Social Issues

November 14, 2006 10:01 AM

An "F" for the Minnesota Legislature

A new report released today says state legislators are failing communities of color.

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November 14, 2006 9:32 AM

Growing economic success for Hmong community

The Hmong community in Minnesota is experiencing increasing economic success.

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November 14, 2006 12:05 AM

African immigrants to Minnesota struggle to gain ground

A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a sharp decline in the indicators of well being for immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa

by Art Hughes

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November 13, 2006 8:00 AM

Minneapolis fire chief faces another lawsuit

A male firefighter is the latest person to sue Minneapolis Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek, claiming he was discriminated against because he is a heterosexual man.

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November 8, 2006 4:06 AM

South Dakotans reject abortion ban

In a vote that attracted national attention, South Dakotans rejected a state law that banned nearly all abortions. 56 percent of the voters rejected the ban.

by Cara Hetland

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November 6, 2006 12:00 AM

Picking up the pieces

In his new memoir, William Cope Moyers reveals his addiction to drugs and alcohol, his complicated relationship with his famous father, and the revelation that led to his eventual recovery.

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November 5, 2006 3:00 PM

South Dakota prepares to vote on abortion

South Dakota lawmakers approved an abortion ban earlier this year. A group opposed to the ban referred the law to a public vote.

by Cara Hetland

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October 30, 2006 4:37 PM

Meg Tilly's promise to "Gemma"

Meg Tilly won fans in the 1980s with her acting in "The Big Chill" and an Oscar nomination for the title role in "Agnes of God." Then she turned her back on Hollywood and moved to Canada to write.

by Euan Kerr

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October 30, 2006 12:00 PM

How does an anarchist view election season?

Political candidates seem to have commandeered the airwaves. Neighborhoods are thick with lawn signs. And television ads extol the virtues of voting. What's an anarchist to do?

by Nikki Tundel

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October 19, 2006 7:00 AM

Revisiting American hardcore punk rock

Twenty-five years ago American punk rock went hard core. During the years between 1980 and 1986 groups of teenagers all over the US got together to play loud, frenzied music, to dance violently, and generally scare their parents. Now a new film "American Hardcore"documents the era.

by Euan Kerr

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