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Surviving Day-to-Day

The chaos of homelessness often makes clear thinking impossible for homeless families; a new book shows us how to truly care for those who need structure, calm, and hope

Diane Nilan has dedicated forty years documenting the reality of family homelessness in America. She’s and traveled more than 500,000 miles across the country, made more than 100 films and has written four books on the subject. Her work combines storytelling with advocacy, helping turn statistics into personal human experiences. Her newest book, Making Bad A Little Better, is a practical and compassionate look at family homelessness. The Reporters Inc. talks with Nilan and offers exclusive excerpts.

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Olivia
July 15, 2026
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The Devastation of Thanksgiving

This American tradition remains bittersweet, even tragic, for Native Americans still struggling for equality 

"The bitter part is my recognition of the devastation for Native Americans that began after this famous gathering,” says J.D. Colbert. "But the sweet part is the idea of sharing and counting blessings, appreciating family, friends and life. It’s about connecting.” Writer Kim Whiting takes note of her holiday privilege after chatting with this noted Native American author and finance expert.

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Kim Whiting
November 26, 2025
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Why Is This Election So Important to YOU?

Reporters Inc. readers share hopes and fears of 2024 election outcome

The Reporters Inc. asked our readers and supporters to tell us what matters most--WHY the 2024 presidential election is so important to them. The responses we received are eye-opening, heartwarming and emotional. Some of these Americans are anxious, some are hopeful, but all are determined to make THEIR vote count.

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Olivia Hines
October 16, 2024
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The Kids Can’t Read

It's time for education to start at birth, not kindergarten

After teaching high school and middle school for 13 years, Tim Munkeby knows there's nothing more important in a child's development than the ability to read, and read proficiently. Munkeby says without literacy the problems that plague our society will only worsen. That's why he proposes for education to start not at kindergarten, but at birth.

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Tim Munkeby
December 13, 2023
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Personal Care Assistant Shortages

Will pay raises be enough to avert a health crisis?

As of 2022, there were more than 7,800 unfilled personal care assistant positions in Minnesota. PCA staffing agencies are struggling due to the shortage of people willing to work in those positions at the current pay rates. A recent wage increase for PCAs in the state could help address the shortage, and get people who rely on them the help they desperately need.

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Kim Whiting
September 4, 2023
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Dreamin’ of a Lasting Revolution

Time to make universal pre-K a national reality

"The term 'universal' tweaks a nerve. I’ve been getting more and more frustrated with the seemingly nonstop whining I hear in the media about poverty, wage disparities, violence and guns, and achievement gaps—as if there’s no solution to these issues." But writer Tim Munkeby thinks there IS a solution: Universal Pre-K for all children.

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Tim Munkeby
February 1, 2023
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The Advocate

New novel puts human faces on need for Universal Pre-K education

"Why are we facing so much mental illness, so many economic disparities, and so much divisiveness?” asks author Tim Munkeby. He believes one of the primary reasons is a lack of early education. In his new book The Advocate, Munkeby argues for Universal Pre-K Education, a policy framework that gives all families the opportunity to voluntarily enroll their child in a publicly-funded pre-kindergarten care and education program.

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August 24, 2022
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Pandemic Literacy

Advocates innovate to keep kids learning

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, some say it's been unsafe for children to go to school. But shoddy WiFi and outdated devices make it nearly impossible for some families to attend online classes. Esperanza Lee shares how a Minneapolis-based organization shifted literacy-focused "Learning in Community" online to address disparities exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Esperanza Lee
March 9, 2021
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A Monumental Tumble

When statues fall, what will rise in their place?

"I was between bites of a sandwich on the steps of Jameson Hall when the blaring sirens disrupted the hub of student activity. Next came the smell," writes Alana Schreiber. While studying at a university in South Africa, she witnessed protests about statues that commemorated controversial figures. Schreiber compares them to recent protests in the U.S., and asks what, if anything, will replace these statues?

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Alana Schreiber
July 8, 2020
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Laying A Foundation For Studying Race, Gender, Class And The Media

How some of society’s most controversial issues are examined in the media.

The Reporters Inc. is pleased to present exclusive excerpts from a new compilation of scholarly readings that examine present-day matters of race, gender and socio-economic class seen in the media. Told from varying perspectives, we're including pieces that explore everything from body image, sex trafficking and economic inequality to cultural stereotypes. These readings show that race, gender and class truly matter.

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Rebecca Ann Lind
September 23, 2019
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Staffing Shortage Solutions

Disability organization innovates to recruit, retain quality employees

Staff retention is a major challenge for organizations that support people with disabilities. Partly due to rising demand and stagnant wages, as well as the common perception that this kind of work is temporary, these organizations are constantly struggling to fill positions. However, some organizations are finding new, creative ways to solve this issue.

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Rachel Lieberman
August 28, 2019
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Cracks in the Foundation

Public education is rapidly crumbling. How do we fix it?

"How do we not see why a kid who can't read or has learning disabilities or is told he's dumb, then drops out of school, lives in poverty, joins a gang, commits a crime, maybe injures or kills someone, and is incarcerated? Why do we look past it?" writer Tim Munkeby asks. He argues that if kids had a stable base and a good, solid foundation to begin with, we would spend less time and money trying to fix resulting problems. That foundation, he says, is education.

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Tim Munkeby
May 10, 2019
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