What’s Right in Public Safety? Plus, Stand With Minnesota
In the age of political deadlock, you can look no further than John Choi at the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for an example of someone doing their job right. That’s according to Patrick Coolican, discerning editor at the Minnesota Reformer. Sean talks to Coolican and Choi about how the police killing of Philando Castile changed Choi as a prosecutor. Plus, Ashley Fairbanks has helped thousands of Minnesotans stay afloat during Operation Metro Surge through Stand With Minnesota. She tells us how she created this clearinghouse of mutual aid and the (good) millionaire who helped.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- Ramsey County Attorney John Choi's reform work could be a model for all of Minnesota (Minnesota Reformer)
- Stand With Minnesota
- Mutual Aid Means We Will Save Us (W. Kamau Bell)
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This Land by Ashley Fairbanks
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