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Candidates' foreign policy views on ISIS and immigration.

The presidential candidates have been talking a lot about foreign policy, including how they might handle ISIS and immigration, both separately and together. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with two foreign policy experts about the candidates' views for America's role in the world.
by MPR News Staff

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Veterans and the vote

Veterans and the vote

Polls show that veterans are dissatisfied with both of the major party candidates for president.
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Where's the diversity in sci-fi? Five authors to read now

Where's the diversity in sci-fi? Five authors to read now

A report from Fireside Fiction showed that less than 2 percent of speculative fiction short stories published last year were by black authors.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Invisible Man': To be young and black in America

'Invisible Man': To be young and black in America

Mychal Denzel Smith's new book tears apart the limited cultural narratives that surround black men. Mixing personal stories with political critique, he asks: How can a young black man thrive in this country?
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Friday Roundtable: How art reflects culture

Friday Roundtable: How art reflects culture

The play 'Disgraced,' which is currently showing at the Guthrie Theater, addresses a number of sensitive subjects: race, religion, identity. This week's roundtable panel discusses how the performance reflects American culture.
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Analyzing Trump's economic plan

On Monday, Donald Trump unveiled his economic plan in Detroit. Pieces of the plan stick closely with what Congressional GOP leaders like Paul Ryan have been advocating for, while others strike more of a chord with Democrats, such as paid child care.
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Reluctant readers: How to get kids to crack a book

Reluctant readers: How to get kids to crack a book

Convincing the young, reluctant reader in your life to crack a book can feel like an impossible task. How do build a passion for books?
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Is the election really 'rigged,' as Trump and Sanders say?

Donald Trump has said the general election will like be 'rigged.' Bernie Sanders supporters expressed concern the Democratic primary election was biased. What do these accusations of foul play mean for voters?
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