Social Issues

July 13, 2018 6:46 PM

Immigrants boost Worthington economy

During a two-day visit to Worthington, Neel Kashkari said immigrants are helping southwest Minnesota grow, something many communities in rural parts of the state can only hope for.

by Mark Steil

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July 13, 2018 9:48 AM

When parents push too hard ... or not enough

Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?

by Nurith Aizenman

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July 12, 2018 12:29 PM

Majority of youngest migrants reunited with parents, Trump administration says

Out of 103 children under age 5, officials say 57 have been returned to their parents and that the rest are ineligible. But it's up to a judge to decide whether they've complied with the court order.

by Colin Dwyer

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July 12, 2018 10:15 AM

Counter Stories: Should people of color need to prove they are Americans?

Why do people of color constantly have to field questions about where they are from? Why isn't America an acceptable answer? And what does it mean to be an American anyway?

by Jo Erickson

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July 12, 2018 5:42 AM

Once militantly anti-abortion, evangelical minister now lives 'with regret'

After decades working to block access to clinics, the Rev. Rob Schenck says he had a change of heart and sees abortion as an issue that should be resolved by "an individual and his or her conscience."

by Terry Gross

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July 12, 2018 5:29 AM

Government reopens probe of Emmett Till slaying

The Justice Department told Congress in a report in March it is reinvestigating Till's slaying in Money, Miss., in 1955 after receiving "new information."

by The Associated Press

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July 12, 2018 5:18 AM

Papa John's founder quits as chairman after using the N-word during conference call

During a conference call in May, Schnatter used the word as he sought to downplay earlier remarks made about the NFL anthem protests led by African-American players.

by Scott Neuman

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July 11, 2018 4:45 AM

Government misses migrant family reunification deadline

A federal judge is allowing more time to return all children under 5 who were separated from their parents at the border.

by John Burnett

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July 10, 2018 12:58 PM

Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to detain migrant children indefinitely

The Justice Department had requested changes to a settlement that bars the detention of children for more than 20 days. But a judge dismissed the move as a "cynical attempt" to shift responsibility.

by Colin Dwyer

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July 10, 2018 5:47 AM

Dozens of immigrant children will be reunited with parents

A government lawyer said Monday at least 54 children under the age of 5 would join their parents by a court-ordered deadline, only about half the 100 or so children covered by the order. The Trump administration was working on final background checks for another five children ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

by The Associated Press

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