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WHO warns of dire conditions, deaths of children at refugee camp in Syria

WHO warns of dire conditions, deaths of children at refugee camp in Syria

More than 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have arrived at the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria in just two months. The World Health Organization says aid workers are struggling to keep up.

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Lincoln billboard removed in Duluth after outcry over forgotten history

Lincoln billboard removed in Duluth after outcry over forgotten history

A billboard featuring an image of Abraham Lincoln was intended to portray a positive message. But its placement near a Native American mural created a stir over the president's role in a dark chapter in Minnesota history.
by Dan Kraker

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News of Jussie Smollet attack rattles LGBTQ community

News of Jussie Smollet attack rattles LGBTQ community

For people who identify as a member of both the LGBTQ community and a person of color, it can be challenging to find a safe space. Feelings of vulnerability are even more visceral in the wake of this week's violent attack on Jussie Smollett.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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'Emergency situation' for Twin Cities homeless people as deadly cold sets in

'Emergency situation' for Twin Cities homeless people as deadly cold sets in

Homeless people in the Twin Cities are being forced to sleep in light rail trains or on the streets during this week's stretch of deadly cold temperatures as most shelters are full in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Cody Nelson

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Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?

Minnesota could be the next state to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. Getting there, though, means lawmakers must answer some hard questions other states have faced. Here are the key issues that will demand the Capitol's attention.
by Jon Collins

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House panel highlights bills against gender-based violence

House panel highlights bills against gender-based violence

A Minnesota House panel launched three days of hearings Tuesday aimed at turning a spotlight on gender-based violence and closing loopholes and other gaps in state statutes that can make it hard to prosecute such crimes.
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Where does masculinity go from here?

Where does masculinity go from here?

The #MeToo movement has highlighted some of the dangers of toxic masculinity. In response, Gillette ran an ad calling for more respectful men. How is this moment shifting the narrative on masculinity?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Workspaces centered on women on the rise in #MeToo movement

Workspaces centered on women on the rise in #MeToo movement

While many predate the #MeToo movement, their growth has been interlinked with it as it put combating workplace harassment on the national agenda. They're also tapping into a desire among women to build a community and supportive environment unlike a stereotypical corporate workplace culture.
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