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Social Issues

Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson says that the legalization of gay marriage could have dire consequences for America. He argues that unless legislatures take action--and quickly--they will jeopardize not only the institution of the American family, but of the health insurance industry and social security as well. Dobson, a psychologist and best-selling author whose latest book is "The New Strong-Willed Child," founded Focus on the Family in 1977. He hosts a daily radio program heard on more than 3,000 stations in North America and in 15 languages on about 3,300 stations in more than 116 other countries. He speaks live from the National Press Club in Washington.

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Oh Freedom Over Me

Forty years ago Monday, civil rights workers James Cheney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner disappeared in Mississippi. They were brutally beaten and shot. Cheney, Goodman and Schwerner were three of about a thousand young Americans, black and white, who came together in Mississippi for a peaceful assault on racism. It came to be known as Freedom Summer, one of the most remarkable chapters in the Civil Rights Movement. In this American RadioWorks documentary, correspondent John Biewen brings us the voices of those who fought for democracy that Freedom Summer.

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First Hmong family arrives in Twin Cities

After months of preparation, the first of what could be 5,000 Hmong refugees arrived at Twin Cities International Airport Monday night. They were greeted by dozens of relatives in a tearful, but joyous, reunion.

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2004: More families arrive

MPR News reporter Toni Randolph joined Hmong families at the Twin Cities International Airport in June 2004 as they awaited the arrival of relatives and friends planning to resettle in Minnesota from refugee camps in Thailand.
by Toni Randolph

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Medical community readies for Hmong arrival

The first group of Hmong from a refugee camp in Thailand are scheduled to arrive in Minnesota Monday evening. They are among a group of 15,000 Hmong refugees expected to arrive in the U.S. by the end of the year. One-third of them are expected to settle in St. Paul. Resettlement officials say they face logistical problems handling a large number of refugees in such a short period of time, primarily in providing medical care.

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"Fair trade" proponents see the dark side of trade

While companies and state officials discuss growing trade in positive terms, others see the free flow of goods and dollars between the U.S. and Mexico as a disaster for both sides.

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Your experiences

MPR News asked if you have experience with meth, and we've received personal stories of how meth use affected individuals and communities. Here are some firsthand accounts.

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Your Solutions

MPR News asked what you think should be done about the growing Meth problem, and here is a sampling of possible solutions. We'll add more as they come in.

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Methamphetamine Madness pt. 2

Mainstreet Radio is live from Collegeville for the second hour of this special report. Rachel Reabe hosts a call-in discussion about Minnesota's methampetamine epidemic with three experts.

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Methamphetamine Madness

Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive, most abused and most readily available drugs in America. Experts are calling it an epidemic, and Minnesota is anything but sheltered from it. Mainstreet Radio has compiled a series of stories on meth and the effect it is having on the state for the first half of this two-hour special report.

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