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Social Issues

Charlottesville reschedules 'community recovery' town hall

Charlottesville residents are getting a chance to talk with city officials about a white nationalist rally earlier this month that devolved into deadly violence.
by The Associated Press

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Aspen Ideas Festival: When colorblindness renders me invisible to you

Aspen Ideas Festival: When colorblindness renders me invisible to you

Former NPR host Michele Norris moderated a discussion about race, inequality and the future of democracy at this summer's Aspen Ideas Festival. Is opportunity and social mobility still possible in America?
by MPR News Staff

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U.N. panel urges U.S. government to reject racial hatred and violence

U.N. panel urges U.S. government to reject racial hatred and violence

An anti-racism panel denounced the U.S. response to "horrific events" in Charlottesville, Va. It did not mention President Trump by name, but referred to "failure at the highest political level."

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Charlottesville covers Confederate statue with black shroud

Charlottesville covers Confederate statue with black shroud

Workers in Charlottesville shrouded a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in black on Wednesday in a move intended to symbolize the city's mourning for a woman killed while protesting a white nationalist rally earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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Neo-Nazi gathering planned in Eau Claire called off

Spokesman Cory Klicko told the Leader-Telegram that the event was called off because of controversy surrounding it and because of threats against him and people close to him.
by The Associated Press

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Counter Stories: How can white allies help fight hate?

Panelists discuss how, in the wake of Charlottesville, white allies can help fight against hate and for racial equity.
by Tom Weber

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When hate meets hoax

When hate meets hoax

After a string of racist messages rocked St. Olaf College, a fabricated note introduced a toxic sense of uncertainty that undermined attempts to address a serious social problem.
by ProPublica Staff

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Fact check: What has Trump done to fight illegal immigration?

Fact check: What has Trump done to fight illegal immigration?

One year ago, then-candidate Trump laid out a 10-point plan to fight illegal immigration, including building a wall and suspending visas for some travelers. Here's a look at what he's done so far.
by Joel Rose

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Civil War lessons often depend on where the classroom is

Civil War lessons often depend on where the classroom is

The effect of inconsistent teaching may not be obvious until a related issue is thrust into the spotlight like this month's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the resulting backlash against Confederate symbols.
by The Associated Press

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