Social Issues

July 5, 2011 5:00 AM

We don't need more electricity, just cleaner electricity

The old-style "bigger is better" approach promoted energy monopolies. Times have changed.

by John Farrell

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July 1, 2011 10:45 PM

Homeless people frustrated by limited Internet access

For many people, the Internet offers ways to stay connected. But many people who are homeless have limited access online are prevented from taking advantage of services and building a participatory community.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 1, 2011 9:07 PM

Confusion over which services will be funded

The sheer size and complexity of the Department of Human Services not only hampers efforts by officials to determine how it will be affected by the shutdown, but also makes difficult communication with those whom are affected.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 30, 2011 9:04 AM

Aspen Ideas: David Brooks shares his 'modesty manifesto'

David Brooks speaks at the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival about what he sees as a disturbing shift in our cultural values. He argues we have become a nation of over-confident individuals drowning in praise, and warns some of the larger problems of modern society are reflective of these attitudes.

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June 30, 2011 12:00 AM

Poker champ's memoir weaves tale of winning with his family's escape from Laos

Concordia University in St. Paul will welcome an unusual guest for a Lutheran liberal arts school -- world champion poker player Jerry Yang.

by Euan Kerr

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June 29, 2011 7:40 AM

Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine

In response to feedback from Monday's program on new-age medicine, we take another look at whether alternative medicine ready to claim a place in the mainstream.

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June 29, 2011 5:00 AM

Families need state government to be a reliable partner in the international adoption process

A shutdown could permanently alter lives of children on the other side of the globe. Here's how.

by Laura Jean

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June 28, 2011 8:32 PM

Shelters will close or reduce service during shutdown

At least one domestic violence shelter will temporarily close if the state government shuts down, and more will be forced to reduce services.

by Laura Yuen

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June 28, 2011 4:37 PM

Conservative group to Anoka-Hennepin: Keep sexual orientation policy

The conservative Alliance Defense Fund said Tuesday it supports the Anoka-Hennepin School District's sexual orientation curriculum that has been scrutinized in recent weeks.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 27, 2011 7:52 PM

Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota

The battle lines are forming for the next skirmishes over gay marriage - and the most dramatic could come in Minnesota.

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