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Research Shows Door Knocking Wins Local Races
Door knocking may feel old-fashioned, but it is still one of the most powerful ways to reach voters in state House and Senate races. A friendly porch…
Jun 10
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David Erickson
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Minnesota Will Pay You Back for Donating to a Candidate
Minnesota has a little-known program that can refund your political donation dollar for dollar. Our new infographic breaks down exactly how the…
Apr 14
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David Erickson
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Freedom Means Freedom for Everyone
This Fourth of July, we’re gathering to celebrate what freedom should mean: rights, dignity, and protection for everyone. Join us Saturday as we stand…
Jul 3
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Independence Day Events in the Southwest Metro
From fireworks over Lake Minnetonka and Lake Ann to drone shows, parades, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly celebrations, here’s your guide…
Jul 2
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David Erickson
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Three Dead. Thousands Detained. No Accountability.
Human Rights Watch’s 180-page report on Operation Metro Surge documents three deaths, thousands detained, families terrorized, businesses devastated…
Jun 28
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David Erickson
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Thought Police?
The 15 people arrested this week in Minneapolis did not commit any crimes ...
Jun 20
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We Are Winning
Federal agents arrested 12 Minnesotans this week for attending meetings, wearing certain clothes, and posting opinions on Facebook. The U.S. Attorney…
Jun 19
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David Erickson
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We Are the Protectors
From local protests and candidate events to supporting small businesses and protecting our community, there are countless ways to make a difference…
Jun 12
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Squeal!
MAGA has turned victimhood into an art form. But while they squeal about conspiracies, the rest of us are paying the price—in gas, groceries, rent…
Jun 5
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David Erickson
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Get Angry
Sadness can freeze us. Anger can move us into action. I wrote about the exhaustion so many of us are feeling right now, and why I believe we need to…
May 28
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Memorial Day Obvervancecs in the Southwest Metro
Memorial Day is not an abstraction. It is a name carved into stone, a folded flag, and a neighbor standing quietly while the names are read. Across the…
May 24
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David Erickson
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The Ghost Shoes of the Southwest Metro
White shoes are appearing across the Twin Cities as quiet markers of ICE enforcement actions. Now, the Ghost Shoes project is looking toward the…
May 22
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David Erickson
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We, The Protectors
We, The Protectors is a call to keep showing up: for our rights, our neighbors, our votes, and the future of our democracy. Even when protest groups…
May 15
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Bikes, Cameras, and Composure
At recent protests, kids on bikes and scooters have been weaving through crowds and filming reactions. It’s frustrating, but how we respond matters…
May 8
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