Organizing A New Economy

“I am working to ensure that folks like my mother, who work HARD for a living aren't left on the margins of society. It feels good, also, to WORK towards change and not just sit by and watch it happen!”

Marta Popadiak, Organizing a New Economy leader

“I truly believe we can create an economy that works more effectively to create jobs and economic justice while still promoting entrepreneurship and attracting investment into Minnesota.”

Rob Scarlett, Organizing a New Economy leader

“I'm involved with TakeAction Minnesota because I want to affect meaningful change in my state around economic justice. I want Minnesota to support all people.”

Jen Arnold, Organizing a New Economy leader

Who we are

Our state’s economic problems did not start with this recession.

For thirty years the consolidation of wealth by a few has left our state less equal and less stable. For generations before that, women, people of color, Native Americans, immigrants, and the poor were systematically excluded from full participation in our state’s economic and civic life. As the population of Minnesota ages and becomes more racially diverse, our future together depends on our ability to capitalize on the talents of every Minnesotan. We need to develop sustainably-funded systems of opportunity that include people of every race.

We believe the way to realize this change is for grassroots leaders to vie for economic power in our workplaces, in banking & finance, and in our public institutions.

If we do not arrest control of our economy from the 1% that currently directs it, we risk being ill-prepared for our future. The focal point of this negotiation has been (and will continue be) the revenue crises we have faced at every level of government. Securing new, progressive revenue is necessary if we hope to take on the challenges we all face: old age, ill-health, and taking care of our kids. Beyond this, securing new, progressive revenue is necessary if we hope to re-democratize control of our common wealth. If we can do this, return economic power to the hands of Minnesotans, we can organize a new economy that is more robust, more inclusive, more sustainable, more democratic, and more humane than any we’ve had before.

Organizing A New Economy

Who we are

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