Hunger in Plain Sight

Food insecurity is no longer abstract. Rising grocery prices are forcing families across America to rethink how they shop, spend, and seek support. New…

Mar 11 • Sarah Stamper

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In Their Own Words

State of Us: Real-time stories of civic and emotional life in Minnesota

Mar 4 • Sarah Stamper

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February 2026

Gen Z is Rewriting Civic Life

The Exchange: A Conversation with Rachel Janfaza of the Up and Up

Feb 25 • Sarah Stamper

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For Better or Worse

State of Us: A Country Caught Between Hope and Fear

Feb 18 • Sarah Stamper

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Breaking the Doom Loop

Also inside: a mysterious PAC running attack ads in Georgia, the State of the Swamp SOTU rebuttal event, and more

Published on FWIW • Feb 13

Education is Being Crowded Out

State of Us: Strong schools, strained families, uncertain futures

Feb 11 • Sarah Stamper

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The Feeling of Division

State of Us: Fear of an uncertain year ahead

Feb 4 • Sarah Stamper

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January 2026

Rebuilding Trust and Community Through Creators

The Exchange: A Conversation with Jason Llorenz and Linh Nguyen of Rise United

Jan 28 • Michael Slaby

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A Long Year, Uneven Feelings

State of Us: Anger, Fear, and Polarization

Jan 22 • Sarah Stamper

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The Stress That Stays

State of Us: How stress shows up in daily life

Jan 14 • Sarah Stamper

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The Cost of Staying Well

State of Us: How care, price, and trust shape health

Jan 7 • Sarah Stamper

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December 2025

The Civic Year in Review

State of Us: Our Top Stories from 2025

Dec 23, 2025 • Sarah Stamper

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