Social Issues

November 12, 2004 1:53 PM

Celebrating Ramadan in Minnesota

This weekend marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim year. For Muslims throughout the world, the month has been one of prayer, charity, and fasting from sunup to sundown. A handful of Twin Cities restaurants have been catering to those observing the holy month by offering a special way to break the daily fast -- Ramadan buffets. One of those restaurants, the Marina Grill and Deli in northeast Minneapolis, has become a gathering place over the past month.

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November 10, 2004 10:20 AM

Kids as consumers?

Consumer expert Juliet Schor explores the effects advertising and marketing have on children. She says America's consumer-driven culture is harmful to the social and emotional well-being of kids.

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November 8, 2004 1:20 PM

"No Jews Allowed"

There was a time, back in the 1930s and 1940s, when Minneapolis had the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America. Minnesota Public Radio producers John Biewen and Beth Friend explored that piece of Minnesota history in a documentary titled "No Jews Allowed." The program was originally broadcast in 1992.

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November 5, 2004 5:00 AM

Training is key for state's "challenged" job market

Economists are still looking for signs the job market is healthy again. But for those who are not healthy themselves, even looking for a job is a major challenge -- in good times and bad. More than 20 percent of working-age Minnesotans have a disability of some sort. Others are recovering from addiction that sent their working lives off the rails.

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October 28, 2004 4:22 PM

"Loyal Mdewakantons" win land dispute

A federal judge has ruled in favor of 1,200 Minnesota Mdewakanton Dakota who say they have the right to three key parcels of land in the state. The contested land is currently occupied by three other tribal communities in Minnesota. The judge's ruling is centered on an 1886 agreement the plaintiffs contend the U.S. government made with their ancestors following the Dakota Conflict.

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October 27, 2004 6:30 AM

Rehnquist illness propels social issues back to campaign agenda

Neither President George W. Bush nor Sen. John Kerry spends much time talking about either abortion or same-sex marriage in speeches. But the next president is likely to appoint at least one member to an aging Supreme Court that's divided on abortion, gay rights and other issues. There hasn't been a Supreme Court vacancy in 10 years, and this week's announcement that Chief Justice William Rehnquist has thyroid cancer gives new prominence to the question.

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October 25, 2004 3:50 PM

Pawlenty issues plan to fight meth

Gov. Tim Pawlenty promised Monday to wage more than a "Just Say No" campaign against methamphetamine, calling for stiffer penalties for makers of the drug and new steps to curb its production and use. The Republican governor outlined his four-point plan before a national conference of legislators, law enforcement officials and other professionals who deal with the drug.

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October 25, 2004 11:20 AM

Empowering youth

One management expert believes young people have the power to change society, but need to be given the tools to do so.

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October 14, 2004 11:20 AM

Generating giving

Two of the largest Minnesota community foundations are trying to build giving in some surprising places.

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October 14, 2004 12:01 AM

Energizing the Indian vote

A tribal get-out-the-vote campaign is focused on 12 states with American Indian populations, including Minnesota. Backed by casino revenue, tribes are seeking political power, and a podium for American Indian issues.

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