Archive for 2018
Big Goals, Little Progress on Fighting Poverty in MN
More than 533,000 Minnesotans live in households below the federal poverty threshold, and a new report cites major gaps in racial disparity.
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Thousands of MN Students Protest Gun Violence
Tens of thousands of Minnesota students participated in rallies both at home and in Washington, D.C. The "March For Our Lives" movement stretched nationwide in response to escalating gun violence…
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MN Anti-Sexual-Harassment Legislation Fails
A bill aimed directly at combating sexual harassment in the Minnesota Legislature won't be coming up for a vote this session. A subcommittee on workplace safety and respect still plans…
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Senator Shuts Down Student Who Brings Up Gun Bills
School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven demanded the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict guns. Sen. Warren Limmer said he was out of order and called…
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How Minneapolis Mapped Prejudice Into Its Housing
The roots of racial housing segregation in Minneapolis can be found in nearly century-old illegal real estate covenants. While the covenants are no longer enforceable, their impact lives on.
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Students’ “Nightmare” Fails To Sway MN GOP On Gun Violence Prevention Bills
On a mostly party line vote, a pair of gun violence prevention bills are stalled in a Minnesota House committee. Advocates of the bills aren't giving up.
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Minnesotans Defend Unions Before Crucial Court Case
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case with high stakes for unions. Janus vs. AFSCME will decide whether public-sector unions can continue to deduct fees for non-members who…
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Soldier/Teacher: Trump’s Plan Is “Dangerous”, “Arm Me With A School Counselor” Instead
An Apple Valley high school teacher who is also a soldier calls President Donald Trump's plan to arm teachers to deter school shootings "foolish and dangerous."
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Video Replay -Working People’s Day Of Action – Rally At Minnesota Capitol
A coalition of Minnesota unions and non-profits rally in the state capitol rotunda for the right to form unions, have equitable pay, affordable health care and quality schools.
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Poor People’s Campaign Promises “Massive Wave” Of Actions Against Rising Racism, Poverty
Invoking Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's name, a coalition of groups across the country and in Minnesota is promising a massive wave of non-violent civil disobedience action this spring…
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