Category: Information
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Accountability vs. Abolition: Policing in Minnesota
The history of policing is rooted in the protection of property, including slaves. In colonial America, “slave patrols” patrolled the country looking for Black people and escaped slaves, then forcibly returned them to bondage. These groups started out relatively informally, but slowly gained more power and control, using white supremacy and racism to their advantage…
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How the Housing Crisis Affects Minnesota
Angelique D., Yizheng L., Aye M., Iklaas M., Ifrah N., Mirjana R., Prisha R., Nicole S., Sydney S. Across the nation, families are struggling with homelessness and housing insecurity. We need to treat the affordable housing shortage like the crisis that it is. Housing is a fundamental human right. — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), November…
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What is the University of Minnesota Doing to Reduce Student Debt?
Kim M., Kuverua K., Maddy P., Rain U., Taylor L., Tiana T. WHAT IS STUDENT DEBT? According to Investopedia, student debt is money owed on a loan that is utilized mainly to pay for a student’s tuition; many students take out more than just the expected tuition cost for other expenses such as: housing, books…
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Statement: ICE & International Student Policy
STATEMENT: Minnesota Youth Collective is dedicated to building the power of young people in order to better the lives of all Minnesotans. In light of the recent policy changes made by ICE and in keeping with our mission, we wanted to share a statement condemning this action and calling for immediate action from university administrators.…
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Primary and Caucus Information
HEY MINNESOTANS! IT’S 2020 AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS—IT’S TIME TO VOTE. This year, for the first time in a looong time, Minnesota will be hosting both state election caucuses and presidential primaries. If you’re unsure what that means, how you can be involved, or just want a quick refresher, you’ve come to the…