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Dayton questions Zimmerman's claim of self-defense

Gov. Mark Dayton says he believes George Zimmerman went way beyond what the situation called for when he shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
by Tim Pugmire

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Other Zimmerman jurors distance themselves from Juror B37

Other Zimmerman jurors distance themselves from Juror B37

Four of the six jurors from the trial of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin issued a statement distancing themselves from Juror B37, who made headlines after an appearance on CNN this week.

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The lawyers who've defended the public for 50 years

The lawyers who've defended the public for 50 years

In its unanimous Gideon v. Wainwright ruling, which turns 50 this year, the Supreme Court determined that Americans accused of a serious crime have the constitutional right to legal representation, whether they can afford it or not.

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3 blockbusters among Supreme Court's last cases

3 blockbusters among Supreme Court's last cases

The Supreme Court has 11 cases, including the term's highest profile matters, to resolve before the justices take off for summer vacations, teaching assignments and international travel. The court is meeting Monday for its last scheduled session, but will add days until all the cases are disposed of.

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Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

It's not unusual for the Supreme Court to find itself at the center of roiling national debates. But this month, justices are poised to deliver blockbuster opinions involving three of the most divisive issues in the public arena: Affirmative action. Voting rights law. Same-sex marriage.

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Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

Court prepares to write new chapters in civil rights history

It's not unusual for the Supreme Court to find itself at the center of roiling national debates. But this month, justices are poised to deliver blockbuster opinions involving three of the most divisive issues in the public arena: Affirmative action. Voting rights law. Same-sex marriage.

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FAQ: Same-sex marriage law

Minnesota's law allowing same-sex marriage goes into effect Aug. 1. On that day, same-sex couples can apply for a marriage license in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Sasha Aslanian

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Court says pot smokers can be fired, even in Colo.

Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling Thursday.

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NYT reporter Scott Shane and Walter Mondale speak on counter-terrorism, drones, secrecy and power

NYT reporter Scott Shane and Walter Mondale speak on counter-terrorism, drones, secrecy and power

New York Times national security correspondent Scott Shane and former Vice President Walter Mondale discuss torture, drones, secrecy and the accountability of power in a democracy. The event was held April 23, 2013 at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School.

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Michelle Alexander: 'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness'

Michelle Alexander: 'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness'

Civil rights attorney Michelle Alexander, speaking at the University of St. Thomas April 10, 2013 about her book "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness." She says the imprisonment of poor and minority people is creating a new caste system in America and is turning back the clock on racial progress.

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