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Social Issues

Report: More Minn. children living in poverty

Children's Defense Fund Minnesota says more families are struggling to meet basic needs. In its annual Kids Count Data Book released Wednesday, the child advocacy group says 174,000 Minnesota children were living in poverty in 2009.
by Lorna Benson

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Misuse of welfare money is minimal, data show

Misuse of welfare money is minimal, data show

Republican state lawmakers have proposed new restrictions to prevent poor people from spending welfare money on alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets. However, available data suggests misuse of welfare money is minimal. Instead, people who receive welfare said the legislation would make it impossible to use the money for basic needs, like paying rent and doing laundry.
by Madeleine Baran

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The Invisible Line: Three American families and the secret journey from black to white

The Invisible Line: Three American families and the secret journey from black to white

For much of American history, racial identity has been defined in terms of black and white. But because of their heritage and physical appearance, some families walk the line between cultures. A new book chronicles three mixed-race families whose identities were called into question at various periods in history - with surprising consequences.

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More janitors fired in Minn. after immigration audit

Federal immigration authorities have identified a second large janitorial company operating in Minnesota -- Harvard Maintenance -- that has hired workers who don't have proper documentation. The company is dismissing 240 workers, according to their union.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Back of the Bus: Mass transit, race, and inequality

Back of the Bus: Mass transit, race, and inequality

Midday presents a new documentary from American RadioWorks, looking at the fight for equal rights on America's roads and transit lines, and the disparities that still persist.

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Food shelves looking at March food drive to replenish stock

Food shelves looking at March food drive to replenish stock

The plea could come at the grocery store, at church, or in your company e-mail, but chances are, someone is going to ask you to donate to a food shelf this month. March is the month for the Minnesota FoodShare campaign, a statewide food drive that is an important time for food shelves.
by Julie Siple

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US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting

US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting

As the profile of American Muslims has been heightened by the 9/11 attacks and subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, many Muslims say they too have been inspired to protect their communities against terrorism.

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