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Jana Kooren

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµof Minnesota

Bio

Jana was born and raised in North Dakota. She moved to Minnesota to attend Hamline University. She graduated in 2004 with a dual degree in Social Justice and French. She worked in Las Vegas and Saint Paul in the social service sector before coming to the ACLU-MN in June of 2006. She currently lives in Saint Paul with her husband and two children.


Featured work

Sep 12, 2017

The Minneapolis Police Department Is Finally Sharing Data on Police Stops. Other Departments Should Follow.

The Minneapolis Police Department Is Finally Sharing Data on Police Stops. Other Departments Should Follow.

Jun 22, 2017

In the Blink of an Eye, Police Officers Turned This Traffic Stop Into an Unnecessarily Violent Encounter

In the Blink of an Eye, Police Officers Turned This Traffic Stop Into an Unnecessarily Violent Encounter

Jul 12, 2016

Philando Castile Should Still Be Alive

Philando Castile Should Still Be Alive

Nov 19, 2015

The Hard Truth of the Minneapolis Black Lives Matter Protests: Communities of Color Have No Trust in Their Police Force

The Hard Truth of the Minneapolis Black Lives Matter Protests: Communities of Color Have No Trust in Their Police Force

May 22, 2013

It was being immersed in a diverse college setting that gave me the understanding and tools to fight for social justice.

It was being immersed in a diverse college setting that gave me the understanding and tools to fight for social justice.

Oct 31, 2012

Polling Numbers Giving Freedom to Marry Ballot Efforts Advantage as Election Day Approaches

Polling Numbers Giving Freedom to Marry Ballot Efforts Advantage as Election Day Approaches

Oct 16, 2012

The Freedom to Marry Hits the Airwaves

The Freedom to Marry Hits the Airwaves

Oct 1, 2012

The 2012 Freedom to Marry Ballot Initiatives: On the Ground in Four Key States

The 2012 Freedom to Marry Ballot Initiatives: On the Ground in Four Key States

Nov 4, 2011

Minnesota Law Enforcement Can't Make Up Rules As They Go Along

Minnesota Law Enforcement Can't Make Up Rules As They Go Along

Nov 25, 2008

Challenges, Counting, Duplicates and Other Minnesota Recount Complaints

Challenges, Counting, Duplicates and Other Minnesota Recount Complaints