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October 5, 2017 10:50 AM

New head of ACLU-MN says protecting Constitution is critical

Longtime Twin Cities attorney John Gordon was named executive director of the organization's Minnesota chapter Thursday.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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October 4, 2017 10:33 AM

ACLU sues to increase access to abortion pill

The suit, challenges a longstanding regulation allowing the abortion pill to be dispensed only at a medical facility under the care of a certified provider.

by Sarah McCammon

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October 4, 2017 12:00 AM

With uncertain future, 'Dreamers' face a deadline

Thursday is an important deadline for some young immigrants who have DACA status.

by Tom Weber

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October 3, 2017 12:23 PM

When do we call it terrorism?

The shooting in Las Vegas has reignited a debate about when an incident should and should not be labeled an act of terror.

by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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October 2, 2017 4:00 AM

U of M exhibit opens window on school's history of discrimination

University officials kept watch on students' political activity and tried to keep housing segregated.

by Riham Feshir

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October 1, 2017 7:16 AM

Germany celebrates 1st same-sex weddings after law change

Town halls in Berlin, Hamburg and elsewhere opened their doors to mark the event, made possible by a surprise vote in Parliament three months earlier.

by Associated Press

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October 1, 2017 12:00 AM

O.J. Simpson released from prison

A parole panel granted him parole by unanimous vote in July. Sunday, Oct. 1, is the first day Simpson was eligible for release.

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September 30, 2017 12:41 PM

'Ja' at last: First same-sex couples in Germany to wed Sunday

Until now, gay and lesbian couples in Germany only were able to enter into registered partnerships that gave them fewer legal rights than married heterosexual couples.

by Associated Press

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September 29, 2017 1:34 PM

Rate my police officer: St. Paul police launch survey

The St. Paul Police Department wants to know how they're doing at their job -- and they're launching a survey to find out.

by John Enger

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September 29, 2017 11:05 AM

What evil depends on: 'Good people to be quiet'

William Weaver, who helped integrate his Southern high school, recounts painful memories of football games he played with teammates he says may now wish they would have said something supportive.

by Heidi Glenn and Jud Esty-Kendall

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