Social Issues

October 26, 2017 7:20 AM

Teachers report stressed, anxious students in the 'Age of Trump'

In a national survey by UCLA researchers, teachers say they have students who are concerned for themselves and their families. And some teachers have seen a decline in classroom civility.

by Anya Kamenetz

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October 25, 2017 2:47 PM

How black Americans see discrimination

A new survey from NPR shows that black people often feel differently about discrimination depending on their gender, how old they are, how much they earn and whether they live in cities or suburbs.

by NPR Staff

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October 25, 2017 11:26 AM

Police: Burns to Duluth woman were self-inflicted

The 24-year-old Duluth woman was found on fire in a car along Highway 23 in the Fond du Lac near the Lake Superior College Fire Training Center Thursday.

by The Associated Press

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October 25, 2017 10:44 AM

Actress accuses George H.W. Bush of touching her from behind

Television actress Heather Lind has accused former President George H.W. Bush of touching her from behind while she was posing for a photo alongside him and telling her a dirty joke.

by The Associated Press

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October 25, 2017 9:31 AM

NAACP warns black passengers about travel on American Airlines

The NAACP is warning African-Americans that if they fly on American Airlines they could be subject to discrimination or even unsafe conditions.

by The Associated Press

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October 24, 2017 3:32 PM

Report: Children of color have worse well-being than whites

The report explicates "numerous examples of mistreatment of people of color that helped form the roots of the deep differences in opportunity among children today."

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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October 24, 2017 2:00 PM

Majority of white Americans say they face discrimination

A new NPR poll finds 55 percent of whites believe they're discriminated against, echoing a sentiment heard repeatedly on the 2016 campaign trail.

by Don Gonyea

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October 24, 2017 10:40 AM

Poll: Most Americans think their own group faces discrimination

NPR is launching a deep exploration of how Americans experience discrimination in daily life. One key result: The sense that their own group suffers discrimination crosses racial and identity lines.

by Joe Neel

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October 23, 2017 4:00 AM

History shows slavery helped build many U.S. colleges and universities

As more schools begin to confront their participation in slavery, they also consider how to make amends.

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October 22, 2017 2:29 PM

Group kneels at Vikings stadium to protest police brutality

"This isn't about the Vikings," said organizer Mel Reeves. "It's not about the flag, it's not about the anthem, it's simply about trying to bring attention to this national problem."

by Jon Collins

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