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What does reparations mean? People often believe it’s payment for past displacements, but there’s so more to it. In a system that was built against BIPOC folks, the City of St. Paul’s Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee, worked to address reparations. A draft ordinance for permeant repartitions in the city was presented to the city council with public hearings scheduled before the end of the year.

Guests: Amber Jones, St. Paul Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee,
[co-host] Sindy Morales Garcia, Courageous Change Collective [Read Transcript...]

Lots of things coming up for us this week, things in the news and community and all the issues below the line. How diverse is too diverse in higher education? From a U of M regent questioning the diversity of Morris’ campus and how that relates to another attempt to overturn affirmative action. Additionally, with the first Dia de los Muertos alter displayed in the state capitol, the crew discusses cultural celebrations honoring our ancestors. [Read Transcript...]

As election day nears, several things weigh heavy on the minds of voters. There is real fear about the safety of getting their ballots counted, voter intimidation, political parties attempting to staff polling locations, and more. [Read Transcript...]

With the midterm election just weeks away, the crew talks about why voting is important and what may be causing young people to not vote. We also discuss the barriers making it harder to vote, lack of information, and redistricting. Guest: Victor Yang [Read Transcript...]