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Social Issues

Kennedy on human rights

Kennedy on human rights

Kerry Kennedy was born to privilege and power, but her upbringing stressed experiencing how others lived. Now Kennedy spends her life campaigning for human rights.

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Wisconsin Hmong seeking justice

Wisconsin Hmong seeking justice

The current issue of the nation's Hmong newspaper, "Hmong Today," asks in a bold headline whether a Wisconsin hunter's death was an accident or a hate crime. What really is a hate crime?
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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The hungry mind

The hungry mind

Ever wonder why you keep eating that bag of chips, even though you're no longer hungry? A food psychologist says it's a result of mindless eating.

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The future of U.S. -Mexico relations

The future of U.S. -Mexico relations

A former top Mexican envoy talks about President Bush's immigration reform proposal and how the U.S., Canada and Mexico can form an economic power to rival Europe.

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Realtors and churches work to prevent foreclosures

Realtors and churches work to prevent foreclosures

There's an effort underway in the Twin Cities to teach people about predatory lending practices because non-traditional home loans are one of the biggest factors in the dramatic increase in foreclosures. A new group of professionals hopes to play a role.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Legislators revisit the smoking ban debate

Legislators revisit the smoking ban debate

The Minnesota Legislature has taken up a bill that would ban smoking in public places across the state, from restaurants to taxi cabs. Midmorning looks at the feasability and the fairness of the proposal, which is similar to a bill introduced in Wisconsin.

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South Dakota Senator testifies in his own defense

South Dakota Senator testifies in his own defense

A South Dakota state senator defended himself against allegations he groped a teenage page nearly a year ago. Sen. Dan Sutton is the subject of a special state Senate inquiry into the allegations.
by Cara Hetland

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