Social Issues

June 14, 2011 12:00 AM

Obsessed with our kids' happiness

In her time as a therapist-in-training, writer Lori Gottlieb has noticed a trend among young parents: paying too much attention to their kids' happiness. She believes that the attempt to shelter children from any painful feelings is having the opposite of its intended effect.

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June 11, 2011 3:43 PM

Somali community, law enforcement try to keep open a dialogue

The two groups gathered at St. Thomas to talk civil rights, community policing, education, and how to prevent violent extremism.

by Rupa Shenoy

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June 9, 2011 9:28 PM

Lutheran Social Service chooses new president

One of the largest nonprofits in Minnesota chose Jodi Harpstead to succeed Mark Peterson as CEO and president.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 9, 2011 2:59 PM

Hunger effort's goals echo project to end homelessness

Plans to end various social ills have been tried before, but some warn that setting lofty goals carries with it a big risk of failure.

by Julie Siple

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June 9, 2011 11:51 AM

Survey shows Americans' conflicted abortion views

Americans, regardless of generation, are deeply conflicted as they wrestle with the legality and morality of abortion, with large numbers identifying themselves as both "pro-choice" and "pro-life," according to a sweeping new survey.

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June 9, 2011 7:23 AM

Census: More Hispanic students finishing high school

New data from the U.S. Census shows a higher percentage of young Hispanic adults are finishing high school.

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June 8, 2011 8:07 PM

Target CEO says retailer will stay out of marriage debate

Shareholders at Target's annual meeting queried CEO Gregg Steinhafel about the company's stance on social issues.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Anoka-Hennepin policy aims to respect all families and students

Some have alleged policy toward sexual orientation tolerates harassment. It doesn't.

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June 7, 2011 4:37 PM

Coalition launches effort to fight hunger in Minnesota

A coalition launched today called Hunger-Free Minnesota sees how hunger affects more than just the people who aren't getting enough to eat, so it sets a goal to make sure everyone in the state has enough to eat by 2014.

by Julie Siple

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June 7, 2011 9:22 AM

Can we end hunger in Minnesota?

Hunger-Free Minnesota launches a three-year effort today to provide 100 million more meals a year for hungry adults and children in Minnesota. How can an initiative like this work? What's needed to make it successful?

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