Ruth A. Myers was a lifelong advocate for American Indian education in Minnesota
Though not a professional educator, Myers was a persistent voice for American Indian children and their families.
Mary Treacy
Taking a broad view of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
Though most whistleblowers escape the headlines the threat of retribution silences many who know the facts but fear to blow the whistle.
The Zen of public transit
Though most public transit riders focus on their digital instrument of choice, my preference is to capitalize on the opportunity to observe the individuals who share the venture.
Celebrating the impact of ADA, embracing the challenges that remain
Every American, able or challenged, has experienced the impact of ADA.
Sunshine Week focuses on local efforts to make transparency happen
For the past decade Sunshine Week (March 16-25) has challenged Americans to focus on transparency as the bedrock of our democratic government.
Anne Kanten: Radical, realist, relentless advocate for family farmers
History shows that the mind, hand and spirit of Anne Kanten are a mighty force in shaping the image and reality of women as leaders in the changing world of today’s family farm.
Mattie Clark, African American storyteller who ‘followed her sacred calling’
Without exception, everyone recalls her laugh and the “sunshine” she shared with all around her.
The Church Committee: Dusting off one option for overhaul of oversight
In light of perceived overreach, as well as massive changes in technology and diminished oversight, there is increasing call for establishment of a 21st Century Church Committee.
Two anniversaries this weekend: Pearl Harbor and the 13th Amendment
December 6th, 1865 saw ratification of the 13th amendment, banning slavery, by the states.
Juvenile justice pioneer Edward Foote Waite was known as ‘the children’s friend’
Waite was a distinguished Minneapolis judge and community leader.
FOIA Improvement Act: Why Minnesotans should care
Our democracy rests on the ability of citizens to keep an eye on our government and to hold our officials accountable.
For Twin Cities readers, book fair trumps the State Fair
Once again Rain Taxi will restore the natural order to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds when writers, publishers, readers, booksellers and their ilk will gather for the Twin Cities Book Festival.
Walking historic Minneapolis — there’s an app for that
The Minnesota Historical walking tour app is now available for iPhone and Android users.
International Year of Family Farming: What it’s about, why it matters
IYFF offers the chance for a global conversation among family farmers and, even more, among those working outside the agriculture sector, to creatively re-think the central role, strength, and challenges to the family farm.
In search of the Mississippi’s source: Giacomo Costatino Beltrami
Beltrami published a controversial account of his travels in Minnesota in the 1820s.
Minnesota’s voter ID amendment: a Trojan horse with a surprise inside
As described in an ACLU memo, the ballot question put to the voter “conveniently fails to mention that the prospective voter’s ID must be government-issued.”
