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Will the Tea Party Boil Over in Minnesota?

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s loss in the primary elections two weeks ago could indicate bad news for Minnesota Republicans. His PAC was a major contributor to the campaigns of …
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Progressive Roundup: All Time High, Benefits For LGBT Couples, EPA Regulations Approved, Progressive Views Toward Poverty.

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 …
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Alleviating Student Loan Debt.

A striking blow for curbing the student loan debt crisis came earlier this month as Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked a bill that would have allowed borrowers to refinance …
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Conservatives Slam MNsure Same Day Research Finds It Successful.

We all know that the track record of conservative politicians telling the truth is shaky at best. They’ve denied climate change, contested the legitimacy of President Barack Obama’s birth certificate, …
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Washington Post Out of Touch With Women.

In the wake of the Elliot Rodgers shooting and the subsequent #yesallwomen campaign, violence against women has been in the forefront of the news. The Washington Post jumped into the …
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Taxpayers Footing Bill For Walmart Top Executive Bonuses.

The average wage for a full-time Walmart employee is $12.83 per hour. That adds up to about $27,000 per year. The average yearly bonus for the top eight Walmart executives …
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Progressive Roundup: Green Line Opening, Non-Corrupt Minnesotan Leaders, Editorial Board For Women’s Rights, Revocation Of Redskins Trademark.

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 …
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MN Making Progress 50 Years After the Civil Rights Act.

About a year ago, Governor Mark Dayton signed marriage equality into law on the Capitol steps. It was a huge move forward for Minnesota, and a stark reminder of how …