Ward 10 Councilmember Aisha Chughtai writes about her direct experience with encampments and how the City of Minneapolis can more humanely respond to the homeless in our city.
I am reading an excellent book. It is called "Until We Reckon" and was written by Danielle Sered, the executive director of Common Justice , a unique program in New York City that offers alternatives …
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared Sept.14, 2023, "Abbott Northwestern Hospital Day," as hospital management broke ground on a new building that same day. What the public doesn't …
The City of Minneapolis is perpetuating a humanitarian crisis against our neighbors who cannot afford housing. We are all witnesses to the tragedy. Instead of enacting common sense programs to …
'Nonviolence is the most effective method to work for rights.' The only constant is change. Life either gets better or worse. These days, the world is on fire. Metaphorically and literally. And …
I attended National Night Out on Aug. 1. It was great! At this annual event, my block gathers a couple dozen people for a mix of burgers, brats, and salads. The adults catch up on each other’s …
We have a crisis. Mental health issues for young people are skyrocketing, and the need for mental health treatment is not being met. According to the National Library of Medicine, nearly 20 percent …
“Four years ago, I realized we needed a model for an urban CSA,” says Craig Neal, founder and chief gardener of the Neighborhood Sponsored Garden (NSG) located in a backyard on Beard Ave. …
Thank you to Leah Robshaw Robinson for spotlighting climate justice resources (“How we win: Organizing for environmental and climate justice” in the Sept. 21 edition of the Connector). I …
Do you care deeply about issues of environmental justice and want to get connected to local organizing efforts? Do you feel panicked, paralyzed or numbed by the enormity of the climate crisis and …
Read any good books lately? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is no. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans are reading fewer books than in the past. The average number of books …
If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to …
Learn something new every day. This isn't a new concept. Many smart people have espoused the virtues of learning. "Education begins at the level of the learner," said Aristotle, who believed …
If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to …
It's August 2023. A theme is emerging out of my life experiences to date. The theme can be captured in two words: self care. My life as it is unfolding in 2023 is revolving around self care. I …
Everything begins with a story. Joseph Campbell believed this, and he knew a few things about stories. Campbell lived from 1904 to 1987 and was considered one of the world’s experts on …
Woe in the wedge Residing in the same block as 2312 South Lyndale building burned last Dec. 3, I’m growing increasingly appalled at repeated mishandling of incident. Taking out …
Metro Transit just announced its bus service improvements going into effect Saturday, Aug. 19 2023. (Service changes always start on a Saturday to get the kinks out before Monday.) Thanks to success …
Youth need more positive opportunities than ever. The opportunity gap is increasing, especially in public schools and marginalized communities across the United States. While some youth are thriving, …
The following letter was sent to Mayor Frey and city council members: In November 2021, by a majority vote, the people of Minneapolis authorized the City Council to enact a rent …
