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New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota

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.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Antisemitism is on the rise, and it's not just about Ye

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.
by Lisa Hagen

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How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it

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.
by Wynne Davis

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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

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.
by The Associated Press

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A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court

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.
by Joel Rose

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Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

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.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities at forefront of guaranteed basic income experiment

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.
by Jon Collins

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Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

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.
by Koko Nakajima and Connie Hanzhang Jin

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Congress considers codifying same-sex marriage after long battle for gay rights

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.
by Ari Shapiro and Jonaki Mehta

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