Social Issues

August 22, 2019 3:38 PM

From the Caribbean to Minnesota, a community comes together

The Caribbean community in Minnesota is small, but tight-knit. Although the population might not be as big as in cities like Miami or Toronto, members of the community want others to know that they are thriving here.

by Simone Cazares

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August 22, 2019 6:35 AM

Planned Parenthood sees swift fallout from quitting program

Planned Parenthood clinics in several states are charging new fees, tapping into financial reserves, intensifying fundraising and warning of more unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases in the wake of its decision to quit a $260 million federal family planning program in a dispute with the Trump administration over abortion.

by The Associated Press

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August 21, 2019 6:16 PM

John Legend gives a boost to Hamline prof’s social-justice work — and hoodie

Hamline University professor and community activist Jason Sole has received a major shoutout from Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.

by Tarkor Zehn

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August 21, 2019 12:47 PM

Racism is a health risk for black mothers and babies

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications, and their babies face worse outcomes than their white counterparts. A growing body of research suggests racism plays a role.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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August 21, 2019 10:17 AM

New Trump policy would permit indefinite detention of migrant families, children

The new policy would end the Flores Settlement and allow the government to hold families with children without a deadline, in a change from the way cases are handled today.

by Brian Naylor

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August 21, 2019 4:45 AM

Employers struggle with hiring undocumented workers: 'You cannot hire American here'

Unauthorized immigrants often do manual, low-paying jobs, and employers say they have no choice but to hire them. But the White House and advocates for lower immigration say the law is the law.

by John Burnett

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August 21, 2019 4:15 AM

Florida could serve as example for lawmakers considering red flag laws

Florida adopted a red flag law last year after the shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since then, courts there have approved about 2,500 risk protection orders.

by Greg Allen

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August 20, 2019 4:03 PM

A guide to what's happening in Hong Kong

For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.

by Colin Dwyer

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August 20, 2019 1:30 PM

As immigrants stream to suburbs, leaders dig deep to meet their needs

In recent years, several first, second and even some third-ring suburbs in the Twin Cities have seen their populations of foreign-born residents spike. The latest census data has shown double-digit increases over the past two to three decades in many communities.

by Mike Moen