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Social Issues

Immigration clash in Congress coming in June

Immigration clash in Congress coming in June

Lawmakers thought the immigration debate was over, but a group of House Republicans are agitating for a floor showdown later this month. The House GOP Conference will meet Thursday to strategize.

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Domestic violence's overlooked damage: Concussion and brain injury

Domestic violence's overlooked damage: Concussion and brain injury

Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
by Will Stone

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Video: A shared name, shared journey to lynching memorial

Two guys named Carl walked onto a bus last month in Duluth, one black, one white. They had never met, but bonded over being fathers, transplants to Duluth and a love of barbecue during an emotional journey facing lynchings in America.
by Evan Frost

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The 'Roseanne' reaction: What protections does the First Amendment actually afford?

The 'Roseanne' reaction: What protections does the First Amendment actually afford?

A tweet by actress Roseanne Barr, that was widely seen as hateful and racist, led to the cancelation of her show and the start of a social media storm. The public outcry raises questions about free speech.
by John Enger

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Barr blames Ambien for tweet; drug maker says 'racism is not a known side effect'

Barr blames Ambien for tweet; drug maker says 'racism is not a known side effect'

Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that "racism is not a known side effect."
by The Associated Press

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'I'm not aware of that': Starbucks employees receive racial bias training

'I'm not aware of that': Starbucks employees receive racial bias training

Starbucks closed thousands of stores across the country Tuesday for racial bias training. The sessions were closed to the public, but the company hosted an event for reporters in New York.
by Joel Rose

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