We Deserve Better, We Can Have Better: New Report from MN Department of Human Rights Details Racism, Sexism, and Abuse Rampant in All Precincts of Minneapolis Police.
The report issued by the MN Department of Human Rights Report on the Minneapolis Police Department on Wednesday is yet another scathing account of MPD’s longstanding and pervasive pattern of…
Parents and Childcare Providers Show Support for St. Paul Teacher Agreement and Minneapolis Teacher Strike, Highlight Connection Between Childcare and Education
Photo credit: MFT (https://www.safeandstableschools.org) SAINT PAUL — March 10, 2022 — Following a tentative agreement with St. Paul teachers and Minneapolis teachers going strike, Kids Count on Us, an initiative…
Amir Locke Killing Continues a Long Pattern of Abuse, Lies, Cover-Ups of Police Violence in Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents of every race and neighborhood deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. But the death of Amir Locke Wednesday morning – whose name is now added…
Kids Count On Us Coalition of Childcare Providers, Parents Celebrate Massive Funding to Support Minnesota’s Families, Future in Governor Walz Budget
SAINT PAUL – Jan. 25, 2022 – Today, Governor Walz announced historic investments in Minnesota’s families and children designed to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids…
Kids Count On Us Statement on Build Back Better Act
On Friday, Nov 19, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, historic legislation that will transform the lives of millions of children and families. Kids Count on…
ISAIAH Celebrates Historic Funding for Our Families and Future through Build Back Better Act
With the recent passage of the Build Back Better Act in the House of Representatives, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats including Minnesota Representatives Angie Craig, Dean Phillips, Betty…
Nearly 30 Rochester Area Clergy Call for Honesty in Education
Whether we’re Black or white, Latino or Asian, Native or newcomer, we want our kids to have an education that encourages them to dig deeper into who we are, where…
What Happened This Legislative Session & What We Did Together
We all know the work of creating a multi-racial democracy that honors every person’s dignity, a caring economy where all families can thrive and climate justice for current and future…
Ahead of Critical Charter Vote, Minneapolis Residents and Organizations Call On Commission To Approve Rent Stabilization Amendments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7th, 2021 Contact: Arianna Feldman, Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia/Renters United for Justice arianna@inquilinxsunidxs.org and 612-413-2364 MINNEAPOLIS – Everyone – no matter their race, income, or zip…
Minnesota budget deal makes progress on child care, but legislature must do more
Every child needs a loving and enriching environment during crucial early years. Every family deserves access to quality and affordable child care. And every child care provider and early educator…