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Social Issues

'Rainbow Wave': How did the record class of LGBTQ nominees fare?

'Rainbow Wave': How did the record class of LGBTQ nominees fare?

Hundreds of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and queer candidates made the ballot Tuesday. And by Election Day's end, several of them had also made U.S. history.
by Colin Dwyer

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Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program's name change

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on Monday against the Boy Scouts of America for dropping the word "boy" from its flagship program in an effort to attract girls.
by The Associated Press

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Motel 6 agrees to pay millions after giving guest lists to immigration authorities

Motel 6 agrees to pay millions after giving guest lists to immigration authorities

The hotel chain has reached a tentative $7.6 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Motel 6 employees in multiple locations provided guests' names to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

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White House asks Supreme Court to rule on DACA sooner, not later

White House asks Supreme Court to rule on DACA sooner, not later

The Justice Department has asked the court to decide whether the Trump administration can dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — without waiting for rulings from lower courts.

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Is there a cure for hate?

Is there a cure for hate?

After the Pittsburgh mass-killing, many are wondering how to turn hate-filled extremists away from violence and hate. But, there is very little research, and even less funding, to make that happen.
by Eric Westervelt

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Waseca police say missing girl, 16, found safe

Madison Hjermstad did not return home from school Friday afternoon and authorities said they were concerned for her welfare. Officials said Tuesday she was located safe in Mankato, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Thousands of wary Central American migrants resumed their push toward the United States on Sunday, entering a treacherous part of the caravan's journey on a trek through one of Mexico's deadliest states.
by Associated Press

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