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McAffee’s street cred doesn’t translate into change

By Craig Cox | 08.26.06 | 1:27 pm

Interesting piece by Clinton Collins in this month’s Rake, noting the political chasm between Rev. Jerry McAfee and Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels. McAfee, you may recall, was one of two community activists (Al Flowers was the other

Gordon statement seeks to mend the Green’s image after Zimmermann conviction

By Craig Cox | 08.25.06 | 12:07 am

In the wake of former City Council Member Dean Zimmermann’s conviction on three counts of bribery earlier this month, the local Green Party issued a somber statement supporting their fallen comrade while emphasizing its longstanding commitment to ethical politics. It…

Hakeem takes a shot at McLaughlin

By Craig Cox | 08.23.06 | 1:19 pm

Farheen Hakeem, who is challenging her old mayoral campaign nemesis, Peter McLaughlin for his seat on the Hennepin County Board, testified last night against the county’s proposed stadium tax and pointedly attacked McLaughlin in her remarks for not representing his…