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Women’s Rights Through the Generations

Like all married women in Minnesota at that time, my great…

Political Disinformation Hurts, Especially at Home 

Disinformation and misinformation are not just about facts. It also is about the intentional use of language to incite certain feelings and certain reactions. Within my family, I have seen the twisting of information put an incredible strain on us. We have lost a lot of trust in each other.

Coon Rapids Legislative Candidate on Reproductive Rights

The Republican candidate for the open House seat in district 35B told supporters at a campaign kickoff event in April that he would support an amendment to the state Constitution to restrict abortion, according to event audio obtained by the Reformer.

Presidential Campaigns Brace for Intense Sprint to Election Day

Just over a month ago, Trump allies suggested Democratic-leaning states like Minnesota, Virginia or even New Jersey might be in play. Neither side believes that is still the case on Labor Day weekend.

State Fair Highlights: Legislative Polling and Seed Art

Editor's Note: One of our family's traditions at the State Fair…

Talking Politics With Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s First Woman Lieutenant Governor (part 1)

"I think leadership means being able to engage with teams, being comfortable with differences, being comfortable listening to other points of view, being comfortable with being wrong, being comfortable with nurturing other people to do their best to contribute to an organization or problem solving."

NEW Interactive feature: Reflection questions for Changemakers Alliance stories

Use the discussion guide questions to prompt a conversation, or simply open up to your own thoughts.

A Conversation with Roya Akhavan About Re-Defining Effective Leadership

Roya Akhavan was born in Iran, where she lived until…

Walz as VP Pick, Lt. Gov. Flanagan Could Become State’s First Woman Governor

  August 6 — With the announcement today that…

Minnesota Women Politicians Line Up to Support Kamala Harris as Presidential Candidate

Several leading politicians gathered to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Presidential candidate.

Publisher’s Note: What Does It Take to Elect a Woman President?

I recently talked with a delegation of global women leaders. A few of the questions I was asked were about the double standard women are held to.

The State of Gender Parity in Minnesota Politics

"Research indicates that women in office tend to pass more legislation, bring more resources home, and be more active advocates for communities."