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Betty McKenzie: locked up for peace

The activist nun put her beliefs on the line, even if it meant going to jail. "I learned a lot in prison. For one thing, the people there are absolutely normal. I can only think of one who seemed like a criminal to me."

Sarah Walker is a sociologist-turned-advocate-turned-lobbyist-turned-reformer

"If you have not received adequate education, adequate mental health services, you face racial discrimination - all of those cumulative disparities come together in the criminal justice system."

Target: Sex trafficking

What I want is for people to understand that we are women first. One hundred percent of us are somebody's daughter ... so see us as that, not as a prostitute."

2013 Changemaker: Marriage equality

"In Minnesota, we don't turn our back on our families." - Rep. Karen Clark

Walking the water

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Feminism in action

"I love helping students explore leadership."

2012 Changemaker: Christine Stark

"These women have survived for their entire lives. They have an incredible amount of strength and resiliency."

2012 Changemakers: League of Women Voters

"This was a campaign of conversations. You really have to talk to friends and family.

Freedom enjoyed by all

Lori J. Wilfahrt (courtesy photo) Our son, Corporal Andrew…

Slowed road to equality

The annual report on the status of women and girls in Minnesota. More than 60 people from a variety of organizations and coalitions gathered and analyzed data about economics, safety and security, health and reproductive rights, and power and leadership.

Women are the solution : Q&A with Sheryl WuDunn

Sheryl WuDunn (Courtesy Photo) Empowering women and girls…

2011 Changemaker: SlutWalk Minneapolis

"[the SlutWalk] message isn't telling people 'don't get raped,' it's telling people 'don't rape.'"