The time is now for courageous action Growth & Justice makes it a mission to highlight and amplify the welcoming communities equity work happening in rural Minnesota that often goes unnoticed. While many communities are innovating new ways to welcome, this summer, regional and national publications continued to remind us that much work remains within our state to combat racism and anti-immigrant views. Kathy Annette, President of th... Read More
Our Unifying Role Clarified in Letter Seizing an opportunity to clarify our role as consensus seekers for a more equitable prosperity, Growth & Justice Board Chair David Fisher sent a letter to the editor (“Growth & Justice Responds”) to the Star Tribune that was published on Sunday May 19. The letter responded to a recent commentary (“Minnesota Needs Independent Policy Ideas Again),” authored by form... Read More
Rural & Urban Challenges & Opportunities: Not So Divided After All Special Message from G&J President Jane Leonard: As April turned into May, I was honored to participate in two similar events at vastly different locations: first, our release of the Human Capital chapter of the MN Equity Blueprint last Friday with OneMN.org in Olivia, MN, with over 40 southwestern region community & economic leaders; and then on Tu... Read More
Note: This week Growth & Justice launches “Matters of Fact,” a new recurring feature of our weekly e-news, featuring original analysis from our own research operation, headed up by Policy & Research Director Kate Searls. A quick cut from the latest American Community Survey (ACS) reaffirms that that Minnesota faces significant and serious challenges with regional and racial disparities. ... Read More
Clean Energy and Climate Action Day March 13 Your voice is critical. The time for action is now. At the state capitol and wherever you live, Minnesotans are mobilizing for climate action and renewable energy. Growth & Justice urges you to pitch in however you can, and to register and get involved with us on Clean Energy and Climate Action Day on March 13. The day will begin with advocacy train... Read More