Social Issues

Deepening anti-Islamic mood in Texas rivals post-Sept. 11 climate
After Paris and San Bernardino, reports of Islamophobia and attacks on mosques are on the rise, especially in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. One Muslim activist calls 2015 "a banner year for hatred."
From Colorado to California, the gun control debate has become personal
The two states with high-profile mass shootings in the last week have taken big steps in recent years to tighten gun laws. Is a focus on "open carry" or mental health the best way forward?
What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?
The rhetoric at rallies and news conferences has often shifted to themes beyond Clark's death, such as justice and systemic change. At times, the demonstrations have had the feel of a movement.
Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?
Jamar Clark's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has rallied protesters for nearly three weeks. But the circumstances around the moments leading up to his death remain unclear -- and contentious.