Social Issues

Gay marriage bans pass, and other values voting
Midmorning examines the nuances of value voting with hot-button state ballot measures and asks why so many states moved to stop gay marriage when social issues were not the focus of this election.
The 2008 election and the religion gap
When the word Muslim came up in the political rhetoric, it was most often used to try to frighten voters into shunning Obama. Eboo Patel, a Muslim and an interfaith activist, talks about what the 2008 election meant to him both in rhetoric and results.
World Vision: Step into Africa
An exhibit by World Vision shows gives visitors a first-person perspective on what it is like to live in the AIDS epidemic in Uganda. The exhibit also highlights the relief efforts of World Vision, a faith-based humanitarian relief agency.
Older Americans hit hard by economic turmoil
Seniors and those close to retirement are getting hit hard by the volatile economy. Some are figuring out they can't afford to retire, and many retirees are heading back to work.
Speaking without an accent
After studying the language for years, non-native English speakers often have another hurdle to overcome -- an accent. Many take advanced language classes to try to eliminate, or at least minimize, their accent. Often they're professionals who see an accent as a weakness in a competitive workforce.
Why aren't the candidates talking about immigration?
The economy and national security continue to dominate the race for president. One issue that has largely been ignored on the campaign trail, especially during this general election campaign, is immigration. Tom Crann sat down with Tamar Jacoby, president and CEO of ImmigrationWorks USA, to talk about the issue why it shouldn't be ignored.