‘Get into your neighbors’ business’: Lt. Kim Lund advocates for victims and the vulnerable
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In 1984, when Kim Lund became the first licensed female police officer in Virginia, Minn., domestic abuse calls in the state often ended without an arrest.
Target files brief in support of marriage equality in Florida
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In August, Minneapolis-based Target announced its strong support for marriage equality by filing a brief in support of lawsuits in Indiana and Wisconsin. On Dec. 23rd, Target, along with two dozen other large companies, filed a brief in support of a marriage equality case in Florida.
Cultural bridge builder: Sia Her redefines what it means to be a ‘good Hmong daughter’
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Sia Her remembers hearing relatives ask her mother, “Is this the daughter you tried to abort?” And her mother would say yes. For years, until her parents finally felt able to tell stories from Laos, she didn’t understand the questions, or the answer.
No means no: New prevention efforts shine light on sexual assault risks college women face
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Beth* thought Brian* was sweet – a little shy – but trustworthy. She knew from her parents to look for men who respect women. But when he got her alone, near their University of Minnesota campus, he began to push too hard, too fast. He didn’t stop when she asked him to. He didn’t seem to care when she said no. She realized what was about to happen, and her brain shut down.
“He could take her away from us”
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I watched someone close to me become a victim of the horrific cycle of domestic violence. Her name is Kavita. Continue Reading
Special Report: Trans voices still missing from Minnesota news reporting
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The Minnesota State High School League’s vote in early December to include transgender students in high school athletics made news throughout the state. For the first time in recent memory, a transgender issue was thoroughly covered through television, newspaper, radio, and the web. For many media outlets, it was one of the few times transgender issues were reported on. In some cases, that inexperience showed.
Princess talk
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I am sick of talking about princesses. I am sick of my daughter talking about how much she loves princesses, but I’m also sick of hearing and reading about parents hating princesses. So when a review copy of The Princess Problemlanded on my desk at work, I rolled my eyes and ignored it for a while. Continue Reading
Erica Gerrity and Isis Rising: Coalition-building to support incarcerated pregnant women and new mothers
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When the Minnesota Women’s Press first reported on the work of Isis Rising: A Prison Doula Project, Erica Gerrity had a lofty goal. As program director, she hoped that by 2020, all pregnant incarcerated women in Minnesota would have access to the informational and emotional support offered by doulas during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Reflections of New Minnesotans: #16daysofactivism against gender-based violence
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This episode covers a wide range of current affairs, from police brutality and the pulse of the country to the United Nations’ ’16 Day of Activism against Gender-based Violence.’
Students seek bathroom equality for University community
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Sarah Klyman searched the University of Minnesota campus to find bathrooms that weren’t designated for men or women.