Protect Minnesota

Erin Preese is a candidate for House in District 57B, and one of Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund's first ever Super Star endorsees.  To learn more about Erin, go to erinpreese.com and to help her campaign directly, check out https://www.facebook.com/Erin4MN/events today!

In the next episode of our continuing conversations with candidates for Hennepin County Attorney, Jared sits down with Saraswati Singh to discuss her candidacy, and the issues Ms. Singh believes contribute most to gun violence.

Jared takes us back through the highlights of Season One and gives a sneak preview of what is coming up in Season Two!

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Mary Lewis Grow, one of the original founders of Protect Minnesota, about the history of the gun violence prevention movement in Minnesota and how we can move forward now.

In this episode, Jared discusses Restorative Practices and Justice through the lens of our youth. Joining him are Kara, a researcher with the University of Minnesota, and Raj, a community activist, educator, and Professor at Metro State. Kara and Raj discuss what Restorative Practices and Justice are, what it looks like in the real world, and the need to center these practices in order for communities and individuals to heal and grow.

Jared chats with Ryan Winkler, current state Representative for District 46A and House Majority Leader. Rep. Winkler is also a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney. Jared and Ryan talk about the role of Hennepin County Attorney as it pertains to gun violence prevention efforts, and the root causes that need to be addressed (and are currently not being addressed) at the State Capitol and our communities at large. To learn more about his campaign, you can check out ryanwinkler.com.

In this episode, Maggiy talks to Erin Maye Quade about how legislators, voters, and activists can work together to build a movement to end firearm deaths and injuries in Minnesota. 

In this episode, Jared discusses suicide prevention and mental health necessities with Mark Meier, co-founder of Face It Foundation, a Minnesota-based non-profit that provides direct services to men suffering from depression and other mental health issues. To learn more about Face It Foundation, you can check out https://www.faceitfoundation.org/

NOTE - This podcast contains the discussion of a suicide attempt. This content may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, Jared discusses systemic racism and root causes of gun violence with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County, and is a current candidate for Hennepin County Attorney.

In this episode, Protect Minnesota Director of Development and Communications talks with Senator John Marty, Minnesota State Senator from District 66, about legislative leadership to reduce firearm injuries and deaths in Minnesota. Maggiy and Senator Marty discuss current gun violence prevention legislation, obstacles that stand in the way of passing such legislation, and what we as activists can do to help pass bills that will reduce gun violence.