Tag Archives: 2018 Election
This Election, I’m Voting So All Minnesotans Can Have a Brighter, More Joyful Future
Posted October 16, 2018
Health care matters.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made it so that I could stay on my parents’ health insurance until I turn 26, and it has basically kept me alive this past year. But even with expanded care, there are still thousands of people in this country who cannot access the kind of care they need.
I believe everyone has a right to care for themselves, their families, and communities. But I believe in more than that. I believe that everyone has a right not just to live, but to live in joy. Those are the values that ground me and drive me to the polls each year.
This year, we have the chance to vote for representatives who will work alongside us to build a Minnesota where everyone has the care that they need. I’m hopeful that we have the chance (not a guarantee) to elect Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan for Governor and Lt. Governor.
It’s the moments of togetherness—moments where our joyfulness, hope, and healing were more important than fear tactics and statistics—that have made this election feel different for me.
Tim Walz is a veteran and Minnesota school teacher. Peggy Flanagan is a Native organizer, activist, and trailblazer.… Continue reading »
Healthcare Potluck Series: Womxn of Color and Mental Health
Posted September 7, 2018
Join us for the launch of our monthly healthcare potlucks! At TakeAction Minnesota, one of our core values is that we heal together in public. We will be coming together with other womxn of color in our community to share what our experiences have been like with mental health and access to providers, we will be doing some self-care activities, sharing resources for low cost mental health services, and will be participating in a short training on getting grounded in our stories.
Please feel free to bring a dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share.
We look forward to seeing you!
Busy Voter’s Guide to the Primary Election
Posted July 31, 2018
Hey there, busy voter! On August 14th, voters like you will decide who will run to be the next DFL Governor of our state. Many voters are still undecided. We know you take your vote seriously and you’re looking for information you can trust. We also know you're busy. That's why we created this guide. In addition to sharing why TakeAction Minnesota leaders endorsed Erin Murphy and Erin Maye Quade, we rounded up facts, news articles, videos, and what people are saying about Erin to help YOU make an informed decision. Don't worry. We got you.
