The Minnesota Miracle

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In the face of daunting political challenges, Minnesota defied the odds and achieved a "miracle" – passing the most ambitious legislative agenda since the New Deal in just a few months in 2023.

This video unpacks the strategies behind Minnesota's success and offers a blueprint for transforming the politics of states around the country.

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Win the Midwest's landmark 2024 case study, "Organizing Was the Heartbeat: The Ten-Year Path to Progressive Governance in Minnesota"

Win the Midwest's landmark 2024 case study, "Organizing Was the Heartbeat: The Ten-Year Path to Progressive Governance in Minnesota"

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This progress didn’t come out of nowhere – it was the result of over a decade of strategic base-building and organizing, led by MVP grantee partners and other local organizations, and supported by MVP and other funders.

Legislative Achievements

Key wins included paid family leave, a new child tax credit, universal school meals, 100% clean energy, free college for low-income families, labor reforms, reproductive rights, voting rights, and driver's licenses for all.

Kids Count on Us rally - Participant holding a sign

Photo: ISAIAH Minnesota

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