Dear John,
I hope you had a good week.
I’m back after unplugging for 10 days. It was a perfect spring break. Still lots of catching up to do, so I’m going to get straight to the digest. My favorite piece this week is the commentary from St. Paul City Councilor Mitra Jalali on “wtf just happened.” It hit me in my core. I’d love to hear how it resonated with you.
Here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week:
1. Chauvin Trial
“They’re throwing Chauvin under the bus because that keeps the bus intact,” Howard University law professor Justin Hansford told Vox. Read this analysis about why MPD officers are testifying against Chauvin.
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2. MPD
This piece in the Spokesman-Recorder lands the point that MPD has done nothing to root out people like Derek Chauvin in their ranks—they’ve promoted them. The actual proverb: one apple spoils the whole barrel. Read this article.
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3. Rep. Frazier
It’s legal for law enforcement officers, people who hold the power of deadly force against citizens in our society, to be affiliated with white supremacy groups. It shouldn’t be. Read this commentary in the Star Tribune by Rep. Cedrick Frazier.
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4. Yes 4 Minneapolis
We have the moral responsibility—and the power—to defend Black lives and transform public safety together. Read The Appeal’s coverage of the growing movement to put public safety on the ballot in Minneapolis.
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5. Border Crisis
It’s not front-page news, but the humanitarian crisis at the border is continuing under the Biden Administration. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is among the members of Congress speaking out.
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6. Care Economy
Care is the work that makes all other work possible. Without investing in care infrastructure, there is no such thing as an equitable COVID recovery. Learn about the push to get care infrastructure included in President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.
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7. Community Care
St. Paul City Councilor Mitra Jalali wrote this incredibly powerful piece for Pollen Midwest called “wtf just happened to us.” Her ability to articulate the need for radical community care in response to violent, racialized capitalism is one of the reasons why she is a shero in this state. Read Jalali’s whole article and share it.
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8. Line 5
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered Enbridge to shut off its Line 5 pipeline by May 12. So far, the oil company hasn’t complied. Our government has a critical role in reining in unbridled corporate power that threatens people, land, and water. Read about the showdown that’s happening.
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9. Ramadan
Over a billion people around the world will observe Ramadan at the new moon. Here are 9 frequently asked questions about the holy month.
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10. Eagles
Going to be honest…I’m one of those people who’s into looking at birds now. Check out the good news about once imperiled bald eagles.
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That’s a wrap. Send me what you’re reading.
- Kenza Hadj-Moussa
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