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Minnesota Educators Emphasize How Preschool Is Invaluable.

The importance of early childhood education has been at the forefront of legislative discussion in Minnesota because experts say our budget surplus gives lawmakers a “profound opportunity” for a “transformative …
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Tuition Hikes Courtesy Of The House GOP.

Considering the state is currently sitting on a $2 billion surplus, it seems now would be a good time for legislators to support middle-class families–especially since that includes college students, …
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Don’t Forget Who MN GOP are Fighting For Behind Closed Doors.

As we’re waiting for a final budget deal, let’s not forget that leaders in the Republican-led Minnesota House are fighting for big business, not working families. Exhibit A: House Republicans …
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MN Week in Review 5/15/15.

Check out this week’s Week in Review! Minnesota Week in Review Rick Santorum Attended A Private Conservative Event In MN Over Half Of Bee Colonies In MN Were Lost In …
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Inequality Is Not Inevitable: Joseph Stiglitz’s Proposal To Close The Wealth Gap.

“Inequality is a bit like cinnamon,” said British comedian John Oliver last July on an episode of Last Week Tonight. “You definitely want to have a little of it to …
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Where House Republicans Got The Budget Wrong.

House Speaker Kurt Daudt wrote an opinion article for the Star Tribune last week that highlighted the Republican-led House’s budget proposal, but Daudt leaves out the most important information about …
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Week in Review 5/8/15.

Minnesota Week in Review Watch John Oliver Use Mother’s Day to Slam the Lack of Paid Maternity Leave Study Of Dakota County Trends Shows Racial Disparities, Increased Poverty WESA Anniversary …
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The Richest And Business Lobbies Get Policies Passed Even When Most Americans Are Opposed.

When Americans head out to voting booths every year in November, many of us cast ballots with the assumption and hope that the legislators we select are going to represent …