On July 13, 2013, activist Patrisse Cullors — prompted by Alicia Garza’s words — first used the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• 07/04/2025: President Donald Trump’s deadline for the Republican-controlled Congress to pass the ...

New federal law makes 2017 tax cuts permanent but slashes SNAP, Medicaid and clean energy incentives — leaving some Minnesotans with questions about federal programs, cost shifts and energy prices ...