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Petitions, Sit-in, and Group Advocacy at Capitol Today to Require a House Vote on Gun Violence Prevention Measures

"Students are done begging lawmakers to care about our safety. More than 7,000 people signed this petition in just one week because Minnesotans are demanding action on gun violence, not excuses and delays. Students across Minnesota are watching, organizing, and ready to hold them accountable if they continue to block these lifesaving policies.”

“250 Years”: How We Could Reduce Crime Better

"We must create systems that allow people to rebuild and rehabilitate. Just like poverty can drive crime, deprivation inside prison creates that same cycle. When you have nothing, you do what you have to do to survive. Survival mode is not rehabilitation.” ... Research over decades “has repeatedly shown that incarceration is among the least effective and most expensive approaches to crime prevention.”

UPDATED: People With Disabilities Got Help From Legislature

At the end of 2025, Silver received notice from her care agency that 95 percent of the services her agency bills for were suspended. After working to build an independent life, find meaningful work, and establish a home in a community she loves, her right to a safe, self-directed life is now directly jeopardized.

ACTION: Elizabeth Glidden Talks About Housing Next Steps

Currently there are multiple campaigns Minnesotans can get involved with related to housing: Yes to Homes, and Our Future Starts at Home. There also are popular state housing tax credits, students building affordable houses, community land trusts, and attempts to reduce red tape.

ACTION STEPS: Volunteer, Talk, Interact, Learn

Volunteers Needed for Minneapolis Homeless Peace House offers…
Sue Watlov Phillips. Photo by Sarah Whiting

DEEP DIVE: Why Housing Gaps Are a Central Issue in Society

When I began this work nearly 59 years ago, the landscape was very different. We demolished large amounts of low-cost housing and built office buildings, many of which now sit underused or vacant. At the same time, we began to shift our mental health system, but we failed to build the housing and supports necessary to make that transition successful.

A Conversation With Jewelean Jackson

"We have the resources to address it. What we lack is political will. Still, I believe in perseverance. I’ve seen legislation pass by a single vote. I’ve seen young people fight back against unfair housing practices and win. I’ve seen what happens when people refuse to give up. So, as long as I’m here, that’s exactly what I intend to do."

Earth Day Rally Reiterates Need for Data Center Moratorium

Across all testimony, a consistent theme emerged: Minnesota is moving faster than its policies can manage. Speakers did not uniformly oppose data centers outright, but insisted that without a pause, the state risks long-term environmental, social, and economic harm. The call was clear: slow down, study the impacts, and ensure communities — not just corporations — shape the future.

Highlights from the March 28 No Kings Rally

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NEWS: Freedom To Breathe Hunger Strike Launched

“The obligation to stand in solidarity with people who live at the margins — it's with that commitment to justice and more for my community that today I'm going on hunger strike.” According to the Zero Burn Coalition — a network of 70 groups that organized the strike — residents in the 55411 zip code seek medical treatment for asthma at the highest rate in Minnesota.

Monarca Democracy Defense Network Begins to Protect Voting Rights

Building on the Monarca model — which trained 50,000 Minnesotans as legal observers  — the groundwork has been laid for grassroots election defense networks to protect voting rights, get people to the polls, and be prepared to defend election results.

How Policy Around Data Centers and NDAs Are Moving at the Minnesota Legislature

How the non-disclosure agreement ban related to data center development is progressing at the Minnesota legislature so far. "We’re not asking for secret engineering plans or designs. We’re just asking for information that affects our communities. We want to know how much it's going to pollute and how it will affect our wells."