The 2026 Urbanist Legislative Agenda
Let’s check in with some of our favorite urbanist advocacy organizations about their goals for this year’s legislative session!
Category: Politics
Dibble & Hornstein: Friends Who Legislate Together Stay Together
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers.
Caucus to Convention: A First Timer’s Experience with Minneapolis Endorsements
A Minneapolis resident recounts her journey of getting involved with the process for Minneapolis elected office endorsements
How to Research Candidates With Naomi Kritzer
Naomi Kritzer compiles comprehensive collections of information about candidates in Twin Cities races. Come find out how it started, her process, and advice for voters!
Making Sense of This Year’s Transportation Budget Bill
With an overbuilt highway system, Minnesota needs legislators willing to invest in safe, affordable transit that is far-reaching and forward-looking.
The 2025 Legislative Wrap-up
Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session was chaotic from start to finish. Let’s chat with our favorite advocacy organizations about what we accomplished.
The 2025 Urbanist Legislative Agenda
We find ourselves playing defense at the state level this year. Let’s find out what some of the most prominent urbanist organizations are focusing on in 2025!
Street Views: Transportation’s Political Crossroads
What can be done to salvage the Biden administration’s imperfect infrastructure and transportation legacy here in Minnesota?
Demographics, Divisions and the Shape of Things to Come
A look at how progressive and urbanist policies and the divide between urban and rural communities impacted this year’s presidential election.
Performative Piety (revised)
In response to a recent Streets.mn article, our author asks whether “virtue signaling” in liberal circles has us prioritizing feel-good solutions over truly effective ones.