Social Issues

October 6, 2014 10:58 AM

What Supreme Court move means for same-sex marriage in Wisconsin

Today's action is big news in Wisconsin, where same-sex couples will now be allowed to marry.

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October 5, 2014 9:12 AM

Two for one: Subsidies help food stamp recipients buy fresh food

$31.5 million is now available as grants to programs that help make farm-fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for families who rely on food stamps.

by Allison Aubrey and Dan Charles

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October 3, 2014 6:26 PM

University of Minnesota to tackle American Indian stereotypes ahead of Vikings-Washington game

With the NFL team based the nation's capital set to arrive early during Native American Heritage Month, the university plans to discuss mascots and logos.

by Alex Friedrich

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October 3, 2014 3:37 PM

Counter Stories: The new melting pot

In this episode, the growth in interracial relationships in America, and whether attitudes are changing. Several on the Counter Stories panel are in interracial marriages or are the products of them.

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October 3, 2014 11:21 AM

Norway is great for older folks -- and so are Bolivia and Rwanda

"There are some very useful lessons the world's richer nations could learn from some of the poorer ones, especially in Latin America," says the creator of the Index.

by Roff Smith

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October 2, 2014 5:17 PM

Patrolling Minneapolis parks to stop terror recruiting

Community members describe unfamiliar men with "hostile" eyes approaching teens in parks, talking about the Quran and scolding them for associating with infidels. Adults are staying present to try to stop the recruiting.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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October 1, 2014 4:27 PM

Facebook apologizes for name policy that affected LGBT community

Facebook has apologized for a policy that drew criticism from LGBT groups after it led to the deactivation of dozens of accounts belonging to drag queens.

by Dana Farrington

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September 30, 2014 5:56 PM

FCC will consider petition to ban 'Redskins'

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler says Tuesday that the commission "will be dealing with that issue on the merits, and we'll be responding accordingly."

by The Associated Press

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September 29, 2014 4:20 PM

Photos: Getting homeless runners on their feet

Members of the running club called Mile in My Shoes aim to reach residents at Higher Ground, a Minneapolis homeless shelter. In early morning runs, they're trying to get homeless men on their feet and literally on the road to a better life.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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September 28, 2014 12:06 PM

Facebook requires real names. What does that mean for drag queens?

Activists argue that "real" is a complicated term, and that for some, using birth names on profiles can actually put them at risk.

by Dana Farrington

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