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Social Issues

State of the black community

Author Kevin Powell says that African Americans need to be empowered, not just economically and politically, but also in the areas of physical and mental health. Powell spoke recently at a forum in Minneapolis named for his book "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?"

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Sex offenders find anonymity in Minnesota state law

Thousands of sex offenders in Minnesota must remain anonymous under state law. That means even if law enforcement considers them a danger to the public, they can't tell people when one of these offenders moves into a neighborhood.

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Searching for creativity

He first promoted the idea that artists and other creative types could revitalize neighborhoods just by moving in. Now Florida looks at where the next creative class is coming from, and why the U.S. may not benefit from their talents.

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Oh Freedom Over Me

On Tuesday, 41 years to the day after a mob of klansmen killed three young civil rights workers in central Mississippi, a jury found an 80-year-old preacher named Edgar Ray Killen guilty of manslaughter in the case. At the time, the killings drew national attention to the racial segregation in Mississippi. American RadioWorks told the story of what came to be known as "Freedom Summer" in their 2001 documentary, "Oh Freedom Over Me."

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Metro neighborhoods try to calm drivers

Roadway congestion is causing a growing number of Twin Cities drivers to cut through neighborhoods. The neighbors are reacting in a variety of ways. One expert says many residents are failing to examine their own driving behavior to see if they are part of the problem.

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Wisconsin lawmakers vote to ban morning-after pill at state universities

The Wisconsin Assembly voted Thursday to make Wisconsin the first state in the country to move toward banning the so-called morning-after pill on state college campuses. The legislation would prohibit University of Wisconsin System health centers from advertising, prescribing or dispensing emergency contraception.

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On day after autopsy, Terri Schiavo family looks for answers

The family of Terri Schiavo is still seeking answers, one day after the release of autopsy results which show Schiavo was severely brain damaged in a 1990 collapse. Her family members spoke at the National Right to Life annual convention in Bloomington.

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Emmy May's letter

Emmy May, 16, wrote this letter a year ago to describe her struggle with depression and suicide. It was published in the Red Lake tribal newspaper.

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Red Lake students more likely to consider suicide

The Minnesota Department of Education surveys students across the state each year about issues ranging from smoking to dating to suicide. Here are the most recent responses about suicide from Red Lake ninth graders.

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Indian tribes 'losing kids every day' to suicide

A growing number of American Indian teens see suicide as a solution. The story of one Red Lake Nation teen reflects reality for many in Indian Country.

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