Social Issues

As schools promise racial equity, the path forward is often met with resistance
After the killing of George Floyd, many Minnesota K-12 administrators publicly declared their commitment to making their schools more equal and inclusive. But experts say much more than public commitment and statements of support are needed to dismantle the long-running and deeply entrenched inequalities that plague Minnesota’s education system. 
Liberian refugee runs for Minnesota office to spread love for the Constitution
Gun rights, immigration cuts, benefits limits: When Alexander Buster Deputie discovered the U.S. Constitution, it made him a Republican — and a Minnesota candidate.
Westminster Town Hall Forum: Maria Teresa Kumar of Voto Latino
The founder of Voto Latino, Maria Teresa Kumar, speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum.
Fair housing process that President Trump criticized is underway in the Twin Cities
President Donald Trump said an Obama-era fair housing rule made suburbs less safe and hurt property values. But it largely offered clarification on a reporting process that’s underway now in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. Here’s a look at the report and how you can give feedback.
Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact
Local leaders say formally acknowledging the role racism plays not just in health care but in housing, the environment, policing and food access is a bold step, especially when it wasn't always a common notion among public health experts. But what the declarations do to address systemic inequalities vary widely, with skeptics saying they are merely symbolic.
Marner Saw, a leader in Minnesota's Karen community, died Friday from complications of COVID-19. "He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life in Minnesota and become citizens," the Karen Organization of Minnesota said.