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Breaking Down Systemic Inequality in Voting and Housing for Black Americans

For generations, state and local governments systematically denied Black Americans access to educational resources and opportunities. It happened...

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Idil Dirie Reflects on Her Capitol Pathways Internship

Guest Blog by Idil Dirie, Twin Cities Habitat's Capitol Pathways intern for 2023 Capitol Pathways provides access to policymaking and public service...

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Twin Cities Habitat advocates on the front steps of the Minnesota Capitol

The Historic 2023 MN Legislative Session

The 2023 Legislative Session in Minnesota was nothing short of groundbreaking. Twin Cities Habitat advocates were able to gather in person for the...

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How Advocacy Can Advance Racial Equity in Housing

Co-written by Emily Kirkevold and Muluk Eltag, Policy & Advocacy Coordinators The Twin Cities' housing shortage has caused rising housing prices and...

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We Need a Constitutional Amendment for Housing

Everything starts at home. Your health. Your education. Your wealth-building. Your sense of support and stability. If you have a stable, affordable...

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Habitat's Legislative Priorities for 2023

Guest Blog by Idil Dirie, Capitol Pathways Intern Each year, hundreds of families partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity through our...

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Twin Cities Habitat Takes on Washington D.C.!

Every year, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity joins affiliates from across the country to advocate for affordable homeownership. This year marked the...

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Advocacy Update: 2023 City Budgets

The end of the year means many things, but a forgotten part is the passage of our city budgets for the new year! Every December, the cities of...

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Advocacy Update: Twin Cities Habitat's Local Priorities

In addition to advocating at the federal and state levels, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity works to advocate for our affordable homeownership...

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How You Can Be Prepared to Vote Today!

Do you feel prepared to vote in the 2022 midterm elections? For the average voter, Election Day on November 8 may feel too far off to think about...

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