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ENEWS: Standing in Shadow of Change
Dear Readers: In lieu of our regular newsletter this week and in commemoration of the anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, we share with you this essay written yesterday by our 2021 intern and Central Lakes College student, Vincent Reed. Vincent is a connector; his heart, mind, and spirit span many worlds. He is from both North Minneapolis and from the Central Lakes region of Minnesota. He will be attend... Read More
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ENEWS: Blueprint Priorities, Health Care for All & Equitable Recovery
Last call for Blastoff registration & prioritizing Blueprint policies! Our second and final Minnesota Equity Blueprint Blastoff is happening next Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 12-1 p.m., so make sure to register if you’d like to provide your input for our 2021-22 legislative agenda! This meeting, which will be over Zoom, will build off the priorities ranked during the first Blastoff and create a masterlist of Blueprint ... Read More
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ENEWS: Reflections on Veterans Day & Public Policy ActivismÂ
Reflections on Veterans Day & Public Policy Activism In lieu of regular e-news this week, I share some reflections on two related events: Veterans Day and our upcoming MN Equity Blueprint Blast-Off sessions to prioritize a legislative policy agenda for the 2021-22 session (Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, both noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom). These events are related in my heart and mind because of my Dad, Rod Leonard, a Korean War veteran ... Read More
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ENEWS: THANK YOU, GROWTH & JUSTICE SUPPORTERS!
THANK YOU, GROWTH & JUSTICE SUPPORTERS! We send you a special enews, one reminding us all that despite the election upheavals this week (and more so because of them…), the work of G & J continues. We keep on keeping on, propelling and communicating regional, racial, and environmental equity — with inclusive, sustainable growth and social justice as our guiding principles. We seek your ... Read More
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ENEWS: A Smorgasbord: Thanks Pre-Election, Legislative Agenda-Setting, and More
Thank you for attending the Recipes for Success series! For the last 3 months, Growth & Justice has hosted Minnesota Equity Blueprint Breakfasts - Recipes for Success every other Wednesday, and through them we have had the privilege to hear from policy & community experts and have discussions with you, our community. Though we miss seeing and speaking with you face-to-face, we feel grateful to have convened virtually to ... Read More
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