Social Issues

July 21, 2011 4:30 PM

Should the Minnesota Constitution ban same-sex marriage?

New York state will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Meanwhile, campaigns are ramping up for a battle over the definition of marriage in Minnesota. Voters will decide next year whether the state constitution should limit marriage to heterosexual couples.

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July 21, 2011 4:23 PM

Mpls. mosque assault points to fringe element, some say

A man who punched the leader of Minnesota's largest mosque in the face at a event promoting peace is part of a fringe element that has become more vocal, some community members say.

by Laura Yuen

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July 21, 2011 3:48 PM

Mass. gay couples to NY: DOMA denies you benefits

When gay marriage becomes legal in New York, couples will see a new reality: They won't be getting the same benefits as heterosexual couples.

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July 21, 2011 3:05 PM

For unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure, deadline Friday for federal help

Minnesota homeowners facing foreclosure because of unemployment or underemployment have one more day to apply for up to $50,000 of help.

by Dan Olson

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July 20, 2011 1:17 PM

Franken: Defense of Marriage Act 'an injustice'

A U.S. Senate committee held hearings Wednesday about repealing the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, also known as DOMA.

by Brett Neely

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July 20, 2011 5:00 AM

News Corp scandal could cost Murdoch his US broadcast empire

His admissions already reveal a failure of character. That's been enough to imperil broadcast licenses in other cases.

by Patrick Milan

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July 18, 2011 1:58 PM

HUD rejects controversial bid for Minn. rent-subsidized apartments

Federal housing officials have rejected a bid from a controversial New York City property owner to buy a Brooklyn Center apartment building.

by Dan Olson

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July 15, 2011 6:04 PM

Founder of migrant farm workers group steps down

After more than a decade as executive director of the migrant farm workers organization Centro Campesino, Victor Contreras is stepping down.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 14, 2011 5:00 AM

Anoka-Hennepin's neutrality policy on sexuality makes sense

Schools are a place for education, not indoctrination.

by Jeremy Tedesco

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July 14, 2011 12:00 AM

Rising number of same-sex couples could signal change in next election

New census data showing the number of households occupied by same-sex couples rose by 50 percent in Minnesota over the last decade could have lasting effects as the state heads toward a constitutional vote on same-sex marriage in next year's election.

by Sasha Aslanian

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