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May 17, 2016 1:16 PM

Diversity in children's books goes deeper than race

"The thing I'm most fascinated by is class," said author Matt de la Pena. "I like to describe it this way: My goal is to show the beauty and grace that exists 'on the wrong side of the tracks.'"

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May 17, 2016 12:00 AM

Is Hillary good for women?

MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with two experts about Secretary Clinton's record and rhetoric on parental leave and equal pay.

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May 17, 2016 12:00 AM

Op-ed: What the 'woman card' gets you

TIME Magazine's Susanna Schrobsdorff argued that the advantages of being a woman on the campaign trail are much more social than they are political.

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May 16, 2016 9:43 PM

Political Junkie: What evangelicals see in Trump and why the next VP is bound for obscurity

Ken Rudin rounds up the latest developments in the 2016 presidential contest.

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May 16, 2016 4:11 PM

Fix it yourself or call an expert? Spring home repair advice

Contractor Samantha J. Strong and home inspector John Trostle explain which projects homeowners can tackle themselves, and which they should leave to the experts.

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May 16, 2016 2:47 PM

What does raising the minimum wage cost?

Two economists weigh in on the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage.

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May 13, 2016 12:00 AM

The Weather Lab with Paul Huttner: Wildfire science and climate refugees

On The Weather Lab this week, Paul Huttner, talks with guests about weather and wildfires. Then on Climate Cast, he discussed why the World Bank is worked about water as the global climate changes.

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May 9, 2016 4:00 AM

Viet Thanh Nguyen on hiding in plain sight

Viet Thanh Nguyen, who just won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel "The Sympathizer," shares how Ralph Ellison inspired him to become a writer.

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May 4, 2016 1:48 PM

What music albums are essential to you?

Our colleagues at 89.3 The Current crowd-sourced a list of 893 essential albums. Here's a sneak peek of some of the selections.

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May 3, 2016 12:53 PM

A spare and suspenseful novel of family drama

"Shelter," Jung Yun's debut novel, follows a young couple who find themselves underwater in their mortgage and their marriage.

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