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Allison Herrera

Allison Herrera, originally from San Luis Obispo, Calif.,  studied media and Spanish at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., where she earned her bachelor s. Since moving to the Twin Cities, she has been a news producer for KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio, communications coordinator for Twin Cities Public Television's arts series MN Original, and producer for the Association of Minnesota Public and Educational Radios Stations for the series MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds.

LGBT Issues

Vikings’ Kluwe Argues Same Sex Marriage Is A Civil Rights Issue

By Allison Herrera | October 22, 2012

Vikings punter Chris Kluwe offered to debate Republicans on Minnesota’s proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage . No one took him up on the offer. Instead, he took on an empty chair. Actors read the parts of amendment supporters.

Minnesota

Former MN Governor Chides “Voter ID” Author For Disenfranchising Elderly

By Allison Herrera | October 18, 2012

Republicans on opposite sides of the Minnesota’s proposed voter restriction amendment square off in a lively debate.

LGBT Issues

Catholics Oppose Church’s Stance On MN Marriage Restriction Amendment

By Allison Herrera | October 17, 2012

A group of Minnesota Catholics are taking Issue with the Church’s stance on the proposed Minnesota Marriage Restriction Constitutional Amendment.

Minnesota

“Deceitful” Says Former MN 1st Lady Of Voter Restriction Amendment

By Allison Herrera | October 5, 2012

If former Governor Orville Freeman lived to vote under Minnesota’s proposed voter restriction constitutional amendment, he would have to vote provisionally says former First Lady Jane Freeman.

Minnesota

Citibank Dual Tracks MN Homeowner Into Foreclosure

By Allison Herrera | October 5, 2012

Citibank assured Rose McGee they were working on a plan to keep her in her house. Instead, they foreclosed on the house, without her knowing about it.

Energy

Disaster Turned Into Opportunity in North Minneapolis

By Allison Herrera | September 20, 2012

Minneapolis’ Green Homes North project aims to build 100 ecological homes in North Minneapolis that are based on green standards and do it with local minority and women contractors and locally-sourced green products.

Economy/Jobs

National Campaign Highlights Homeowners Difficulty with Freddie Mac

By Allison Herrera | September 12, 2012

Homeowners Alejandra and David Cruz join fellow Occupy Homes activists for a kickoff your around the country called the Fannie Freddie 99. The group hopes to raise awareness of other homeowners fighting Freddie Mac in Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

LGBT Issues

“Equality” Not The Issue, Says MN Marriage Restriction Supporter

By Allison Herrera | September 4, 2012

Supporters of the amendment to restrict marriage explain that the issue is not one of equality.

LGBT Issues

Equality at Issue as MN Amendment Foes Trade Jabs at State Fair

By Allison Herrera | September 2, 2012

Both sides of the Marriage Restriction Amendment make their case at the Great Minnesota Get Together.

LGBT Issues

Humphrey Era Lacked Acrimony Prominent In Today’s Politics

By Allison Herrera | August 30, 2012

Bitterness and acrimony now looms over the American political debate. It didn’t in the 60s and 70s.

Minnesota

MN Voter Restriction Amendment Would be ‘Double Whammy’ for African-American Seniors

By Allison Herrera | August 29, 2012

Marchers against the controversial voter restriction amendment on the November ballot gathered for a demonstration. These opponents compare the amendment to voting restrictions in the civil rights era.

LGBT Issues

Minneapolis Pastor Explains Division on MN Marriage Restriction Amendment

By Allison Herrera | August 28, 2012

Pastor Dennis Ogelsby described how his congregation, Park Ave Methodist Church is South Minneapolis is divded over the two constitutional amendments on the Minnesota ballot this November.

Indian Affairs

Tribal IDs Might Not Be Valid If MN Voter Restriction Amendment Passes

By Allison Herrera | August 27, 2012

Former Minneapolis School Board member and citizen of the White Earth Nation Peggy Flanagan says her tribal ID may be invalid if Minnesota voter restriction constitutional amendment passes. She’s prepared to take legal action if it passes.

LGBT Issues

100,000 Conversations, 100 Days To Vote NO Say Marriage Amendment Foes

By Allison Herrera | August 14, 2012

MN United for All Families is making a big push to get more numbers on their side. Getting people to vote no isn’t about numbers or economics-Minnesotans, they feel, need to look around to see how this will affect those in their everyday life.

Economy/Jobs

Social Media Potent Weapon In Foreclosure Fight

By Allison Herrera | August 10, 2012

Occupy Homes activists celebrated two more victories and a conference that took place in Minneapolis recently.

Minnesota

The Northside of Minneapolis: It’s Not All Shootings and Drugs

By Allison Herrera | July 31, 2012

FLOW, the annual Northside Arts Crawl helps residents shake the negative images of violence that plagues their neighborhoods.

Economy/Jobs

Occupy Homes Protests Erupt in Minneapolis City Hall

By Allison Herrera | July 25, 2012

Occupy Homes activists and protesters rallied in support of some of their own who face rioting charges after a raid on a foreclosed home conducted by the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minnesota

GOP Evasiveness On Voter Photo ID Leads To Court Challenge

By Allison Herrera | July 16, 2012

An UpTake video review of how Republicans drafted and answered questions about the “voter photo ID” amendment indicates they did not want the ballot language to be very detailed and the authors have consistently sidestepped questions about the language.

LGBT Issues

Donation of Water, Coffee Thwarted by Anti-General Mills Protestors

By Allison Herrera | July 6, 2012

Minnesota for Marriage accepted donations of General Mills products as part of their protest against the company after they came out against the Marriage Amendment. When a donation of coffee and water came for thirsty demonstrators-the offer was rebuked.

LGBT Issues

Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Combatants Agree On Feeding The Poor

By Allison Herrera | June 29, 2012

Minnesota for Marriage held a protest at General Mills Headquarters after the food giant came out against the proposed constitutional amendment to limit the freedom to marry. MN United for All Families supporter Mark Bauer wanted to find some common ground at the protest.

LGBT Issues

Protesters Target General Mills For Its Gay Marriage Support

By Allison Herrera | June 26, 2012

Minnesota for Marriage started a four day rally that urged a boycott of General Mills products. They are angered by the company’s decision to support the Vote No campaign being organized by MN United for All Families.

Economy/Jobs

Northside Neighborhood Wants to be a Drive To, Not a Drive By

By Allison Herrera | June 20, 2012

City leaders and community members celebrated the groundbreaking of the Van White Memorial Bridge that will connect North and South Minneapolis.

Immigration

Playing A Good Host To Your Guest: The Native/Somali Friendship Committee

By Allison Herrera | June 19, 2012

Two ethnic groups in South Minneapolis come together to talk and learn how to keep the peace.

LGBT Issues

No One Would Want to be Told It’s Illegal to Marry the Person You Love

By Allison Herrera | June 12, 2012

Mn United for All Families is a non-profit working to defeat the Marriage Amendment on the ballot this November. Before their reporting deadline this Tuesday, they have made some significant strides.

Minnesota

Between Occupy and Freddie Mac, What’s a Mayor To Do?

By Allison Herrera | June 5, 2012

Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak talks about enforcing the law at 4044 Cedar Ave. in the wake of protests by Occupy Homes. The home has been a battleground for the Occupy Homes movement and Minneapolis Police.

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