leaders who will work hand-in-hand with community to fight for strong public education, clean air and water, housing for all, and safety beyond policing.

The first step in electing progressive champions is the DFL Precinct Caucuses on March 10th. Precinct Caucuses are neighborhood meetings where community members come together to elect delegates who will vote to endorse candidates for city council. Caucusing is a powerful way to make your voice heard and have a say in which candidates are on your ballot in November. This training will cover why caucuses matter, how to caucus and become a delegate, and how to use caucuses to build progressive power in your city.

The training is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Joelle (joelle@takeactionminnesota) with questions.… Continue reading »

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