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Vatican office lifts veil, revealing vast caseload of abuse

Vatican office lifts veil, revealing vast caseload of abuse

The Vatican office responsible for investigating clergy sex abuse cases says it is overwhelmed. A record 1,000 cases have been reported in 2019, many of them from countries not heard from before. The tribunal has long been a secretive branch of the Vatican. Now, it is opening up.
by The Associated Press

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In nearly every U.S. metro area, new data show opportunity lags for kids of color

In nearly every U.S. metro area, new data show opportunity lags for kids of color

NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the United States living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the greatest inequities.
by Pam Fessler

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For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

Two sisters, Sumaya and Fadumo Hassan, started a mental-health helpline offering callers counseling and referrals to other resources. They’ve addressed questions on how to deal with bullying, anti-Islam sentiment and issues of identity.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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Report: Labor trafficking common in Minnesota’s construction industry

A Minneapolis workers’ advocacy group has compiled several dozen stories from Latino immigrants who’ve alleged exploitation and other forms of wage theft while working on construction jobs. The report comes on the heels of Hennepin County’s first-ever prosecution of a labor-trafficking case, which ended in a guilty plea last month.
by Riham Feshir

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Native group retakes Minneapolis homeless camp, decries 'unacceptable' lack of shelter

Native group retakes Minneapolis homeless camp, decries 'unacceptable' lack of shelter

A group of activists reoccupied the site early Saturday in protest against what they consider a lack of progress by Minneapolis leaders in ensuring safe, stable housing for Native Americans without a place to stay.
by Cody Nelson

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Bill would grant some Liberians permanent status and path to citizenship

Bill would grant some Liberians permanent status and path to citizenship

Those in the Deferred Enforced Departure program would be eligible to apply for green cards if the measure passes the U.S. Senate next week. Community leaders in Minnesota are calling it a “huge moment” for Liberians.
by Riham Feshir

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