Social Issues

Governor signs bill to fight opioid epidemic
Walz says the compromise bill "will help more families access the treatment they need and prevent addiction in the first place."
Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence
A judge ruled Wednesday that evidence in the trial of a former police officer convicted of murder, except five graphic videos, will be released to the public this week.
Red Nose Day 2019: How does it work, why is it being criticized?
The goal is to raise money to fight child poverty by selling red foam noses and staging celebrity events. But some critics are raising questions about the campaign.
Trump's proposed census citizenship question bucks centuries of precedent
Never before has the U.S. census directly asked for the citizenship status of every person living in every household. The question the Trump administration wants on the 2020 census could change that.
Poll: Many rural Americans struggle with financial insecurity, access to health care
A new poll from NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation gives a glimpse into rural life in America today, finding that many people living in rural communities live on the edge financially.