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Social Issues

In campus free speech debate, nobody's really winning

In campus free speech debate, nobody's really winning

An incident at the University of Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the simmering debate over free speech on college campuses playing out across the state and nationwide this election season.
by Cody Nelson

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Criminal justice expert takes reins at Minneapolis NAACP

Criminal justice expert takes reins at Minneapolis NAACP

Jason Sole, a Hamline University adjunct faculty member, was elected president of the Minneapolis NAACP, succeeding Nekima Levy-Pounds.
by MPR News Staff

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Study finds rent costs rising for more people

The study says that since the Great Recession, the number of Americans who find it difficult to pay their rent has risen to historically high levels.
by MPR News Staff

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Secretary of State Simon target of anti-Semitic online post

Secretary of State Simon target of anti-Semitic online post

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was the target of an anti-Semitic online post accusing him of plotting to steal the election from Donald Trump.
by Lorna Benson

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Hundreds rally for Standing Rock in Bemidji

Hundreds rally for Standing Rock in Bemidji

More than 200 supporters of the Dakota Access pipeline protest in western North Dakota marched about a mile through Bemidji to express solidarity.
by John Enger

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Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

Lack of child care ratings systems leaves parents in a bind

About 20 states are in the process of creating a ratings system for child care providers. But it's hard to decide which standards best measure quality and which are most useful to parents.
by Patti Neighmond

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What to do when language fails us

When we use the gender-neutral pronouns they and them, instead of he or she, is this political correctness or is there a fundamental problem with language?
by MPR News Staff

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When does free speech become hate speech?

When does free speech become hate speech?

Anti-Islam speakers have been making the rounds in northern Minnesota, calling on people to oppose Muslims where they live. Some people consider this type of rhetoric to be hate speech, but is it illegal?
by MPR News Staff

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Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

Single moms by choice don't need to do it alone

At 36 and without a partner, Liv Aannestad has chosen to become a mother. Eighteen years ago Pam Rector went through a similar process. Pam tells Liv that being single doesn't mean you're on your own.

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