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The Housing Problem Young People Face.
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Deciding where to live and work is harder than you realize: according to a study last year, some of the cities with the best records of social mobility are also …
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Minnesota Takes a Lead in Offering Affordable Solar Energy Programs.
Monday, December 8th, 2014
A few weeks ago at a solar conference in Minneapolis, more than 100 people gathered to learn about a new community solar garden program starting in Minnesota. The Community Solar …
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Scott Walker: No Health Insurance Helps The American Dream.
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Republican Governor Scott Walker has graced us with yet another example of “when conservative politicians prove they don’t understand average Americans.” When discussing the phenomenon of Republican governors refusing to …
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Walmart Workers Strike to Protest Poverty Wages.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
Last week, Walmart workers in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio went out on strike to protest Walmart’s illegal retaliation against workers who spoke out for decent wages, sufficient hours, and respect …
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Gets a Promotion.
Friday, November 21st, 2014
Last week, Senate Democrats announced their newly elected leaders and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren got quite a promotion. Sen. Warren will now be directly involved in developing the policy of …
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MN Jobs Numbers Continue Climbing.
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
Hey Minnesota- want even more great news? New jobs numbers from the Department of Employment and Economic Development show Minnesota’s economy is still on the right track. Minnesota employers added …
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Troubling Student Loan Debt Numbers.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Minnesota has a student loan debt problem, like many states across the country. A new report shows that Minnesota ranks fifth in the nation for student debt and fourth in …
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Progressive Roundup: Unemployment Down, Twin Cities LGBT Win.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Every week, Alliance for a Better Minnesota will highlight the important work being done in the progressive community. Focusing on issues that impact Minnesotans’ lives, this important work helps Minnesota …