‘Cover Stories’ Archives
All Immigrants Have Left is to Defend Themselves and Resist
By MARCO DÁVILA Marco Dávila The force of the State is being brought down on immigrants, and a reactionary campaign of persecution and fear-mongering has begun. The Trump administration has already managed to normalize anti-immigrant hate speech to a certain extent, trying to put everyone in the same bag as “dangerous criminals.” Conservatism has continued to play its role as trickster from 2020 to 2024 (and beyond). In the latest election cycle, Trump and his party obtained more than 77 million votes, and they currently have a majority in the Senate and Congress. Trump may also have some level of sympathy within the military and police forces nationwide, as well as the support of neo-Nazi groups scattered throughout various parts of the United States. And yes, Trumpism must believe that it has a free path and the absolute power to do whatever it pleases for the next four years and, if possible, beyond. The current vandals in power must believe that the power they [...]
5 Worker-Cooperative Owners ANNOUNCE
May Day Cafe OPEN Again!
MAY DAY CAFE Press Release Adapted ABOVE: ‘Now Worker Owned!’ banner proudly displayed. Photo: Laura Hulscher The May Day Cafe Workers Cooperative is Minneapolis’s newest Worker Co-op. The Cafe reopened to the public on Friday, February 7th 2025. FamiliarityThe new owners are excited to welcome you back into this beloved and longstanding neighborhood establishment with a new vision of intentionally deepening the space as a community resource.You will see lots of familiar faces as most of the employees have stayed on and are on their way to becoming worker-owners. While sustaining a commitment to affordability and the bakery staples that regulars have come to know and love, over time you will also see some new menu items and fresh ideas. Founding worker-owners from left: Sonja Felsch, Tyler Diethart, Cassandra Hendricks, Sunny Draves-Kellerman, and Mira Klein. How It Happened“The last 12 months of work to make this cooperative transition has been exhausting, but [...]
Support Is Just a Visit Away: Walk In or Schedule a Visit at CUHCC
Located at Bloomington and Franklin, Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to everyone. By DR. ANDRE PERI Dr. Andre Peri, PhD, CUHCC’s Mental Health Director. Photo courtesy CUHCC Life can be like a rollercoaster, with lots of ups and downs. We all have times when everything feels like too much to handle. Whether it’s personal problems, work stress, or world events, it’s normal to feel discouraged during tough times. Many of us don’t ask for help when we need it, but reaching out is not a weakness—it’s an act of strength. Signs that you might need professional help: Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with daily lifeConstantly feeling sad, anxious, or hopelessThinking about harming yourself or othersDifficulty managing relationships and responsibilitiesExperiencing mood swings or bursts of angerHaving trouble sleeping or changes in appetiteIsolating from friends and familyDifficulty [...]
