By: Mike Moen As it closes in on its first decade, a Minnesota organization connecting Asian American communities looks to have more of its voices included in policy matters. A key priority includes legislation to address hate crimes toward its members. ThaoMee Xiong, executive and network director for the Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL), […]
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By: Mike Moen Another guilty verdict has been reached related to the police killing of George Floyd. It coincides with calls to provide more ways for Black Minnesotans to find healing and feel included. Three fired Minneapolis police officers were found guilty Thursday on federal charges for violating Floyd’s civil rights. It comes nearly […]
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The Chernobyl nuclear power plant site has been captured by Russian forces as they invade Ukraine. We have reaction from Ukrainian communities across the nation. Download QR 🡻
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Two years after Ahmaud Arbery was killed, three men convicted for his murder are found guilty of federal hate crimes, and missing words could soon be added to South Dakota’s criminal sexual contact law. Download QR 🡻
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A new survey of students at HBCUs finds almost half have struggled with food insecurity; and Indiana lawmakers have their eyes on a post-fossil-fuel future. Download QR 🡻
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Florida children are in jeopardy of becoming uninsured; the UK eases its coronavirus rules; and a proposal to move LGBTQ kids’ books sparks censorship fears. Download QR 🡻
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Indiana steel producers push President Biden to leave a tariff in place on foreign-made steel adopted during the Trump administration, plus an update on federal protections to limit surprise medical bills. Download QR 🡻
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A CO bill would make it harder for landlords to discriminate against military veterans; and NM lawmakers decline to become the 26th state to abolish juvenile life sentences without parole Download QR 🡻
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