Deanna Pistono

Minneapolis

Race and Health Equity Fellow at MinnPost

More often on BlueSky: @deannapistono.bluesky.com. Journalist @minnpost, with a sprinkle of voice acting. Prev. @cronkitenews

Articles

Did a Minnesota case argue for same-sex marriage pre-Obergefell?

3 days ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

Before Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage, there was Baker v. Nelson. When Jack Baker and Michael McConnell became a couple, McConnell told Baker he would commit to him if they could find a way to marry. Baker later attended the University of Minnesota Law School and realized state marriage statutes did not explicitly prevent same-sex marriage. The men applied for a marriage license in Hennepin County in 1970 but were denied.
Can landlords deny emotional support animals based on breed?

1 week ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

Minnesota landlords cannot deny an emotional support animal on the basis of breed. According to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the landlord can only determine whether an emotional support or service animal is “dangerous or likely to cause property damage” based on the animal’s behavior rather than on stereotypes about its breed. Emotional support animals assist with emotional regulation for people with conditions like depression or anxiety.
Must employers provide workers with pay stubs every pay period?

1 week ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

According to Minnesota state statute, employers are required to provide employees with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period, either on paper or electronically. If statements are provided electronically, the employee must have access to an employer-owned computer during work hours to access the statements and print them out as needed. Earning statements also must be available to print or review for three years after they are issued.
To those closest to him, he was Perry or Floyd

1 week ago | eplocalnews.org | Deanna Pistono

For Courteney Ross, there's a distinction between the man she still loves and the movement that bears his name. "I kind of have to separate Floyd from George Floyd," said Ross. Ross met Floyd, who she called by his last name - "unless I was getting mad at him and call(ing) him George Perry Floyd" - in 2017. Floyd was working security at the Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center, where Ross was waiting to visit someone. Floyd noticed that Ross was becoming upset and offered to pray with her.
Minnesota leaders rally against Trump policies

1 week ago | reflector.com | Deanna Pistono

In the first 30 days of the Trump presidency the administration has issued a crackdown on undocumented immigrants and conducted a slew of firings in the Department of Education, the FAA and more.
Minnesota leaders rally against Trump policies

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Deanna Pistono

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)In the first 30 days of the Trump presidency the administration has issued a crackdown on undocumented immigrants and conducted a slew of firings in the Department of Education, the FAA and more. Amid a wave of attempts by the Trump administration to defund public services, a coalition of labor unions gathered at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda late Tuesday to demand funding for services, including education and health care.
Minnesota leaders rally against Trump policies

2 weeks ago | dailyadvance.com | Deanna Pistono

Minneapolis, MN (MinnPost)In the first 30 days of the Trump presidency the administration has issued a crackdown on undocumented immigrants and conducted a slew of firings in the Department of Education, the FAA and more. Amid a wave of attempts by the Trump administration to defund public services, a coalition of labor unions gathered at the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda late Tuesday to demand funding for services, including education and health care.
To those closest to him, he was Perry or Floyd

2 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

For Courteney Ross, there’s a distinction between the man she still loves and the movement that bears his name. “I kind of have to separate Floyd from George Floyd,” said Ross. Ross met Floyd, who she called by his last name – “unless I was getting mad at him and call(ing) him George Perry Floyd” – in 2017. Floyd was working security at the Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center, where Ross was waiting to visit someone. Floyd noticed that Ross was becoming upset and offered to pray with her.
Area orgs step up support for trans youth amid federal pushback

2 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

“It’s a scary time to be trans or non-binary, especially as a youth. And it’s a scary time to be a supportive caregiver or parent.” Hannah Edwards, executive director of Transforming Families, puts it succinctly. Edwards’ daughter used to give interviews about her experiences as a trans teen. Now, however, she is only allowed to participate in interviews anonymously, for her own safety.
Young artists, Mia exhibit, shine uncomfortable light on racism

3 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

For the fourth year in a row, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) brought together high schoolers to share their perspectives on health and racial equity. The art displayed at the opening on May 10 ranged from vibrant paintings and photos to sculptures and video installations.