I was thrilled to hear Stacey Abrams speak about her work on voting rights and changing structures. Her strategy changed the game in Georgia and across the country, and she’s done it with courage and grace. Check out how to fight authoritarianism at her organization:

Www.10stepcampaign.org

I love to vote on Election Day! Please vote if you haven’t, because every vote matters.

Our HCAO therapy dog, Barrett, is dressed for the holiday. Barrett provides support for kids, adult victims, and staff. Barrett is a sweet boy.

Please join me tonight at the Central Library in Minneapolis for an important discussion about mass violence. Dr. James Densley will talk about why mass shootings happen and what we can do to prevent them. This will be our first live podcast recording for “We Don’t Have to Choose.”

Join us for this much needed conversation on mass shootings and what we can do to prevent them. Tomorrow night at Minneapolis Central Library.

Did you know there are choirs at the prisons in Shakopee (women) and Stillwater? Voices of Hope is the organization that made it happen. The choirs help build a sense of belonging and hope for those incarcerated. Check it out and donate to this wonderful group.groyphttps://www.wearevoicesofhope.org/

This is a brilliant book by Alec Karakatsanis. So much of what we are inundated with about public safety is explained accurately. Check out my podcast interview with Alec on #7 of “We Don’t Have to Choose,” or come see him in person next Monday at Moon Palace Books at 6.

Any community member impacted by the Annunciation shooting can access resources (counseling, how to talk to kids about violence, therapy animals, information about financial compensation for victims, and more) at Lynnhurst Community Center today (Monday) from 10:30-4 (other days/times TBD).

Congratulations to Senior Hennepin County Attorney Eder Castillo for being named as one of top “Up and Coming” attorney’s by Minnesota Lawyer! Eder leads our U/T Visa and immigration teams.

Congrats Eder! Very much deserved!

This week the HCAO held its 4th Community Expungement Clinic at the American Indian OIC. Thanks to our community partners who tabled with us and to the AG and Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office for joining us. Removing barriers from jobs, housing, and much more helps our community be safer.

Check out these free immigration resources from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and please share! linktr.ee/hennepin