Social Issues

November 30, 2017 2:45 PM

When 'Miss' meant so much more: How one woman fought Alabama -- and won

In 1963, in Gadsden, Ala., an activist stood defiantly in court. The prosecutor called her Mary. She refused to answer until he called her Miss Hamilton -- as he would do for a white woman.

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November 30, 2017 10:33 AM

Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor

Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 30, 2017 10:13 AM

How sexual harassment decisions affect the workplace

When an organization quickly terminates an employee, facing an accusation such as sexual misconduct, what message are they sending to their employees? What impact does this have on the company's reputation?

by Chris Farrell

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November 29, 2017 4:41 PM

Facing pressure, House OKs anti-harassment training

The House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring annual anti-harassment training for lawmakers and aides after a debate that rang with lawmakers' own accounts of such episodes.

by The Associated Press

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November 29, 2017 11:42 AM

What happens when women challenge powerful men?

When it comes to sexual harassment, do we have one standard for politicians and a different one for everyone else?

by MPR News Staff

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November 28, 2017 6:35 PM

Study: Drivers at fault in majority of pedestrian crashes in Minneapolis

Here are six takeaways from a recent study on pedestrian involved crashes in Minneapolis over the past ten years.

by Peter Cox

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November 28, 2017 5:40 PM

NPR chief news editor departs after harassment allegations

"David Sweeney is no longer on staff," acting Senior Vice President of News Chris Turpin said in an email to staff. At least three female journalists have filed complaints against Sweeney.

by David Folkenflik

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November 28, 2017 5:17 PM

Hennepin County board approves Lake Calhoun name change

The county board voted 4-3 to rename Lake Calhoun Bde Maka Ska, which means White Banks Lake in the Dakota language.

by Matt Sepic

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November 27, 2017 2:59 PM

ProPublica: Why we had to buy racist, sexist and otherwise awful Facebook ads

ProPublica repeated their 2016 test to figure out whether Facebook was adequately policing itself. It wasn't.

by ProPublica Staff

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November 27, 2017 4:00 AM

After the bullet: HCMC helps young gun victims find their footing

Most gunshot victims survive their wounds. But some don't walk away from the experience. A Hennepin County Medical Center program is helping young victims find their way. That includes D'Andre Alexander.

by Brandt Williams

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