Policy/Politics

Changemaker: Outspoken PFAS critic Amara Strande, who died from cancer in 2023

11/30/2023

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The People Behind the Legislature

11/29/2023

The faces of these legislative accomplishments are the Senate and House bill authors. Less recognized are the people behind the scenes who enable the legislative process to operate smoothly.

11/26/2023

A big event to connect engaged feminists who care about solutions and action

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Part 2: House Debates About Gun Legislation and Restorative Justice

05/10/2023

The Minnesota legislature has been working for several months on new public safety policy. As the session winds down, they are closer on several progressive measures. This story reflects some of the conversation that members have had about the provisions in past debates.

Farming Needs Addressed in Town Hall and Omnibus Agriculture Bill

05/06/2023

"I would like to see a proliferation of farmers markets in Greater Minnesota and regional community markets. The more we can invest in them, the better.”

Racial Justice Network: Frank Talk About the Pushback to Reforming Criminal Legal System

05/04/2023

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara: "I perceived that everyone here wanted to change: residents, government, police officers. And I was wrong. People absolutely want progress, but people don't really want change.”

Minnesota Mothers Testify to U.N. Delegation About Losing Their Children to Police Violence

05/03/2023

This ongoing series of testimonials shares the stories of pain direct from mothers of Black sons killed by police

Part 1: House Discussion About No-Knock Warrants, Bias Registry, and More

05/02/2023

"Two mosques have been burned in the last 48 hours in Minnesota. They are the target of hate and bigotry, and we’re sitting here pretending that there is no problem."

Deep Dive: Teaching Multicultural History Passes Into Law — With Similar Opposition from a Few Decades Ago

04/26/2023

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Deep reporting of the wide perspectives of Minnesota legislators in discussing the ethnic studies bill proposed for an impending vote.

Deep Dive: Let’s Talk About Public Safety

04/24/2023

Changemakers Alliance is the Minnesota Women’s Press extension that creates deep dive stories, partly by hosting and sharing public conversations about core topics that impact people statewide.

Three Human Rights Bills Signed Into Law

04/22/2023

Protesters for and against three social issue bills…

Rudimentary Vignettes: Public Safety

04/18/2023

This ongoing collection of story excerpts offers bullet points related to public safety. We encourage you to share details with others. This topic is part of our "Hometown Values & Vision" statewide listening sessions.

A Conversation About Reproductive Freedom

04/11/2023

Several states are passing legislation designed to protect patients and doctors who are choosing inclusive reproductive care. Minnesota's Reproductive Freedom Defense Act is one of those bills. HF366 passed the House and is awaiting a Senate hearing. This is what it would do in MInnesota.

Commentary: “Florida”

04/05/2023

Ellie Krug (she/her) has a radio show on AM950, and speaks and…

Deep Dive: Why Doesn’t Minnesota Have a Survivors Justice Act?

04/03/2023

"My purpose was to unpack the secret, because there were other women surrounding me while I was incarcerated who were dealing with the same issue."

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