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Summit focuses on women’s economic security

For a state that fancies itself progressive, it’s always good to prove it. When Gov. Mark Dayton signed the Women’s Economic Security Act into law on Mother’s Day, it placed

Duluth City Council signals support for Women’s Economic Security Act

The Duluth City Council unanimously gave its blessing Monday night to a bill Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law this weekend. Councilors Sharla Gardner, Emily Larson and Jennifer Julsrud introduced

Duluth city leaders, community members celebrate signing of Womens Economic Security Act

City councilors, TakeAction Minnesota, County Commissioners and women throughout the community gathered at City Hall to celebrate the signing of the Women’s Economic Security Act into law . Governor Dayton

Minneapolis North Siders demand transit improvements

Minneapolis’ North Side is not getting its fair share of transit amenities, despite having a heavily transit-dependent population, a group of residents told Metropolitan Council representatives over the weekend. At

Dayton signs law to give women a better workplace

Gov. Mark Dayton rang in Mother’s Day Sunday by giving final approval to a package of bills aimed at improving conditions for women in the workplace. The Women’s Economic Security Act, comprised

The Revolt of the Cities

During the past 20 years, immigrants and young people have transformed the demographics of urban America. Now, they’re transforming its politics and mapping the future of liberalism.  … Minneapolis is

Minnesota makes history with largest minimum wage hike

Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the largest minimum wage increase in state history Monday, giving raises to more than 325,000 Minnesotans and making good on a signature Democratic pledge during an