Social Issues

Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win
After Trump's win, there are growing calls among American women to boycott men. They're drawing inspiration from 4B, a South Korean feminist movement that rejects dating, sex, marriage and childbirth.
Minnesota experts weigh in on possible immigration policy changes under Trump administration
Immigration experts and advocates in Minnesota are both preparing for and wondering what changes may happen to an already complex immigration system under another Trump administration. 
These 2 people with felony records are voting in their 1st presidential election on Tuesday
Calvin Boswell, 35, and Mario Jackson, 41, both spent more than 10 years in prison. Now they’re looking forward to casting their first-ever vote in a presidential election on Nov. 5.
For these Arab-Americans, the election offers no easy choices
The upcoming election is highlighting the frustrations and aspirations of Arab-Americans, many of who are planning to vote Green.
Suicide prevention and awareness: What can we do?
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how each of us can learn to recognize signs of depression and be a resource for people struggling with thoughts of ending their own life.
Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan
More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and is preventable and treatable.