Social Issues

The COVID-19 relief bill passed. What's Biden's next big move?
Democrats passed the $1.9 trillion bill on a party-line vote, and Republicans do not appear ready to compromise on infrastructure, voting rights, the minimum wage, immigration or much else.
Black farmers have long faced discrimination. New aid aims to right past wrongs
Generations of systemic discrimination have decimated the number of Black farmers in the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked with NPR about provisions in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that are meant to help Black farmers.
A year after Breonna Taylor's killing, family says there's 'no accountability'
Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her apartment by Louisville police last March. "I can't believe it's a year later and we're still just asking people to do the right thing," her mother said recently.
AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that compared with white Americans, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to have experienced job and other income losses during the pandemic, and those who have lost income are more likely to have found themselves in deep financial holes.
Chauvin trial: 7th juror seated; Mpls. to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously agreed to a $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd. The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continues in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death.
Asian Americans experience 'far more' hate incidents than numbers indicate
Racially motivated attacks against Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, but a Los Angeles-based civil rights group says the actual numbers are even higher.
Chauvin trial: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge; 6th juror chosen
Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to restore a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. A sixth person was selected for the jury during morning proceedings.
Signs of the times: Months after the election, yard signs still causing a ruckus
The 2020 election is over, but in some Minnesota communities, the campaign is still sparking controversy — in people’s yards. And cities are now rethinking their election sign restrictions. 
Wisconsin protest shootings trial delayed at least 7 months
The trial for an 18-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin has been pushed back by seven months and could be delayed even longer.