Our Partners
Other Organizations
The following organizations provide excellent data and insights into a variety of issues that are supportive of ThinkAgainMN's mission. Click on their logos to explore their web sites.
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Empowering African immigrants and refugees through civic engagement and creative access to resources. Inspired civic leadership. Equitable access to opportunities. Viable bonds across cultures. |
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The Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission seeks to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education. |
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Brooklyn Park Community Engagement Initiative - http://www.brooklynpark.org/get-involved/community-engagement |
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Coalition for Impartial Justice. |
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John Farrell, Director of the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, identifies policies that open the energy system to widespread participation and ownership, as it transitions to cleaner energy sources. |
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Fair Vote Minnesota educates the public on democracy and advocates for progressive voting systems that lead to greater competitiveness, better representation and more participation in elections. |
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Fresh Energy’s goal is to achieve progress toward a strong and prosperous Minnesota energy economy, while leading the Midwest in the transition to highly efficient clean energy and transportation systems. |
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The Global Fatherhood Foundation develops a trusting relationship by bringing young fathers together with caring mentors and coaches who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing a competenct character and an active responsible role in fatherhood. |
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Growth and Justice develops and advocates for public policy that makes Minnesota's economy more prosperous and fair for all Minnesotans. |
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Mission: To provide excellence in career and technical education for employment and advancement in an ever-changing global environment |
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The Institute for Local Self Reliance works with citizens, activists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enerprises that meet local or regional needs. FFI: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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League of Women Voters Minnesota, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
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Mission: To make Minnesota discrimination free |
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Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light - responding to climate change by promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources |
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Inspiring Minnesotans to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis. |
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Mission: To educate people about solutions to environmental problems caused by society's wastes. |
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Opportunity without limits, learning without end, and achievement beyond expectations! |
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Oxfam is a relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. |
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We broadcast the latest African news, talk radio, community news, African live community events, and promote African events, movies, music and more to 22 countries, 40,000 members of the African diaspora in the U.S. including 10,000 in Minnesota. |
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The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society promotes solar energy classes, workshops, resources, networks, and more. (612) 308-4757, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Mission: To advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years. |
Ourselves - Forums
Issue Forums affiliated with Think Again MN support our mission of promoting policies that increase fairness, justice, and sustainability. Think Again MN suggests speakers on a requested topic, provides articles and weblinks on issues, provides training for hosts, and lists upcoming and past forums on our website.
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The Achievement Gap Committee Mount Zion Temple Convenors: Don Fraser and Grant Abbott mnachievementgap.org |
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The Stone Arch Discussion Group Mattie's on Main Host: Jeremy Wieland |
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Think Again Brooklyns Brooklyn Park City Council Chambers Contact: Carol Woehrer |
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Church of the Epiphany 4900 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN Host: Kelly Guncheon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Our Volunteers
Volunteers
Grant Abbott - Former Director, St. Paul Area Council of Churches - Co-convener, the Achievement Gap Committee
Joyce Anderson - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Audrey Britton - Speaker Coordination Team for Westside Progressives
Dee and Hal Broxey - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Barbara and Marvin Ceynar - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Virginia and Steve Debner - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Wayne Doe - Host Team, Think Again Brooklyns and Treasurer, Think Again MN
John Farrell - Research Associate in Renewable Energy, Institute for Local Self Reliance, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - John suggests speakers and information on progress in the U.S. and abroad on renewable energy and on state and national policies which can promote clean energy and community economic development.
Don Fraser - former Congressman and Minneapolis Mayor - Co-convener, the Achievement Gap Committee
Linda Freemon - Materials Planner at Holaira Corporation - Sign in and maintenance of attendee spreadsheet for Think Again Brooklyns
Mark Goodell, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Mark is one of our webmasters.
