MN: Social Justice
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…
Concerns mount over 'extreme' school board candidates in MN
Nearly 100 school board elections are coming up in Minnesota this fall, with some gaining attention because of the candidates who are running…