The Mailman dresseth
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Today’s post comes from idea man Spin Williams, who is always in residence at The Meeting That Never Ends. Continue Reading
Newtown, CT shootings prompt new legislative focus on mental health in Minnesota
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The tragic attack on students and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut last year has focused decision makers in federal and state government on improving mental health services, especially for young people. The attacker in Newtown, Adam Lanza, is thought to have been a young adult living with a mental illness.
‘You can play’: Focus on LGBT athletes at this weekend’s PFLAG conference
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The second annual PFLAG conference, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons, is scheduled for Friday, January 18 at Hamline University in St. Paul. The focus this time is on bullying in schools, with a special emphasis on school athletics.Teachers, social workers, psychologists, parents and students will gather to talk about improving the environment that faces young LGBT athletes.Patrick Burke will lead one of the panels. He’s a scout for the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, and originator of what’s known as the “You Can Play” project.He talked with Dale Connelly on KFAI’s Morning Blend. The interview starts with audio from one of the “You Can Play” TV spots. Continue Reading
Ellison takes on party leadership role as 113th Congress convenes
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The one hundred and thirteenth Congress is now underway in Washington, and 5th district Representative Keith Ellison has a leadership position in his caucus. He will serve as Chief Deputy Whip. Representative Ellison talked with Dale Connelly on KFAI’s Morning Blend. [Audio below]
With release of new report, home health care workers look to incoming Minnesota legislature for unionization support
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The incoming DFL chair of a House health-care committee says that the unionization of some in-home care workers could be good for them and for the state.
Built to not last
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Lots of attention has been given to yesterday’s final game at the Metrodome, with the consensus that the highlights of its three decade life span were the Twins’ World Series victories in ’87 and ’91, and the Vikings loss in the NFL’s National League championship game in ’99. Continue Reading
New study shows wilting of the ‘Green Revolution’
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At this time of year we often pause to focus on the problems of hunger and poverty. Years ago, the so-called “Green Revolution” increased agriculture production around the world, saving many lives.
Federal Communications Commission still considering relaxation of media ownership rules
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The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal to relax rules that govern the ownership of media in this country. Right now, a single company cannot own both a TV broadcast station and a newspaper in the same market. The change would allow newspapers to own radio and TV stations, a move opposed some advocates of minority ownership of media entities.
Water in the Rain: Larry Long discusses his song about the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
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December 26, 2012 is the 150th anniversary of the largest mass hanging in U.S. history.
Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans talks taxes
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Minnesota’s Revenue Commissioner, Myron Frans, has been traveling around the state for much of the past year, carrying a three legged stool as a prop while he gives a presentation on our tax system. If it sounds like a big night out, you could be right. Tax policy is going to be a major issue during the coming legislative session in St. Paul.