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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full time Deputy Director to oversee the ongoing operations of MMLA's Minneapolis office. This position would start as close to June 1, 2021, …

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Black voters who turned out to elect President Joe Biden were hoping for some real change. We’re getting it. Kristen Clarke is one of the country’s most effective civil rights lawyers. She has tackled issues like police accountability, fair housing, educational and economic opportunity, and the

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