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Minnesota legislature seeks to improve election security, access
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Democracy for the People Act, which includes automatic voter registration for adults...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Black teachers suffer from Racial Battle Fatigue
Longtime educator Diedra Carlson (Image courtesy Diedra Carlson) Diedra Carlson loves teaching children. And she’s a lifelong fan of the...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Minneapolis pays out $9 million in settlements for police misconduct
Body camera footage from an incident where John Pope was violently restrained by former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin. (Via Robin & Kaplan...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Daunte Wright’s family remember him two years after his death
Katie Wright, the mother of Daunte Wright, releases balloons to remember him two years after his death. (Via Brian Few Jr.) The family of...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Minnesota pediatricians demand action on gun violence epidemic
160 pediatric providers across the state, along with Children’s Minnesota, have published an open letter calling on lawmakers to pass...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 12, 20232 min read
New report accuses University of Minnesota of attempted genocide
The TRUTH Reports core team from left to right: Misty Blue, An Garagolia, and Audrianna Goodwin (Via Abby Travis) A team of indigenous...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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