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Klobuchar to back limits on cluster-bomb use, activists say

By Chris Steller | 08.27.09 | 7:04 pm

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has vowed to co-sponsor a bill that would restrict the United States’ use of cluster bombs, rendering as many as half a billion stockpiled weapons off-limits. That’s according to activists who say the announcement — made at a meeting with her Wednesday, after months of pressure by Minnesota citizens and peace groups — came as a surprise.

Minnesota progressive voices join national chorus on Afghanistan

By Chris Steller | 01.30.09 | 4:29 pm

As Afghanistan’s profile rises in America’s foreign-war portfolio, political progressives — both nationally and closer to home — are putting increasing emphasis on questions of troop escalation and United States policy there. In Minnesota, progressive activity on Afghanistan is taking the form of discussion, demonstrations and formation of a new coalition focused on pressuring the state’s congressional delegation on peace issues.