Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers ask Congress to offer public health option

June 20, 2009 By Workday Minnesota

WASHINGTON - Thirty-two Minnesota legislators have signed a letter supporting the Public Insurance Option as a key part of affordable health care for all Americans. President Obama has said a public insurance plan option to essential...

Twin Cities Walmart workers launch organizing drive

June 11, 2009 By Barb Kucera

ST. PAUL - Hodan Hassan would like to have health insurance for herself and her family. Leontez Slaughter worries about safety on the job. Denise Spittler is tired of being told she can quit if she...

Protesters at Minnesota ICE office call for immigration reform

May 8, 2009 By Deborah Rosenstein

BLOOMINGTON - Members of community, labor and faith organizations gathered at the Minnesota headquarters of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Wednesday to call for a moratorium on raids and the passage of comprehensive immigration reform. About...