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Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.

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Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.
by Sam Stroozas

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Indigenous farmers, farmers of color want a better deal from new farm bill

Indigenous farmers, farmers of color want a better deal from new farm bill

The door to successful farming in Minnesota is very, very difficult to pry open for immigrants, Native Americans and Minnesotans of color. They want that door to be easier to open.
by Tim Nelson

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Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme

Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme

Donald Trump conspired to undermine the 2016 election through a series of hush money payments designed to stifle claims that could be harmful to his candidacy, prosecutors said Tuesday in unsealing a historic 34-count felony indictment against the former president.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects abortion challenge bid

Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects abortion challenge bid

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt by the Traverse County prosecutor to appeal a judge’s decision last year that threw out most of the state’s restrictions on abortion as unconstitutional. 
by The Associated Press

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