“Let’s just say, a whole lot of people who are comfortable with majority male, majority white institutions for nearly 170 years of city history are suddenly sharply concerned about representation. My thoughts and prayers are with them in this challenging time.” - St. Paul, Minn., City Council President Mitra Jalali, speaking at an event celebrating the inauguration of the new, all-women City Council (all seven members are younger than 40; six are women of color).
Found in Ms. Magazine, Spring 2024, page 6.
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