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Social Issues

Straddling the blue collar and white collar worlds

There's the perception that the United States is a place where a blue collar kid can become part of the upper classes through hard work, determination and a little luck. But many who rise from humble beginnings, like first-generation college graduates, find themselves in a unique position: They straddle both the blue-collar and white-collar worlds while not feeling comfortable in either.

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State plummets in ranking of child care generosity

Minnesota plunged 25 places in a state-by-state ranking of the subsidies available to families needing child care, according to a report by several child advocacy groups.

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Abstinence-only sex education

The Abstinence-only sex education programs taught in some Minnesota schools aren't effective at getting teens to stop having sex. That's according to a recent independent survey commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Health. Both sides of the issue are debated in this program from National Public Radio's Justice Talking series.

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Abortion opponents, supporters mark anniversary

More than 2,000 opponents of legalized abortion braved the cold for a rally in front of the Capitol Thursday, while supporters held their own event -- a prayer breakfast and program.

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Does Minnesota rely too much on foster care?

A larger proportion of Minnesota children are removed from their homes and placed in foster care than by any other state, according to a recent study. Those who have concerns with the foster care system overall wonder if it's time to take a closer look.

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State lags in minority homeownership

Studies say two-thirds of Americans own their own homes, but minorities rent more often than the population at large. And Minnesota's minority homeownership continues to be lower than that of the rest of the country.

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NAACP president celebrates MLK in Minneapolis

Civil rights leader Kweisi Mfume spoke Thursday night at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. On the eve of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the national president of the NAACP brought a message of celebration and a call to action -- challenging people of all races and backgrounds to "be more and do more."

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Cub Foods store may revitalize Minneapolis neighborhood

For most Twin Cities residents, it's not difficult to find a large grocery store, like Cub or Rainbow, close to home. However, people who live in north Minneapolis have to drive outside the city to find a big box grocery store. But the neighborhood is getting a Cub Foods store and residents hope this is a sign of better economic times ahead.

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Governor proposes more housing for homeless

Governor Pawlenty says Minnesota can eliminate chronic homelessness in seven years. His proposal calls for borrowing $20 million in the first year for affordable housing, and drawing millions more from government and the private sector.

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