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America is at a reckoning, and mainstream politicians of all stripes are tripping over themselves to show their belly to Donald Trump’s totalitarian presidential administration that is attempting to throw us back into the dark ages. In stark contrast, the multiracial, working-class people of Minneapolis are fighting for a better future through commonsense policies that Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America is proud to support.
While much of the Democratic Party has made only empty gestures of resistance to Trump, Elon Musk and their billionaire buddies wrecking the federal government, the people of Minneapolis empowered our City Council to take real action to stand up for us and for our rights.
In 2023, Minneapolis voters elected a progressive City Council majority, including Twin Cities DSA-endorsed City Council Members Robin Wonsley, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai and Aurin Chowdhury. They won their elections because they championed a vision for Minneapolis that actually listened and responded to the needs of our communities. In the last 15 months, they have collaborated with their constituents to bring long-ignored issues to the forefront:
• Investing in the East Phillips neighborhood’s vision for the Roof Depot site.
• Working toward tangible solutions to shelter people experiencing homelessness, like Avivo Village, Emergency Housing Vouchers and the Agate shelter, in addition to raising the fees the city can impose on owners of vacant and hazardous buildings.
• Supporting Uber and Lyft drivers organizing for fair wages, resulting in statewide raises for 10,000 drivers just a year after Gov. Tim Walz vetoed the original bill.