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In both of my roles as a scientist and an elected representative, I support Ilhan Omar to be the next State Representative of District 60B. Continue Reading
I strongly believe that we have a responsibility to ensure that liberty and justice extends to everyone. When people of color are incarcerated at disproportionate rates, we fail to uphold that responsibility. Continue Reading
It is the morning after her campaign launch when Ilhan Omar, candidate for state representative in Minneapolis’ House District 60B, and I sit down. Omar is still visibly glowing from the success of the Nov. 11 launch at Mixed Blood Theater.
“My sister said it felt like a victory party, not a kick off party. Because we’re used to the 20-40 people in a room for a kickoff. I guess that’s what I also expected, but to be in a room with over 250 people felt almost surreal,” Omar said. Continue Reading