Tag: UMN–TC
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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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Letter To President Joan Gabel About UMN’s Student Union
President Gabel, The University Of Minnesota student union is the center for student life on our campus, and is described by the University as “the hub for campus life”. It houses multicultural student centers, and is a space for students to feel safe and welcome at this University. This student union space is named after…
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A Year of Organizing with MNYC
This week, I find myself wrapping up my second year at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and next year will be my last year of undergrad. For me, this month means a lot as it marks a consecutive year organizing with the Minnesota Youth Collective. I’ve done a lot of introspective reflection about how…