Minnesotans for Paid Family Leave Celebrate Policy Proposal that Gives Families Paid Time to Care
Today, moms, dads, senior caregivers, small business owners, clergy and community members gathered at the State Capitol – the place where they anticipate a paid time to care policy will…
Statement From Somali Community & Amazon Workers on Jeff Bezo’s $2.5 Million Minnesota Donation
Minneapolis — Today it was announced that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will be making a donation to a Minneapolis homeless shelter. In response, The Awood Center, Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH…
Indigenous, Black, Hispanic and Muslim Minnesotans Partner in GOTV for Day of Action
ST. PAUL – October 29, 2018 – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and ISAIAH partnered for a day of action on Saturday, October 27, 2018. They were out…
Five leading MN environmental groups announce partnership to push for zero-emission transportation
Launch of Coalition for Clean Transportation coincides with global day of action Five of Minnesota’s leading advocacy organizations today announced an alliance to push for zero-emission transportation solutions statewide. MN350,…
ISAIAH Statement Regarding Proposed Modifications to Sentencing Guidelines
Faith Leaders Ask, What is Justice? The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) is considering modifying policies regarding the application of Criminal History Scores. MSGC has invited public stakeholders to offer…
All Minnesotans Welcomed to Join Muslim Minnesotans for US Bank Stadium Celebration of Eid al-Adha
#Eid4Everyone is a welcoming, cross-cultural community experience open to all Minnesotan neighbors of all faiths or no faith are warmly invited to join the Muslim Minnesotan community in celebration of…
People of Faith Call Out ICE’s Abuse of Power in Minn.
State, Local elected officials are called on to intervene in human violations by outside agency Minnesotan people of faith hosted a press conference outside the courthouse where a fellow faith…
Minnesotan ‘Kidnapped’ By ICE Granted Delay of Today’s Scheduled Deportation
Carlos Urrutia, Minnesotan who was abruptly taken from a court hearing last Thursday by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with unnecessary force was scheduled to be deported…
‘Like a kidnapping’: Harrowing video, story released today shows ICE snatch Carlos Urrutia – 25-year Minnesotan, ISAIAH faith leader
Earlier today, online news outlet ThinkProgress published a story on Carlos Urrutia, who was abruptly taken from a court hearing on Thursday, July 26 with unnecessary force, where his…
150 Clergy, Faith Leaders Gather to Declare Commitment to Voter Engagement in 2018, Beyond
Event Welcomed All Gubernatorial Candidates to Attend, Speak; Gov. Candidate Erin Murphy, Lt. Gov. Candidate Peggy Flannagan Accepted Thursday afternoon, 150 clergy and faith leaders from Christian and Muslim communities…