The state Court of Appeals just overturned a ruling that could have taken the vote from some Minnesotans. To make it crystal clear, this ruling means people on felony probation, parole or supervision can vote next week.
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Nov 22, 2023
Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System
The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.
The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.
Nov 16, 2023
The Latest Must-Pass Bill Barreling Through Congress is an Attack on Gender-Affirming Care
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.
Nov 15, 2023
The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.
The report illustrates the immense gap between U.S. laws and policies and international human rights norms.
The report illustrates the immense gap between U.S. laws and policies and international human rights norms.
Nov 13, 2023
Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?
Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
Nov 2, 2023
'We Drive Because We Must’
Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.
By Rachel Fergus
Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.
By Rachel Fergus
Oct 19, 2023
Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.