Commentary
Why I Voted No on the Pre-Eviction Notice Extension
Minneapolis City Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer argues that longer gaps without rental assistance can deepen debt, increase evictions and shrink already limited housing options.
The Politics of Holy Week: Then and Now
Palm Sunday was a clash between Roman military power and a public act of resistance — a tension that echoes today in protests against state authority and immigration en-forcement.
The Butterfly Effect, Minneapolis Style
A thousand or so of us showed up on a bitter February day to become part of a monarch butterfly, fleeting act of art, protest and community.
Why Do I Write?
Inspired by the ideals of the American Revolution and the civic spirit of Minneapolis, Marty Carlson reflects on why writing and public engagement matter in moments of crisis.
