By: Performer Justin Uranus My name is Andy, but my stage name is Justin Uranus. I have been a performer for my whole life, but my burlesque journey started out
Building Community & Reproductive Freedom Through Burlesque

By: Performer Justin Uranus My name is Andy, but my stage name is Justin Uranus. I have been a performer for my whole life, but my burlesque journey started out
At a young age, I recognized how the systems we live in limit the choices we have about our bodies. I grew up believing the implicit (and sometimes explicit) messages
Hundreds of people turned out last week when Representative Ilhan Omar arrived at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, the terminal erupting into chants of “Welcome home” as the legislator walked through the door. Even more people showed up for
The 2019 legislative session ended early Saturday morning – just a few days late – after many sleepless nights. The bills haven’t been signed by the Governor yet (there are
When I saw a training to become an abortion doula through SPIRAL Collective, I mostly went out of curiosity. A doula is a companion that provides information, physical, and emotional
In Minnesota, we know that our lives and communities are interconnected. Each one of us plays a role in helping our state thrive. From the farmer who wakes up early
By: Sunshine Hedlund In 2012, I left a job that I did not like, though it had good insurance, to become a nanny—a job I love. I assumed I could
At the end of April, I, along with other constituents in St. Cloud, spoke with Sen. Relph about why the provider tax is so critical to our health. I shared
Right now, I’m on Medical Assistance (MA). I’m grateful for the coverage, but I struggle to access the dental care that I need. Despite the fact that dental health is
“If I had access to dental care that covered what I need, I would not have rotten teeth that give me endless pain.” That’s the story St. Cloud member Ayase