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Immigrant advocates, DFL lawmakers campaign for North STAR Act
On Thursday morning a press conference at the Capitol overflowed with supporters of the North STAR Act, a bill that would make Minnesota...

Jasmine McBride
Feb 9, 2024


Hennepin inmates can now seek reduced sentences
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is now taking applications for currently incarcerated individuals seeking reduced sentences....
CBJ Staff
Feb 8, 2024


In a world full of labels, artist Jai Stephenson says “I just am”
Through film, local visual artist Jai Stephenson is empowering the Black and Queer community to think outside external labels as an act...

Jasmine McBride
Feb 7, 2024


Michele Norris expands the conversation on race
This past Thursday journalist Michele Norris discussed her recently released book “Our Hidden Conversations; What Americans Really Think...

Jasmine McBride
Feb 3, 2024


Advocating for youth in the justice system
On Thursday, community members and policy makers gathered for a Youth Justice Symposium at Open Book in Minneapolis. The day-long event...

Jasmine McBride
Feb 2, 2024
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