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Social Issues

Belief without facts

Facts are often in dispute these days. From the conspiracy over where the President was born to alternative theories about 9/11, there remains polarization over matters in which the evidence seems unequivocal. Why do many people remain unconvinced by facts?

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Loyal to a fault?

Loyal to a fault?

Loyalty is a quality that many people hold in high regard. But a new book argues that while essential, loyalty is a virtue that can also present tricky ethical dilemmas.

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Abortion bills to Dayton, vetoes likely

Two bills restricting abortion passed the Minnesota Legislature. One of the bills bans abortions starting at 20 weeks.

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Depression haunts homeless children, Wilder study finds

Depression haunts homeless children, Wilder study finds

New research from the Wilder Foundation shows the number of homeless children in Minnesota is increasing. About half of all homeless children in Minnesota are younger than the age of 6. The organization found that children who grow up under this kind of stress have lasting physical and emotional problems that are hard to overcome.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Bradlee Dean delivers opening prayer in Minnesota House Chamber

Pastor Bradlee Dean of Old Path Church of Minneapolis was the guest chaplain for the opening prayer on Friday, May 20, 2011, the same day House leaders considered voting on whether to put a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot.

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Around the lift bridge, views diverge on marriage amendment

Around the lift bridge, views diverge on marriage amendment

Same-sex marriage is one of those issues that inspires strong feelings and moral arguments on both sides. You can hear tge range of opinions from the people out enjoying the weather around the Stillwater's iconic lift bridge.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minn. House approves state limits on abortion

The Minnesota House has given final approval to two bills that put new state limits on abortion, with just one last step before they get sent on to likely vetoes by abortion rights supporter Gov. Mark Dayton.

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Some Republicans question same-sex marriage vote before budget is done

Some Republicans question same-sex marriage vote before budget is done

The Minnesota House could take up a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage as early as Friday. Republicans appear to have enough votes to pass the measure, but some of their members are urging leaders to hold off because they don't believe it's the right time to take up the issue.
by Tom Scheck

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