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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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How to talk about racism

Talking about racism is hard. That's why one professor is teaching an entire course on racism geared toward white students.
by Kerri Miller, Suzanne Pekow and Elizabeth Shockman

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To prevent relationship and sexual violence, Mpls. school starts early

To prevent relationship and sexual violence, Mpls. school starts early

A program to prevent relationship abuse, harassment and sexual assault is finding success among high school athletic departments, including some in Minnesota.
by Mike Moen

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BCA informant said agent sexually assaulted her; Minnesota paid $117K

BCA informant said agent sexually assaulted her; Minnesota paid $117K

The woman said a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent regularly invoked her immigration status and made sexual advances toward her. The agent was suspended and demoted, according to information released Friday about the settlement.
by Brian Bakst

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MN agencies paid $709K since '15 to settle sex misconduct claims

MN agencies paid $709K since '15 to settle sex misconduct claims

Among the settlements: $117,500 paid to an unidentified woman who said she endured harassment and sexual assault from a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent while she worked as a BCA confidential informant.
by Brian Bakst

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