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The politics of the anti–gay marriage amendment: A primer

By Andy Birkey | 07.05.11 | 2:21 pm

Activists on both sides of Minnesota’s anti–gay marriage amendment battle have made claims about the politics of the ballot initiative that don’t square with recent research on the issue.

Report: Despite economic turmoil, Minnesota’s civic health is good

By Andy Birkey | 11.19.09 | 1:15 pm

civichealthA new report by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCOC) finds that, despite the nation’s economic turmoil, Minnesota’s civic health is good — so much so that we’re among the country’s leaders in indicators like voter turnout, volunteerism and…

Lines everywhere: Minneapolis turning out huge numbers

By Andy Birkey | 11.04.08 | 1:02 pm

The polls in downtown and south Minneapolis are overflowing with voters — even after the early morning rush.

Inside, photos and notes from a morning spent touring Minneapolis polling places.