Holly Guncheon - Signin and Welcome Team, Westside Progressives
Kelly Guncheon - Financial Advisor, Socially Responsible Investing, Guncheon Financial - Host, Westside Progressives
Rowen Guncheon - Signin and Welcome Team, Westside Progressives
Vienne Guncheon - Signin and Welcome Team, Westside Progressives
Keith Hardy, former St. Paul School Board member - Planning Team and Moderator - the Achievement Gap Committee
Irene Njoroge - Phone Contact, Think Again Brooklyns
Katherine Page - Host Team, the Achievement Gap Committee
John Risken - Webmaster, Videographer, and Communications Coordinator, the Achievement Gap Committee
LaRae Roeder - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Carole Rydberg - Publicity, Westside Progressives
Roger Rydberg - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Scott Russell - Host Team, the Achievement Gap Committee
Linda and Jim Strand - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Teshite Wako - Host Team, Think Again Brooklyns
Jeremy Wieland - Director of Circulation, Tiger Oak Media, Host, the Stone Arch Discussion Group
Carol Woehrer - Program Director, Think Again MN
Dorothy Hayes - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Eleanor Johnson - Host Team, Think Again Brooklyns. President, League of Women Voters, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Maple Grove, and Brooklyn Center
Nancy Johnson - Host Team, the Achievement Gap Committee
Mary Ellen and Dave Kjos - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Bea Ludens - Host Team, Food arrangement at Think Again Brooklyns
Richard Mammen, former Minneapolis School Board Chair - Planning Team and Moderator - the Achievement Gap Committee
Irene Njoroge - Phone Contact, Think Again Brooklyns
Katherine Page - Host Team, the Achievement Gap Committee
John Risken - Webmaster, Videographer, and Communications Coordinator, the Achievement Gap Committee
LaRae Roeder - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Carole Rydberg - Publicity, Westside Progressives
Roger Rydberg - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Scott Russell - Host Team, the Achievement Gap Committee
Linda and Jim Strand - Setup and Takedown Team, Westside Progressives
Teshite Wako - Host Team, Think Again Brooklyns
Jeremy Wieland - Director of Circulation, Tiger Oak Media, Host, the Stone Arch Discussion Group
Carol Woehrer - Program Director, Think Again MN
Our Partner Organizations
Think Again MN partners with organizations to plan events, to get advice on issues and suggestions for speakers, to help each other with publicity for forums, to provide meeting space, and to provide refreshments for meetings.
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Empowering African immigrants and refugees through civic engagement and creative access to resources. Inspired civic leadership. Equitable access to opportunities. Viable bonds across cultures. |
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The Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission seeks to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education. |
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Brooklyn Park Community Engagement Initiative - http://www.brooklynpark.org/get-involved/community-engagement |
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Coalition for Impartial Justice. |
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John Farrell, Director of the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, identifies policies that open the energy system to widespread participation and ownership, as it transitions to cleaner energy sources. |
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Fair Vote Minnesota educates the public on democracy and advocates for progressive voting systems that lead to greater competitiveness, better representation and more participation in elections. |
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Fresh Energy’s goal is to achieve progress toward a strong and prosperous Minnesota energy economy, while leading the Midwest in the transition to highly efficient clean energy and transportation systems. |
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The Global Fatherhood Foundation develops a trusting relationship by bringing young fathers together with caring mentors and coaches who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing a competenct character and an active responsible role in fatherhood. |
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Growth and Justice develops and advocates for public policy that makes Minnesota's economy more prosperous and fair for all Minnesotans. |
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Mission: To provide excellence in career and technical education for employment and advancement in an ever-changing global environment |
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The Institute for Local Self Reliance works with citizens, activists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and enerprises that meet local or regional needs. FFI: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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League of Women Voters Minnesota, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
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Mission: To make Minnesota discrimination free |
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Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light - responding to climate change by promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources |
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Inspiring Minnesotans to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis. |
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Mission: To educate people about solutions to environmental problems caused by society's wastes. |
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Opportunity without limits, learning without end, and achievement beyond expectations! |
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Oxfam is a relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. |
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We broadcast the latest African news, talk radio, community news, African live community events, and promote African events, movies, music and more to 22 countries, 40,000 members of the African diaspora in the U.S. including 10,000 in Minnesota. |
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The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society promotes solar energy classes, workshops, resources, networks, and more. (612) 308-4757, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Mission: To advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years. |
In June 2012, Think Again MN launched a history series that examines politics and policy-making in Minnesota during the last century from the immediate post World War II years up through the 1990s. That era witnessed fierce legislative battles at the State Capitol but it was also a time of shared values that cut across partisan lines.
MN's Leading Election System
MN's Leading Election System
With Secretary of State Steve Simon
Listen to Secretary of State Steve Simon's excellent presentation on MN's outstanding election system emulated by many other states at the Think Again Brooklyns forum January 19, 2016. Secretary Simon includes ways in which it can be improved, and he explains why it is important to vote. He concludes with a quote from a tee shirt: "Failure to vote is not an act of rebellion. It is an act of surrender."
Get details on how to vote at http://mnvotes.org
Oregon's Automatic Voter Registration
How Oregon Became the Easiest Place to Vote in the US
By Lornet Turnbull
YES! Magazine
October 8, 2016
In January, Oregon became the first state in the country to begin automatically registering eligible citizens to vote when they obtain or renew their driver's licenses or state IDs, completely shifting the burden of voter registration from the individual to the government.