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Social Issues

Court says marriage is a right for gay couples

The ruling by Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court makes gay marriage a constitutional right in that state. Should the definition of marriage be extended to same-sex couples? What impact could it have on society?

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Nice work if you can get it

West Central Industries provides job services for disabled people and also offers employment in sheltered workshops. Given state and county budget cuts, the organization might have to scale back its offerings.

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The history of marriage

University of Minnesota sociology professor Kathleen Hull says the debate over same-sex marriage is fueled by the fact that marriage is a complex and multi-dimensional institution.

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Massachusetts ruling prompts Minnesota lawmakers to clarify marriage definition

Two Minnesota lawmakers say they'll introduce legislation that would allow voters to decide whether the constitution should be amended to say that a marriage is a civil contract between a man and a woman.

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Racial profiling study sparks controversy in Rochester

Some Rochester residents are disappointed by the Rochester Police Department's response to the results of a racial profiling study. Rochester's Police Chief says the study was based on inaccurate data.

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Disagreements can be good for the office

A self-described anthropologist of corporate culture says avoiding conflict is bad for workplaces. She has advice for managers and employees to reduce dysfunction on the job.

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Changes in Minnesota senior care cuts some out of services

Last year Minnesota spent $65 million on a program to help senior citizens stay in their homes. To recover some of that money, a new law requires seniors who own a home to sign a lien agreement. But some elderly are refusing to sign the lien agreement, instead opting out of the alternative care program.

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Emergency child care funds to restore subsidy for some

Three Minnesota counties will receive an emergency injection of money to help families who lost state child care subsidies in recent months. Ramsey, Dakota and Clay counties will get a total of about $300,000 dollars. Officials say the money will partly make up for the unintended consequences of state cuts to child care this spring.

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Who speaks for Minneapolis' African American community?

A group of outspoken African American activists lead an anti-police brutality rally in downtown Minneapolis Friday. In the last few weeks, the activists' tactics have been criticized by African American and white city officials, who questioned whether they actually speak for the city's black community. Some say the controversy is typical of how race and class complicate the African American struggle for political power.

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