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Mpls. forum looks at Charlottesville, its implications

Mpls. forum looks at Charlottesville, its implications

At an event at the Guthrie Theater, speakers derided white supremacy and the systems they said support it.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Census Bureau: Median incomes rose and poverty levels fell in 2016

Census Bureau: Median incomes rose and poverty levels fell in 2016

The number of people covered by health insurance also ticked up. The bureau says the income growth is driven by more people finding jobs rather than increases in salaries.

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'Not invisible anymore': Standing Rock a year after pipeline protests

'Not invisible anymore': Standing Rock a year after pipeline protests

The massive demonstrations against the Dakota Access pipeline didn't stop the oil from flowing, and problems on the reservation remain. But protest leaders say they're stronger for what happened last year and are focused on the future.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dance theater celebrates role of women in social movements

Dance theater celebrates role of women in social movements

Ananya Dance Theatre's "Shyamali" portrays women as perennial leaders of dissent -- featuring a signature mix of classical Indian dance, yoga and martial arts.
by Marianne Combs

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Minneapolis landlords unload apartments amid multiple lawsuits

Minneapolis landlords unload apartments amid multiple lawsuits

At one point, Stephen Frenz and Spiros Zorbalas owned more than 1,200 apartments in Minneapolis. Now they're trying to sell every single one.
by Max Nesterak

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Pope asks 'pro-life' Trump to rethink young migrant decision

Pope asks 'pro-life' Trump to rethink young migrant decision

"If he is a good pro-life believer he must understand that family is the cradle of life and one must defend its unity," Francis said during an in-flight press conference en route home from Colombia.
by The Associated Press

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How colleges handle sexual assault cases could be changing soon

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday that her department intends to roll-back guidelines on campus sexual assault. De Vos believes that the current policy doesn't treat the accused as "innocent until proven guilty."
by Tom Weber

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Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

Poor in Miami: Hoping to ride out Irma on bread and cans of tuna

While local news broadcasts have been dominated by images of people flocking to stores, many low-income residents can't afford to stock up on supplies or drive out of town.
by Nadege Green

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