Welcome news from the Iron Range
Welcome news from the Iron Range
October 16, 2020 The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association pulled its endorsement of Republican House 6B candidate Julie Buria. In August the JCRC had sharply criticized Ms. Buria for her “reprehensible and historically inaccurate comparisons” between the Holocaust and ...
Read MoreCounterpoint: Israel-UAE agreement shows the value of engagement
Counterpoint: Israel-UAE agreement shows the value of engagement
September 9, 2020 This op-ed was originally published by JCRC Executive Director Steve Hunegs in the Star Tribune. Contrary to the sentiments expressed in two recent commentaries denying Israel’s legitimacy — “Admit it: The two-state solution is dead,” Aug. 10, and “More ‘peace’ ...
Read MoreJustice for Jacob Blake: Peace in our Streets
Justice for Jacob Blake: Peace in our Streets
August 28, 2020 Many of us awoke Monday to the news that Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer, while Mr. Blake's three children sat in the backseat of the vehicle. Compounding ...
Read More“From My Living Room to Yours” – March 20 COVID-19 Update
“From My Living Room to Yours” – March 20 COVID-19 Update
March 20, 2020 As we reach the end of a full week practicing physical distancing and other unprecedented measures, I want to wish you good physical and mental health, provide some opportunities to act and connect from your home, and ...
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