By Lisa Albrecht June 2022 In the U.S., “we” (the government/people in power/elected officials…many of whom often buy their victories) pick certain months of the year to “celebrate” the peoples who don’t have much power in this country. There’s a month for just about...
Saint Paul’s renter population makes up half of all residents, and a majority of households of color are renters. Yet, renters are at a disadvantage when it comes to civic engagement. Nowhere is this more clear than in the board makeups of Saint Paul’s 17 district...
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, The Pandemic has focused our attention on workers, jobs, and the labor movement. Who is an “essential” worker? What protections, benefits, and compensation should be accorded to “essential” workers? What lies behind “the great...
Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, The second half of April not only marks the beginning of spring (we hope!) but also the end of another National History Day season. Since we opened the doors to the East Side Freedom Library, we have been a resource center to many,...
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, Over the past month, we have seen exciting developments in the labor movement, locally and nationally. St. Paul educators came to the very precipice of a strike before reaching a significant agreement with the St. Paul Public Schools....
