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Nelson Mandela's great-grandson on healing racial divides

Nelson Mandela's great-grandson on healing racial divides

MPR News host Angela Davis is headed to South Africa for a tour of the country. Before she goes, she talks with Siyabulela Mandela, the great-grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Siyabulela Mandela is a human rights advocate with a lot to say about racial division and healing.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.
by Dana Ferguson

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Student group pushes U to offer abortions on campuses

Student group pushes U to offer abortions on campuses

At the University of Minnesota, one student organization is demanding administration open abortion clinics on campuses around the state.
by Abbey Machtig

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Former Hamline professor sues for religious discrimination, defamation

Former Hamline professor sues for religious discrimination, defamation

The former instructor at the center of the controversy over religion and academic freedom at Hamline has sued the university for religious discrimination and defamation.
by Nina Moini

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'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

'Shaking things up': Minnesota’s LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol

Nearly 50 years after Minnesota’s Allan Spear became one of the nation’s first openly gay legislators, LGBTQ lawmakers walked into the 2023 legislative session with the critical mass needed to form a caucus and flex some political muscle. They’re ready to use it.
by Sam Stroozas

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'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

Jails around Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain staff. Administrators say they're trying to adapt to a changing workforce, but they don’t see a quick or easy solution.
by Dan Gunderson

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Alan Page brings back 'Testify' exhibit to spark conversations on race

Alan Page brings back 'Testify' exhibit to spark conversations on race

Alan Page is again sharing his popular and provocative exhibit of African American art and artifacts with the public. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Minnesota Supreme Court justice and his daughter about the importance of remembering America’s painful racist history.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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