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Court rejects lawsuit against Mississippi state flag's confederate symbolism

Court rejects lawsuit against Mississippi state flag's confederate symbolism

A black Mississippi resident sued the state, saying the use of the Confederate battle flag amounted to state-sanctioned racial discrimination. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the suit.

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Pastor raises money to buy out liquor stores near reservation

Pastor raises money to buy out liquor stores near reservation

For a small population, Whiteclay, Neb., sells a lot of beer, mostly to the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation. But now, as the liquor stores look to sell, a pastor is trying to buy them out.
by Jim Kent

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Dakota Access fight provides blueprint for pipeline protests

Dakota Access fight provides blueprint for pipeline protests

Prolonged protests have failed to stop the flow of oil, but they have provided inspiration and a blueprint for protests against pipelines in other states.
by Associated Press

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North Carolina Legislature passes compromise to repeal 'bathroom bill'

North Carolina Legislature passes compromise to repeal 'bathroom bill'

LGBT activists say the bill is not a true repeal and would leave in place "the harms of the discriminatory HB2 law." The measure was passed by both houses of the state Legislature on Thursday.

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Too much experience to be hired? Some older Americans face age bias

Too much experience to be hired? Some older Americans face age bias

Americans may see themselves working past retirement age, but to do that, they may face obstacles getting hired. New research shows that can be harder when you're older.
by Ina Jaffe

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Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

When infants and young kids grow up in homes without enough to eat, they're more likely to perform poorly in kindergarten, a study shows. The younger they experienced hunger, the stronger the effect.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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The forces driving middle-aged white people's 'deaths of despair'

Middle-aged white people without college degrees are increasingly likely to die of suicide, or drug and alcohol abuse. The lack of a pathway to solid jobs is one reason why, two economists say.

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Mpls. council proposal aimed at discrimination against subsidized tenants; landlords push back

Mpls. council proposal aimed at discrimination against subsidized tenants; landlords push back

The ordinance before a City Council committee Wednesday morning intends to improve housing options for those getting the federal housing assistance known as Section 8 vouchers. Landlords say it's not needed.
by Matt Sepic

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