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ELECTION: What Your Board of Estimate and Taxation Does

This role matters because we work too hard for our money for it not to be managed responsibly. BET ensures fiscal responsibility, equitable allocation of resources, and transparent decision-making.

HOUSING A Tale of Twin Cities: Responses to Encampments and Renter Protections

Housing needs are a prominent issue in both the Minneapolis and Saint Paul mayoral races this year, as well as city council races. This story focuses on two major issues impacting both cities, as well as showcasing community members working to fill gaps.

Part 4: Mayoral Candidates Talk About Negligent Landlords

Question asked of mayoral candidates: "Investment Property Group, a California-based corporation, is profiting from Section 8 and low-income housing tax credits while neglecting the maintenance. We delivered a letter to management asking them to recognize our union and come to the table to discuss our needs. Instead, they called the police on us, pepper sprayed one of our members, and have started sending eviction notices."

Part 3: Talking with Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates About Pollution

“The zip code you live in is a better indicator of your health outcomes than your genetic code.”

Part 2: Minneapolis mayoral candidates asked about public safety issues

One questioner asked how the Minneapolis mayoral candidates will change MPD policies and practices to eliminate systemic racism and bias within the department. Another asked how to keep hospitality workers, who have odd hours in the downtown area, safe in response to people experiencing mental health and substance use issues.

Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Talk about Immigrant Protection, Labor, and Public Safety Concerns, and Housing Issues

Seven questions directed to DeWayne Davis, Omar Fateh, and Jazz Hampton focused on public safety issues, housing concerns, and how to address immigrant and labor violations. Current mayor Jacob Frey declined to participate.

COMMENTARY From Robin Wonsley: Join Me in Fighting for Local Democracy

"For this DFL move to happen during an unprecedented federal assault on our country’s infrastructure and civil rights is alarming." 

PHOTO GALLERY: Hands Off, April 2025

An estimated 25,000 people turned out in Saint Paul for the…

A Round-up of Political Pushbacks and Explainers

As Democrats keep pointing out, Republicans have control of the government and could make any cuts they wanted through the normal course of legislation, but they are not doing so because they know those programs are popular. Instead, they are turning the project over to Musk.

Saving Democracy Insights and Ongoing Round-up of Republican Administration (as of 2/25)

If you want news about the 2025 Republican Presidential administration, but don't want too much, we are curating summaries and links here

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Addresses Minnesota Media at Annual Conference

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar talked with Minnesota media at its annual conference on Friday. Among other things, she shared some of the thoughts she offered in her speech at the Trump inauguration ceremony.

Leading Lights: Advocates Gear Up to Protect Vulnerable Minnesotans

Local advocates say that while it wasn’t the election result they hoped for, it’s one they have prepared for. Our conversation with leaders of Outfront, Advocates for Human Rights, Gender Justice, and Pro-Choice.