Executive
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by Paul Mattessich
Executive Director
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Democracy, whatever its imperfections, provides a relatively hospitable environment for research.
The events at the beginning of this year in France bring me to recommit to research which benefits all human beings - all races, age groups, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, and religions. Extremists in their many forms - Muslim radical jihadists, Christian radical fundamentalists, hyper-politically correct liberals, and obdurately reactionary conservatives, for example - frequently dislike, even condemn, research. Totalitarian regimes suppress free-thinkers, journalists, artists, researchers and anyone else who seeks to promote transparency, see through diverse lenses, or challenge the status quo.
No single person or entity owns the "truth." The truth emerges and evolves through the collective efforts of people with disparate vantage points - we strive to discover it, we approach it, we never fully know it. The best researchers never cease the search. They continually challenge the beliefs which they themselves and others hold, in order to increase understanding of social issues, human biology and health, the environment, or whatever their focus of study....
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Minnesota's Asian population is the fastest growing racial population in the state. Wilder Research and the Coalition of Asian American Leaders dig into the numbers, exploring what we know about this community and introducing next steps to bring voice and visibility to community assets and needs.
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Wilder Research is hiring 1-2 Web Application Developers, multiple Research Assistants, and a Survey Interviewer. The full list of openings and deadlines is available here.
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| Updates from Minnesota Compass |
Trends in equity, access, and local action
Nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders gathered recently to check in on Minnesota's progress in three key areas:
- Ensuring a skilled workforce by tracking the racial equity in the region
- Providing access to jobs, school, and services via transportation
- Using local data to make community decisions
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Bonus! Check out
Compass Points 2015, your quick look at how Minnesota's doing in 13 key areas.
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Neighborhood House East Side Housing Trust Fund
The East Side Housing Trust Fund program takes a community-wide approach to increasing housing stability. The multi-year evaluation looks at the extent to which the program improves student stability, housing stability, and client self-reliance.
St. Anthony Park Area Seniors
SAPAS provides integrated health services, social services, community activities, education, and advocacy for the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Lauderdale, and Falcon Heights. Together, SAPAS and Wilder Research conducted focus groups, a community forum, and a literature scan designed to inform future planning and services.
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