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‘Power is number of voters you have’: MN's Muslim population expands political reach through organizing, activism — and winning

‘Power is number of voters you have’: MN's Muslim population expands political reach through organizing, activism — and winning

Politicians like Attorney General Keith Ellison and Rep. Ilhan Omar forged a political path for Muslims in Minnesota. Activists like Faith in Minnesota and Ayada Leads have turned it into a freeway to political power.

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Philadelphia pledges better response after Black man's death

Philadelphia pledges better response after Black man's death

Philadelphia police pledged to release 911 tapes and police body camera footage "in the near future" in the shooting death of a Black man with a history of mental health problems, a death that prompted protests, widespread vandalism and an overnight curfew days before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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In Focus: Racism in Housing Access

In Focus: Racism in Housing Access

MPR News partnered with Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis on this virtual event to bring awareness, dialogue and potential solutions to the problem of racism in housing access.
by MPR News Staff

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A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter

A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter

Minnesota civil rights legend Josie Johnson, in conversation with her granddaughter, Josie Duffy Rice. Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton facilitated their discussion at an event hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

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Trump has weaponized masculinity as president. Here's why it matters

Trump has weaponized masculinity as president. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump's macho messaging has been a big part of his political success. It's even been reflected in some of his policies as president. But campaign opponents are trying to turn it against him.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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After pledging to defund police, Mpls. City Council still rethinking public safety

After pledging to defund police, Mpls. City Council still rethinking public safety

While it remains to be seen where those efforts to vastly reimagine public safety will land, an MPR News survey of Minneapolis council members show that there’s still significant common ground among them for changing the city’s relationship with the Police Department, including transferring police responsibilities to social workers, leaving police to focus on responding to and investigating crime. 
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Northside principals call on Minneapolis schools, police to reinstate school officers

In an open letter, the principals of North Community High, Patrick Henry High and the Harrison Education Center criticized their school board’s decision to terminate its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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