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The Supreme Court’s radical term and what voters can do about it

The Supreme Court has long been viewed as a non-partisan branch of the government, separate from the division of the legislative and executive branches. That traditional reputation of fairmindedness has begun to fade in the face of increasing partisan gamesmanship on and about the Court.

PAC dues support pro-public education candidates, local election assistance
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PAC dues support pro-public education candidates, local election assistance

Thousands of Education Minnesota members contribute $25, separately from regular dues, to the union’s political action committee. If they choose, members are eligible to request that contribution back, but the PAC is one of the union’s main tools to bring educator voice into local and state politics.

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Community organizing, solidarity play key roles in Minneapolis ESP contract wins

After working for over 300 days without a contract, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers ESP chapter finally reached a tentative agreement with the district in early May, which bargaining team members described as “the best contract in 25 years.”