PinnedRudy Funk MeyerThe Minneapolis political divide explainedAn opinion piece published in the Star Tribune on September 27th posed the following question: “Can the DFL Split in Minneapolis be…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023
PinnedRudy Funk MeyerMinneapolis Is In Need of a Transit RevolutionIn June 2004, Minneapolis opened its first light rail line known today as The Blue Line. This line of light rail runs south through…Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
Rudy Funk MeyerThe Case for Yuh-Line NiouA little over a year ago, voters cast their ballots in a crowded Democratic primary for mayor in New York City. Among the bloated field was…Aug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022
Rudy Funk MeyerMoving Minnesota Forward: Ilhan Omar For CongressIn 2018, Ilhan Omar was a part of a small group of freshman representatives who had shaken the Democratic Party after winning contentious…Aug 7, 2022Aug 7, 2022
Rudy Funk MeyerFirst in the Nation: An Exploration of the 2024 Democratic Primary ProcessAnnounced on Tuesday, April 13th, the Democratic National Committee will officially begin the process of reviewing the order in which…Apr 17, 2022Apr 17, 2022
Rudy Funk MeyerHope For Change in the City of MinneapolisNearly 16 months ago, the city of Minneapolis became the epicenter of one of the largest reckonings on race relations in history. At the…Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021
Rudy Funk MeyerThe Filibuster’s Time Is UpThe Filibuster. A once obscure procedural rule of the United States Congress’ upper chamber, this tool has been used in the Senate for a…Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021