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The crowd of over 200 union members and allies marched down Lake Street to the block where Renee Good was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathon Ross a few weeks before. Photo by Isabela Escalona

Politics and Movements: US

‘Protect our routes, get ICE out’: postal workers rally in Minneapolis

by Isabela Escalona January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Rank-and-file postal workers march in South Minneapolis, demanding ICE leave Minnesota. Marchers show support for the January 23 shutdown across Minnesota.

People pause for a minute of silence during a press conference organized by the group "Minneapolis Families for Public Schools," in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 9, 2026. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

Minneapolis teachers, parents denounce federal agents’ assault at Roosevelt High, demand ICE leave

by Isabela Escalona January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Fabric sign in front of a construction site that reads "20 percent of housing will be affordable."

Economy and Inequality

‘Subsidizing Abuse’ investigates Minnesota’s affordable housing industry’s record of worker exploitation—while receiving millions in public dollars

by Isabela Escalona November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

First Avenue workers pose with their fists raised outside the iconic Minneapolis music venue only a few hours before the First Avenue management voluntarily recognized the union. Photo: Isabela Escalona

Politics and Movements: US

First Avenue workers’ victory: another win for union and worker center collaborations

by Isabela Escalona November 15, 2023March 13, 2024

Master Lock Company, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on JUNE 16, 2012. Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Economy and Inequality

‘They’re making a huge mistake’: Master Lock workers speak out on plant closure

by Isabela Escalona November 6, 2023November 27, 2023

On February 20, a crowd of graduate workers and supporters form for a rally outside Coffman Memorial Union to announce union drive. Photo by Amie Stager.

Politics and Movements: US

UMN Grad Workers express hope and urgency as they gear up for union election

by Isabela Escalona April 12, 2023March 14, 2024

A woman in a coat and hijab stands on a balcony, behind her is the city of Minneapolis skyline.

Economy and Inequality

High injury rates push Minnesota’s Amazon workers to organize for safety

by Isabela Escalona March 16, 2023March 14, 2024

Starbucks workers in St. Anthony, Minnesota, join fellow Starbucks workers across the country in strikes to protest unfair labor practices and union busting going on at the company on Dec. 17, 2022.

Economy and Inequality

Starbucks is trying to wear workers down through relentless “soft” union busting

by Isabela Escalona February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Economy and Inequality

Disabled Minnesotans are facing a home care crisis. Workers are calling on Democrats to change that.

by Isabela Escalona December 20, 2022March 14, 2024