A July special session of the Minnesota Legislature is coming up, as state lawmakers failed to pass several key measures when they met June 12-20. The week-long special session adjourned…
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Disability advocates frustrated by lack of action
Despite a national outcry for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death, efforts toward law enforcement reform continue to hit roadblocks at the state and federal levels. Minnesota’s special…
Providers on verge of collapse
Providers of work and social activities for Minnesotans with disabilities are in crisis, with many facing massive cutbacks or even closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients with…
Reflections on George Floyd, race and disability from the community
Editor’s note: People with disabilities were already living in challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, due to our underlying health conditions. And then the world changed again. The recent unrest…
Use of lethal force sparked calls for change years ago
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police on Memorial Day weekend highlights the ongoing crisis of police brutality against people of color. Unfortunately, use of lethal force is not…
Pandemic raises need for all of us to prepare
I got sick at the start of the pandemic. It sucked. Here’s what I came away with: If you live alone, prepare now. More than you think you need to. …