Social Issues

Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn't getting to everyone who needs it. 
Clint Smith on how to reckon with slavery as America's original sin
Clint Smith’s acclaimed book, “How the Word Is Passed,” is now out in paperback. In it, he examines how slavery has been central in shaping our country’s collective history, and ourselves.
Migration could prevent a looming population crisis. But there are catches
“Population decline” is a mild way to describe what could be a global demographic crisis, according to experts. But while migration may be the obvious solution, politics could get in the way.
MN Senate votes to ban discrimination based on hair, OKs Juneteenth holiday
Backers said Black Minnesotans, particularly women, face workplace discrimination for styling their hair in braids, twists or locks, or for their natural hair texture. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery following the Civil War.
Refugee crisis in Minnesota: How everyday citizens can help by sponsoring
Minnesota has likely welcomed more than 100,000 refugees since the 1970s. That work has largely been done by resettlement agencies but come spring, watch for citizen sponsorship’s blossoming role.