🧵 Over 50 people attended a Transportation Equity Listening Session with Representative Kristi Pursell MN House 58A and Senator Sen. Liz Boldon this past weekend in Northfield. (1/3)

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There is no cavalry coming. No miracle solution. No saviors.

In the end, we, the American people - not any of our institutions - have to save our democracy by voting in defense of that democracy this fall.

We are the cavalry. The responsibility is ours.

I know everything feels hopeless. But that too is by design. Authoritarians must erode our will to resist to retain power. Antidote to despair is action. SPREAD THE WORD

Last week, C2C joined the EPC annual day at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Thank you to @AndySmithMNSmith, @RepKimHicksMNState, Rep. Duane Quam, Carla Nelson, Sen. Liz Boldon for connecting with us and supporting the impactful work we do in Rochester!

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📣 Imam Asad Zaman showed up yesterday for #MNDebtFairness because every human is entitled to dignity. We have to stop punishing people for getting sick. Let’s pass the Debt Fairness Act and get one step closer to a healthcare system that works for everyone! 🏥

Beautiful, important work. Thank you Sen. Liz Boldon!

“Seeking medical attention should not be a luxury and Minnesotans, like my mom, shouldn’t have to face financial ruin because of medical debt…And nobody should go broke because they feel sick” #MNDebtFairness

📣 Attorney General Keith Ellison shouts out people coming together across faith to achieve justice. “In every scripture represented on the podium today, we have a moral imperative to relieve unfair debt load.” #MNDebtFairness

MFU President Gary Wertish spoke at today’s #MNDebtFairness rally at the #mnleg !

“The Debt Fairness Act would give families in rural communities some basic protections and take another step towards building a healthcare system that works for Minnesotans.”

I missed this rally because I'm preparing to spend a month or so at Regions Hospital to continue my burn treatment. I still have unresolved bills from my first stay in 2022 and a few outpatient procedures since. I've had insurance throughout the entire time.🧵

'They can’t focus on what they need to because they are so worried about how they are going to pay for this bill and what it's going to mean for their family. It shouldn’t be that way.' Sen. Liz Boldon

It's time to pass the MN Debt Fairness bill THIS session. It's a moral imperative! #MNDebtFairness , #mnleg Keith Ellison Sen. Liz Boldon @lizreyer

Minnesotans are ready to pass the Debt Fairness Act!

Fixing the flaws in our debt system is a matter of dignity, respect, and justice. Let's get it done! #MNDebtFairness #mnleg

Across the state, real-life stories are shedding light on our broken medical debt collection system. No one should suffer financial hardship due to healthcare costs. It's time for change. #MedicalDebtReform #HealthEquity '

Minnesotans have a message for lawmakers when it comes to the Debt Fairness Act: pass this bill! #mnleg #MNDebtFairness

Standing ovation for Sen. Liz Boldon: “Far too often the patients I care for in the hospital can’t focus on getting better because they are overwhelmed by what is to come — how will I pay for this bill? How will it affect my family?” We can change that, together! 💪

So excited for today’s #MNDebtFairness rally at the #mnleg - ready to join @lreyer Sen. Liz Boldon and Keith Ellison to fight for a fairer medical and consumer debt system.

Minnesota's debt collection system is causing needless harm. People are being driven into poverty & trapped in cycles of debt. That has to change.

On Monday at 1:30 PM, join us for a rally in support of the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act. Together, we can make a difference. #mnleg

🏥 By passing Senator Erin Murphy’s Commission for Equitable Healthcare Services, rural Minnesotans like Jeannie Jackson can be part of shaping a healthcare system that is accessible, affordable, and works for everyone. 🤝