2.12.26 Resist and Reimagine: Lessons from Minnesota on Fighting Authoritarianism

Organizers and community members in Minnesota are transforming crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. Join us for a conversation with labor and community leaders from Minnesota, including special guest Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5). They’ll share practical lessons for fellow organizers on organizing in the midst of crisis, rapid response, economic solidarity actions, and how Minnesota’s experience can help other communities prepare to protect each other. Don't miss this community conversation hosted by We Build Progress, TakeAction Minnesota, Minnesota AFL-CIO, People’s Action, Faith in Action, Faith in Minnesota, Women's March, Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia, and Indivisible! 00:00 Introduction 1:12 Rep. Ilhan Omar 10:40 TakeAction Minnesota 16:16 Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia 20:39 Faith in Minnesota 27:46 Centering the most impacted 31:27 Operational security and safety 37:09 MN AFL-CIO 42:46 Indivisible call to Action 45:19 Faith in Action and Organizing Revival call to action 50:20 What can communities do to prepare 1:01:24 Holding corporations accountable 1:04:00 Qualified immunity 1:06:28 Closing