Social Issues

Walz says his budget will reduce racial disparities in Minnesota
The budget plan released by Gov. Tim Walz lays out several initiatives aimed at addressing racial gaps in education, health care and income.
Alabama publisher who called for KKK to 'ride again' is replaced by black woman
The new publisher and editor of The Democrat-Reporter, Elecia R. Dexter, took the reins on Thursday, after Goodloe Sutton doubled down on his incendiary comments.
CEOs urge Congress to expand gun background checks
The heads of four U.S. companies are lobbying for a law requiring background checks on all gun purchases. One of them, the founder of TOMS shoes, concedes his company will lose business as a result.
Walmart is eliminating greeters. Workers with disabilities feel targeted
NPR has found that Walmart is changing the job requirements for front-door greeters in a way that appears to disproportionately affect workers with disabilities.
Worker visas in doubt as Trump immigration crackdown widens
Immigrants with specialized skills are being denied work visas or seeing applications get caught up in lengthy bureaucratic tangles under federal changes that some consider a contradiction to President Donald Trump's promise of a continued pathway to the U.S. for the most talented foreigners.
'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia
Could the Minneapolis Art Institute mount an exhibit from its own collection produced entirely by black artists? Almost.
Overcoming a 'long, bitter relationship,' Grand Canyon and tribes mark centennial
When the Grand Canyon became a national park 100 years ago, native tribes who lived in the canyon were pushed aside. Now the park service is working with them to design a new cultural heritage site.