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The radical right's impact on American Muslims

A recent FBI report shows that hate crimes are on the rise, and the majority of those crimes were committed by right-wing extremists. We look at how this trend affects American Muslims.
by Marcheta Fornoff and Jana Shortal

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IQ2 debate: Do liberals hold the moral high ground?

IQ2 debate: Do liberals hold the moral high ground?

Do liberals hold the moral high ground? A new debate from the Intelligence Squared series.
by MPR News Staff

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Celebrating the first night of Hanukkah

Celebrating the first night of Hanukkah

Tuesday marks the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish "festival of lights." For the occasion, MPR News Presents hosts two specials.
by MPR News Staff

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Islamic group sues over workplace prayer

An Islamic group is suing a Wisconsin manufacturer alleging it failed to accommodate 19 Muslim employees who wanted to take prayer breaks during work time.
by The Associated Press

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As life's pressures mounted, he left Minnesota for ISIS

As life's pressures mounted, he left Minnesota for ISIS

Friends say Abdifatah Ahmed was depressed and financially strapped, but was no religious fanatic. Something happened, though, during a November 2013 trip to London. Ahmed never returned to his Minneapolis family. He would become the first Minnesotan to join ISIS.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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From Roy Moore to tax debate, a spotlight on Christian nationalism

From Roy Moore to tax debate, a spotlight on Christian nationalism

Christian nationalists like Senate candidate Moore argue that the United States was established as a Christian nation, to be governed by Christian principles.
by Tom Gjelten

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Thread Book Hour: Stephen Greenblatt and Mark Bowden

Thread Book Hour: Stephen Greenblatt and Mark Bowden

Thread Book Hour featuring Stephen Greenblatt on "The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve" and Mark Bowden on "Hue, 1968."
by MPR News Staff

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St. Cloud diocese adds two priests to list of likely abusers

Casimir Plakut and Augustine John Strub have been added to the Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud's list of clergy who likely abused minors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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