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Social Issues

Not just boy and girl; more teens identify as transgender

Far more U.S. teens than previously thought are transgender or identify themselves using other nontraditional gender terms, with many rejecting the idea that girl and boy are the only options, new research suggests.
by The Associated Press

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Why schools fail to teach slavery's 'hard history'

Why schools fail to teach slavery's 'hard history'

A new report says too many students don't know the basics of American slavery and too many teachers feel ill-served by bad textbooks and timid state standards.
by Cory Turner

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Super Bowl disruptions more than just annoyance for Mpls. homeless residents

Super Bowl disruptions more than just annoyance for Mpls. homeless residents

For Minnesotans with the fewest resources, a Super Bowl in subzero weather can be more than a minor disruption. Some of downtown Minneapolis' homeless residents say the changes there are straining their coping skills.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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CEO of Humane Society resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment

CEO of Humane Society resigns amid allegations of sexual harassment

The resignation of Wayne Pacelle comes just hours after the nonprofit had issued a statement endorsing his leadership and dismissing allegations made by three women.

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Despite colorful history, Eagles fans call reputation overblown

Despite colorful history, Eagles fans call reputation overblown

As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for Sunday's Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, we look into whether Philly's sports fans deserve their reputation as the country's worst-behaved.
by Aaron Moselle

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2020 Census will ask white people more about their ethnicities

2020 Census will ask white people more about their ethnicities

The Census Bureau says people who mark 'White' for their race will be asked to write in their origins in countries such as Ireland. Some white people say they're not sure how to answer that question.

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Minneapolis team keeps immigrants informed during Super Bowl

A special team with the city of Minneapolis has been working for weeks to reassure immigrant communities that all the extra muscle is here to keep them safe.
by Associated Press

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Canadian national anthem revised with gender-neutral language

Canadian national anthem revised with gender-neutral language

The second line of "O Canada," which has said the nation inspires patriotism "in all thy sons," will now read "in all of us." The change has passed the country's Senate. The House approved it in 2016.
by Barbara Campbell

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The controversy over protest at sporting events

The controversy over protest at sporting events

A look at why protest is so controversial in the world of sports.
by MPR News Staff

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