Social Issues

Ray Rice wins appeal, reinstated by NFL
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, who was suspended indefinitely after a video surfaced earlier this year that showed him hitting his then-fiancee, has won an appeal and will be reinstated by the NFL.
Counter Stories: The model minority
In this installment, the price Asian-Americans pay for being viewed as 'the model minority.' And, cultural faux pas. Everyone's made them, including Counter Stories panel members.
Combat training: Can female marines get the job done?
The Marine Corps is experimenting with inserting females into roles that have historically been limited to males. This story is part of an ongoing project about America's troops.
Community Action shutdown shuffles energy assistance funds
Community Action Minneapolis' shutdown will leave many low-income people - who relied on CAM for energy assistance, career counseling, or other services - to look for help elsewhere.