The package of stories, from a feminist perspective, about "250 Years" of the United States. "As most of the voices in this issue point out, the way for a subjugated majority to win against an oppressive minority is through unity."

Editor's letter and table of contents: Who gets to decide what we value in shared community, what we pay for, and what we want to see from our government?

In this month’s magazine, we learn from several people about the ways that cooperation, collaboration, and new collective experiences have energized their lives. We also announce a new intention for the future of this magazine.

How are groups of Minnesotans, such as those in Winona, building strategies to create a healthier community for all? How is Atum Azzahir’s Cultural Wellness Center facilitating the collaborative and connective support that leads to resiliency? How are people statewide addressing child care shortages? What is Stearns County doing to reduce domestic violence?