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Free speech advocates, publishers wrestle with questions of censorship

Free speech advocates, publishers wrestle with questions of censorship

Simon and Schuster's book deal with controversial Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos drew strong criticism online, and sparked a debate on publishing's role in limiting the availability of ideas.
by Lynn Neary

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Obama honors civil rights movement with new national monuments

Obama honors civil rights movement with new national monuments

As his administration ends, Obama has protected more historic, cultural and natural sites than any other president before him. The new sites are in South Carolina and in Birmingham and Anniston, Ala.

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A new type of food pantry is sprouting in yards across America

A new type of food pantry is sprouting in yards across America

Similar to Little Free Library boxes that are filled with free books, these "blessing boxes" are stocked with food and toiletries for people in need to take -- anonymously and whenever they want.
by Deborah Shaar

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Child care scarcity has very real consequences for working families

Child care scarcity has very real consequences for working families

In much of the U.S., demand for licensed infant care outstrips supply. Parents face lengthy waitlists, hefty waitlist fees, and few good options when returning to work after the birth of a baby.
by Jessica Deahl

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After Syrian refugee controversy, Hudson church tries to move on

After Syrian refugee controversy, Hudson church tries to move on

A Catholic church in Hudson, Wis., is no longer tasked with resettling five Syrian families who've been approved to come to the U.S. But the refugee debate spread far beyond the church.
by Riham Feshir

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'Bathroom bill' fight brewing in Texas

'Bathroom bill' fight brewing in Texas

Texas Republicans are divided over the need for -- and political wisdom of -- a bill similar to one that caused political turmoil in North Carolina.
by Wade Goodwyn

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Pipeline protesters unfurl banner during Vikings game

Pipeline protesters unfurl banner during Vikings game

During Sunday's Vikings game, pipeline protesters hung a banner from the rafters in U.S. Bank Stadium with the bank's logo and the message, 'DIVEST and #NODAPL.'
by MPR News Staff

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Somali-born novelist reflects on death of his sister

Somali-born novelist reflects on death of his sister

Somali-born novelist Nuruddin Farah spent the last two years helping to create The Basra Farah Fund, a foundation that helps mothers and children in the Horn of Africa. It is in honor of his sister, Basra Farah Hassan.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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