Politics
‘So Much Chaos’: MN Orgs Reeling as Trump and Musk Dismantle Foreign Aid
Cutting off aid to other countries will have a negative effect much closer to home.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton
We stopped by Nico’s Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Omar Fateh
We stopped by Pineda Tacos Plus on East Lake Street to talk about the bipartisan legislation he’s spearheaded, elevating community voices, and Somali coffee culture.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate DeWayne Davis
We stopped by Brito’s Burrito in Stevens Square with the Rev. Dr. to talk about the importance of vision, encampment sweeps, and how his faith informs his politics.
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Politics: Racket’s Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Emily Koski
We stopped by Órale Mexican Eats with the Minneapolis City Council member to talk labor, the All of Mpls rift, and shopping at Costco.
How to Win Votes and Influence Neighbors: City Politics as a Way Forward in Dire Times
Here are 6 tips and tricks for increasing your civic engagement, courtesy of one civically engaged Minneapolis attorney.
Democrats Ran Away From Walz’s Vision and Accomplishments. It Cost Them.
The Democratic machine snuffed out the greatest strengths of its VP selection.
A Runaway Hit, the ‘Ceasefire’ Hat From This Local Print Shop Is as Relevant as Ever
While the Harris-Walz hats that inspired it head to Goodwill, Bench Pressed's election-season merch remains—unfortunately—terribly timely.
What Matters to 20-Something MN Voters, In Their Own Words
Five voters take the mic and talk student protests, inflation, political division, and more.
Let’s Make Tim Walz’s Suspiciously Spiced Turkey Taco Tot Hotdish
It's more cheesy than spicy, but it sure is good.
