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Aspen Ideas Festival: What you need to know about Martin Luther King

Aspen Ideas Festival: What you need to know about Martin Luther King

Clarence B. Jones worked along side Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. He recounted the amazing stories behind some of King's most famous speeches and writings.
by MPR News Staff

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Over half of hate crimes in U.S. go unreported, report says

Hate crimes were most often not reported because they were handled some other way, the federal report said. But people also did not come forward because they didn't feel it was important or that police would help, according to the report.
by The Associated Press

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Is a no-meat world really better?

Is a no-meat world really better?

It is clear that less meat is good morally and environmentally, but no meat may not be as good as some may think, says blogger Marcelo Gleiser.
by Marcelo Gleiser

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Emmett Till sign vandalized again

Emmett Till sign vandalized again

The damage was done to a historical marker that stands outside the Money, Miss., grocery store where in 1955, Till was accused of flirting with a white woman before being kidnapped and killed.

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St. Paul Foundation scores grant to fight racism

One of America's largest philanthropic foundations says it will award about $24 million in grants to organizations in 13 cities, including the St. Paul Foundation, and one state to help fight racism.
by The Associated Press

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'Too Fat, Too Slutty' challenges cultural expectations of women

'Too Fat, Too Slutty' challenges cultural expectations of women

Anne Helen Petersen's new book is a thoughtful consideration of several public women -- from Nicki Minaj to Hillary Clinton -- who've run up against the invisible expectations our culture has of them.
by Annalisa Quinn

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Supreme Court takes on new clash of gay rights, religion

The justices said Monday they will consider whether a baker who objects to same-sex marriage on religious grounds can refuse to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.
by The Associated Press

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A short history of gay rights in the U.S. and Minnesota

A short history of gay rights in the U.S. and Minnesota

LGBT Pride Month happens every June in the U.S., commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City which are credited with launching a gay rights revolution that continues on today.
by Sara Porter

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To be black and armed in Minnesota

To be black and armed in Minnesota

"There's a difference between a black man saying to an officer you have a gun, and a white man saying to an officer you have a gun," said a firearms trainer.
by Tracy Mumford

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