Social Issues

February 13, 2018 7:12 AM

Education Department says it won't act on transgender student bathroom access

The announcement by the department officially states that the Title IX civil rights law doesn't protect gender identity.

by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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February 12, 2018 7:23 AM

White House response reflects obstacles facing abused women

Debby Tucker, president of the board of directors for the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, said women are far more likely to be accused of fabricating stories than men. Such long-standing social biases play into victims' reluctance to share their stories.

by The Associated Press

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February 12, 2018 12:00 AM

Westminster Town Hall Forum: James Forman, Jr. on crime and punishment

A broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum featuring James Forman, Jr. a law professor at Yale University and author of the book, "Locking Up Our Own."

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February 9, 2018 5:03 PM

Trump wishes former aide well after accusations of domestic violence

President Trump says he was surprised by domestic violence accusations against former staff secretary Rob Porter. "It was very sad when we heard about it," he said. Porter has denied the allegations.

by Scott Horsley and Miles Parks

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February 9, 2018 12:40 PM

Tech firm's success may open doors for Twin Cities black entrepreneurs

Clarence Bethea raised $1.7 million for his startup. He and others see his success as a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs of color who've typically struggled finding investors.

by Emma Sapong

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February 7, 2018 5:31 PM

Pelosi protests stalled immigration talks with marathon House speech

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor for just over eight hours in support of the expiring DACA program. It was the longest House speech in more than 100 years.

by Scott Detrow

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February 7, 2018 4:47 PM

Anti-immigration gubernatorial candidate finds support at Republican caucuses

At least one GOP candidate benefited from taking a hardline stance on immigration and Muslim extremism.

by Brian Bakst

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February 7, 2018 4:08 PM

Minneapolis adds 75 units of affordable housing near transit

A third of the units at the new EcoVillage apartments are set aside for people with very low incomes, primarily those who've recently left homeless shelters.

by Matt Sepic