Social Issues

February 9, 2006 5:27 PM

Big money already flowing into gay marriage fight

The group leading an effort to define marriage as a heterosexual institution in Minnesota raised $220,000 last year - more than half of it from just two donors who opened their wallets to the cause.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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February 7, 2006 11:02 AM

The funeral of Coretta Scott King

An estimated 10,000 people, including four U.S. presidents and 14 senators, were expected to attend the noon funeral for Coretta Scott King, who died last week at 78. King has been called "the first lady of the civil rights movement."

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February 5, 2006 3:00 PM

Trial for alleged cop killers to go back in time

The murder trial in the killing of St. Paul police officer James Sackett gets underway Monday. In 1970, Sackett was lured to a house by a fake 911 call, and then shot by a sniper.

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February 1, 2006 11:20 AM

Coretta Scott King's legacy

Midmorning discusses the contributions of one of the most important figures of the civil rights movement and examines the struggle she leaves behind.

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January 31, 2006 9:29 AM

Remembering Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died at the age of 78.

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January 26, 2006 11:20 AM

The power and politics of language

The language we choose has the power to shape perceptions of reality. Midmorning looks at how we use language, and why we fight over it.

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January 25, 2006 3:26 PM

South Dakota may ban abortions

South Dakota is one of the most restrictive states in the nation when it comes to abortion. This year, lawmakers will consider banning nearly all abortions, and making it a crime to perform one.

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January 25, 2006 10:20 AM

Minding the wage gap

Midmorning examines local and national consequences of the growing economic divide.

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January 24, 2006 1:00 PM

Trust between police and shelters help homeless in St. Paul

St. Paul police and social service providers are working together to find a better way to deal with the city's homeless population.

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January 19, 2006 10:20 AM

Eminent domain critics prepare for a fight

If some Minnesota property owners have their way, cities will have to follow stricter rules before seizing property. Midmorning looks at the debate over eminent domain.

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