Social Issues

October 15, 2010 5:00 PM

Novel describes the love stories behind a dogfight

Minneapolis-based writer Matt Burgess says when he wanted to call his first novel "Dogfight," his editor suggested softening it a little. Now it's called "Dogfight, a love story." The novel, which is the story of a bumbling drug dealer in New York, was snapped up by publishers within days.

by Euan Kerr

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October 15, 2010 1:09 PM

Advocates renew push for mental health education after recent suicides

Mental health advocates are calling for a renewed effort to teach adolescents about depression and other mental health issues -- including suicide.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 15, 2010 10:00 AM

Gov't: No increase for Social Security next year

More than 58 million retirees and disabled Americans will get no increase in Social Security benefits next year, the second year in a row without a raise.

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October 15, 2010 8:39 AM

Swedish delegation to study area Somali businesses

The entrepreneurial success of Minnesota's Somali community has attracted the attention of Sweden.

by Sasha Aslanian

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October 15, 2010 5:00 AM

To stop campus rapes, start a conversation

Both men and women may have a lot to learn about consent and boundaries.

by Shannon McConnell

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October 14, 2010 10:47 AM

Pentagon in limbo on gays-military court order

Some officers and service members say they are uncertain how to react while the law banning gays from serving openly in the military is in limbo.

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October 14, 2010 9:01 AM

New book collects speeches on Civil Rights, African American identity

American RadioWorks' Stephen Smith and Kate Ellis join Midday to talk about their new book, "Say it Loud!: Great Speeches on Civil Rights and African American Identity."

by Stephen Smith

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October 14, 2010 6:30 AM

Minn. gay rights group holds anti-bully vigil

Minnesota's largest gay rights group is holding an evening vigil in support of young people bullied based on their sexual orientation.

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October 14, 2010 5:00 AM

'Don't ask, don't tell' ruling is right decision, but wrong process

The policy that kept him from serving in the military needs to be ended in a way that doesn't invite appeal.

by Andrew Minck

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October 13, 2010 2:40 PM

White Earth pushes for more control of law enforcement

Tribal officials say counties don't prosecute crimes, particularly rape, aggressively. But county officials say victims don't cooperate with investigators.

by Dan Gunderson

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