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Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

About 20 states are in the process of creating a ratings system for child care providers. But it's hard to decide which standards best measure quality and which are most useful to parents.
by Patti Neighmond

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What to do when language fails us

When we use the gender-neutral pronouns they and them, instead of he or she, is this political correctness or is there a fundamental problem with language?
by MPR News Staff

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When does free speech become hate speech?

When does free speech become hate speech?

Anti-Islam speakers have been making the rounds in northern Minnesota, calling on people to oppose Muslims where they live. Some people consider this type of rhetoric to be hate speech, but is it illegal?
by MPR News Staff

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Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

At 36 and without a partner, Liv Aannestad has chosen to become a mother. Eighteen years ago Pam Rector went through a similar process. Pam tells Liv that being single doesn't mean you're on your own.

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Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

Poll: Cost of child care causes financial stress for many families

The most common challenge parents face when looking for child care is the high cost. At an average cost of $10,000 a year, infant child care rivals a year's tuition at a state college or university.
by Patti Neighmond

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Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

Is Wonder Woman suited to be a U.N. ambassador?

This Friday the U.N. holds a star-studded ceremony to appoint Wonder Woman its honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Many women's rights advocates are in an uproar.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Who looks out for utility consumers in Minnesota?

Annie Levenson-Falk, the head of CUB (Citizens Utility Board) Minnesota, talked about how CUB will focus on consumers' utility bills in Minnesota and how to lower them or at least keep them from going up.
by MPR News Staff

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