MN: Social Justice
Tragedy has MN lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns
Minnesota lawmakers return this week following an Easter break. They're expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal seeing renewed urgency…
Voting rights restoration highlights Super Tuesday vote in MN
More than a dozen states hold presidential primaries on this Super Tuesday. Minnesota is among them, and the election is seen as a big opportunity …
MN considers 'organizing' protections for renters
Minnesota lawmakers face growing calls this session to boost access to affordable housing and there is a proposal to lend a voice to existing renters …
MN Latino leaders seek new hub to bolster community outreach
Minnesota's legislative session kicked off this week. A bill for construction projects is possible, and those serving Latino communities hope to get …
Undercurrent of immigration myths felt as Congress debates border plan
It remains unclear if a border security proposal in Congress will cross the finish line and as the controversy continues, a group in Minnesota feels …
College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with a college degree, helping to boost lifetime earnings. But a new report shows the …
Service opportunities remain at heart of MLK Day
Today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Minnesota residents are reminded to seek out service opportunities to make their communities a better place to …
Shaping a more diverse teacher workforce in MN
It's winter break time for Minnesota school districts. But when classes resume, efforts will continue to ensure there are more teachers of color …
Farm innovations in MN seen as tool in ending racial hunger divide
Among Black Minnesotans, some 25% are food insecure. An emerging initiative aims to connect BIPOC communities with healthier and culturally …
Amid organizing buzz, union membership lags, but leaders still see hope
States such as Minnesota have seen a tidal wave of union organizing amid public support to improve pay and workplace conditions. However, labor …
Complexities surround Latino 'wealth gap' as MN efforts take hold
A new report found factors like geography play a role in assessing Latino wealth gaps in the U.S. The findings are from the Brookings Institution…
Complejidades rodean 'brecha de riqueza' Latina, a medida que se afianzan esfuerzos en MN
Un nuevo informe señala que factores como la geografía influyen en la evaluación de las diferencias de riqueza de los latinos en Estado…