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…
Minnesota Legislature Fails To Ensure Police Accountability
For over a year, the whole world has watched Minnesota where Black men have been brutally killed by police again and again. This year, the Minnesota House of Representatives heard…
Organizations and Small Businesses Sign Open Letter Calling for Police Accountability Legislation
Dear Governor Walz, Senate Majority Leader Gazelka, Speaker Hortman, and All Members of the Minnesota Legislature: Whether you are a suburban mom, a rural grandparent, or a neighbor in the…
Statewide Faith Leaders, Childcare Providers, and Barbershop Owners Call for Lasting, Structural Changes to Policing, Community Safety, and Public Funding in Response to Chauvin Guilty Verdict
ST. PAUL — The conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd highlights the long-overdue need for structural changes to policing, community safety, and public funding in our…
Care for the Little Ones – Building the Beloved Community E-News
Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who…
Incompetent, Dangerous, Irredeemable: Police demonstrate persistent failure to uphold oath to protect and serve, continue to play executioner of Black people
SAINT PAUL, April 12, 2021 — Yesterday, an officer of the Brooklyn Center police department shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man. Leaders of ISAIAH grieve Wright’s wholly…
Faith and Politics – Building the Beloved Community E-News
John 12:12-13,18-19 “The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went…
Allah/God Makes it Possible – Building the Beloved Community E-News
Habakkuk 1:2-5 “O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you ‘Violence!’ and you will not save? Why do you make…