Social Issues

January 27, 2012 4:00 AM

Researchers untangling link between hunger and obesity

The picture of hunger in America is changing. In the past, hunger may have conjured up images of gaunt faces or rail-thin children. Today, some people who struggle to feed their families are actually obese.

by Julie Siple

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January 26, 2012 6:49 PM

Group gives Legislature a 'D' for racial equity

A group that advocates for racial justice has given the Minnesota Legislature a grade of "D" for its efforts to improve racial equity in 2011.

by Jessica Mador

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January 25, 2012 5:00 AM

How can my identity be a source of worry?

An aunt "worried" that her nephew might be gay. Her phone call sparked a family uproar.

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January 24, 2012 2:49 PM

Edgy posters, billboards come out against racism in Duluth

Community organizations in Duluth launched a new anti-racism campaign Tuesday featuring edgy billboards and posters to spur community dialogue.

by Dan Kraker

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January 18, 2012 4:06 PM

Tale of two hockey players offers a sharp look at gender equity in sports

Media coverage, public support flowed more toward Jack Jablonski than Jenna Privette.

by Nicole M. LaVoi

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January 18, 2012 5:00 AM

To reduce gun violence, stop guns at the source

With easy access to guns, violence easily turns lethal.

by Heather Martens and Mary Lewis Grow

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January 16, 2012 6:39 PM

Obamas mark King's birthday with volunteer outing

President Barack Obama evoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s own words about public service Monday as Obama and his family celebrated the life of the late civil rights leader with a volunteer project.

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January 16, 2012 4:26 PM

Naomi Tutu at MLK breakfast: 'We are far from the promised land'

About 2,000 community and business leaders gathered Monday morning at the Minneapolis Convention Center to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Human rights activist Naomi Tutu, the daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, spoke at the breakfast and called on the crowd to finish the work still undone.

by Julie Siple

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January 16, 2012 2:32 PM

In Minn. speech, historian marvels at non-violent civil rights movement

Historian Taylor Branch spoke at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

by Tom Weber

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January 16, 2012 11:52 AM

Naomi Tutu at Mpls. MLK event: More work to be done

Community and business leaders gathered in Minneapolis Monday morning to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

by Julie Siple

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