Social Issues

New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota
A new exhibit, "To Your Raised Head - Stories of Immigration", showcases a tapestry of experiences from Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota who have had to rebuild home in the face of war, political upheaval, and loss.
Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's not just about Ye
It's not just high-profile figures who have spouted anti-Semitic language recently. Attacks and harassment against Jewish people have been on the rise, according to researchers.
How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it
Political leaders have criticized former President Donald Trump's dinner with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust denier.
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The bill approved Tuesday would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law. Senate Democrats are moving quickly to send the bill to the House and President Joe Biden's desk.
A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court
The Biden administration wants immigration authorities to focus on threats to public safety, but a lower court said its guidelines went too far. Now the high court is hearing arguments in the case.
Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup
The protester was ushered away through a tunnel. It wasn’t immediately clear if the person faced any charges or had been detained by police.
Twin Cities at forefront of guaranteed basic income experiment
Minneapolis and St. Paul are at the forefront of a national experiment which involves giving people $500 a month with no strings attached.
Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives
An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86 percent, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.
Congress considers codifying same-sex marriage after long battle for gay rights
Same-sex marriage was once a deeply divisive issue. Now, polls show over 70 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, and Congress is set to move forward with The Respect for Marriage Act.
How a basketball jersey can open pathways for Native opportunities
Artist Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe) designed warmup jerseys for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. They debuted during a game last Sunday that also included jingle dress dancers, traditional drumming and land acknowledgment in honor of Native American Heritage Month.