Archive for 2019
Optimistic Dean Phillips speaks at Brooklyn Park Town Hall
When Dean Phillips announced his candidacy for Minnesota's Third Congressional District, he promised, if elected, to host frequent town halls in the district. Phillips held his fifth town hall meeting…
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Phillips says, “I Didn’t Run for Congress to Impeach the President”
During a recent town hall meeting, Congressman Dean Phillips discussed the impeachment inquiry and his shifting views.
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50 Years of Movement Art: Ricardo Levins Morales opens his first exhibit
Another World is Possible: Five Decades of Revolutionary Art with Ricardo Levins Morales is open until Nov. 22 at 3715 Chicago Ave. The exhibit hours are Mon.-Wed. and Fridays. from…
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The Minnesota State Capitol Moves on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
According to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, within Indian Country, nearly half of all Native women - 46% - have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by…
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Small Business Spotlight: Trio Plant-Based
By: Cirien Saadeh, PhD., Community Journalist Trio Plant-Based offers vegan comfort food in a welcoming space with an environmental and social justice edge When you first walk into Trio Plant-Based…
read moreIntroducing The Quilt: Policy, Art, and Healing
The Quilt: Policy, Art, and Healing is the result of a new partnership between The UpTake and Voices for Racial Justice. Read more about The Quilt and what we're doing…
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From Voice to Impact: Tactical Use of Art and Design for Today’s Fight
Whether it’s an ad hoc street protest, or a multi-faceted state level campaign, we need to utilize all available resources toward creating transformative change.
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Losing a job unexpectedly is devastating
With unemployment insurance back in the news, as a governmental response to the economic impacts of Covid-19, here's a look back at what it is and why it matters.
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Funding journalism and building support for independent journalism
By: Cirien Saadeh, PhD., Executive Director Hello UpTake supporters – It’s been an amazing week for our organization and we’re grateful for you. I want to talk about the stretch…
read moreBig news from The UpTake
Thank you to all who joined us for our first Community Cafe at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery on Tues. the 16th! Many of you might not know this but The UpTake…
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