
CALL: What We Are Talking About This Week
Notes from our weekly Changemakers Alliance newsletter

We Are Proud!
Minnesota Women's Press won second-place awards in the Minnesota Newspaper Association for Sarah Whiting's photography and for this website.

Describe a pivotal moment that impacted your life
The Sting of Being Excluded
I was the tallest girl in grade…

“You Rule. What Is Your First Action?”
Image by TukTukDesign from Pixabay
Thank You for Electing…

My Dog Owns Me
Amy with Dora. Photo Sarah Whiting
My husband and I are…

Re-Envisioning Equity
When diverse voices are not invited, or do not feel welcome, to join conversations in rooms where important decisions are being made, the dollars that are distributed don’t include that community.

How Can We Talk To Each Other?
Six steps to talking with someone who doesn't see things the same way as you do.

How I Found My Future
Photo Sarah Whiting
I was a straight-A student and on the high…

Women’s Guide to Voting
A history timetable of women's right to vote in Minnesota

We Are All Criminals
Baxter’s juxtaposition of photographs and stories reveals how much race and privilege affect which future a person might have after making a mistake. As she reveals, we are all criminals; some simply get penalized differently than others, and are restricted from growing past their mistakes.

Offering Home Support
Investing in services that enable older adults to remain independent, while providing peace of mind to caregivers, will help make communities stronger and more self-sufficient.

The Dark & The Light
From my end-of-summer balcony, it allows me an active way to observe the balance of the dark and light, paying more attention to where I put my energy, and where I don’t need to.

Kate Nowlin: Stories With Dimension
"Over three million women have served in our post-9/11 wars, and I felt there was ample room to contribute a story about a female warrior."