Civic Engagement

Feb. 24, 2026

WashU Experts Discuss Minneapolis Unrest

Panelists analyze the impact of recent protests and the role of civic action in shaping social movements.

Feb. 22, 2026

Campus Events Support Minneapolis Protests

Canadian Mennonite University and Goshen College host solidarity events following ICE actions in Minnesota.

Feb. 20, 2026

Edina Woman Reflects on Viral Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting

Joy Vogt says she saw a community "stand together" in south Minneapolis.

Feb. 17, 2026

Coco Gauff Speaks Out on US Political Climate

Tennis star addresses recent protests and violence during Dubai press conference

Feb. 17, 2026

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Speaks Out on U.S. Politics

Gauff criticizes current administration, says "people shouldn't be dying in the streets just for existing"

Feb. 16, 2026

Minneapolis Grapples with Fate of Streetside Memorials for Two Killed by Federal Agents

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites honoring Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Feb. 16, 2026

Sydney Protests Spark Concerns Over Police Brutality and Protest Laws

Demonstrations against Israeli President's visit met with heavy-handed police response, drawing comparisons to unrest in Minneapolis

Feb. 15, 2026

Minneapolis Grapples with Fate of Streetside Memorials for Slain Residents

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorials honoring victims of federal agent killings

Feb. 14, 2026

Minneapolis Grapples with Future of Streetside Memorials for Victims of Federal Shootings

City must decide how to manage makeshift memorial sites for two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents last month.

Feb. 13, 2026

Citizens Urged to Observe ICE Officers' Actions

Columnist criticizes training for citizens to safely monitor immigration enforcement.

Feb. 11, 2026

Queer Americans Increasingly Arming Themselves Amid Political Threats

As anti-LGBTQ+ violence and right-wing extremism rise, some in the community are turning to guns for self-defense.

Feb. 9, 2026

Fact Check: Are Minneapolis Protesters Being Paid?

The Trump administration claims protesters are being compensated, but an investigation finds no evidence to support the allegation.

Feb. 8, 2026

Journalists Arrested in Crackdown on Press Freedom

Veteran CNN anchor Don Lemon and freelance reporter Georgia Foot charged with conspiring to violate civil rights

Feb. 8, 2026

U.S. Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Political Divisions at Home

Skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Hunter Hess among those voicing concerns about representing the U.S. during turbulent times

Feb. 7, 2026

Protests Outside Minnesota Federal Building Lead to 50 Arrests

Authorities declare unlawful assembly as some protesters throw objects at police

Feb. 7, 2026

Protests Over Winter Olympics Costs, ICE Presence Clash With Police in Italy

Thousands marched peacefully, but a breakaway group set off fireworks and threw bottles at riot officers in Milan.