Equity

More than half of all Minnesotans have had one or more ACEs, according to the most recent Minnesota Department of Health study.

The Minnesota Senate districts that need to be convinced to fund state-mandated special education.

Part of our 12-part series of Women in Politics

Greater Twin Cities United Way announces grants for operating funds to equity nonprofits, youth workforce training, and trauma-informed early childhood caregiver training.

I feel the patriarchy society has socialized us to constantly compete with each other, and we have to shut that down. We have to break that and disrupt that by doing things together.

The first topic that Changemakers Alliance is focused on is the Minnesota housing crisis. Become a supporting member.

The Minnesota Housing Partnership, an advocacy organization, is suggesting $1 billion be dedicated to build and preserve homes — affordable rentals to improve the condition of housing stock — and $1 billion for access and opportunity, such as rental subsidies, homeownership counseling, and down payment assistance.

“People need jobs, equality, education. We still need to organize to learn how the economics and politics drive everything
in life. Can’t stop now.”
—Nellie Stone Johnson, at the age of 90 in 1995

It is not easy to access and maintain land, and Minnesota farmers — especially those of color and those who want to use sustainable practices — are struggling.

The minority voices who are against affordable housing have a lot of power and control.

The mission of organizations that are addressing housing insecurities

Q&A with Qannani Omar