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Social Issues

Young leaders strive to improve the world

Young leaders strive to improve the world

A lot of negative labels have been put on the millennial generation -- entitled, self-absorbed, selfish. But it's also clear that this generation is engaged and active in social causes, and is looking to make change outside the realm of politics.

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Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law

Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law

Civil rights advocates vowed Saturday to challenge Arizona's tough new law targeting illegal immigration, saying it will lead to racial profiling of Hispanics despite the governor's assurance abuses won't be tolerated.

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Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leaders on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation say they will work to resolve differences over treaty rights through conversation with state officials and diplomacy, instead of a demonstration before the state's fishing opener next month.
by Tom Robertson

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Duluth's chancellor addresses alleged racism

The chancellor at the University of Minnesota-Duluth says the school needs to be more vigilant about investigating allegations of racism.

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Minn. could join other states in cutting welfare programs for single adults

Minn. could join other states in cutting welfare programs for single adults

Out of work, broke and disabled, Freddy Toran, 49, headed to the Hennepin County welfare office, where he learned he could receive $203 a month from a state program. In February, Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposed eliminating General Assistance, which covers about 19,000 Minnesotans.
by Madeleine Baran

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Men are stepping up at home

Men are stepping up at home

A recent report from the Council on Contemporary Families shows men feeling more stress about balancing work and family than their wives. This is partly due to economic changes, but also men are taking more responsibility for home chores and parenting.

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