Our 2024 Legislative Session So Far
2023 was a banner year for winning a bold, progressive agenda in the state of Minnesota, made possible by years of everyday Minnesotans across race and place organizing for it….
Power Belongs to Those Who Show Up Together
Psalm 45:4 (NIV) “In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.” Watch a sermon preached by Minister…
Climate LTEs
Childcare is an essential element of a caring economy. Centers, providers, teachers, parents, children, and communities as a whole deserve socially and financially equitable childcare that is fully and sustainably funded.
Clergy and Religious Leaders for Immediate COVID Relief
Dear Legislative Leadership, Dec. 10, 2020 Thank you for your leadership in these challenging times. As clergy and faith leaders in ISAIAH and Jewish Community Action, representing Christian, Jewish, and…
Our Faith. Our Health. Our Safety
As people of faith working together across race, faith background, and zip code, we know the health and safety of our communities are central to creating the kind of Minnesota…
The Willingness to Heal: Responding to a Health Pandemic the Way Jesus Would
By Rev. Christian Briones, Associate Minister, Mayflower United Church of Christ Luke 5:12-16 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 12 Once, when he was in one of the cities, there was a man…
Physical Distance, Social Connection – E-News
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold…
Childcare Center Providers, Teachers, Parents Gather to Discuss the Real Problem that Some Politicians Won’t
Childcare Center Providers, Teachers, Parents Gather to Discuss the Real Problem that Some Politicians Won’t At the close of legislative session Kids Count on Us, ISAIAH and the Minnesota Minority…
New Report Shows St. Cloud Families Want Politicians to Focus on Care Issues
Local Moms Commit to Register 1,000 ‘Care Voters’ in Central Minnesota Results of a door-to-door survey of hundreds of St. Cloud voters conducted this winter indicate that candidate’s positions on…
Statement on “Reinsurance”
From ISAIAH, TakeAction Minnesota, The Land Steward Project and Minnesota Nurses Association April 3, 2017 — “We are deeply disappointed that the state legislature passed and the Governor did not act…