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Accountability doesn’t stop at street level
A couple of weeks ago, Gothamist published a story that elicited some head-scratching and condemnation from various reporters, advocates, and other observers. It detailed how a man suspected of shooting a bystander during an attempted robbery in Times Square had gone into a subway station and was able to evade the cops, one of several circumstances where someone wanted by…
Theater Mu’s horror-comedy with a twist uses forgotten massacre to excavate repressed rage
In the Twin Cities art scene this weekend, experience a classic horror story with a historical twist as a group of friends grapple with the haunting of a forgotten massacre in a secluded cabin.
Rewind: From 1980s ‘tough on crime’ laws to Michigan’s juvenile justice system today
Yesteryear’s sensationalized media coverage of crime committed by young people was typically followed by a “tough on crime” response by leaders, particularly during the 1980s when violent juvenile crime and youth gang activity was on the rise.
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The Black Origins of Surfing
Blackness is expansive. From the vibrant global diaspora, to the giants of Black history, we celebrate a people who refuse to be limited. Throughout this February, URL Media will be uplifting stories from our partners that reflect the expansiveness of Blackness — from our origins to the present. We hope you will join us in enjoying these stories of joy, history, and identity, including the present day realities of what it means to be Black.
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Power & Policy
Here’s what you need to know about voting in Minnesota’s presidential primary election
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are heavy favorites in their respective primary contests, having handily won each state that has voted so far. But Minnesota voters will have multiple candidates in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL), Republican, and Legalize Marijuana Now parties to choose from.
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Mendulcina: The sweetness of pursuing your passion at any age
We live in a world where social media makes it easy for people to portray their lives asperfect, easy and fun, the overwhelming majority of the time. And even though most of us know exactly how social media works, we fall into…
Culture & Entertainment
Simu Liu talks future of Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Simu Liu discussed the future of Shang-Chi, a martial arts superhero, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a recent interview with Comicbook.com. The outlet asked Liu about Shang-Chi 2 and whether or not he’ll be in the fifth Avengers movie while he walked the…
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