New Minnesota legislation would require statewide reporting on pretrial detention, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.
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State launches ambitious marijuana expungement program
Minnesota is attempting something few states have tried: clearing thousands of marijuana convictions automatically, without requiring anyone to petition the courts. On Wednesday, state officials and legal experts gathered at the Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis to outline the scope of what they called one of the most ambitious government-led expungement efforts in the […]
Posted inHealth + Wellness
 Commemorating the CROWN Act, ‘It’s our hair, It’s our right’
The CROWN Act protects Black Minnesotans from hair discrimination. But stylists say it’s also a call to affirm the beauty, identity, and resilience that’s always been there.
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Warning labels on social media are not the answer
Warning labels may seem protective, but they can alienate marginalized youth who rely on social media for connection, support, and mental health. Ericka Jones explains why a better approach is needed.