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Minneapolis approves officer pay raise years after calls to defund the police
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and STEVE KARNOWSKI Updated 5:05 PM CDT, July 18, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Years after a movement to defund the Minneapolis Police Department and a severe officer shortage in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the city approved a contract Thursday that would make Minneapolis officers among the highest-paid in the region. The Minneapolis City Council approved…
Voting Rights Restored for Minnesota Felons
Minnesota has passed a new law restoring voting rights for people who are not currently incarcerated. By Kyla Jackson Published: Jul. 13, 2023 at 5:13 PM MDT People across the state are celebrating, now that Minnesota has passed a new law restoring voting rights for people who are not currently incarcerated. This new law will extend voting…
Local Organizations
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WE WIN - WE WIN Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization who's mission is the academic and social success of all children. The focus is at-risk youth who are from economically poor neighborhoods that are underachieving in school and face negative influences in their communities. These programs provide educational and cultural experiences designed to influence our children's basic value system and attitude. We give them a base of knowledge in core subjects, and help them develop skills they need to grow into successful, responsible adults.
Youthrive - The purpose of youthrive is to inspire and engage youth and adults through education, leadership and service to integrate peace making activities into their lives, their communities and the world.
15 Now Minnesota - 15 Now Minnesota is a grassroots organization fighting together with low-wage workers, the labor movement, and supporters for a $15/hour minimum wage. We are the local chapter of 15 Now, an organization that launched in 2014 and led the victory for a $15 minimum wage in Seattle, the first major city to pass $15/hour.
Navigate MN - NAVIGATE is a leadership development program for immigrant young adults in Minnesota facing financial, social and legal barriers to achieve their dreams through changing unjust systems. Through NAVIGATE, these young adults help their community and themselves by working to access college education, jobs and legal status.
MN 350 - To return our climate to the safe level of 350ppm of CO2 – or lower – in a way that best promotes a just and livable future. MN350 believes this change in our climate will be achieved through a fundamental shift in our society, such that climate justice and sustainability for all living species is the lens by which all behavioral, political, economic, and social decisions are made.
re:power - Re:power is a national training center for people interested in progressive change. We help activists win on issues and elect progressive candidates by training them in the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing, voter engagement, political advocacy, and leadership development.
The Anti-War Committee - The Anti-War Committee began with 13 people who committed civil disobedience to protest the bombing of Iraq. We organize vigils, rallies, marches, educational forums, street theater, and civil disobedience actions to challenge the injustices of U.S. foreign policy. We believe in peace through justice, and we stand in solidarity with oppressed people here and abroad.
Communities United Against Police Brutality - CUAPB is a Twin-Cities based organization that was created to deal with police brutality on an ongoing basis. We work on the day-to-day abuses as well as taking on the more extreme cases. Our overriding goal is to create a climate of resistance to abuse of authority by police organizations and to empower local people with a structure that can take on police brutality and actually bring it to an end. We provide support for survivors of police brutality and families of victims so they can reclaim their dignity and join the struggle to end police brutality.
Veterans for Peace MN - We, having dutifully served our nation, do hereby affirm our greater responsibility to serve the cause of world peace. To this end we will work, with others: To increase public awareness of the costs of war; To restrain our government from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations; To end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons; To seek justice for veterans and victims of war; To abolish war as an instrument of national policy.
Upcoming Events
Cool School Friday – JN Ervin Elementary Planting
Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…
Branching Out Saturday – Casa View Park Planting
Texas Trees Foundation is starting its Spring Planting Season on March 2nd until mid-April (only March dates are currently available for signing up. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant trees at several park locations on multiple dates. Age: 12 and up with Parent or Guardian. Younger children may attend events on public property but…
Virtual Dementia Friend Education Session
Join online on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a VIRTUAL Dementia Friend Information Session, presented by Dementia Friendly Dallas volunteer Jane Hunley. In this informative session, you will learn the signs and symptoms of dementia, some basic communication tips, and how to turn learning to action. Dementia Friend is an initiative of Dementia…
Violas House Christmas at Fair Park (Prep)
Viola’s House two-day holiday event is designed to share the joy and excitement of Christmas with their community of families by helping them meet the needs of Christmas for their children. They need volunteers the day before the event to help set up and prep the two location sites we will be distributing toys, diapers,…
Violas House Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The ‘Turkey Giveaway’ is designed to share the joy and excitement of Thanksgiving! By providing turkeys, Viola’s House helps the communities they serve meet the needs of Thanksgiving for their families. Formed in 2008 as a “Maternity Home” to provide temporary housing and support services to expectant teenage mothers aged 18-24 in the Dallas area,…
Violas House South Dallas Serves
South Dallas Serves is a yearly community event held in the 75215 zip code. This event is designed to expose the community to over 40 non profit service organizations. Come out and serve with us as we take over the block one family at a time! Formed in 2008 as a “Maternity Home” to provide…
Community is a Radical Act of Love Growing Older as LGBTQ+
Join Judy Kinney, Executive Director of GenPride, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a lively discussion about how to stay proud and engaged as they age. GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults’ unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging. Judy Kinney (she/they) is an experienced non-profit leader and…
Seattle Clinic Offering Free Dental, Vision and Medical Care Beginning Thursday
Those who struggle to access or afford healthcare have a chance to receive free dental, medical and eye care services for a limited time starting Feb. 15. Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for a ninth year. Each year the clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic…
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