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Survey Results: What Do You Fear?

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Minnesota Women’s Press conducted a virtual statewide survey to ask Minnesotans about their current fears.

Bringing Vaccines to Reluctant Communities

"We come from that place of compassion. As long as they come to the table, we will have the conversation about what they need to know about the vaccine.”

Measuring Racism

Having the data to objectively show what has been hidden for so long gives power back to the communities that are harmed by the system.

VIEW: Prioritizing Black Mothers

When we say we cannot afford quality child care for all, culturally supportive birth options, and fair housing, we are being disingenuous. What we are saying is that we prefer to spend the money in other ways.

Antiracism and Health Equity Funding

Antiracist research is a revolutionary way of doing research grounded in the understanding that racism is a fundamental cause of health inequities

VIEW: Why We Need Public Health Education

The U.S. has the most expensive healthcare and education system in the world, but is terrible at keeping people healthy and educated.

Legislative Priorities from WoMN Act

In honor of our joint commitment to promote the progressive, women-led interests of equity and justice for all in this state, we are showcasing some of the legislation WoMN Act is supporting this year.

VIEW: Why Public Health and Why Now

In this country, despite our medical/industrial complexes, we seem to have a “sick-care” system — one that is focused on treating the symptoms but not the causes

Themes for 2021 Minnesota Legislature

“Unfortunately, we are probably going to be addressing how to make budget cuts without hurting people,” she said.

Reimagining Rural Healthcare

“How do we create a system — not a business?”

‘Patient No More’ Addresses LGBTQ+ Health Care Disparities

"Patient No More" is a new documentary airing on PBS created by local filmmaker Diana Fraser. We asked Fraser to talk about the movie, and offer a summary review.

A Rural County’s Response

In many of these rural areas, residents tend to be older. An influx of people who might travel with the virus could bring strain to smaller healthcare systems.